# Castle Bay Holiday and Residential Park β€” Camping in Stranraer > Castle Bay Holiday and Residential Park in Stranraer takes tents, caravans and motorhomes with electric hardstanding and grass pitches near Portpatrick harbour. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/camping/castle-bay-holiday-and-residential-park (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Lodgingβ›Ί Tent Camping🚐 Caravans🐾 Dogs Welcome # Castle Bay Holiday and Residential Park Portpatrick, Dumfries DG9 9AA, UK [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7378470450586287692&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) **In short:** Castle Bay Holiday and Residential Park is a campsite in Stranraer, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 196 Google reviews, with dogs welcome and pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes. Details checked 6 August 2026 Β· source: Google Places Castle Bay Holiday and Residential Park in Stranraer takes tents, caravans and motorhomes with electric hardstanding and grass pitches near Portpatrick harbour. ## About Castle Bay Holiday and Residential Park Castle Bay Holiday and Residential Park sits just outside Stranraer with stunning coastal views across to Northern Ireland. The pitches are well-maintained – choose from non-electric grass or electric hardstanding – and the shower and toilet facilities earn consistent praise for cleanliness. What really sets this peaceful spot apart is its location: walking paths lead directly to the pretty harbour village of Portpatrick and a welcoming local pub, while the coastal scenery is genuinely spectacular. The friendly, helpful staff contribute to the relaxed atmosphere, and with dog walks on the doorstep and nearby fishing, golf and horse riding, there's plenty to fill your days. Prices start from around Β£30 a night, making this a solid, straightforward base for exploring Dumfries and Galloway's rugged south-western corner. ## What's nearby - The Galloway Bar & Restaurant 250m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Accessibility - βœ“Accessible parking - βœ“Accessible entrance Details via Google β€” worth confirming with the site before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google Visitors say this holiday park offers stunning coastal views and well-maintained pitches, with clean and excellent shower and toilet facilities. They also highlight the peaceful atmosphere and the convenient walking paths to Portpatrick and a local pub. Guests mention the staff are friendly and helpful. Summary via Google ## Can I bring...? β›Ί Tent pitches βœ“ Yes 🚐 Caravans welcome βœ“ Yes 🚌 Motorhomes welcome βœ“ Yes ✨ Glamping available βœ• No πŸ›– Lodges & statics βœ• No ## Pitch types - β€’ Non-electric grass pitch - β€’ Electric hardstanding touring pitch Pitch details as listed by the booking provider β€” availability and exact pricing shown at checkout. ## Hook-up ⚑ Electric hook-up βœ“ πŸ”Œ EV charging βœ• ## Facilities 🚿 Hot showers βœ“ πŸ“Ά Free WiFi βœ• 🏊 Swimming pool βœ• πŸ›’ Onsite shop βœ• 🎠 Children's play area βœ• πŸ– BBQs allowed βœ• πŸ”₯ Campfires allowed βœ• 🧺 Laundry βœ• 🎣 Fishing βœ• πŸ› Hot tub βœ• β™Ώ Accessible facilities βœ• πŸ…ΏοΈ Hardstanding pitches βœ• 🍽️ Bar/restaurant on site βœ• Car parking by pitch/unit Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Family friendly Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Chemical disposal Gas cylinders available Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby ## Takeaway & food delivery Handy if you fancy a night off cooking β€” here's what delivers near this site. ### πŸ₯‘ Just Eat β€” 1 takeaway delivers to this postcode (DG9 9AA) Rana Kebab House β˜… 3.5 Β· Pakistani, Indian Checked 26 Aug 2026 β€” always confirm on [justeat.co.uk](https://www.just-eat.co.uk/) before ordering, as coverage can change. ## Nearest supermarkets Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival. - Lidl 5.1 miles - Tesco, Stranraer 5.6 miles - Morrisons 5.6 miles Straight-line distances β€” the drive will be longer. Store data Β© [OpenStreetMap contributors](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). ## Location Portpatrick, Dumfries DG9 9AA, UK [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=54.8380433%2C-5.1025627) ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:00β€―AM – 6:00β€―PM **Tuesday** 9:00β€―AM – 6:00β€―PM **Wednesday** 9:00β€―AM – 6:00β€―PM **Thursday** 9:00β€―AM – 6:00β€―PM **Friday** 9:00β€―AM – 6:00β€―PM **Saturday** 9:00β€―AM – 6:00β€―PM **Sunday** 9:00β€―AM – 6:00β€―PM ## What visitors say Joyce GALLACHER β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… First visit to Castle Bat Holiday Park in our motorhome, the view from our pitch was one of the best looking over to Dunskey Castle and the Irish Sea, an easy coastline walk into the picturesque Portpatrick itself took maybe 15/20 minutes Shower block was great too, plenty of space between pitches and on our visit very peaceful A 5 minute walk to a local pub which served good food, dogs welcome outside only. A good area to explore Dumfries and Galloway 2 months ago Β· via Google Gillian Cowan β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… Superb. Its been a few years since we stayed here and omg huge improvements. Always a spectacular location. However showers and facilities are now excellent. Really lovely wardens too. We will be back soon. Thank you Castle Bay Holiday Park 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 3 months ago Β· via Google Alexander Millar β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… We stayed two nights with out tentbox roof tent stunning costal views with the castle just a short walk nice costal paths to walk to portPatrick toilet and shower blocks very clean very peaceful getaway a month ago Β· via Google Raymond McNaughton β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… Absolutely stunning views and staff so helpful and attentive. Showers and toilets very clean highly recommend 10/10 2 months ago Β· via Google [More campsites in Stranraer](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/camping) β˜… 4.5 (196 reviews) From Β£30 per night [Book on Pitchup](https://www.pitchup.com/campsites/Scotland/Scotland/Dumfries_and_Galloway/Stranraer/castle-bay-holiday-and-residential-park/) [01776 541115](tel:01776541115) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Stranraer **County** Dumfries and Galloway **Dogs allowed** βœ… Yes **Electric hook-up** βœ… Yes 🏨 ### Prefer a hotel nearby? Browse hotels and B&Bs in Stranraer. [Hotels in Stranraer β†’](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels) ### 🏨 Prefer a roof? Stays near Stranraer Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability β†’](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DStranraer%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link ## Report an issue Spotted something wrong with Castle Bay Holiday and Residential Park's page β€” closed, wrong details, broken link? Let us know. ## Quick answers ### Is Castle Bay Holiday and Residential Park any good? Castle Bay Holiday and Residential Park is rated 4.5 out of 5 from 196 Google reviews. ### Is Castle Bay Holiday and Residential Park dog-friendly? Yes, dogs are allowed at Castle Bay Holiday and Residential Park. ### What facilities does Castle Bay Holiday and Residential Park have? Castle Bay Holiday and Residential Park has showers and electric hook-up. ### Is Castle Bay Holiday and Residential Park wheelchair accessible? Castle Bay Holiday and Residential Park has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. ### How do I contact Castle Bay Holiday and Residential Park? Call Castle Bay Holiday and Residential Park on +44 1776 541115. ## More near Castle Bay Holiday and Residential Park ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Mount Stewart Hotel β˜… 4.4 Β· 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/portpatrick/hotels/mount-stewart-hotel) - [Blinkbonnie Guest House β˜… 4.7 Β· 0.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/blinkbonnie-guest-house) - [The Harbour House Hotel β˜… 4.2 Β· 0.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/portpatrick/hotels/the-harbour-house-hotel) - [Crown hotel β˜… 4.3 Β· 0.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/portpatrick/hotels/crown-hotel) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Ellies House next door](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries-galloway/cottages/ellies-house-syk1190165) - [Ben ma Cree 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries-galloway/cottages/ben-ma-cree-uk7186) - [Graeme-an-Taoiseach 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries-galloway/cottages/graeme-an-taoiseach-uk50061) - [Anchor Cottage 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries-galloway/cottages/anchor-cottage-uk45083) ### Campsites nearby - [Sunnymeade Caravan Park β˜… 4.3 Β· 0.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/portpatrick/camping/sunnymeade-caravan-park) - [Galloway Point Holiday Park β˜… 4.6 Β· 0.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/portpatrick/camping/galloway-point-holiday-park) - [Coorie Retreats β˜… 4.9 Β· 1.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/camping/coorie-retreats) - [Portpatrick Farm Holidays β˜… 4.8 Β· 1.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/camping/portpatrick-farm-holidays) ### Things to do nearby - [Portpatrick Beach β˜… 4.7 Β· 0.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/attractions/portpatrick-beach) - [Stoneykirk Aviation Museum β˜… 5.0 Β· 3.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/stoneykirk/attractions/stoneykirk-aviation-museum) - [Ryan Leisure Centre β˜… 4.3 Β· 5.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/attractions/ryan-leisure-centre) - [Agnew Park β˜… 4.5 Β· 5.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/attractions/agnew-park)