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
Site type
Tourist board rating
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (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 per adult and £2.00 per child per session.
- The outdoor swimming pool is open between 15/05 and 31/08 (subject to weather conditions).
- Entertainment and activities are available between 23/03 and 30/09.
- 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 site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
- 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 torch with them as parts of the site 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

Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 6.0m depth (19.7ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElectric grass tent or motorhome pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 6.0m depth (19.7ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £27.50 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElectric hardstanding touring pitch
8 people maximum
Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 9.0m depth (16.4ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 45.0m² (484.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £32.50 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookFully-serviced hardstanding and grass pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £32.50 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookFully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £32.50 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookFully-serviced hardstanding motorhome pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £32.50 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 64% of visitors View breakdown
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Nice field with views…
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Non-electric grass pitch
Liked: Nice field with views
Disliked: Was disappointed with outside pool …. Was green and not open…. Also extra charges for indoor pool, so didn’t used….
Cafe offered no gluten free options
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1st time pitching up, good pitches plenty space , onsite facilities 👍
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Liked: Friendly welcome, easy to find pitch , plenty room, on site pub
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Excellent facilities friendly staff beautiful location
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Non-electric grass pitch
Liked: The site had everything for the family the pitches were excellent
Recommend to friends Visit again
Shop was not open could not find the cafe main dinning area opened @5
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Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked: Nice site very level pitch
Disliked: In the afternoon had 3 dogs barking behind pitch no T86 in static caravan only had to move and they started or if someone walked past
No wifi or to reception
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Location and pitches excellent…
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Fully-serviced hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked: Location and pitches excellent
Recommend to friends Visit again
Need a longer stay to give a proper review but all was great.
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Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked: Location, access to facilities, view.
Disliked: My pitch was a popular shortcut for people going to and from the loos/showers. No real disturbance though.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Brilliant level pitches lovely staff some areas dated but loved it
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Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked: Loved the park food was lovely
Disliked: Dishwashing area was very dated and water wasn’t very hot
Recommend to friends Visit again
Book this site ,for all tents ,caravans, motor homes.
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Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked: Superb tent facilities, electric hook up ,The BEST pub onsite, the Lairds inn ,Magnificent food ,staff,night entertainment, 👏👏👏
Disliked: Nothing it was perfect.
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A tranquil site promoting relaxation
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Fully-serviced hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked: That there was no internet coverage on the site so made for a relaxing stay.
The shower block was clean warm and each cubicle had toilet sink and shower.
Great food in the Laids Inn.
Disliked: TV reception was poor
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Great site
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Liked: Great site and fantastic facilities will definitely come again
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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 cafe On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis 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
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
Forest 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches) Pub campsiteNearby 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
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Castle Cary Holiday Park
Newton Stewart
Dumfries and Galloway
Scotland
DG8 7DQ
Timezone
Europe/London BST (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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
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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?
Camping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Castle Cary Holiday Park? From £25 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.