Annan

Annan is a small town on the Solway coast with a particularly strong camping infrastructure—seven campsites dot the area, from the well-established Queensberry Bay parks (both rated 4.5) to smaller, quieter options like West Moss-Side and Burncroft. This makes it an obvious base for anyone wanting to explore the coast and countryside by caravan or tent. The town itself offers solid hotel accommodation too, anchored by The Powfoot Golf Hotel (4.6 from 701 reviews) and the well-regarded Rowanbank House (4.8 from 95 reviews).

The main draw for visitors is Annan Beach, rated 4.4, which sits right at the town's edge. Inland, The Devils Porridge Exhibition (4.7 from 1,373 reviews) is a substantial attraction that brings plenty of people through. It's the sort of venue that appears on visitors' itineraries, suggesting the town serves as a proper destination rather than a passing stop.

Food is genuinely strong here. The Maltings Coffee Shop and Annandale Distillery Limited both rate 4.9, while Our Place scores 4.8 from nearly 500 reviews. The Cafe Royal, rated 4.5 from over 1,000 reviews, appears to be a well-loved local anchor. Beyond these, there are Chinese, country park catering, and a range of other options—enough variety to mean you won't exhaust choices over a weekend or longer stay.