Castle Cary Holiday Park

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View of the electric pitch and castle/restaurant
Outdoor pool
Indoor pool
Pitches and view of the castle and restaurant

  • 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.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Touring caravan pitches 48
Motorhome pitches 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 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

AA 2 pennants

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

90%

would recommend this site to a friend

88%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Nice field with views…

Overall 6/10
Location 7
Value for money 5
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 3
Customer service 7
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 7
Wifi 3
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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

Recommend to friends Visit again

1st time pitching up, good pitches plenty space , onsite facilities 👍

Overall 9/10
Location 9
Value for money 9
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 9
Customer service 9
Child friendliness 9
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 10
Gary J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Fully-serviced hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: Friendly welcome, easy to find pitch , plenty room, on site pub

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent facilities friendly staff beautiful location

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

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: The site had everything for the family the pitches were excellent

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Shop was not open could not find the cafe main dinning area opened @5

Overall 6/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anthony C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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…

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

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.

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Bryan C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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.

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Brilliant level pitches lovely staff some areas dated but loved it

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

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Loved the park food was lovely

Disliked: Dishwashing area was very dated and water wasn’t very hot

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Book this site ,for all tents ,caravans, motor homes.

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

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

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

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

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site

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

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Great site and fantastic facilities will definitely come again

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches) Pub campsite

Nearby 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 nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Castle Cary Holiday Park

Newton Stewart

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG8 7DQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.8907°N
-4.3808°W

Nearest transport

Coach
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 2020201920182017
Mossyard 6.1 mi Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Carrick 7.7 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Brighouse Bay 12.6 mi Sea N/APoorPoorPoor
Dhoon Bay 12.8 mi Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor
Rockcliffe 23.3 mi Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor

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

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable 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.
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  • 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.