Auchenlarie Holiday Park is a 5-star family park with touring and camping pitches, stylish ensuite glamping S-Pods and a range of accommodation. The park has access to a beach and private cove, with fantastic facilities including a bistro, bar, heated indoor pool, gym - to name just a few! Sea fishing available nearby too.
Why you'll love it at Auchenlarie Holiday Park
Award winning park on the Scottish coast with access to a private cove
Family friendly with great facilities including a bar and indoor pool
A luxury stay available when opting for S-Pods and lodges
About the site
Set in stunning Scottish scenery with views overlooking Wigtown Bay, award winning Auchenlarie Holiday Park has much to offer.
Campers and tourers can choose between grass and hardstanding pitches, all serviced with 16-Amp electric hook-ups and space for an awning.
Or for a little luxury, try the beautifully furnished S-Pods for two which each have a stylish furnished interior and ensuite facilities.
There are also a variety of bronze, silver and gold static caravans and lodges sleeping 4-6 people, including dog friendly options and those with hot tubs.
Campfires are not allowed, but BBQs are, providing they are raised off the ground and extinguished after use.
"The beach & views are breathtaking ... A very relaxing place to recharge yourself"
Kayleigh C
"Everyone was so friendly and staff were amazing. The park was great and amenities were fabulous"
Lynne D
"This park has everything ... We were blown away with the attention to detail"
Alan K
Auchenlarie Holiday Park is open from 14/02 to 29/10.
Facilities include a toilet and shower block with a dishwashing facility, as well as heated indoor swimming pool (payable onsite). First class range of amenities too, with a well-stocked convenience shop (open daily), restaurant and takeaway, gym, solarium and play areas for kids. The starlight suite is a buzzing entertainment venue with lots for all the family - quizzes, karaoke and more.
Entertainment and activities are chargeable on site and the site recommends pre-booking in advance. There's also a games arcade and a treatment room for pampering. Free WiFi is available in the complex area.
Map and address
Park address
Auchenlarie Holiday Park,
Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, DG7 2EX
We had a great time here. All the facilities we needed and great location for family cycling trip. Visited 4 of 7 stanes parks and cycled their green routes. On-site play areas were great for little one - couldn’t get him away. Definitely come here again.
Overall, we had a great stay.
In a fantastic location overlooking the sea, plus great facilities and entertainment for the kids. My only reason for marking less stars is for the inconsistency with the cleanliness of the shower facilities. The newer blocks were spotlessly clean, heated and well looked after, although there was limited space in the shower cubicles. The older block, whilst provided more room, were not clean, dirty floors and spiders and cobwebs. There were also broken shower heads.
Gorgeous views, mostly good pitches
Recommends site
Jade A
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Large Tent - Serviced Grass PitchesApr 2025
Had a terrible start to our stay, with winds getting near 35mph and causing our tent to partially collapse as we were in what felt like the windiest spot on site. I'd avoid 28G and 29G if possible as they're in the shade, get the shape wind and have the most midges.
However, we were then allowed to move on Sat morning. I didn't find the staff very helpful at all to be honest, especially as they said we couldn't take a certain pitch as it'd been booked online but no one ever turned up? Pitch 8 was good although on a slope, which is tricky when you're in a tent and cant level it out. Taps on the pitch very helpful.
Facilities clean, although almost all the toilet seats aren't attached properly. My husband said the men's were fully removed one day. One toilet block has very short motion sensor lights and temperamental hot water. The other block was lovely and warm with good water. Good size shower cubicles too and 2 washing up stations. Pitches would be safer for young kids if they had a fence up separating from the road and to stop some of the wind, as pitch 8 and 7 are directly at the bottom of a large open hill but this isn't a huge issue.
The beach is all shell, so a bit sharp but lovely none-the-less. Fabulous rock pools! And only 30 mins from Galloway Forest Park which is great to explore with kids and a dog.
We would definitely return here but will choose our pitch so we don't end up on 28G again.
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What time is check-in/out at Auchenlarie Holiday Park?
Self check-in is from 2pm to 7pm and your departure is due by noon on your final day.
Is Auchenlarie Holiday Park dog friendly?
Yep, a maximum two dogs are welcome with each booking, provided they are not a breed/crossbreed listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act - your pooch is also welcome in the sports bar onsite.
Are BBQs/campfires allowed at Auchenlarie Holiday Park?
BBQs are welcome provided they are kept raised off the ground, so as not to damage the grass - open campfires are not permitted.
Does Auchenlarie Holiday Park allow awnings, gazebos or pup tents?
Awnings and gazebos are allowed, sorry no pup tents.
Does Auchenlarie Holiday Park allow groups or pitches being booked together?
Yes, group bookings of up to three pitches are accepted. The site does not accept single sex groups of 4+ people or groups of 20+ people, unless by prior arrangement.
What amp is the electric hook up at Auchenlarie Holiday Park?
There is 16 amp electric on both the grass and hardstanding pitches.
Is there WiFi at Auchenlarie Holiday Park?
Yes, free WiFi is available in the Starlight Suite and the Tide and Table restaurant.
Does Auchenlarie Holiday Park have a shop onsite?
Yes, there is a licensed shop onsite. You'll find bread, milk, baby food, beer, wine, fresh and frozen food, newspapers, confectionary, household items and camping essentials. There's also a coffee machine and locally sourced produce too. Opening hours vary depending on the season.
Is there a restaurant or cafe at Auchenlarie Holiday Park?
Yes, the Tide and Table restaurant and Tides takeaway offer a wide range of food and drink, with specials and children's options also available. There's also a Sports Bar with HD screens showing most sporting events and a range of drinks on offer.
What are the nearest public transport links to Auchenlarie Holiday Park?
There is a bus stop right outside the site entrance where you can take the 500 bus. The closest train stations are Barrhill (45 minutes away), Stranraer (45 minutes away) and Dumfries (50 minutes away).
Can I park near my pitch at Auchenlarie Holiday Park? Or Is there parking adjacent to the pitch?
Parking will try to be provided next to or near your holiday home or pitch but this can't be guaranteed.
Does Auchenlarie Holiday Park have a quiet time or noise policy?
The park is a family holiday park so please ensure behaviour is appropriate and not noisy.
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Things to do on site and in the Castle Douglas area
Beach access and slipway.
Interesting places to visit include:
Cairnholy
Cardoness Castle
Carsluith Castle
Drumcoltran Tower
Dundrennan Abbey
Kenmure Castle
Mote of Mark
Mote of Urr
Orchardton Tower
Threave Castle
Creetown Gem Rock Museum
The listing for Auchenlarie Holiday Park was last updated on April 24th, 2025 at 1:16 PM