Southerness
Places to eat in Southerness, Dumfries and Galloway
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Southerness is a small settlement on the Solway coast in Dumfries and Galloway, in south-west Scotland. The area is characterised by flat coastal terrain and salt marshes, and has long been a stopping point for travellers between Scotland and England.
Where to stay in Southerness
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Southerness Holiday Park is a large site accommodating tents, caravans and motorhomes. Lighthouse Leisure is a smaller campsite also in the area with electrical hook-ups available.
Cavens Country House Hotel
Kirkbean, Dumfries
Grovewood House
Grovewood House, Dumfries
Clonyard House Hotel
Colvend, Dalbeattie
The Golf Hotel
Criffel Street, Wigton
The Anchor Hotel
Kippford, Dalbeattie
The Mariner Hotel
Main Street, Kippford
Dove cottage
Old kiln farm, Maryport
The Birchtree Hotel
1 Maxwell Street, Dalbeattie
Things to Do in Southerness
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The Solway coast itself offers walks and views across the firth. Nearby Dumfries and Galloway has castles, gardens and forestry commission lands for exploration.
Where to Eat in Southerness(2)
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Coast Bar & Restaurant is located in the settlement. Parkdean Resorts also has dining facilities on site for visitors staying in the area.
Attractions Near Southerness
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1 mi
Southerness Beach
Dumfries · ⭐ 4.2
7 mi
Caerlaverock Castle
Dumfries · ⭐ 4.7
Rockcliffe Beach
Dalbeattie
8 mi
WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre
Dumfries · ⭐ 4.6
11 mi
Mabie Farm Park
Dumfries · ⭐ 4.7
12 mi
Lake District Coast Aquarium
Maryport · ⭐ 4.5
12 mi
West Coast Karting
Maryport · ⭐ 4.6
Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum
Dumfries
Camping in Southerness(2)
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Lighthouse Leisure
⭐ 4.3 · from £29/night
Southerness Holiday Park
⭐ 4.1 · from £10/night
Southerness Holiday Park - Parkdean Holidays
⭐ 4.1
Sandyhills Bay Holiday Park
⭐ 4.5 · from £32/night
Wild Oak Woods Eco Campsite
⭐ 4.7 · from £58/night
Kingan Farm Cottages
⭐ 5.0
Castle Point Caravan and Camping Site
⭐ 4.7 · from £30/night
Landis Farm Certificated Location
⭐ 5.0
Self-Catering Cottages in Southerness
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Driftwood
4 bed · sleeps 10 · from £1,182
East Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £467
Beeches View
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £627
Bonnie Escapes
3 cottages · from £443
Beachcomber Lodge
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £497
Quare Place
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £1,007
Jura
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £591
Hawthorn Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £587
Common questions about Southerness
How many campsites are there in Southerness?
We list 2 campsites in and around Southerness, of which 2 take tents.
Which campsites in Southerness have electric hook-up?
2 of the 2 campsites we list in Southerness offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I eat in Southerness?
We list 2 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Southerness.
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