Castle Bay Holiday and Residential Park

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The view never gets old
The view never gets old
And relax
Stunning seaside location
Fabulous views
Castlebay touring area
Castlebay overlooking the irish sea.
Castlebay touring area
Castlebay touring area
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And relax
Stunning seaside location
Fabulous views

  • Well-maintained, peaceful park within walking distance of Portpatrick
  • Castle Kennedy Gardens 25 minutes’ drive and Agnew Park 15 minutes
  • Spectacular Irish Sea and Dunskey Castle views from clifftop pitches
When it comes to cliff-top locations, Castle Bay Holiday and Residential Park has got it well-and-truly sorted. Less than 20 minutes’ walk along the coastal path from the postcard-pretty village of Portpatrick in Dumfries and Galloway, the hardstanding pitches here have spectacular views over Dunskey Castle and the Irish Sea at Castle Bay. This peaceful, family-run and family-friendly holiday park has well-maintained facilities to keep you all comfortable, and it makes a smashing base for exploring the scenic coastline and surrounding countryside on foot, bike or by car. The owners are also on hand to give you the inside info on local shops, restaurants and pubs. Access to the site is via a secured gate, so you and yours will always be safe and secure at Castle Bay. All you need to do is relax, enjoy those sea views and perhaps have a gentle wander down to a harbour-side pub in Portpatrick.

Site type

Tent pitches 16
Touring caravan pitches 31
Motorhome pitches 31
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 1 Mar to

This site is a member of Olympus Leisure Parks group.

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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

Reviews

9.5

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Spectacular scenery

97% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

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Highly recommend to stay here.

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Wayne L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Absolutely amazing view and site. Highly recommend to anyone.

Disliked Nothing that springs to mind.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Staff very friendly.

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Mary S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Loved the brilliant pitch looking over the Irish Sea. The welcome we received was 1st class. The pitch was a large hard standing pitch with loads of room to sit out and enjoy the view.
Slept great. Very peaceful.
Facilitys were clean.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely clean site the cleanest toilets ive ever seen on a campsite…

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Georgia C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovely clean site the cleanest toilets ive ever seen on a campsite staff very friendly pitch was perfect lovely view of Dunskey Castle

Disliked Nothing to dislike about this site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely views over the Irish Sea, very peaceful…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovely views over the Irish Sea, very peaceful

Disliked Quite a walk to the facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

A nice little pub just off the site does meals ect. to socialize

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked The scenery was to die for. There's even a small castle to explore nearbye . There lovely walks to the village Port Patrick where there's local bands playing and often markets and activities going on. There's an extra walk to the left down hill across a bridge and up again. Good excersize and well worth doing.
We will definitely go again and have enquired about a seasonal pitch.

Disliked Nothing

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Lin P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked location

Disliked Distance to facilities which were poor.
No washing and washing up facilities are basic . Area looked half finished.
Showers modern but no controls , push button .
Chemical toilet facilities very basic and smelly, also blocked at one stage.
Large garbage bins overflowing.
Reception often unavailable.
For a campsite the touring facities are not great and no disabled radar key .
The front hardstanding are lovely for view but getting fewer!
Such a shame as not really good value.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stayed many many times. Back Aug again Pitchup easy to use.

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Marion M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Spotlessly clean. Saturday night and cleaners were in toilet at 9 pm. Excellent
Staff lovely
View over the Irish sea

Disliked There is a big area that's used to dump everything.. old mattresses, chairs, wood etc
An eyesore. Should be cleared or fenced off

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Highly recommend

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Steven H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Love this site. Every time I’ve stayed had a great relaxing time. Will definitely stay again. Would highly recommend. Clean and tidy site, facilities are of same standard. Views are stunning and walks are great.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The booking was straightforward, the reception was very welcoming, the site, and…

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Layla Y. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The booking was straightforward, the reception was very welcoming, the site, and grounds and all facilities were clean and tidy, very relaxing place to unwind, lots of walks and ample of attractions to look at , very nice quiet friendly place, with friendly people, that made my stay comfortable and relaxing.

Disliked No hangers to hang your items

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything Clean toilets and showers Grounds are well maintained by Allan Staff at reception lovely.…

Overall 10/10

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Marion M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Everything
Clean toilets and showers
Grounds are well maintained by Allan
Staff at reception lovely. Very polite.

Disliked The tip at edge of the part. Should be fenced off. A bit of an eye sore.
Not sure if WiFi available?

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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 Walkers' paradise

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

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Castle Bay Holiday and Residential Park

Portpatrick

Stranraer

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG9 9AA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.83814°N
5.10263°W

Route directions

On entering Portpatrick, turn left onto the minor road shortly after the 30mph sign. Follow the road under a bridge and the park is 50 yards ahead on the right.

Nearest transport

Coach
5.7 mi Port Rodie
12 mi Town Hall
12 mi Town Hall
Rail
5.8 mi Stranraer Rail Station
22 mi Barrhill Rail Station
30 mi Girvan Rail Station
Ferry
5.8 mi Stranraer Ferry Terminal
9.5 mi Cairnryan P&O Ferry Terminal
10.5 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

Take a stroll through the lush waterside plantings at Logan Botanic Garden (half an hour’s drive), where – thanks to the warming presence of the Gulf Stream – palms and eucalyptus trees thrive, while loch-side walks at Castle Kennedy Gardens (25 minutes) lead to the photogenic ruins of a castle and swathes of colourful rhododendrons (the latter in spring). When the kids need a relaxing run around in the fresh Scottish air, take them to Agnew Park (15 minutes) for go-karting, boating and expeditions aboard a mini train. There are walking and cycling trails for all abilities in Galloway Forest Park (45 minutes), where you could also surprise youngsters with feeding the goats at the Wild Goat Park (50 minutes). There are golf courses and fishing lakes within half an hour’s drive, and if you hit an odd rainy day (this being south-west Scotland), pay a visit to the fighter jets in their hangars at Stoneykirk Aviation Museum (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Groomsport 23.2 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Millisle 23.2 mi Sea ExcellentGoodExcellentGood
Ballyholme 24.8 mi Sea N/AN/AN/APoor
Ballywalter 25.5 mi Sea GoodGoodN/AN/A
Brown`S Bay 26.4 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

National Trust

Mount Stewart House, Garden and Temple of the Winds 27.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

A Walk South from Portpatrick 0.6 mi

A Walk North from Portpatrick 0.6 mi

The Gardens of Castle Kennedy and Lochinch Castle 7.7 mi

Port Logan Circular 9.5 mi

Glenluce - Auchenmalg - Stairhaven - Glenluce 12.1 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 Bay Holiday and Residential Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Castle Bay Holiday and Residential Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Castle Bay Holiday and Residential Park? Take a stroll through the lush waterside plantings at Logan Botanic Garden (half an hour’s drive), where – thanks to the warming presence of the Gulf Stream – palms and eucalyptus trees … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Castle Bay Holiday and Residential Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Castle Bay Holiday and Residential Park? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.