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Garlieston Caravan and Motorhome Club Site

Garlieston, Newton Stewart DG8 8BS, UK

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A campsite near Newton Stewart

About Garlieston Caravan and Motorhome Club Site

Set on Dumfries and Galloway's quiet coast, this Caravan and Motorhome Club site splits into two distinct areas: one side offers sweeping views over the bay, while a sheltered walled section provides extra seclusion for those seeking total peace. The immaculate facilities—including spotless shower blocks with strong water pressure—earn consistent praise, and the friendly wardens help create a genuinely relaxing atmosphere.

Garlieston village itself remains charmingly low-key, its crescents of whitewashed cottages curving around a harbour now shared by pleasure craft and a handful of working boats. A coastal path leads directly from site to the famous azaleas and rhododendrons of Galloway House Gardens, while Rigg Bay's sandy beach (once used for testing wartime Mulberry Harbours) makes an excellent summer afternoon. The broader Galloway Forest Park—300 square miles of moorland, lochs and mountain tops—lies within easy reach for those wanting wilder walks.

What's nearby

  • Garlieston Village Hall and exhibition next door
  • The Harbour Inn next door
  • Garlieston Harbour 200m away
  • Garlieston Primary School 300m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Good to know

Accessibility

  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible entrance
  • Accessible toilet

Payment

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the site before you travel, especially for access needs.

Photos

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Visitors say this campsite offers immaculate and well-maintained facilities, including clean shower blocks with good water pressure, and a variety of pitches with amazing sea views. They also highlight the peaceful and quiet atmosphere, making it ideal for relaxing and unwinding. Guests mention the staff are friendly, helpful, and welcoming.

Summary via Google

Can I bring...?

Tent pitches
🚐 Caravans welcome
🚌 Motorhomes welcome
Glamping available
🛖 Lodges & pods

Hook-up

Electric hook-up
🔌 EV charging

No electric hook-up listed — worth confirming directly if you're bringing a caravan or motorhome.

Facilities

🚿 Hot showers
📶 Free WiFi
🏊 Swimming pool
🛒 Onsite shop
🎠 Children's play area
🍖 BBQs allowed
🔥 Campfires allowed
🧺 Laundry
🎣 Fishing
🛁 Hot tub
Accessible facilities
🅿️ Hardstanding pitches
🍽️ Bar/restaurant on site
🧒 Good for children
🚻 Toilets on site
Free wifi Launderette Public telephone Toilet block Family friendly Dogs allowed Peaceful Chemical disposal Public transport nearby Watersports nearby

Takeaway & food delivery

Handy if you fancy a night off cooking — here's what delivers near this site.

Just Eat — 1 takeaway delivers to this postcode (DG8 8BS)

Dominos - Stranraer

4.5 · Pizza, Chicken

Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.

Nearest supermarkets

Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.

  • Aldi, Newton Stewart 12.5 miles
  • Sainsbury's, Newton Stewart 12.5 miles
  • Co-op, Newton Stewart 12.7 miles
  • Tesco, Kirkcudbright 13.2 miles

Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Location

Garlieston, Newton Stewart DG8 8BS, UK Get directions

What visitors say

Midnight Society

Beautiful site in a stunning location. Facilities were spot on, super clean. A very quiet but extremely friendly site. Great access to the beach. We'll definitely be visiting again xx

11 months ago · via Google

steve jeanes

Great campsite for motorhome and caravans, the staff are very approachable and helpful, on site there is showers, toilets, water and Elson points, they have hard standing and grass pitches with amazing sea views, it can get a bit cramped sometimes when busy but certainly worth a stay.

2 months ago · via Google

Phil Allenby

Really enjoyed our recent stay in the walled garden area of the site. This area seems more peaceful and private than the area overlooking the bay. Facilities were spotlessly clean and showers warm and powerful. Great woodland and coastal walks from the site with the mountains of Galloway Forest Park approx 40 minute drive away. Nice pub and cafe overlooking the bay.

a year ago · via Google

Heather Grisedale

Really great site, we were on grass in the walled garden, great pitch. Shower block was great (decent pressure, hairdryer, seperate toilets, showers, sinks) 2 mins walk to the Harbour Inn, fabulous pub. Great service, Dog friendly and great food. Lovely walks from the site. Will definitely return.

a year ago · via Google

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