Brighouse Bay Holiday Park
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- Spacious family- and pet-friendly park with a country park feel
- Private sandy beach on site; a 15-minute drive from Kirkcudbright
- Indoor pool, café, lounge bar, amusement room and 18-hole golf course
Campground type
Tourist board rating
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Swimming pool: access to the swimming pool is not included in the rate and is charged £5.50 ($6.92) per adult and £3.50 ($4.40) per child per session.
- The restaurant is open between 04/01 and 10/31.
- The grocery shop is open between 04/01 and 10/31.
- The indoor swimming pool is open between 04/01 and 10/31.
- Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- During low season, the leisure club, restaurant and pool have a reduced timetable. During the winter period (from 01/11 to 31/03), these facilities are mostly closed. You are choosing a holiday in a rural location. You may find the broadband slow, intermittent or simply unavailable.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue, Apr 1 to
Open from Sun, Mar 29 to
This campground is a member of Gillespie Leisure group.

Campsite types & availability
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
8 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 4m depth (24m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28)
View prices & bookPowered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
8 people maximum
Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass
Pitch size: Max 2.4m width × 7.9m depth (19.3m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
View prices & bookPowered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5.8m width × 4m depth (22.9m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
View prices & bookPowered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite (TV antenna)
8 people maximum
Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass
Pitch size: Max 2.4m width × 7.9m depth (19.3m²)
Arrival daysFrom £31 (£31)
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Reviews
85% would recommend this campground to a friend
81% would stay here again
What customers say
Spacious, clean grounds with great family-friendly facilities including a play park. Beach access is a plus. Pool and restaurant are good. Some noise noted; phone/WiFi signal can be poor.
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Liked We had a great stay at this campsite! The toilets and shower facilities were kept very clean throughout our visit, which made things so much more comfortable. The playground is fantastic – it’s spacious with several different play areas and equipment to keep the kids entertained for hours. I especially liked that the play area is thoughtfully divided, with a section specifically designed for toddlers, making it safe and enjoyable for younger children too.
Disliked One small suggestion would be to add a sink at a lower height in the toilets for kids to use – it would make things even more family-friendly. Overall, a wonderful spot for families!
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Everything as expected.…
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Liked Everything as expected.
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Lovely site
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Liked Good size pitches, grass kept short. Toilets, showers and wash up areas were clean. I loved the shower, toilet and sink combined cubicles. Staff friendly and helpful. Other campers respectful of rules and quiet by 10pm.
Disliked A few more signs around the park. I charged my car at the leisure club and driving back to my pitch in the almost dark was a little disorientating!
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Great relaxing camping trip…
Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Great relaxing camping trip
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We loved the play park. The…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked We loved the play park. The camping pitches where spacious, facilities clean
Disliked Nothing
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If you want a busy campsite this is for you if not find somewhere else
Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked I liked the shop and surrounding areas shop prices were fair, loved the beach nearby, kids loved the park
Disliked My pitch was rocky (63) WiFi I paid for wouldn't stay on any longer 3 seconds, there was a riot opposite us between a group of ppl at around 1 am shouting swearing too rowdy and too loud should possibly introduce regular patrols throughout a 24 hr period, showers weren't very clean, felt like sardines crammed into a tin, had a dreadful experience it's not the place it's the ppl going,, needs to be manned better
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If you want to spend loads of money this is the holiday for you
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Nothing much
Disliked Over priced on the site in the shop and club house, the toilets kept over flowing and no body wants to see other people's 💩
Food tasted like dog food void the steak pie.
People not following the rules about been quiet at night dogs barking until stupid a o'clock.
The games room is a joke and smells no prizes in the 2p machine and the grab machines are rigged.
And WiFi is useless and the shop ran out of ice creams and drink on hot days
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Great site with loads to keep kids busy. Not for adults seeking peace!
Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Layout of site, pitches and on-site facilities (shop, shower options). Good location, beach and coastal walks. Lots for kids to do, play park and swimming pool. Variety suited us, as a large group including some children and dogs.
Disliked Site does warn of poor signal and wifi before booking…. and they’re right. You can purchase a package but it’s still a bit intermittent. Not too much of a problem for us. Just need to be prepared.
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Excellent site for young families. We'd go again, at a quieter time.
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Liked The situation of the campsite, as the area is stunning. easy access to the beach and coast.
The facilities were good, especially for youngsters e.g. The park, swimming pool. The campsite shop provides all essentials at reasonable prices.
It appears that most of the pitches available were good for camping.. Level and spacious with electric
Disliked We visited at peak season during school holidays and because of this it was very busy (naturally so). Unfortunately due to increased use the male showers/toilets were often left quite dirty and unhygeinic by those using them. Despite this the Park staff were visible trying to keep on top of it.
Car drivers ignoring the 10 mph limit within the park, as there were lots of kids riding bikes/playing.
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Worth every penny.
Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked We spent 7 days here in glorious sunshine. The staff were extremely helpful, whether in reception, the shop that was well stocked and reasonably priced or the bar, we especially loved the layout of the site. Pitches were generous, it was broken up into several fields so didn’t appear as big as it was, we were placed opposite the kids play area and a legendary wooded area that our kids like most of the kids their age (under 10) felt so safe to play in making dens, swinging on rope swings from a large tree and feeling free to be kids whilst remaining in our sight throughout. Aside from that there’s a large play area for various age groups and a swimming pool on site to keep them entertained. There was kids entertainment on 2 of the nights which was a great buzz for them too. Toilets and shower blocks I can’t fault, 3 different blocks to appeal to different tastes, always clean. We had several dogs in our group, for the furry members there was walks in the woods along the shoreline and along the beach or up on the headland along the golf course to enjoy. I can’t fault it. 10/10 from me. Note not that it’s their fault there is no phone signal in the area, but you can sign up to WiFi for the week to have online access which was just fine.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Gray water hook-up for caravans Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Brighouse Bay Holiday Park
Borgue
Kirkcudbright
Dumfries and Galloway
Scotland
DG6 4TS
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.78741°N
4.12927°W
Route directions
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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Brighouse Bay | 0.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Dhoon Bay | 2.5 mi | Estuary | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Carrick | 4.5 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Mossyard | 6.1 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Rockcliffe | 14.3 mi | Estuary | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 22.9 mi
Robert Burns Centre 28.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Brighouse Bay Circular 0.2 mi
Cream o' Galloway - Carrick Shore - Cream o' Galloway 4.4 mi
Around Kirkcudbright 4.6 mi
Gatehouse of Fleet - Glencap Forest - Dow Craig Hill 6.6 mi
Gatehouse of Fleet - Sandgreen - Girthon - Gatehouse of Fleet 6.9 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Brighouse Bay Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Brighouse Bay Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of Brighouse Bay Holiday Park?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Brighouse Bay Holiday Park? From $37.87 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.