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Glendaruel Caravan Park
Glendaruel
Colintraive
Argyll (Browse area)
PA22 3AB
Tel: 01369 820267
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Pitches: 30
Open: 01/04/2024 to 31/10/2024
01/04/2025 to 31/10/2025
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar <10 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <10 miles |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <5 miles |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 Cycle Hire <10 miles |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 Beach <10 miles |
 Watersports <10 miles |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <10 miles |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <5 miles |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: June 2015 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Walters-world |
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 A nice quiet campsite at this time of year and the midges were not yet out in force. Nice grounds in a small valley with high hills all around. The shower block is small with free showers - one gents, and 1 ladies - but is nice and clean.
The friendly owner told me to use the men's shower rather than wait for the other one to become free, as there was no-one using it (perhaps the mens/ladies signs could be removed from the doors so that they are available for anyone to use?).
We saw lots of birds, squirrels and rabbits around the site and the sunset reflecting off the hills was beautiful. 
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| Date of Visit: May 2014 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Leolion |
12 reviews from this member |
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Was wanting to come to this site earlier with a caravan but never managed so brought along the tent instead.
Upon arriving the lady who was Ann was helpful got leaflets and guided us to the tent area and advised best place (keep midgies in mind) but was our choice. Anything we needed she was there to help.
We had 2 Adults 2 Kids 6 + 10 and a dog. Thankfully when we arrived on the Monday it was dry we pitched up the tent parts of the ground was a bit soft so never left car beside tent so we never churned up grass but with the Scottish West Coast weather you will never have a firm ground all year but I will also add that this was no means boggy, we had a choice where we wanted to pitch.
The site is nice itself surrounded by loads of different walks and trees all around it's a quite site at night and loads of room for kids to play and great walks for the dogs.
Toilets/shower are a bit dated and maybe bit small but were clean enough and attached was a laundry with a selection of leaflets, books and films. Next to the toilets/shower was a kids wooden climbing frame which was a bit shaky and behind that through a path was swings beside a massive area for balls games or anything else and the back of that was a path which takes you on a walk.
My only downside (if you can call it that) would be that if there was a toilet next to the tent area it's maybe about 3-5 minute walk to the toilet which may not be far but during the night when your desperate or taking kids if your both desperate.
In general great site for a long weekend or a week as loads to do around Dunoon and surrounding area, staff great and friendly, site and toilets clean at the reception there is a shop basic general stuff anything more then need to go to supermarket which Ann will tell you but best thing that I bought was the midgie nets
But the good side was dry when took tent down. Would I go again YES
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| Date of Visit: July 2013 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Humber |
5 reviews from this member |
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What a cracking site hid away in argylls secret coast. This is a quiet peaceful very well run site. The lady that owns and runs the site makes you feel very welcome and relaxed.
The site benefits from having a lot of experienced caravanners that know how to behave and they are a good friendly bunch.
I have been to lots of sites, some I would never go back too, some I was glad to get out of, but after a 6 week stay at glendaruel me and my kids were sad to leave and are looking forward to getting back there, this place is well worth a visit.
The site is great and there is a vast beautiful area surrounding it to explore. You will enjoy a holiday there
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Fiona W |
234 reviews from this member |
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I last visited this site in Cowal over 10 years ago, and I suggest potential visitors set aside the oldest reviews as they no longer apply.
The house and its courtyard, where Reception, toilets, shop etc used to be are now self-catering, and not part of the site. Reception is in a new curved roof profiled metal unit that matches the one chic camping pod (looking up the glen).
The owner is very friendly and helpful, and easily found. We chose our own pitch amongst the big trees backing onto the field of beef cattle, but the ground was sodden after the rain so even the hardstanding was waterlogged. About half the pitches are seasonals - mostly guys there for the fishing.
The toilets are in what looks like a former army hut; they are clean and fresh, albeit with an oddly eclectic mix of fittings.
The shower (one ladies, one gents) is free, and in a room big enough to take the family. We never had to queue, but the site was quiet due to the wet weather. We didn't need the laundry or play area.
The covered pot wash has picnic tables for tenters, which was a nice touch. The recycling facilities behind it are comprehensive.
The site is totally silent (apart from the cattle lowing) - we slept in both mornings. Pleasant walks (with or without dog) in the woods above the site, past pretty waterfalls and up onto the open hills.
Cowal has enough pottering for a long weekend. Yes, the ferry to the Isle of Bute is pricy but a visit to the remarkable Mount Stuart fills a day, topped off with seal watching on the west coast.
Views down the Kyles of Bute en route to Tighnabruaich are tremendous - it's much closer than Dunoon for essential shopping, or seafood dining, or to admire the yachts at anchor. Benmore Botanics by Dunoon are worth visiting at Rhododendron time.
For larger motorhomes crossing to the mainland rather than drive 2-3 hours round, pre-paid Western Ferries tickets cost less than buying them on the roll-on-roll-off ferry (Western Ferries are more frequent than CalMac.) In addition, the vehicle length for tickets steps up at 5.0 metres. We are 5.3 m long and were advised that next time we should buy *two pre-paid single car tickets (plus the occupants' tickets) from the shops in Dunoon: it's much cheaper than one motorhome ticket.
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Johnabacus |
25 reviews from this member |
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Very enjoyable two night stay here. Satellite plug in was available at no extra charge. Site facilities were good and we had no problem with cleanliness as mentioned in another review.
My grandaughter made friends with some other kids, managed to ride her two wheeler bike for the first time and didn't want to leave. Site owner very friendly.
We had an overheating problem with the van just after we left and had to pull in. The owner was following us and stopped to help, giving us details of where we could find a garage to have it checked.
Dunoon is quite handy for stocking up as the camp site shop only has very limited supplies.
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| Date of Visit: September 2010 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Mark spurling |
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An excellent camp site for exploring this wonderful area of argyll.
Spent the weekend at a geocaching event and was pleased with the campsite owners help and advise for the weekend.
The site itself is exactly as a camp site should be, all the amenities that you would require for camping are here on site and clean, well maintained and open all night. If yopu are looking for 5 star then go to a hotel.
Overall a brilliant site that we would be glad to come back to again and again.
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Zippie |
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Lovely quiet, site set in beautiful surroundings with lovely walks through trees and also to a waterfall behind the site. There were lots of rabbits running around; unfortunately there were lots of midges too!
Only a few toilets/showers but didn’t have to queue.
The campers’ kitchen was outside (covered roof) and consisted of two sinks and a picnic table.
The owner was friendly and it was a relaxed site. We only stayed two nights before we travelled further north. I would return here again.
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| Date of Visit: June 2009 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Gadair149 |
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We loved this site. It's got a very natural feel, not too regimented either in terms of layout or in terms of rules and regulations. We got a lovely pitch near the playpark, which is very nice and the kids (and dog) were fascinated by the blonde rabbits which abound. The toilet blocks were very clean and well maintained and even though we were staying on the first weekend of the school holidays, we never had to queue for a shower. The site is small enough that we were able to afford our kids (5 and 3 1/2) a bit of freedom and we found other people on the site to be very friendly.
The owners were very friendly and couldn't do enough to help. We lost a nut for one of our awning clamps and on asking for help the staff member in question disappeared into the garage and found one for us. Although shop hours seem limited, we found that even if shut, someone would almost always appear and open up for us. No-one batted an eye at the dog.
There's a lovely walk up to a waterfall and beyond, which is accessed right behind the site, and the Cowal Way passes by. It's not a site for those who want entertainment laid on, but we found more than enough to do in the area. The scenery is stunning. Tarbert is a short ferry ride away and Tighnabruaich is worth a look. There's a beautiful sandy bay (Kilbride Bay) on the other side of the peninsula, but those with kids be aware that it's about a mile's walk down a no-vehicles track to get there.
For those in tents, there's a great Campers' Kitchen, under cover and with picnic benches for eating at (you provide the cooker).
One small rider to all this positivity.If you can't stand midges this may not be the place for you. It's not just the site, it's the whole area. All that greenery has to have a downside and the way we saw it, the midges probably keep the hordes away!
All in all, a great place and we'll be back.
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Lyndsey Allison |
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We stayed at Glendaurel for four nights in August. The facilities are good - shop stocks a good range of basics, the children's playground excellent if a little out of the way, laundry facilities available.
The site itself is easy to get to and is set in really picturesque surroundings - it cant be faulted. Its a quiet site with no feelings of over crowding.
Pitching was quite peculiar - we were a group of five tents with six children but due to an honest mistake we were placed with the road separating us (bread van at five o clock most mornings was very annoying).
The only downside as mentioned in other reviews is the toilets / showers. There was one shower for the ladies and three for the men. They weren't as clean or modern as other sites I have visited, but saying this the site is quite quiet - I only had to queue a couple of times and it wasn't for long.
Nearby, the local pub has closed down so your nearest is a good 10 miles away. There are a good few pubs that serve food however and the ones that we went to were very accommodating to children and the food was excellent.
Made a trip over to Bute - ferry was extortionate (£13.25 for the car and then £3.25 per adult) and its literally a five minute journey. Rothesay has some good places to see including the castle.
I would not hesitate to recommend this site - a good base for exploring this area of Scotland in pretty surroundings.
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Strumpo |
14 reviews from this member |
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5* prices for 1* site! That's how we'd describe this site. The location was ok, just, there was no scenery as such, the nearest bar, (hotel) was a short drive, but was very friendly. Midgies were a real problem, we were next to trees, that didn't help. Staff were friendly, although we only saw them once.
So, where did it all go wrong?? The toilet block was a disgrace! Not only were thre only two showers each, totally inadequate for quite a big site, they were extremely unpleasant, being dirty and very small. In the gents area, at one point there was only one shower working! This was indicative of the whole of the toilet block really.
I'm sure, as with most campers, when using camp sites, at whatever cost, it's not too much to ask that the basic facillities are at least clean, sadly this one fell well short of that, would neither recommend, nor visit again! Shame.
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