47 Reviews of Castle Cary Holiday Park , Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway Campsite. Review score 8/10

Q: Is Castle Cary Holiday Park child friendly?

YES, it accepts children & has a playground View all facilities

Q: Does Castle Cary Holiday Park have a swimming pool?

YES, there is a pool on site View all facilities

Q: Where is the nearest shop to Castle Cary Holiday Park?

There is a shop on site View all facilities

Reviews of Castle Cary Holiday Park

Castle Cary Holiday Park
Creetown
Newton Stewart
Dumfries and Galloway (Browse area)
DG8 7DQ
Tel: 01671 820264
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Pitches: 50
Open: 01/01/2024 to 31/12/2024
01/01/2025 to 31/12/2025

Rating:

8/10 from 47 Reviews

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Glamping Units	Holiday Homes for Hire	Holiday Homes for Sale	No Seasonal Pitches
Electric Hookups	No Hardstandings	Fully Serviced Pitches	Show Full Facilities

Who's it for
Families Welcome	Not Members Only	No Rallies	Not Naturist Site
Dogs Welcome	No Dogs Allowed	Groups Welcome
Facilities
Toilet Facilities	Hot Showers	Washing Up	No Bathroom
No Baby Changing	Laundry On Site	Drinking Water	Disabled Friendly
Chemical Disposal	No Battery Charging	No Gas Exchange	No Recycling Facilities
No Kitchen Facilities	No Freezer / Fridge	No Motorhome Point	No Wifi Access
Shop On Site	Bar On Site	Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site
Activities
Kids Playground	TV Room	Games Room	No Evening Ents
Fishing On Site	No Wild Swimming	Indoor Pool On Site	Outdoor Pool On Site
Horse Riding <5 miles	No Cycle Hire	No Golf	Tennis <5 miles
No Beach	Watersports <5 miles	No Boat Launch
Other Features
No Sea Views	Not Working Farm	No Campfires Allowed	Open All Year
No Waterside Pitches	Public Transport	No Dog Walk

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Date of Visit: August 2009

Unit: Tent

Reviewer: Kenny29

1 review from this member

We stopped for three nights overall site was ok, indoor and outdoor pools and games room were ok. The unisex toilets we had to use were always out of toilet paper and didn't look very clean, and they had carpets which were all wet in some cubicle's, don't think this is very Hygienic.
Camping field ok bit uneven in some pitch making it awkward to pitch tent level. There is a pub next to the castle on the site which looked cosy but we nrver used it.

Lot's in surrounding area Kirroughtree forest is brilliant for mountain biking & walking, there is also Glentrool forest just north of Newton stewart both part of the 7 stanes. Newton stewart, Castle Douglas are only a short drive away

Date of Visit: August 2009

Unit: Touring Caravan

Reviewer: Evie34

3 reviews from this member

I just back after spending an (almost) perfect week at castle cary. Its the first time we have visited ( myself and husband and granchildren) and found it to be a friendly site where people were more than willing to help each other out.(thanks to guy who helped fix out tv and who caught and returned our dog when it escaped)

There is an indoor and outdoor pool which was well used by everyone, no matter what the weather.

We enjoyed a meal at the lairds inn, the on site pub which was very nice if a bit expensive.

There was also a small crazy golf for the kids and a play park.

Despite the sometimes wet weather we explored a lot of the area around the park, walking for miles through the woods which the dogs loved.

I would definitely come back to this site but would definitely request a pitch which was not really near the reception so as to enjoy a more peaceful stay.

Date of Visit: August 2009

Unit: Tent

Reviewer: Rainbow_campers

1 review from this member

We started camping last year, and our group is made up of two families, Three adults & four children and other friends who sometimes tag along, castle cary was our first camp site that we found totally by chance, and are so glad that we did, we have been countless times and it is the perfect campsite if you want to spend time with your family, play games with your children, relax, be yourself, and make lots of friends. Where else would our children play for hours (NOT IN THE SWING PARK!) But In their fantastic den in the trees,
The staff are so friendly and are always there to lend a hand or give advice on where to go. The pool is great, the outdoor one is warmer than the indoor. And the camping park is a wonderful large flat area which drains very well during wet weather.Ideal for rounders and other family games.
Newton Stewart is 5 mins down the road with great shops to stock up. We will be returning soon so far been three times this year,,,cant wait till our next trip!

Date of Visit: May 2009

Unit: Tent

Reviewer: Am1907

7 reviews from this member

Really loved this site. Only a shame it is such a drive down the A road. On a bank holiday it is well worth the trip. Lots to do in the area.

The pub is lovely on the hill with the castle.

Only downside was the awful unisex toilets. If they were replaced, we would be there every bank holiday.

Newton Stewart only 10 mins drive for shops etc.

Galloway Forest Park 10 mins away for walking, biking etc.

Has crazy golf, swimming pool, games room, giant draughts and not too noisy.

Would recommend. Loved our stay.

Date of Visit: July 2009

Unit: Tent

Reviewer: Beamers

1 review from this member

Stayed here early July 09, lovely clean site. Large shower cubicles, clean toilets (nicely heated!). 2 lovely pools, heated outdoor and indoor ~(minimal charge for indoor but worth it). Ducks, geese and numerous rabbits run freely, very cute ;o). Great lake for fishing, spent 2 days getting tanned caught 15 fish, mostly tiddlers but some bigguns in there too. Great games room for the kids - pool, snooker, arcade machines etc. Well stocked and very reasonably priced shop (Magners only £2 per bottle gets my vote). Castle Douglas half hour drive, beautiful part of the country to walk or relax or have a stroll along a beach, if you can find access that is! Lovely walk through the forest into Creetown and only 5 miles from Newton Stewart for all your main supplies, including camping shop for the last minute purchase of new tent pegs. We been 5 times this year and will return again and again. No restrictions on big tents so plenty space for all, including the dog. Highly Recommended!

Date of Visit: July 2009

Unit: Tent

Reviewer: Robertnkids

1 review from this member

Just camped here for a few nights with kids and had a whale of a time. Kids loved the outdoor pool and playpark and the wife and I enjoyed the views and the meals at the on site pub. Its the fifth time we have visited as we love this site.

Local village has shops, cash machine and butcher and is within walking distance and the new road has just been started so hopefully we don't have the steep right turn for too much longer.

Definitely worth a visit

Date of Visit: May 2009

Unit: Touring Caravan

Reviewer: Beachbums

8 reviews from this member

Had a lovely time at this site. It was a big improvement from last year. The owners are trying hard to make this site top class. I am pleased to say that they are getting there. Showers/toilets kept clean, bins emptied, grass cut etc.
Indoor pool was nice and not busy, worth paying the charge that was asked. Staff very friendly and helpful, nothing was a problem to them. Biggest change for the best was the onsite pub. Last time we were there the pub was terrible. It was not clean, food was terrible and the staff were the untidiest we have ever come across. Now it is a pleasure to go there.
Creetown is a small village next to the site with a newsagents, butchers and the like. Only downside is the entrance to the site. It is off a busy trunk road and it has a horrendous dip just as you go into the site. Marks are clearly visible where vans have been damaged upon entering or leaving the site. Owners are dealing with this at present by putting in a new access road.
We'll be back soon I hope. Thanks for a lovely few days.

Date of Visit: April 2009

Unit: Tent

Reviewer: BRENDA34

1 review from this member

We had a fantastic time, the people we met were fantastic and very very helpful. Our first girlie camping trip and yes we forgot the pots and deck chairs however we had a number of people from the site offering us things and we were very grateful to everyone.
The shower area and toilets were very clean and very spacious. We never managed to get the swimming covered but we will however be back again.
Lairds Inn had not long been took over by John and Jane and what a fab place to eat, we would recommend this to everyone. I am aware that it didn't have a good reputation for previous owners, the food was fantastic and very large portions, the welcome and service was very very good.

We would recommend this to anyone of any age.

Date of Visit: July 2008	Unit: Tent
Reviewer: Dieseldan	7 reviews from this member
Spent 5 nights here and had an enjoyable time. Found site a bit expensive for what you get but I've been assured that the owner is in the middle of changing all this. Good facilities for the kids, they loved the pool, even if it was raining. Showers were well kept and plenty of hot water to hand. The one big let down was the pub on site! We had dinner there one night and it was revolting. We were not the only ones who shared this opinion. A nice place for a quiet drink but please forget eating there, better to go into Creetown and enjoy a decent meal for less than the price you pay for swill at the Lairds. Will visit the site again next year, hopefully Stevie and his motley crew will be out of the Lairds Inn by then.

Date of Visit: July 2008

Unit: Tent

Reviewer: _FINN_

5 reviews from this member

We spent two nights in Castle Cary and we had a great time, the toilet block was clean, although the shower wasn't very good couldn't get much water pressure. They had a games room an outdoor pool, which my kids were never out of since the weather was very hot, a pub onsite which I quite liked.
It was a short walk from village which was nice and full of very friendly people. It is placed on a very nice part of the world, with a few towns nearby,but I didnt go to any of them so cant comment on them. Overall I really enjoyed the site and would recommend it.

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Is Castle Cary Holiday Park child friendly?  YES, it accepts children & has a playground  View all facilities

Does Castle Cary Holiday Park have a swimming pool?  YES, there is a pool on site  View all facilities

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