Burrowhead Holiday Village
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- Spacious parkland with views over the Solway Firth and Lake District
- A 20-minute drive from Scotland's most southerly golf course
- Play area, arcade and miniature golf on site
Site type
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Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.- The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/05 et 30/09 (subject to weather conditions).
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- The site has a private water supply – it's recommend that you boil the water before consumption. Opening hours of the site facilities may be reduced during low season (from September to March). The Headland Bar and Café is open on Friday, Saturday and Sundays only throughout winter. Following significant storm damage, the bar, café and spa facilities are all closed until 7th March 2025.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
9/10
Reviews
92% would recommend this site to a friend
88% would stay here again
What customers say
This holiday village boasts spectacular sea views & loads of family fun – pools, arcade, entertainment! Staff are super friendly & helpful. Pitches are clean & spacious. Some folks found it a bit old-fashioned, but most loved the chill vibe & scenic strolls. Expect occasional Wi-Fi hiccups. Many are keen to return.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Overall very good ,
Electric grass pitch
Liked Open space plenty of room staff very nice and helpfull
Disliked Opening and closing times for restaurants and a walk thru foot bath with chlorine or sorts before and after the swimming pool
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From the manager: Thnak you for reviewing your stay with us.
We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed our spacious park and found our team pleasant.
We are sorry that the timings for the cafe did not meet your requirements. Our small team tries to offer opening times that suit all.
The changing rooms have showers which users can use to wash themselves prior to entering & leaving the pool, and we ask all users to remove footwear on entry.
We do hope that you will visit again.
Relaxed atmosphere and stunning location. Pool…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Relaxed atmosphere and stunning location. Pool was a bonus! Staff go out of their way to help you have a perfect holiday.
Disliked WiFi
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From the manager: Thank you for reviewing your stay with us. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed our park, facitilities & location. Our small, dedicated team go above and beyond to help out in any way they can, so it's lovely to read that this was achieved for you.
We hope that you will visit us again in the future.
The location, the tidiness, the reception…
Electric grass pitch
Liked The location, the tidiness, the reception staff, the locals down in Isle of Whithorn at the Pier. Swimming pool, lifeguard was a very friendly young man. The sauna and hot tub. The views. The play park, very peaceful.
Disliked Cafe worker, pretty rude!
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From the manager: Thank you for reviewing your stay with us.
We are pleased to hear that you loved so much about our park, staff and our local area.
We are sorry to hear about your experience in the cafe. This is not what we want our guests to experience and all staff have been reminded about their behaviour towards our valued guests.
We hope that you will visit again in the future.
Hard to predict the Scottish weather but would not go when very windy
Electric grass pitch
Liked Clean, lots to do, beautiful surroundings.
Disliked We were in area B and no toilet block there. Unfortunately it was extremely windy and this area is not sheltered at all so had to leave early. We didn't have much space to set up as the pitch beside us had 3 tents and 4 cars, and we were between this and a small caravan. We heard the family discussing how they had been urinating at the back of their tent until we arrived.
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Very nice place facilities and staff…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Very nice place facilities and staff nice
Disliked Very windy can’t use tent for this site for this days
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From the manager: Thank you for reviewing your stay with us.
Unfortunately your stay conincided with Storm Floris and we did experience very strong winds along with most of the west of Scotland.
It is good to read that despite this you liked our park, facilties & staff.
Perhaps you would consider visiting us again in more clement weather.
Very good break and I would recommend.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Staff helpful, outdoor pool cool but good, park and soft play good also. I really enjoyed my stay.
Disliked Private water source. Had to buy bottled water.
Also pitch was beside to fenced of tackle building but I was close to the toilet like I asked for so it balanced out.
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From the manager: Thank you for reviewing your stay with us.
As we are in such a remote location, we are reliant on our own private water supply, which does require boiling prior to comsumption. Buying bottled water is an alternative that some of our guests prefer.
There are limited pitches near to our toilet block and currently there is a storm damaged building which requires demoliting during the quiet season. We had to allocate your pitch here as was your request.
We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay amd would visit us again.
Amazing staff, facilities so clean, brilliant value for money
Electric grass pitch
Liked Views, staff, location
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for reviewing your stay with us.
Your comments are greatly appreciated by our small, hardworking team.
We hope that you visit us again.
Maybe heat and cover the outdoor pool lol
Electric grass pitch
Liked Site was well maintained although its bar and pool were little old. We still had great fun as a family. Staff are really pleasant and go out there way to make you feel welcome. Even the seasoned owners very friendly and always spoke making it feel more comfortable, helping our stay feel more welcoming. Well done to everyone. At Burrowhead holiday village
Disliked Haven’t really got a dislike it was all good maybe on advice is heat the outdoors pool lol
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Great area for a chilled trip. Clean and spacious pitches.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Size of the pitches were superb. Plenty space and close to the toilet/cleaning block. Bar area was great and the staff were really good with the kids. There was a couple from Newcastle I think doing entertainment who were superb. Area was really nice with great walks available.
Disliked Cafe options and staff were not great at all. We opted not to take our cooking equipment as we wanted to use the cafe for our food however this wasn’t an option. The staff weren’t the best and often looked unhappy when ordering food well before closing hours. Food choices were limited as they ran out of supplies. Food that was on offer wasn’t great at all.
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From the manager: Thank you for reviewing your stay with us.
We are sorry that your experience in our cafe was not up to our usual high standards. The matters you have raised have been addressed.
We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed all the other aspects of your stay and we hope to welcome you again the future.
Brilliant Place to Take the Kids
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked We enjoyed the site, the porch was perfect and open for the kids to play. Park was fun, needs a bit of TLC but the obstacle course was a firm favourite. We also enjoyed the outdoor pool and the kids loved the indoor kids pool. We saw there was a cool mini golf but we unfortunately didn’t get time to play. Nighttime entertainment was fun and plenty for kids and adults. Bar was really cheap and everyone was very friendly. The regulars on site were particularly welcoming and for me that made the trip.
Toilet and shower facilities were fine, clean and had everything you needed. There was a fun soft play and old school arcade which we all enjoyed. Showers were warm, I showered once around mid day and the water was cooler but I’d imagine that was after the morning rush. Each other shower I had was perfect. The site is a little dated but for me it added to the charm as it reminded me of sites I visitors as a kid. There is a small little shop with the basics you need, milk, bread, bacon haha. All in all we were pretty happy and had a great few days.
Disliked The food in the cafe… it wasn’t the best unfortunately. We used it on our last night and were disappointed.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Sauna Soft play area TV room Take away Tennis Toddler's pool WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Burrowhead Holiday Village
Isle Of Whithorn
Newton Stewart
Dumfries and Galloway
Scotland
DG8 8JB
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.68058°N
4.40579°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrick | 19.9 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Mossyard | 20 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Brighouse Bay | 21.5 km | Sea | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Dhoon Bay | 25.3 km | Estuary | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Rockcliffe | 44.1 km | 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
St Ninian's Cave 2.9 km
Isle of Whithorn - Burrow Head - Physgill Glen 3.5 km
Back Bay - Monreith - Clachan of Myrton - Back Bay 9.8 km
Back Bay - Monreith - Drumtroddan Stones - Back Bay 9.9 km
Garlieston - Cruggleton Castle - Galloway House Estate - Garlieston 12.2 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Burrowhead Holiday Village have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Burrowhead Holiday Village dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Burrowhead Holiday Village? If you're up for some angling, cast off from rocks, boats or loch near Burrowhead Holiday Village; fishing off the rocks is allowed at the Burrowhead coast and at the local beaches. … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Burrowhead Holiday Village?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Burrowhead Holiday Village? From R660,80 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.