Brighouse Bay Holiday Park

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Site Overview
Site overview
Touring field
Mini golf course
View from the second hole
The driving range
Putting
Girls skipping to the beach
Beach
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Touring field
Mini golf course
View from the second hole

  • Spacious family- and pet-friendly park with a country park feel
  • Private sandy beach on site; a 15-minute drive from Kirkcudbright
  • Indoor pool, café, lounge bar, amusement room and 18-hole golf course
If the kids say they’re bored at Brighouse Bay Holiday Park at Kirkcudbright on the Dumfries and Galloway coast, you might want to send them home. Sublime Irish Sea views, heaps of on-site activities, three ponds, a private beach and countryside walks are all yours for the taking. It's pretty spectacular by night too, as the setting in Galloway's dark-skies region means the stargazing here is stellar: the subdued lighting on site enhances it all the more. Pretty much everything you could want is on site or close by: if golf on the 9/18 course at Brighouse Bay Golf course doesn’t float your boat, wander along the coast (camera in hand) or follow the signposted hikes through the local woodland. Other stunning options include launching a kayak from the bay’s all-tide slipway or taking in the views with a drink from the on-site lounge bar… If the weather should be less than co-operative, stay undercover in the park’s Jacuzzi and indoor pool (available for an additional fee). There's a separate splash area for toddlers or the indoor amusement room. Also on site – yes, there’s more – the well-stocked shop keeps guests sorted for essentials and the café serves hot and cold meals and snacks to eat there or in the family lounge bar. Make a visit to reception your first stop, where staff can offer suggestions on what to do and see while you stock up on leaflets, maps and gifts. Wardens are on site if you need any pointers during your stay. On-site amenities include two shower blocks with ensuite cubicles for families, plus separate ladies and gents' sections in the larger block. Dishwashing and laundry facilities are also available.

Campground type

Tent sites 50
Camper sites 80
RV sites 45
Mobile homes for rent 19
Open now
Opens April 1

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Swimming pool: access to the swimming pool is not included in the rate and is charged £5.50 ($6.92) per adult and £3.50 ($4.40) per child per session.
  • The restaurant is open between 04/01 and 10/31.
  • The grocery shop is open between 04/01 and 10/31.
  • The indoor swimming pool is open between 04/01 and 10/31.
  • Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • During low season, the leisure club, restaurant and pool have a reduced timetable. During the winter period (from 01/11 to 31/03), these facilities are mostly closed. You are choosing a holiday in a rural location. You may find the broadband slow, intermittent or simply unavailable.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, Apr 1 to

Open from Sun, Mar 29 to

This campground is a member of Gillespie Leisure group.

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Reviews

8.4

Overall rating from 425 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Remote locationPeacefulSpectacular scenery

85% would recommend this campground to a friend

81% would stay here again

What customers say

Spacious, clean grounds with great family-friendly facilities including a play park. Beach access is a plus. Pool and restaurant are good. Some noise noted; phone/WiFi signal can be poor.

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We had a great stay at…

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Amy C.

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked We had a great stay at this campsite! The toilets and shower facilities were kept very clean throughout our visit, which made things so much more comfortable. The playground is fantastic – it’s spacious with several different play areas and equipment to keep the kids entertained for hours. I especially liked that the play area is thoughtfully divided, with a section specifically designed for toddlers, making it safe and enjoyable for younger children too.

Disliked One small suggestion would be to add a sink at a lower height in the toilets for kids to use – it would make things even more family-friendly. Overall, a wonderful spot for families!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything as expected.…

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John R.

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Everything as expected.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Good size pitches, grass kept short. Toilets, showers and wash up areas were clean. I loved the shower, toilet and sink combined cubicles. Staff friendly and helpful. Other campers respectful of rules and quiet by 10pm.

Disliked A few more signs around the park. I charged my car at the leisure club and driving back to my pitch in the almost dark was a little disorientating!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great relaxing camping trip…

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great relaxing camping trip

Recommend to friends Visit again

We loved the play park. The…

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Lisa B.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked We loved the play park. The camping pitches where spacious, facilities clean

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

If you want a busy campsite this is for you if not find somewhere else

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Donald B.

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked I liked the shop and surrounding areas shop prices were fair, loved the beach nearby, kids loved the park

Disliked My pitch was rocky (63) WiFi I paid for wouldn't stay on any longer 3 seconds, there was a riot opposite us between a group of ppl at around 1 am shouting swearing too rowdy and too loud should possibly introduce regular patrols throughout a 24 hr period, showers weren't very clean, felt like sardines crammed into a tin, had a dreadful experience it's not the place it's the ppl going,, needs to be manned better

Recommend to friends Visit again

If you want to spend loads of money this is the holiday for you

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Nothing much

Disliked Over priced on the site in the shop and club house, the toilets kept over flowing and no body wants to see other people's 💩
Food tasted like dog food void the steak pie.
People not following the rules about been quiet at night dogs barking until stupid a o'clock.
The games room is a joke and smells no prizes in the 2p machine and the grab machines are rigged.
And WiFi is useless and the shop ran out of ice creams and drink on hot days

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with loads to keep kids busy. Not for adults seeking peace!

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Hillary H.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Layout of site, pitches and on-site facilities (shop, shower options). Good location, beach and coastal walks. Lots for kids to do, play park and swimming pool. Variety suited us, as a large group including some children and dogs.

Disliked Site does warn of poor signal and wifi before booking…. and they’re right. You can purchase a package but it’s still a bit intermittent. Not too much of a problem for us. Just need to be prepared.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site for young families. We'd go again, at a quieter time.

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John C.

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The situation of the campsite, as the area is stunning. easy access to the beach and coast.
The facilities were good, especially for youngsters e.g. The park, swimming pool. The campsite shop provides all essentials at reasonable prices.
It appears that most of the pitches available were good for camping.. Level and spacious with electric

Disliked We visited at peak season during school holidays and because of this it was very busy (naturally so). Unfortunately due to increased use the male showers/toilets were often left quite dirty and unhygeinic by those using them. Despite this the Park staff were visible trying to keep on top of it.
Car drivers ignoring the 10 mph limit within the park, as there were lots of kids riding bikes/playing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Worth every penny.

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Kevin C.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked We spent 7 days here in glorious sunshine. The staff were extremely helpful, whether in reception, the shop that was well stocked and reasonably priced or the bar, we especially loved the layout of the site. Pitches were generous, it was broken up into several fields so didn’t appear as big as it was, we were placed opposite the kids play area and a legendary wooded area that our kids like most of the kids their age (under 10) felt so safe to play in making dens, swinging on rope swings from a large tree and feeling free to be kids whilst remaining in our sight throughout. Aside from that there’s a large play area for various age groups and a swimming pool on site to keep them entertained. There was kids entertainment on 2 of the nights which was a great buzz for them too. Toilets and shower blocks I can’t fault, 3 different blocks to appeal to different tastes, always clean. We had several dogs in our group, for the furry members there was walks in the woods along the shoreline and along the beach or up on the headland along the golf course to enjoy. I can’t fault it. 10/10 from me. Note not that it’s their fault there is no phone signal in the area, but you can sign up to WiFi for the week to have online access which was just fine.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Gray water hook-up for caravans Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Brighouse Bay Holiday Park

Borgue

Kirkcudbright

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG6 4TS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.78741°N
4.12927°W

Route directions

From the nearest information centre From Kirkcudbright Tourist Information Centre take the A755, signposted Gatehouse of Fleet, west for half a mile. Turn left onto the B727 signposted Borgue and after 4 miles turn left at Brighouse Bay signpost. The park is 2 miles in, behind the wood on the right of Brighouse Bay. Getting there by railway From Dumfries railway station take the A75 towards Stranraer and approximately 22 miles from Dumfries, 4 miles west of Castle Douglas, take the A711 to Kirkcudbright. In the centre of Kirkcudbright turn left onto the A755, signposted Gatehouse of Fleet, and drive for half a mile, turning left onto B727 signpost. The park is 2 miles in behind the wood on the right of Brighouse Bay. Getting there by aeroplane From Prestwick Airport take the A77 to Ayr then onto the A713 through Dalmellington, New Galloway and Parton towards the A75 at Castle Douglas (approximately 45 miles from Ayr). Turn right onto the A75 towards Stranraer for approximately 5 miles then take the A711, signposted Kirkcudbright. In the centre of Kirkcudbright turn left onto the A755, signposted Gatehouse of Fleet, and drive for half a mile, turning left onto the B727 signposted Borgue. After 4 miles turn left at Brighouse Bay signpost. By ferry: From Cairnryan take the A77 and then the A75 towards Dumfries. Approximately 45 miles on, on the Gatehouse of Fleet Bypass, take the A755 towards Kirkcudbright. After approximately 4 miles Brighouse Bay Holiday Park is signposted to the right, follow the signs and they will take you all the way to the park.

Nearest transport

Bus
5.8 mi Village
5.8 mi Village
5.8 mi Village
Rail
24.9 mi Workington Rail Station
25.3 mi Flimby Rail Station
25.6 mi Harrington Rail Station

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Dumfries and Galloway is packed with pursuits for all ages and interests – and it must be pointed out here that the ice cream and nature trails of the Cream O’Galloway ice cream factory are a mere 15 minutes' drive away… Also nearby is The Cocoabean Company (15 minutes' drive) at Kirkcudbright, which has interactive children’s workshops and a chocolate shop (hurrah) alongside well-equipped and roomy indoor and outdoor play areas. While in town, kick around in the grounds of 16th-century MacLellan's Castle (15 minutes) in the centre of Kirkcudbright, and have a look at Broughton House & Garden (15 minutes), former home of one of the Glasgow Boys EA Hormel and housing a huge collection of works by Robert Burns (painter, not poet Rabbie). At Gatehouse of Fleet (20 minutes), about nine miles to the north-west from Kirkcudbright, the Mill on the Fleet art gallery holds regular exhibitions and events like literary launches and talks. Follow up a morning here with an afternoon at 15th-century Cardoness Castle (20 minutes) or around the thousands of species blooming around at Cally Gardens (20 minutes). And a few more gems that must be seen on a Dumfries and Galloway holiday: a boat trip to the Gem Rock Museum (35 minutes) at Creetown, filled with fossils, rocks, minerals and gemstones, and a stargazing trip to Galloway Forest Park (40 minutes), the first designated Dark Sky Park in the UK.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Brighouse Bay 0.3 mi Sea N/APoorPoorPoor
Dhoon Bay 2.5 mi Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor
Carrick 4.5 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Mossyard 6.1 mi Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Rockcliffe 14.3 mi Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 22.9 mi

Robert Burns Centre 28.1 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Brighouse Bay Circular 0.2 mi

Cream o' Galloway - Carrick Shore - Cream o' Galloway 4.4 mi

Around Kirkcudbright 4.6 mi

Gatehouse of Fleet - Glencap Forest - Dow Craig Hill 6.6 mi

Gatehouse of Fleet - Sandgreen - Girthon - Gatehouse of Fleet 6.9 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Brighouse Bay Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Brighouse Bay Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Brighouse Bay Holiday Park? Dumfries and Galloway is packed with pursuits for all ages and interests – and it must be pointed out here that the ice cream and nature trails of the Cream O’Galloway ice … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Brighouse Bay Holiday Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Brighouse Bay Holiday Park? From $37.87 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.