Auchenlarie Holiday Park

4.44 /5 101 reviews

79%

would recommend

Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

Serviced hardstanding touring pitches with sea views

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4.44 /5

101 reviews

Auchenlarie Holiday Park offers a scenic seaside getaway, 20 minutes from Castle Douglas. Enjoy amazing sea views and access to a private cove beach. There are a great range of facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, restaurant/takeaway, bar, live entertainment, arcade, shop, indoor soft play, gym and multiple play areas. Serviced grass pitches welcome tents and tourers, each with electric, water and a TV point. Dogs are welcome too!

Why you'll love it at Auchenlarie Holiday Park

Award winning holiday park on the Scottish coast with access to a private cove and sea fishing

Top facilities including a swimming pool, restaurant/take away, entertainment, bar, gym and arcade!

Choose from serviced tent and touring pitches with electric and TV points, some with great sea views

About the site

With views overlooking Wigtown Bay, this coastal park is great for a fun-filled family holiday. From the indoor swimming pool to the private cove beach, arcade, soft play area, gym and outdoor play parks, there is something for all ages. For tents and trailer tents, there are grass pitches allowing up to eight guests. Campervans, roof tents, caravans and motorhomes can park up on hardstandings permitting up to six people. Each pitch includes a private 16 amp electric hook up, water and TV point. Some pitches are a little closer to the road, so bringing earplugs is advised. Evenings can be spent enjoying a bite to eat at the onsite restaurant/takeaway, with a unique boat shaped dining area. You can also grab a tipple at the sports bar, or watch some live entertainment (schedule may vary) at the Starlight Suite. Dogs can join you for your stay, with up to two permitted per pitch. There is even a dog friendly area in the restaurant! The site is also home to a selection of S-Pods, cottages and static caravans.

"Great campsite with loads available to do onsite"

Jane M

"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.

Site map

Leisure activities timetable

Facilities and amenities

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

Electric hookups

Entertainment

Fishing

Games room

Glamping

Kids club

Kids playground

Laundry

Near beach

Near pub

Peaceful

Swimming pool

Wash up area

Water hookups

WiFi

Facilities include toilet and shower blocks with disabled facilities, hair dryers and shaving points. There are also washing up areas and a laundry room. A Premier licensed store is open daily, offering food, local produce, a Costa machine and camping essentials. Open Monday to Saturday 7.30am to 8pm, and Sunday 7.30am - 6pm (shorter hours between Novemver and mid February).

Tides is the onsite restaurant and takeaway with a boat style dining area and access to free WiFi. The menu includes pizza, burgers, wraps, kebabs, fish and chips. You can book a table between 4pm and 8pm, with dog friendly tables available (booking recommended). There is a sports bar showing regular sporting events. Starlight Suite is the entertainment venue with regular acts with live shows, quizzes, tribute acts and more.

For a small cost, there is an indoor heated swimming pool (16.5m x 7.5m) with a shallow area for little ones and unisex changing rooms with baby changing areas. High and low season opening times will apply, but sessions run between 10am and 7pm/8pm. There is a gym with exercise machines and free weights, along with gym classes and a solarium.

For kids, there are outdoor play areas, including one with a zip line, plus a multi use games pitch. Inside, there is a soft play area (small extra cost) and an amusement arcade. Free sea fishing is available, just bring your own equipment. There is also a private cove beach.

Map and address

Park address

Auchenlarie Holiday Park,

Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, DG7 2EX

Coordinates

54.8435, -4.2802 | NX 53 52

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Auchenlarie Holiday Park is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Young children

There are 147 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

28 x Serviced Grass Tent Pitches

Max 8 people

Grass camping pitches with 16 amp electric, water supply and TV aerial point. Suitable for tents and trailer tents.

82 x Serviced Hardstanding Touring Pitches

Max 6 people

Serviced hardstanding pitches, each with a 16 amp electric hook up, fresh water, and TV point. Suitable for campervans, roof tents, caravans and motorhomes.

Other accommodation

2 x S-Pods

Max 2 people

Centrally heated and double glazed studio pod cabins with well equipped kitchen, shower room and a pull down double bed / fold-away sofa, and TV.

35 x Static Caravans and Lodges

A variety of static caravans and lodges to suit all budgets with self contained facilities, including some with hot tubs. Sleeps 4-6.

Auchenlarie Holiday Park reviews

4.44 /5

101 reviews

79%

would recommend

Overall

4.44

Location

4.44

Value for money

4.47

Service

4.46

Facilities

4.32

Cleanliness

4.51

Great atmosphere and family friendly

Recommends site

Elizabeth M

Large Tent - Serviced Grass Tent PitchesJun 2025

First time here, camped with young children, place was clean and auchiefest was a bonus.. Great fun for kids

Hardstanding surface and location

Rupert N

Single Axle Caravan - Serviced Hardstanding Touring PitchesJun 2025

Hardstanding located next to main A75 Road - very noisy. Plenty of other vacant pitches not offered. Hardstanding was covered in loose and deep gravel, so the caravan could not be pushed onto Towbar (motor omver not working). Litter from bins nearby left over 24 hours after reporting.

3 day camping trip

Recommends site

Kirsty M

Large Tent - Serviced Grass Tent PitchesJun 2025

Had a wonderful stay. Campsite was great and had all necessity's needed, clean and tidy and well kept. Very peaceful and great views. would definitely recommend anyone to stay here. We will be looking to book again in the coming months

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FAQ

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.

Where can I find Auchenlarie Holiday Park's map?

You can find their map here.

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.

Does Auchenlarie Holiday Park have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an indoor heated swimming pool with a shallow area for little ones. Prices are from £3, or you can purchase an entertainment passport.

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Things to do on site and in the Castle Douglas area

Set right by the sea, this family holiday park has everything you need for a fun-filled break. Kids will love the indoor swimming pool and soft play area, and there's also an arcade packed with games. The park also has direct access to its very own cove beach, perfect for paddling (sea shoes recommended) or rock pooling.

Around 15 minutes away, Cream o' Galloway is perfect for sweet treats and outdoor fun. Try some of their famous ice cream, made right on the farm, and then enjoy nature trails, play areas, and wildlife walks.

Galloway Forest Park, about 20 minutes away, is great for outdoor lovers. There are miles of walking and biking trails, peaceful lochs, and chances to see animals like red deer, buzzards, and even wild goats. It's also a top spot for stargazing at night!

Other nearby attractions include:

Gem Rock Museum (10 minutes)
The Dhoon Beach (20 minutes)
Rosie's Waterfall (30 minutes)
Kenmure Castle (35 minutes)
Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum (50 minutes)

The listing for Auchenlarie Holiday Park was last updated on July 1st, 2025 at 9:15 AM

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