Castle Cary Holiday Park
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- 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
Campground type
Tourist board rating
- 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 ($3.34) per adult and £2.00 ($2.67) per child per session.
- The outdoor swimming pool is open between 05/30 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 1 April to 30 September, and from Friday to Sunday from 1 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

Campsite types & availability
Primitive grass campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 6m depth
Calculated area: 36m²
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 6m depth
Calculated area: 36m²
Arrival daysFrom £27.50 (£27.50)
View prices & bookFHU cement/asphalt and grass campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass
Site size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £32.50 (£32.50)
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FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass
Site size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £32.50 (£32.50)
View prices & bookFHU cement/asphalt RV campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Cement/asphalt
Site size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £32.50 (£32.50)
View prices & bookPowered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
8 people maximum
Ground type: Cement/asphalt
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 9m depth
Calculated area: 45m²
Arrival daysFrom £32.50 (£32.50)
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Reviews
90% would recommend this campground to a friend
87% would stay here again




















Excellent site, clean facilities, great value for money
Primitive grass campsite
Liked We were honestly so pleased with everything here! For the price it’s great value for money. The kids were entertained, the field was immaculate, the toilets and showers were clean, pools were warm, staff were friendly. We all thoroughly enjoyed our night with no stress, already hoping to come back soon for more than one night!
Disliked Nothing!
Staff very friendly and helpful
Primitive grass campsite
Liked The outdoor pool , that park and the walks . Facilities were very clean ! Food in cafe was good value
Disliked The shop could maybe be a little more stocked with food items
Good night stay
FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Ease of booking,lovely site with good walks and great clean facilities.Also great restaurant on site
Disliked None
Loved it.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Great size of Caravan Park.
The field we were pitched in was massive and facilities were very close.
Wish we stayed more than one day to explore the whole place.
Disliked Nothing. Loved it.
Good value for money site for shorter stays/stop overs
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Good facilities and reasonable onsite prices. Everything on site was easily accessible. Staff were pleasant and friendly. Check in/out was very simple
Disliked Site could benefit from another toilet block in the camping field as it was a little too far to go at night. Shop could be better stocked with wider variety of foods
Perfect 👌
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Very nice campsite, swimming pools are a real treat in such a place, good restaurant, great pub with live music, lots of greenery, very helpful and nice staff, no problems there, worth recommending
Enjoyable two night stay!
Powered grass tent or RV campsite
Liked The service at the front desk, the atmosphere of the campsite and the tranquility of the area. The bathroom design was also fantastic.
Really enjoyed the pub, and the quality of food served there.
Great park
FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Lovely site great access. Expected to arrive late and staff dent pitch details ahead of time so no hassle. Excellent shower facilities. Loads of wildlife in the area. Great walking round the park.
Disliked Spoiled by a dog running loose (seems to be a regular) that caused an injury after my leashed dog lunged at it when it ran towards her.
Oh this site was amazing. You had plenty of room, the pitches…
FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Oh this site was amazing. You had plenty of room, the pitches were serviced, level and of a good size. The grounds were beautiful and the Castle ruins added to its magic. The Lairds inn looked lovely although we didn’t get a chance to visit it. Anyone would ge happy to roll up and find this lovely site. Staff were very friendly too. The young lady on Reception was so helpful, nothing was too much trouble. Oh and the Rabbits were fabulous
Disliked As it was such a beautiful site, it was a shame to see it needed a little tlc, the shop exterior and fences could do with a facelift and some weeding. It would make a lovely site an absolutely tremendous one. Just some general tidying up.
Great site, lovely walks and plenty wildlife
FHU cement/asphalt and grass campsite
Liked Great site well placed, lovely facilities in En suite shower block.
Disliked Dog running free in the park causing chaos
Features
Dogs allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites) Pub campgroundNearby leisure
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 nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Gray water hook-up for caravans Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Castle Cary Holiday Park
Newton Stewart
Dumfries and Galloway
Scotland
DG8 7DQ
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.8907°N
4.3808°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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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 - How much does it cost to stay at Castle Cary Holiday Park? From $33.58 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.