Craigend Farm
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- Luxury glamping pods in a rural setting on the outskirts of Dumfries
- Half an hour drive to Southerness beach; Drumlanrig Castle 40 minutes
- Based on a farm, with fully equipped kitchens and private decking
With a hillside setting looking out over countryside on the outskirts of Dumfries (10 minutes’ drive) town, the luxury glamping pods at Craigend Farm are handy if you’re staying to catch up with friends or family on the Dumfries Campus of the University of the West of Scotland. You can also use this scenic spot as a base for discovering the castles, forests and beaches of Dumfries and Galloway.
The pristine pods have a tremendous amount cleverly packed into them: each has a king-size bed, a sofa for chilling (it can be turned into a bed if needs be) and a fully fitted kitchen with all crockery and utensils provided. The bedroom has bunk beds (the top one designed for kids) and the compact shower room also has a sink and heated towel rail for a bit of extra comfort.
All bed linen and towels are provided, and lots of thought has gone into adding touches like hanging areas for clothes, shaving mirrors and welcome packs with biscuits and snacks.
Each pod has its own patio with a barbecue (stock up in Dumfries) and bench seating – where better to sit back and watch spectacular sunsets or admire star-studded skies on clear nights? Erm… perhaps the sheltered seating in front of the pods, cosy spots where you can also enjoy a morning cuppa or a little nightcap after sundown?
Your gear is taken care of too, with a secure storage unit for any bikes, fishing equipment and walking shoes.
Site type
2 Open now
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed, 12 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
The Curly Coo 1 bedroom camping pod
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed 
Wifi at the unit/pitch 1 bedroomDimensions: 7.3m width x 3.3m length (24.0ft width x 10.8ft length) Calculated area: 24.1m² (259.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £200 (£200) 2 nights, 2 adults
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The Woolly Sheep 1 bedroom camping pod
4 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch 1 bedroomDimensions: 7.3m width x 3.6m length (24.0ft width x 11.8ft length) Calculated area: 26.3m² (282.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £200 (£200) 2 nights, 2 adults
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Features
No 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Luxury Peaceful Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Craigend Farm
Craigs Road
Dumfries
Dumfries and Galloway
Scotland
DG1 4QP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.05189°N
-3.56723°W
Nearest transport
Coach3.6 km Whitesands
3.6 km Whitesands
15.4 km Police Station
Rail3.3 km Dumfries Rail Station
15.8 km Lockerbie Rail Station
20.9 km Annan Rail Station
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
If you’ve got kids with you, you might like to make Mabie Farm Park (15 minutes’ drive) your first stop, so they can have a run around, try out quad biking and zoom down the hillside slide, before having a cuddle with alpacas, donkeys and lambs (the latter usually in spring). A treat for younger kids is to be had at Dalscone Farm Fun (10 minutes) with soft-play areas, mini-tractor rides and bouncy castles.
Add a bit of Scottish culture into your holiday mix with a wander around the grounds of medieval, moated Caerlaverock Castle (15 minutes), once a defence fortress against English marauders. Tick a stately pile off your list with a visit to Drumlanrig Castle and Gardens (40 minutes), open for tours of its art collection hosted in elegant galleries and strolls in extensive woodland, or learn about Scotland’s most famous poet at Robert Burns Ellisland Farm (20 minutes), where Burns wrote some of his greatest works.
What about a day at the beach? It’s half an hour’s drive to Southerness Beach, with its landmark whitewashed lighthouse, for strolls along the sand and views over the Solway Firth to Cumbria.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southerness | 19.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Sandyhills | 21.7 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Poor | Poor |
| Rockcliffe | 25.5 km | Estuary | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Allonby | 32.7 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Dhoon Bay | 42.5 km | Estuary | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Robert Burns Centre 3.6 km
John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 17.4 km
World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 32.6 km
Carlisle Castle 43.4 km
National Trust
Wordsworth House and Garden 45 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Around Dumfries 3.6 km
KIRKCONNELL MERSE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/08/2001) 5.6 km
Mabie Forest: Lochaber Trail 5.9 km
New Abbey - Waterloo Monument - Sweetheart Abbey 8.6 km
Caerlaverock Castle and Nature Reserve 9.1 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 Craigend Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Craigend Farm dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Craigend Farm? If you’ve got kids with you, you might like to make Mabie Farm Park (15 minutes’ drive) your first stop, so they can have a run around, try out quad biking and … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Craigend Farm?
On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Self check-in with lock box, the code will be confirmed prior to arrival.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Craigend Farm? From R4 807,49 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.