Hoddom Castle Caravan Park

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Beautiful castle site
Family-friendly site
Aerial view from the rear of the site towards the river
Grass pitches

  • 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 13

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).
  • The grocery shop is open between 03/01 and 10/31.
  • The restaurant is open between 04/01 and 10/31.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made 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.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted 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.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • 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 13 to

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93% would recommend this campground to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

Set on beautiful castle grounds, this site gets praise for its spacious pitches, spotless facilities, and friendly, helpful staff. Visitors rave about the stunning scenery, great dog walks, and convenient location, making it a popular stopover. Recent upgrades to shower blocks are a plus. Some guests note the distance to certain amenities and the electricity card system as minor drawbacks.

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Big, level hardstanding pitches with plenty…

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Jo F. 1 review

Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Big, level hardstanding pitches with plenty of space. Beautiful surroundings, well maintained.

Disliked It was a LONG way from the touring area to the chemical toilet disposal point.

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Fantastic stay - excellent facilities

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Liked Friendly professional staff- layout of site- had one of the very best Sunday lunches we ever had - will be coming back soon- cannot rate this site enough.

Disliked Absolutely nothing

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Tutto perfetto bello e pulito…

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Amazing place to go we really…

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Becky M. 1 review

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Amazing place to go we really enjoyed our stay. Good for kids and walks. Will definitely be back.

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Open spaces ,friendly staff.good for golfers.…

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Liked Open spaces ,friendly staff.good for golfers.

Disliked Distance to facilities especially chemical disposal site. Pitches too close together. No separation of waste - paper etc from general waste.

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Highly recommend

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Liked Good sized pitch with nice clean toilet block.
Brilliant entertainment at night with 80's pop band reflex the england world cup match. Highly recommend.
Junior golf was also excellent at £12 for the full stay

Disliked Had to wait nearly 2 hours for takeaway chips, but it was really busy at the time

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Very clean, beautiful place, well set…

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Liked Very clean, beautiful place, well set out.

Disliked Nothing

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Quiet , safe great for families…

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Gina F. 1 review

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Quiet , safe great for families , feel like everything has been thought of . Perfect getaway for families to switch off and get peace

Disliked Loud cars and exhausts late at night very disruptive to families trying to sleep in tents

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Liked Great friendly place, very clean lovely staff member, lots of clean toilets and showers,
Highly recommend for a stay

Disliked Nothing

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Liked Everything

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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 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

Large (51-200 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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

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 $29.49 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.