Hoddom Castle Caravan Park

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Beautiful castle site
Lots of space around the pods
Family-friendly site
Aerial view from the rear of the site towards the river

  • Spacious family-friendly site 15 minutes' drive from Lockerbie
  • In the grounds of a 16th-century castle next to the River Annan
  • Golf course, salmon fishing, guided walks and play park
A castle? But of course – surely you deserve nothing less? Hoddom Castle Caravan Park, in the Dumfries & Galloway countryside a 15-minute drive from the town of Lockerbie, is a fine pick for families and those with an eye for the finer things in life. This is a site that’s been running since 1973, but the history of the place goes back much further than that – the castle in question is a 16th-century border keep that’s the focal point of the 10,000 acres of the Hoddom and Kinmount estates. Other historic buildings including the hilltop Repentance Tower and the ancient St Kentigerns churchyard are scattered around the estate, and the River Annan river flows along its edge. Guests are welcome to roam along walking trails or join the tours run by the estate ranger on selected summer Sunday afternoons. Other suitably regal activities are to hand too: the estate has its own nine-hole golf course and some top spots for salmon fishing in the river. Even the most princely of visitors need to let their hair down occasionally, so there’s also a play park on site.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 11
Camper sites 89
RV sites 89
Tent sites 89
Open now
Opens March 14

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The restaurant is open between 04/01 and 10/31.
  • The grocery shop is open between 03/01 and 10/31.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 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.
  • A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
  • Electricity is metered on site at £0.35 per kWh and must be paid onsite using a pre-paid topup card.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Mar 14 to

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93% would recommend this campground to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

This lovely castle estate campground has spacious, well-kept sites and friendly staff. Guests rave about clean facilities, great on-site pizza, and beautiful woodland walks, perfect for families and dog lovers. While most visits are excellent, some minor issues arose with electricity payment and occasional noise. The stunning setting and amenities make for a highly recommended stay.

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Absolutely lovely place will be back

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Anonymous

Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked The view , the pitch , the campsite was lovely and clean , the staff were very friendly ,

Disliked The milkshake machine didn’t work

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Would definitely recommend and we'll be back for another visit.

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Anonymous

Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Large, well spaced out pitches. Lots of mature trees and green spaces. Beautiful walks direct from site. Toilets and showers kept very clean. Enjoyed a couple of nights in the bar in the old castle.

Disliked Distance to the chemical disposal from the touring pitches. Could do with an additional more central one. Ours doesn't have wheels and not keen on putting it in the car boot to drive down.

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Very much a 'commercial' site - not cosy

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Rob J.

Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Friendly welcome with all the facilities and amenities you'd need.
Well laid out with lots of space between pitches.
Mostly clean and tidy.
The servicing point is good... ideal for grey water disposal either in smaller drains around the site for containers or a drive over drain for motorhomes.
Toilet disposal was good and there was plenty of water supplies around the site.
Electric is quite close to the pitch and, although a little bit of a faff inserting a card issued by reception and having to go back for any refund in the morning, it was OK.
The grounds are lovely and there are some excellent walks on the doorstep.

Disliked The shower/toilet blocks are, like so many sites, old and tired.
They are clearly cleaned but there's only so much they can do with facilities that could probably do with being refurbished.
Fortunately they don't seem to clean higher up so all the cobwebs catch the bugs! We chose to use the facilities in our vehicle instead.
No WiFi

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Amazing night and stay. Beautiful place…

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Jimbob K.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Amazing night and stay. Beautiful place to lay my head and so Peaceful with nature. Would return in a heartbeat and planning to bring the family back next time 🫂🫂🫂

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Location, set in an old castle…

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Joanne P.

Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Location, set in an old castle grounds so a big site with easy access and lovely walks.

Disliked Shame not able to visit castle but understandable

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Le cadre est sublime.l’endroit est très…

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Anonymous

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Liked Le cadre est sublime.l’endroit est très calme.Le camping est très bien tenu même si les sanitaires commencent à vieillir.c’était notre 2ème séjour

Disliked Absence de connexion Internet car pas de wi-fi. Il y a peut-être une 4G efficace mais en tout cas pas pour nous. C’est vraiment contre-productif en 2025.

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Excellent site

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Tracy G.

Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely setting. Spacious level pitches.

Disliked Only 1 chemical waste disposal point and it's quite a walk to get to it.

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Lovely site very friendly staff.…

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Anonymous

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Liked Lovely site very friendly staff.

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Amazing location Immaculate grounds Love to pay…

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Anonymous

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Liked Amazing location
Immaculate grounds
Love to pay 4 what you use hook up
Onsite pub/ food

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Spacious pitch, site was beautifully maintained.…

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Elaine C.

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Spacious pitch, site was beautifully maintained. Toilets / showers / laundry room were large and clean.
Had dinner in the restaurant (5 adults + 5 kids) - the food was phenomenal. Staff were very helpful and friendly.
All dog friendly too!

Disliked Nothing really. A+

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Features

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 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

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful 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

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Hoddom Castle Caravan Park

Hoddom

Lockerbie

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG11 1AS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

55.04457°N
3.32315°W

Nearest transport

Bus
4.6 mi Market Square
4.6 mi War Memorial
4.6 mi War Memorial
Rail
4.8 mi Annan Rail Station
5.6 mi Lockerbie Rail Station
10.7 mi Gretna Green 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

If you need a little tipple to sip while you survey your smart surrounds, take a jaunt to one of the local gin distilleries – the Distillery at Dalton is 10 minutes away by car and Annandale Distillery 15 minutes. (Best be saving their [excellent] wares for later if you’re intending to try your hand at horse carriage driving, 25 minutes away at the Chariots of Fire centre.) Countryside visit not complete until you’ve seen all the farm animals? Take your pick from outings to Dalscone Farm Fun (20 minutes away), Mabie Farm Park and Walby Farm Park (both half an hour): all are packed with furry friends that should have the small sorts (and most likely the grownups too) squealing with glee. If they’re more into beasts of the prehistoric variety, detour instead to Dino Park (10 minutes) for a roaring good time among the lifesized models. Fancy flexing the credit card? Get on over to Gretna Gateway Outlet Village to browse for bargains from a whole host of high street names.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Southerness 16.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Sandyhills 19.6 mi Sea N/AN/APoorPoor
Allonby 19.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Rockcliffe 22.6 mi Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 10.7 mi

Robert Burns Centre 11.7 mi

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 14.7 mi

Carlisle Castle 18.2 mi

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 28.3 mi

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 26.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Castle Loch and Lochmaben Castle 7.2 mi

Hadrian's Wall Part 1 - Bowness-on-Solway to Carlisle 7.7 mi

CAMPFIELD MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/11/2006) 8.3 mi

Caerlaverock Castle and Nature Reserve 9.8 mi

KIRKCONNELL MERSE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/08/2001) 10.7 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 Hoddom Castle Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hoddom Castle Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hoddom Castle Caravan Park? If you need a little tipple to sip while you survey your smart surrounds, take a jaunt to one of the local gin distilleries – the Distillery at Dalton is 10 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hoddom Castle Caravan Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  1 p.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hoddom Castle Caravan Park? From $31.97 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.