Newton Campsite

View prices & book 9.7 186 reviews
Newton Beach
Newton beach
Waterside pitches
Site
Aerial view
Right by the beach
Coastal location
View of the site from the beach
Site entrance
1/250
Waterside pitches
Site
Aerial view

  • Family-friendly site in with direct access to a private beach
  • A quarter of an hour to Kirkcudbright or Newton Stewart by car
  • Direct access to the South West Coastal 300 route
Folk come to the coast of Dumfries and Galloway for the peace and quiet, the castles and – if you opt for this particular spot just off the A75 – for access to a private sandy beach. Newton Campsite is a family-friendly site in a rural location with direct access to Scotland's southern seascapes and the scenic South West Coastal 300 driving route, all in a convenient location 15 minutes' drive from the popular towns of Kirkcudbright and Newton Stewart. The site is surrounded by fields and the pitches are just a short walk from the beach, where you can relax over a picnic or bring a kayak, bodyboard or wee sailboat and make your own oceangoing adventures. In the evening, head back to base to build a small fire in the designated spots, or bring your own firepit and spend the night enjoying sizzling snacks and gazing up at the stars. Newton Campsite has basic facilities only, including a waste-disposal point for toilet waste and a tap for fresh drinking water. Because of this, you'll need to bring your own toilet facilities (and all guests staying in tents are asked to bring their own toilet tent). The nearest set of shops is about four miles away, while Newton Stewart is where to head for bigger supermarkets and restaurants.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 30
Tent pitches 30
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 3 different households.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

French

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.7

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98% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Perfect no thrills camp site that's clean, tidy in a fantastic setting

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Sami B.

Non-electric grass and sand tent pitch

Liked As brilliant as last time. The location is superb... so relaxing, so peaceful. The site is basic but if a freshly cut pitch and the perfect view floats your boat, this is the place for you!

Disliked Can't say I disliked anything... even the portaloo had loo roll and hand sanitiser well stocked. Maybe a small shower block and bathroom would improve the site if you're tenting it but it's cheep and very cheerful so I can't complain. Would certainly recommend.

Views were amazing…

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Russell C.

Non-electric grass and sand touring pitch

Liked Views were amazing

Great well kept location, great price, very accommodating, lovely stay

Overall 8/10

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Sami B.

Non-electric grass and sand tent pitch

Liked The location was fantastic. The customer service was great, very accommodating and happy to help. Despite the campsite being advertised as having no toilets, there was a portaloo which was clean, well stocked with loo roll and hand sanitiser. It was fully booked but still didn't feel too busy. Ample space dotted about. Great recycled fire pits for us to borrow too, nice touch. We really enjoyed our stay and we will certainly be back. Thank you.

Disliked A small toilet block and washing facilities would have been great as we stayed in basic tents, but we only stayed a couple of nights so we were more than happy to make do.

This site is pretty much on a beach and the views are…

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Rachel L.

Non-electric grass and sand touring pitch

Liked This site is pretty much on a beach and the views are lovely! 2nd time staying on this site as we stayed for a night last year aswel.
Unfortunately the weather wasn’t on our side this year and it rained pretty much the whole stay but still managed to have a walk on the beach.
It says no toilets but there is 1 portable toilet on the site. Bargain price as well for the views you get!

Disliked Won’t rate down for this as not the owners fault but there was a group of 6 young people on the site and they were very noisy. Had loud music on etc all evening which was a bit annoying

Excellent location on a private beach, owner is really friendly

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and sand touring pitch

Liked Fabulous setting right on the beach. Lovely views to wake up to

A fabulous site

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Sally F.

Non-electric grass and sand touring pitch

Liked Stunning views, access to amazing beach, near to the small town of Gatehouse, friendly owners.

Disliked Nothing

Excellent site amazing location

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and sand touring pitch

Liked Beautiful place

Disliked That I'd only booked one night there ..

One big field no amenities other than water and straight into beach.…

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Gemma M.

Non-electric grass and sand touring pitch

Liked One big field no amenities other than water and straight into beach. Weather was stunning and kids loved it. Really was wild camping will be back.

Disliked Nothing we knew what we were getting.

Beautiful scenic site, friendly and laid back owners.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and sand touring pitch

Liked The beautiful view, the space in the site. Right on the beach for easy access to the water.

Disliked It would be great if there were toilet facilities but most people came equipped with their own toilet tents etc.

Perfect location…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and sand tent pitch

Liked Perfect location

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Newton Campsite

A75

Gatehouse of Fleet

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG7 2ER

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.85288°N
4.25348°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.4 km Mill on the Fleet
5.4 km Mill on the Fleet
5.4 km Mill on the Fleet
Rail
43.4 km Barrhill Rail Station
48.2 km Dumfries 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

In the immediate vicinity, you could explore mysterious ancient history at Cairn Holy (five minutes' drive), a set of Neolithic chambered tombs. If you're minded to range far and wide you might also like a spin around the 7Stanes bike park in Dalbeattie (30 minutes). One of the closest castles is at Cardoness (five minutes) in a hilltop location where you can take in far-reaching views, while down by the coast Carsluith Castle (10 minutes) is very well preserved and free to enter. More history and heritage is showcased in Kirkcudbright (15 minutes; pronounced kirk-oo-bree), including Broughton House, a restored Georgian mansion. The town also has a swimming pool for those months when the sea's a bit too chilly for a dip. Newton Campsite is also within easy reach of pretty coastal peninsulas like Isle of Whithorn (40 minutes), a pretty coastal village long associated with St Ninian, who brought Christianity to Scotland. The Rhins of Galloway peninsula (45 minutes) is also well worth a visit if you fancy visiting green spaces like Logan Botanic Garden (an hour) or the southernmost point in Scotland, the Mull of Galloway Lighthouse (an hour and 10 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Mossyard 1.6 km Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Carrick 3.6 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Brighouse Bay 11.2 km Sea N/APoorPoorPoor
Dhoon Bay 11.4 km Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor
Rockcliffe 29.3 km Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 43 km

Robert Burns Centre 47.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cream o' Galloway - Carrick Shore - Cream o' Galloway 4.7 km

Gatehouse of Fleet - Sandgreen - Girthon - Gatehouse of Fleet 5.4 km

Around Gatehouse of Fleet 5.4 km

Gatehouse of Fleet - Glencap Forest - Dow Craig Hill 5.9 km

Carsluith - Kirkmabreck - Carsluith 6.8 km

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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Newton Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Newton Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Newton Campsite? In the immediate vicinity, you could explore mysterious ancient history at Cairn Holy (five minutes' drive), a set of Neolithic chambered tombs. If you're minded to range far and wide you might … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Newton Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Newton Campsite? From R426,30 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.