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21/6/2006 at 7:14pm
 Location: edinburgh
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Hi all

We are thinking of going to "Brighouse Bay " at the end of July/start of Aug.  Anybody been recently.  Checked reviews but the last one is from last year.

Any pointers etc would be greatly appriecated.  first camping trip with my daughter (7 yrs old) :-))))

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21/6/2006 at 8:34pm
 Location: East Yorkshire
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There have been various reviews in the practical caravan magazine and others. The consensus seems to be it is one of the best sites in the country I don't think you will go far wrong at all!!

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21/6/2006 at 9:10pm
 Location: Co Durham
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Have been to Brighouse Bay for the last three years and would recommend it highly.  There is lots to do for everyone - 18hole golf course,9hole course, pitch and putt, fishing, canoes, games room, swimming pool, horse riding, quad bikes, a beautiful beach and some glorious walks.  The site is set out very pleasantly, with small fields surrounded by thick hedges, the staff are very helpful.  I could go on and on - its a well run site and am looking forward to going back at end of July again.  Book - you won't regret it.

 

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21/6/2006 at 9:17pm
 Location: edinburgh
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many thanks for info

Gyspycat do you have any tips on were to pitch, someone told me to ask for a pitch near the aeroplane? as the rest is very busy.  Any pointers again would be much appriecated

Thanks again

 



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22/6/2006 at 4:23am
 Location: Edinburgh Scotland
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Heggs,

Haven't actually been yet but if the guy on the phone who took the booking is anything to go by it seems to be very friendly place.

We're going for a week at the begining of Aug and we can't wait having read the reviews,it was also in "The Independent" 50 best camspites in the world (came in at No 3 i think) in April this year anyway might see you there.

Ian

 



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22/6/2006 at 6:05am
 Location: teeside
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hi mate

we went last summer and it was great,its got nice little beach next door for kids and good swimming pool bar does nice grub as well

enjoy it



22/6/2006 at 9:22am
 Location: Glasgow
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Been there a couple of times and from what i remember near the plane is a bit slopey! have a wee look round before u actually check in, i suggest up the back on the way to the restuarant, good pitching there ( i used to tent ) .

you will love it there go and enjoy, i have written a review on this site.

Bryan 



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22/6/2006 at 7:24pm
 Location: Carlisle
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If you can, get the hard standings down by the water absolutely blooming lovely, in my humble opinion this site gets the middle of the road style just right and if you get the weather then you will be gobsmacked at the scenery. I havent heard a bad word said of this site and there cant be many like that.

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22/6/2006 at 8:18pm
 Location: edinburgh
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Hi All

thanks for all your help. managed to get booked up today for Brighouse Bay got a pitch near the plane!!!

4 weeks 3 days and counting

Sounds the perfect site, wish us luck (first time camping) lets hope Kirkudbright is Bright 

Think we have got everything lets just hope we can fit it in the car OH went and bought a roof box after looking in the shed, he says there seems to be more  there since the last time he looked

Anyways, us newbies will be fine, any pointers on places to go etc very welcome

cheers again

 



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22/6/2006 at 10:00pm
 Location: None Entered
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while down that way, check out a site called park of brandadleys, 10 miles past dumfries. quiet with lots to do.


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23/6/2006 at 6:06pm
 Location: Carlisle
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Park of Brandadleys is a very friendly site but it seems to be heading down the static caravan route with the caravan pitches being swallowed up. We go there once every year and we had a nice weekend there in April

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24/6/2006 at 9:50pm
 Location: Ayrshire Scotland
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Ok, cat among the pigeons time!!
By all means have a look at Brandedleys, but IMHO, it's not a patch on Brighouse, which is rated as one of the very top sites in the whole of the UK.
Considering that the area is pretty rural, there's plenty to do and see and I think you'll find a large selection of the usual type of leaflets and brochures of places of interest in the reception/office.

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24/6/2006 at 10:44pm
 Location: Widnes
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Hi Heggs

What date are you going to Brighouse?  We go on 1st August for 9 nights.  Went last year lovely site.

Michelle



25/6/2006 at 8:48am
 Location: edinburgh
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Hi Michelle + Kev:-)))

We are going last week in July, cant wait

4 weeks today and counting...........

 

 



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25/6/2006 at 9:16am
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thats a lovely area , we go there quite often , there is a small very senic parking / picnic area adjacent to Ardwall island on the  pebbly beach, a spectacular location in my opinion, and a short walk along towards fleet bay gives you a nice view of the other islands in the bay. Keep it to yourself though or  they will all want to go !  lol




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