Barry Downs Park

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  • Luxury adults-only site a five-minute drive from Carnoustie
  • A short drive from three major golf courses; 20 minutes from Dundee
  • Dog-friendly; near to hiking paths; bar on site
Planning a coastal holiday adventure in Scotland but can’t find a site that will welcome your four-legged companion? You might want to consider staying at Barry Downs Park, an adults-only site between the towns of Monifieth and Carnoustie (five minutes’ drive to either), on the Firth of Tay, an area that (seemingly) receives the lowest rainfall in the country. In addition to paved and well-lit level paths, the luxury site has spacious (and well-spaced out) pitches, which result in a blissfully peaceful and private vibe. However, if you’re in the mood for socialising, there’s a bar where you can meet your fellow guests and exchange ideas for day trips, excursions and the best beaches for dog walks. If the weather is kind (and that ‘lowest rainfall’ statistic ought to be reason for optimism…), then the hikes here can be truly spectacular, whether you head to the coast or inland. Monifieth Beach (five minutes) is a vast expanse of sand with far-reaching views across to the other side of the firth and good birdwatching (you might spot curlews and dunlins here). Dog-friendly Crombie Country Park (10 minutes) has forested walks around a reservoir. This is also a top area to go golfing: there is a golf course 10 minutes' walk away and two within a five-minute drive. The famed St Andrews Old Course is also within a 40-minute drive of the site.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Touring caravan pitches 56
Motorhome pitches 56
Open all year
Opens
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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

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Overall rating from 59 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

64% would recommend this site to a friend

61% would stay here again

What customers say

Great pitches, friendly staff & popular bar. Clean, warm facilities. Quiet, accessible location with bus stop. Some issues with manned reception, toilet codes, Wi-Fi, water. Pet charging policy & facility condition noted.

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Facilities were clean…

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Donald F.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Facilities were clean

Disliked No one onsite

Recommend to friends Visit again

The site was very relaxing showers…

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Garry B.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked The site was very relaxing showers and toilet facilities good wash up facilities as well we ha no issues at all.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean, quiet site with very good…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Clean, quiet site with very good shower and toilet facilities.
Easy check in and prompt replies to queries.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good site…

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George R.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Good site

Recommend to friends Visit again

What a great little site. …

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scott charles b.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked What a great little site. Facilities were top notch and the flaxability of arriving and department work in its favour when visiting a terminally Ill parent.

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Warm toilets and shower…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Warm toilets and shower

Disliked Next to main road
View of fences
Locks on toilets
No cheaper rate for cyclists sharing a tiny tent

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Just excellent- accepted a late, last…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Just excellent- accepted a late, last minute booking, completely hassle free. Customer service: exceptional - facilities: superior. Cannot recommend highly enough. Many thanks 🙏

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful site, excellent facilities. Particularly liked the…

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Deborah B.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Peaceful site, excellent facilities.
Particularly liked the extra toilet blocks, though my husband was jealous no extras for the men.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Problemlose Umbuchung möglich!…

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Wolfgang M.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Problemlose Umbuchung möglich!

Disliked Keine Haken im Duschraum.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Far too impersonal.

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Teresa B.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Bus stop just outside the entrance.

Disliked Self check in.
The atmosphere (lack of).
Water was from a hosepipe attached to the wall.
Not an adult only site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 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

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

Themes

Luxury Peaceful

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

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Well-lit path

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Barry Downs Park

Barry Road

Carnoustie

Angus

Scotland

DD7 7SA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

56.4923°N
2.7788°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12 km Bus Station
14 km Bus Station
24.6 km Abernyte Link Road
Rail
2.1 km Barry Links Rail Station
2.8 km Monifieth Rail Station
3.7 km Golf Street Rail Station
Airport
15.2 km Dundee City Airport

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

Barry Mill (five minutes’ drive) is a working water-powered oatmeal mill dating from the early 19th century. What’s perhaps most surprising about this early industrial structure is its setting: surrounded by luxuriant vegetation and wildflower meadows. The stream that fuels the mill is home to birds such as herons and kingfishers. Although Arbroath Abbey (15 minutes) now lies in ruins, it’s not difficult to imagine how magnificent this 12th-century monastic complex must have looked in its heyday. The Declaration of Arbroath, defending Robert the Bruce to the pope who had excommunicated him, was drafted here in 1320. When in Dundee (20 minutes), make sure to visit the V&A Dundee, a design museum housed in a spectacular contemporary building on the banks of the River Tay. Also on the riverfront is HMS Unicorn, a 19th-century ship that hosts maritime-themed exhibitions, while the McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery & Museum occupies a splendid neo-Gothic building.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Monifieth 2.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Carnoustie 4.4 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Broughty Ferry 5.6 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Arbroath (West Links) 12.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Andrews (West Sands) 15.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Carnoustie 3.7 km

St Andrews Links 16.4 km

British Golf Museum 16.6 km

Glamis Castle 19.9 km

Scone Palace 41.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

East Haven Beach 7.5 km

Dundee Waterfront - McGonagall's Walk 12.3 km

Lucklaw Hill 15.2 km

Whiting Ness - Arbroath Sea Cliffs - Whiting Ness 15.6 km

The Sidlaw Hills 16.4 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 Barry Downs Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Barry Downs Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Barry Downs Park? Barry Mill (five minutes’ drive) is a working water-powered oatmeal mill dating from the early 19th century. What’s perhaps most surprising about this early industrial structure is its setting: surrounded by luxuriant … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Barry Downs Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Barry Downs Park? From R711,57 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.