Dumfries area of Scotland

[Colliepal]

We're thinking of trying this part of Scotland in September but can't decide on a site. We're members of both clubs and fancy using a 5 van site,though would consider any site, any recommendations? Have heard that tv reception can be a problem, is this true?

 

[Lord Braykewynde]

See if theres anything here

http://www.5van.co.uk/

 

[emmerson2]

Try the Bladnoch Distillery.It's a Caravan Club CL inside a distillery. If you can get on the riverside pitch, it is beautiful. About 60 miles west of Dumfries, in Wigtown.

 

[LadyMaureen]

Hi Colliepal,

The Caravan Club show photos of a few Cl's in that area

1.P483 under the heading New Abbey ( very bottom of the page ) Landis Farm,which looks lovely.

2.P484--under Stranraer.....Greenloch House....this looks like paradise.

Haven't stayed at any of these,but have chosen to keep them on our list.

3.On the West Coast....Page 484 under Sandhead is a beautiful little hamlet called Port Logan.Muldaddie house CL sits high up with wonderful views over the bay.Went to see this place and thought it looked great....although might be tricky when a gale blows in.

I think the CL at the distillery which Emmerson mentioned is in fact a CS.

 

[Colliepal]

That sounds like a good place to start! Is there much to do in that area if the weather's wet, got to keep two Border Collies happy?

 

[alan_5039782]

know exactly what you mean,my 2 cockers spaniels just love brighouse bay,near kirkudbright.i,m sure you wouldnt be disapointed there

 

[Lord Braykewynde]

Maureen, do you mean they show pics on their website of the CL's?

 

[LadyMaureen]

Lord B.

Sorry,no it isn't on their web-site.Any article I see in magazines which is of interest to me......I cut out and keep as a reference.

 

[LadyMaureen]

know exactly what you mean,my 2 cockers spaniels just love brighouse bay,near kirkudbright.i,m sure you wouldnt be disapointed there

My son and his young family go to Brighouse Bay each year.It is a great spot to have a holiday.There is a web-site to look at,

www.gillespie-leisure.co.uk

 

[Lord Braykewynde]

LMAOOOOOOO gawd woman, you know how to confuse a silly b*gger like me. I thought "funny, I've never noticed pics in the handbook " so I got it out of the drawer and looked at page 483 and found no pics. Now I did think I was losing it at this stage but then thought ahhhhhh, she probably meant the website heheheh!

 

[Mac2]

I would recommend Brighouse Bay. This is the exact opposite of a 5 van CL but really is a fantastic site. TV is a problem in that area but you can get a pitch with TV hook-up. There is plenty to do in Dumfries & Galloway including the Galloway Forest Park which is the largest forest park in the UK - that should keep your dogs happy.

 

[grace_5098720]

just keep an eye on your dogs in galloway forest park.it has quite a lot of adders,as a few unlucky dogs have found to their cost.just make a little noise and you wont see them.the forest drive is lovely and so is the otter pool,although last time we were there the otter (bronze)had been stolen

 

[Colliepal]

Well I've scoured both clubs listings for 5 van sites in this area of Scotland and still can' decide, it always seems much of a guess as to whether a 5 van site wil suit, still plenty of time yet.

Anyone bought the 5 van site DVD's that the Caravan Club are selling?