Brighouse Bay Holiday Park

From £28 For 1 night, 2 adults 8.3 330 reviews
Site Overview (added by manager 26 Jul 2022)
Looking out from the tenth hole (added by manager 07 apr 2015)
Touring field (added by manager 17 mar 2015)
Mini golf course (added by manager 06 apr 2015)

  • Spacious family and pet-friendly park with a country park feel
  • Indoor pool, café, lounge bar and an amusement room
  • Sandy beach, 18-hole golf course, pony treks and more
If the kids say they’re bored at Brighouse Bay Holiday Park at Kirkcudbright on the Dumfries and Galloway coast, you might want to send them home. Sublime Irish Sea views, heaps of on-site activities, three ponds, a private beach and countryside walks are all yours for the taking. It's pretty spectacular by night too, as the setting in Galloway's dark-skies region means the stargazing here is stellar: the subdued lighting on site means you can see it all at its best. Pretty much everything you could want is on site or close by: if golf on the 9/18 course at Brighouse Bay Golf course doesn’t float your boat, wander along the coast (camera very much essential), follow signposted hikes through the local woodland… or launch a kayak from the bay’s all-tide slipway, take the kids for a pony trek or just take in the views with a drink from the on-site lounge bar… If the weather should be less than co-operative, stay undercover in the park’s Jacuzzi and indoor pool. There's a separate splash area for toddlers or the indoor amusement room. Also on site – yes, there’s more – the well-stocked shop keeps guests sorted for essentials and the café serves hot and cold meals and snacks to eat there or in the family lounge bar. Make a visit to reception your first stop, where staff can offer suggestions on what to do and see while you stock up on leaflets, maps and gifts. Wardens are on site if you need any help or info during your stay. On-site amenities include two shower blocks with ensuite cubicles for families, plus separate ladies and gents' sections in the larger block. Dishwashing and laundry facilities are also available.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Touring caravan pitches 80
Motorhome pitches 45
Caravans for hire 19
Opens 29 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Swimming pool: access to the swimming pool is not included in the rate and is charged £5.50 per adult and £3.50 per child per session.
  • The restaurant is open between 01/04 and 31/10.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/04 and 31/10.
  • The indoor swimming pool is open between 01/04 and 31/10.
  • Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • During the winter period (from 01/11 to 31/03), the leisure club, restaurant and pool have a reduced timetable. You are choosing a holiday in a rural location. You may find the broadband slow, intermittent or simply unavailable.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 29 Mar to

Gold David Bellamy Conservation Award AA 5 pennants

Pitch types & availability

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82%

would recommend this site to a friend

80%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Picturesque site with clean facilities& friendly staff

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Julie R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Well equipped large site very picturesque with duck ponds and right next to a bay only 5 minute walk from the pitch Restaurant reasonably priced and decent size portions too and dogs were allowed in too you can sit and have a drinks u till 8pm in this side of the building Unisex toilets/shower block kept very clean Wet rooms rather than shower Cubicles so more roomy Only stayed 2 nights but would go back in the future with friends and family plenty of space for kids to run around or go around on bikes

Disliked: Dogs not allowed in bar But restaurant open till 8 pm and Dogs allowed in there so didn’t bother us at all Just as a point of reference for others

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Toilet and shower facilities, clubhouse and bar. Swimming pool.…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Lynne O. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Toilet and shower facilities, clubhouse and bar. Swimming pool.

Disliked: Muddy pitch due to bad weather. Absence of wifi/internet.

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Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Brighouse Bay

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
Diane H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (TV aerial)

Liked: Site was clean and quiet at this time of year (October) with some lovely walks to the bay and around the countryside. Played an enjoyable round of golf on the well kept and very scenic course, would definitely recommend the site to anyone.

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lovely site in beautiful surroundings

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Susie S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: quiet sire , large pitch ,close to facilities and wonderfully bech

Disliked: lack of directional signs to golf course and swimming pool

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Really enjoyed our weekend, plan to take the grandkids next time

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 4
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: The overall park was really nice and tidy, picturesque. Plenty to do or not depending on your tastes. If you are Wi-Fi dependant it’s probably not for you !

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Pitch sizes, new toilets, shop, pool, beach and walks…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Pitch sizes, new toilets, shop, pool, beach and walks

Disliked: Limited areas for dogs inside, bowling no longer available

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well worth pitch up fees

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Beach is beautiful and loads of fun for children and adults Spacious site with top rate washing facilities We will definitely visit again in future

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Lovely large site, good facilities and close to beach.

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 4
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (TV aerial)

Liked: Good sized pitch right next to lake. Easy walks to woods and beach. Quiet and relaxing.

Disliked: Grass part of pitch needed repair.

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Great pitches, sheltered, wonderful setting and heated pool& jacuzzi…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Great pitches, sheltered, wonderful setting and heated pool& jacuzzi

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Large park near the sea good for kayaking…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 4
Thomas P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Large park near the sea good for kayaking

Disliked: Lights didn't work in the shower room broken seats ta the swimming pool

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers

Motorhome service point

Seasonal pitches

Tourer storage facilities

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Brighouse Bay Holiday Park

Borgue

Kirkcudbright

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG6 4TS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.78741°N
-4.12927°W

Route directions

From the nearest information centre From Kirkcudbright Tourist Information Centre take the A755, signposted Gatehouse of Fleet, west for half a mile. Turn left onto the B727 signposted Borgue and after 4 miles turn left at Brighouse Bay signpost. The park is 2 miles in, behind the wood on the right of Brighouse Bay. Getting there by railway From Dumfries railway station take the A75 towards Stranraer and approximately 22 miles from Dumfries, 4 miles west of Castle Douglas, take the A711 to Kirkcudbright. In the centre of Kirkcudbright turn left onto the A755, signposted Gatehouse of Fleet, and drive for half a mile, turning left onto B727 signpost. The park is 2 miles in behind the wood on the right of Brighouse Bay. Getting there by aeroplane From Prestwick Airport take the A77 to Ayr then onto the A713 through Dalmellington, New Galloway and Parton towards the A75 at Castle Douglas (approximately 45 miles from Ayr). Turn right onto the A75 towards Stranraer for approximately 5 miles then take the A711, signposted Kirkcudbright. In the centre of Kirkcudbright turn left onto the A755, signposted Gatehouse of Fleet, and drive for half a mile, turning left onto the B727 signposted Borgue. After 4 miles turn left at Brighouse Bay signpost. By ferry: From Cairnryan take the A77 and then the A75 towards Dumfries. Approximately 45 miles on, on the Gatehouse of Fleet Bypass, take the A755 towards Kirkcudbright. After approximately 4 miles Brighouse Bay Holiday Park is signposted to the right, follow the signs and they will take you all the way to the park.

Nearest transport

Coach
5.8 mi Village
5.8 mi Village
5.8 mi Village
Rail
24.9 mi Workington Rail Station
25.3 mi Flimby Rail Station
25.6 mi Harrington Rail Station

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Fancy a canter? Brighouse Bay Trekking Centre is adjacent to Brighouse Bay Holiday Park, offering horse riding for all ages and abilities (weather dependent and seasonal) from fully trained staff; ask at the holiday park reception for details. Elsewhere, Dumfries and Galloway is packed with pursuits for all ages and interests – and it must be pointed out here that the ice cream and nature trails of the Cream O’Galloway ice cream factory are a mere 15 minutes away… Also nearby – how clever is Galloway as a visitor destination – the Cocoabean Company at Kirkcudbright has interactive children’s workshops and a chocolate shop (hurrah) alongside well-equipped and roomy indoor and outdoor play areas. While in town, kick around the grounds of 16th-century Maclellans Castle in the centre of Kirkcudbright, and have a look at Broughton House & Garden, former home of one of the Glasgow Boys EA Hormel and housing a huge collection of works by Robert Burns (painter, not poet Rabbie). At Gatehouse of Fleet, about nine miles to the north-west from Kirkcudbright, the Mill on the Fleet art gallery holds regular exhibitions and events like literary launches and talks; follow up a morning here with an afternoon at fifteenth century Cardoness Castle or around the thousands of species blooming around at Cally Palace Gardens. And a few more gems that must be seen on a Dumfries and Galloway holiday: a boat trip to huge Threave Castle on an island on the River Dee; a trip to the Gem Rock Museum at Creetown, filled with fossils, rocks, minerals and gemstones, and a stargazing trip to Galloway Forest Park, the first designated Dark Sky Park in the UK.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Brighouse Bay 0.3 mi Sea N/A Poor Poor Poor
Dhoon Bay 2.5 mi Estuary N/A Poor Poor Poor
Carrick 4.5 mi Sea N/A N/A Good Good
Mossyard 6.1 mi Estuary N/A Good Good Good
Rockcliffe 14.3 mi Estuary N/A Poor Poor Poor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 22.9 mi

Robert Burns Centre 28.1 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Brighouse Bay Circular 0.2 mi

Cream o' Galloway - Carrick Shore - Cream o' Galloway 4.4 mi

Around Kirkcudbright 4.6 mi

Gatehouse of Fleet - Glencap Forest - Dow Craig Hill 6.6 mi

Gatehouse of Fleet - Sandgreen - Girthon - Gatehouse of Fleet 6.9 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Want to know more about camping in Dumfries and Galloway?

  • Does Brighouse Bay Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Brighouse Bay Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Brighouse Bay Holiday Park? Fancy a canter? Brighouse Bay Trekking Centre is adjacent to Brighouse Bay Holiday Park, offering horse riding for all ages and abilities (weather dependent and seasonal) from fully trained staff; ask at … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Brighouse Bay Holiday Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Brighouse Bay Holiday Park? From £28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.