Castle Cary Holiday Park

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View of the electric pitch and castle/restaurant (added by manager 25 Jun 2024)
Outdoor pool
Indoor pool
Non electric grass field

  • Spectacularly scenic lakeside park, set around a 16th-century castle
  • A 10-minute drive from Newton Stewart and the Galloway Forest Park
  • Pools, inn, crazy golf, games room, playground and donkey corner
Care for a hol among spectacular Scottish scenery… on a fably kitted out park with access to its own loch for fishing – and with its own swish inn and restaurant to keep you fully fuelled? Come and call upon family-run Castle Cary Holiday Park in Dumfries and Galloway. Set a handy seven miles from Newton Stewart, Castle Cary is in splendid surrounds with royally fine views over the local woodland, fields and the estuary of the River Cree. It's centred around a 16th-century baronial castle, part of which has been restored as the Laird's Inn, a warm and cosy space of wooden beams, stone walls and open fires (it's best to book a table in advance here as it's rather popular). The inn's the place to retreat to after a day getting active around the site and in the local countryside: you can fish here or in river, sea or loch nearby; there's sailing, boating, horse riding and wild swimming all nearby, and Galloway Forest Park is 10 minutes' drive north. Castle Cary has excellent amenities to go with its smartly-kept pitches, including a chalet building with showers, toilets, a disabled-access toilet, a baby changing room, a laundry room and sinks; guests also have access to a dishwashing area. The site also has a family-run café which is open daily and which serves breakfasts, meals, snacks, coffee and sweet treats. Facilities are rather fine too, with two big heated pools (one indoor and one outdoor; charges apply for both), a heated paddling pool, a playground, crazy golf, a games room with pool tables and video games, and – pretty much guaranteed to make the kids go gaga – a donkey corner to greet the site's four-legged residents.

Campground type

Tent sites 50
Camper sites 48
RV sites 48
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • All: access to the swimming pool is not included in the rate and is charged £2.50 ($3.15) per adult and £2.00 ($2.52) per child per session.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 05/15 and 08/31 (subject to weather conditions).
  • Entertainment and activities are available between 03/23 and 09/30.
  • 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 4 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.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Minimum spacing of 3 metres between pitches.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • The café is open daily from 01 April to 30 September, and from Friday to Sunday from 01 October to 31 March. The Laird's Inn opening times will vary depending on the season. You are advised to book tables in advance for the restaurant.

Languages spoken

English

AA 2 pennants

Campsite types & availability

Reviews

88%

would recommend this campground to a friend

87%

would stay here again

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

100/100 is my score.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Dorinda K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass tent or RV campsite

Liked: Everything. Toilet/shower block was outstanding, it's like having your own little wet room. Five stars from me. Site is outstanding, my 12 year old had an amazing weekend, she rates it 10/10. Amazing for night sky. Will definitely be back, but for longer as a weekend was just not enough time. Loved all the rabbits. ❤️❤️

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

The scenary is great, very nice facilities.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Andrew M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

FHU cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked: The scenary is great, very nice facilities.

Disliked: Lots of rabbits can be tough to control our dog. But kept on lease as instructed

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent for families wanting to chill out together.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Alexandria B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: The pitch was easy to find and spacious. Grounds were immaculate. Lairds Inn restaurant food was delicious. Cafe food was delicious with a great takeaway service. Toilet block full on en-suite in every cubicle clean and up to date. Kids 12 and 16 enjoyed the swimming pools. We had a lovely time and the weather was great so win win for us.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely site which is well looked after would definitely sta6 again

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Leanne V. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass tent or RV campsite

Liked: Well presented and look after site Clean and modern facilities - in fact one of the best we have seen! Plenty to do on site Shop Cafe Swimming pool Games room

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site with lots to do with the kids, we will be…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Andrew H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

FHU cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked: Lovely site with lots to do with the kids, we will be coming back again in the future.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything, the view, the friendliness of the warden, the really luxury showers…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Ulrike M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked: Everything, the view, the friendliness of the warden, the really luxury showers and toilets ….

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Onsite Pub and beautiful grounds. Donkeys and wildlife, Indoor and outdoor pool.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Steven L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Onsite Pub and beautiful grounds. Donkeys and wildlife, Indoor and outdoor pool.

Disliked: Onsite Shop

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Nicola D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

FHU cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked: The site and facilities available

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely clean site and facilities. Great to have dog friendly restaurant on…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

FHU cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked: Lovely clean site and facilities. Great to have dog friendly restaurant on site. Didn't get to explore the site as it bucketed rain when we were there.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with level well serviced pitches and plenty to offer

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Jason W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

FHU cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked: The campsite is very well laid out. The amenities are fantastic and kept very clean and tidy. You could easily stay on the campsite and not have to leave for anything. The outdoor pool is small but a nice touch. The campsite is very animal friendly and there were loads of people with their dogs which was lovely to see.

Disliked: Pity that dogs are not permitted in the cafe area.

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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 cafe On-site restaurant 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

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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites) Pub campground

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

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

Location

Castle Cary Holiday Park

Newton Stewart

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG8 7DQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.8907°N
-4.3808°W

Nearest transport

Bus
0.7 mi St John Street
0.7 mi St John Street
0.7 mi St John Street
Rail
21.4 mi Barrhill Rail Station
25.7 mi Stranraer Rail Station
Ferry
25.6 mi Stranraer Ferry Terminal
25.8 mi Cairnryan P&O Ferry Terminal
26.9 mi Cairnryan Stena Line Ferry Terminal

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 stuffed with activities and attractions for all ages and tastes. To access a good number of these at once, drive 20 minutes to the activity and adventure centre Cream o' Galloway, where there's a woodland playground, rides and slides, nature trails and indoor play. Further afield at Loch Ken there's Galloway Activity Centre, for watersports, mountain biking and climbing. Keep the kids sweet at the Cocoabean Company (20 minutes), where they can get stuck into interactive workshops and indoor and outdoor play: yes, there's a chocolate shop here too.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Mossyard 6.1 mi Estuary N/A Good Good Good
Carrick 7.7 mi Sea N/A N/A Good Good
Brighouse Bay 12.6 mi Sea N/A Poor Poor Poor
Dhoon Bay 12.8 mi Estuary N/A Poor Poor Poor
Rockcliffe 23.3 mi Estuary N/A Poor Poor Poor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Cycle routes

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

Other

Creetown - Fell Quarries - Kirkmabreck - Creetown 0.5 mi

Creetown - Balloch Wood - Cardoon Ponds 0.7 mi

Carsluith - Kirkmabreck - Carsluith 2 mi

Around Wigtown 2.9 mi

Cairnsmore of Fleet via the 'Tourist Route' 3.5 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Castle Cary Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Castle Cary Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Castle Cary Holiday Park? Dumfries and Galloway is stuffed with activities and attractions for all ages and tastes. To access a good number of these at once, drive 20 minutes to the activity and adventure centre … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Castle Cary Holiday Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Castle Cary Holiday Park? From $33.02 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.