When can I check in and check out of Barnharrow Holiday Pods?

On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Barnharrow Holiday Pods?

From £240 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Barnharrow Holiday Pods

From £240 For 2 nights, 4 adults Last booked 2 days ago 10 7 reviews

We have three pods for you to choose from. (added by manager 27 Sep 2022)

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Outside area with led lighting (added by manager 21 may 2022)

Visitor image of the view from the pod (added by manager 27 sep 2022)

Scenic site with swish glamping huts overlooking the Galloway Hills
Galloway Forest walks and mountain biking within a 20-minute drive
Pods each include a kitchen, woodburning stove, double bed and ensuite

Sorting out where to stay on a stint in south-west Scotland? Forget the tent and cosy up in comfort at Barnharrow Holiday Pods, a glamping site on a 100-acre farm with fully equipped and well-insulated accommodation. Each unit at this park in the stunning region of Dumfries and Galloway sleeps up to two adults and a couple of kids in a space with a double bed (linens and towels included), an ensuite shower, a toilet and a washbasin. A two-ring cooking hob and a fridge make prepping eats easier and the woodburning stove comes in handy for extra warmth. After all, you might be wanting that bit of extra heat once you’re done with a day out in the local countryside: this site is set between Newton Stewart (15 minutes’ drive), a town edging the hills and trails of Galloway Forest Park, and the lovely Loch Ryan (30 minutes). Newton Stewart is the place to stock up on essentials at the shops, while Kirroughtree (20 minutes) is your gateway to adventures like mountain biking, zipwiring and zorbing. Back on base, light up the barbecue and campfire – both are permitted at this peaceful park – and gaze up at the night sky. Galloway Forest Park is a Dark Sky Reserve, so the stars tend to twinkle brightly here.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 1 Mar to Thu, 31 Oct 2024

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Lovely cosy pods ,fantastic location.…

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Beverley H. Sept 2023

Camping pod

Liked: Lovely cosy pods ,fantastic location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Our new favorite campsite!

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Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Brittany M. Aug 2023

Spruce camping pod

Liked: Everything! The pod was comfy, clean, and very well appointed with everything we needed for our stay. We loved having a campfire in the fire pit outside, as well as in the log burner. I purchased two sets of wood for the log burner and fire pit from Emily which was well worth it. There is so much to do nearby but my toddler didn’t want to leave the pod, he loved it so much! The grounds are also beautiful with a lovely, magical walk through the woods nearby. Emily is so kind and helpful. I didn’t have any mobile reception and forgot to bring my paper map, but she provided me with directions to different activities we wanted to do. No Wi-Fi which suited me well, it was so great to completely disconnect and just enjoy the weekend with my son. Overall, this is the perfect location for a variety of activities throughout Galloway - or just relaxing in the extremely peaceful, quiet surroundings. We will definitely be back and hope to stay a week next summer to properly explore the area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent all round

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Philip D. Jul 2023

Camping pod

Liked: Everything - the site was excellently laid out. The pod was perfect, clean and sparkling with everything required for a fantastic stay. A lovely friendly welcome from the owner, Emily. We plan to return soon

Disliked: Having to leave 😞

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Very clean, comfortable and well equipped holiday pod in a lovely location.…

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Anonymous Jul 2022

Camping pod

Liked: Very clean, comfortable and well equipped holiday pod in a lovely location.

Disliked: No Wi-Fi

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We really enjoyed our stay in the pod and with fudge &sweets for kids.

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Location	6
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
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Anonymous Jul 2022

Camping pod

Liked: The cosy pod in the countryside.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing place and the pod was top notch! Had everything you need…

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Wifi	4

Andrew T. Apr 2022

Camping pod

Liked: Amazing place and the pod was top notch! Had everything you need and my 6 year old daughter loved it. Great location to do anything in Dumfries and Galloway. Host was lovely, helpfully and friendly. Will definitely stay again!!

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From the manager: Thank you Andrew, we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and you definitely picked a great few days for the weather. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future!

After having stayed in small pods before with just a bed and…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
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Danny G. Nov 2021

Camping pod

Liked: After having stayed in small pods before with just a bed and tv it was really nice to stay in a big pod with everything in we needed. Lots of space. Lovely and comfortable couch and bed. Nice and warm and clean. Would recommend it to anyone.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

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

Lake and/or mountain

Luxury

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

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Location

Barnharrow Holiday Pods

Kirkcowan

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG8 0ET

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.95373°N
-4.66227°W

Nearest transport

Coach

7.1 mi Dashwood Square

7.9 mi Town Hall

Rail

11 mi Barrhill Rail Station

14.8 mi Stranraer Rail Station

21.5 mi Girvan Rail Station

Ferry

14.1 mi Cairnryan P&O Ferry Terminal

14.7 mi Stranraer Ferry Terminal

15 mi Cairnryan Stena Line Ferry Terminal

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

Galloway Forest Park is said to be the largest of its kind in the UK, so set aside a fair bit of time to spend here roaming around the woods, hills and lochs or embarking on some cycling at the acclaimed 7stanes mountain bike trail centre in Glentrool (30 minutes’ drive). For peaceful pastimes, bring your rod along to the Three Lochs (25 minutes) for a spot of fishing, then continue on to the 75 acres of the Castle Kennedy Gardens in Sheuchan (25 minutes), with its manicured landscape and glittery lakes, for strolls. If you’re hot on horticulture, aim for the Logan Botanic Garden (40 minutes) as well, to see plants from all over the world at an open-air establishment set in an area with an almost subtropical climate. The Gulf Stream keeps the air relatively warm, so flora from Australia, New Zealand, South America and Southern Africa flourishes here. You’ll also be close enough to the coast for quick seaside trips while staying at this park: Dalavan beach, just off the Big Water of Fleet, is 35 minutes away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Mossyard	18 mi	Estuary	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Carrick	19.6 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
Girvan	21 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Brighouse Bay	24.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Poor	Poor	Poor
Dhoon Bay	24.8 mi	Estuary	N/A	Poor	Poor	Poor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Culzean Castle & Country Park 28.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Wells of the Rees and Laggangarn Standing Stones 5.3 mi

Moor of Drannandow 6.2 mi

Wood of Cree 6.3 mi

Around Newton Stewart 6.6 mi

WOOD OF CREE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/03/2006) 6.7 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The site will send you further check-in information 3 day(s) before your arrival.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 30 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Hired accommodation

Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of £50.00 will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.

Payment terms

Does Barnharrow Holiday Pods have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Barnharrow Holiday Pods dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Barnharrow Holiday Pods? Galloway Forest Park is said to be the largest of its kind in the UK, so set aside a fair bit of time to spend here roaming around the woods, hills and … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Barnharrow Holiday Pods?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Barnharrow Holiday Pods? From £240 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.