Solway View Caravan & Camping Site 
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Balmangan Farm
Ross Bay
Borgue
Kirkcudbright
Dumfries and Galloway (Browse area)
DG6 4TR See Map
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Tel: 01557 870206
Pitches: 5 Van & 25 Camping
Open: Open All Year
Rating: 
9/10 from 66 Reviews
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| Date of Visit: August 2012 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Andysdog |
4 reviews from this member |
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As I said to my wife on the first day there, if I was going to plan my ideal camp-site from scratch, this would pretty much be it. I've not much to add to the recent reviews other than to whole-heartedly agree.
It's clear that the owners have put a lot of thought and care into setting the site up and providing what you need without overly sanitising the whole experience.
The washing facilities were always immaculate, even in the worst weather, and the site is very well drained. Yes it's a trek to the nearest shop, but you just make sure you're organised, and there is plenty to do in the local area without having to spend a fortune.
Highly recommended and we're trying to arrange a longer visit next year
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| Date of Visit: August 2012 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Karenina |
4 reviews from this member |
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We booked for six nights at Solway View with our two kids aged 7 &8 and our dog. We didn't have hook up and were given a pitch on Summer field which had stunning views over the coastline.
The pitch was a great size and included a fire pit and picnic bench which was a brilliant addition!
The ground was pretty hard when we pitched and the pegs that came with our Vango Maritsa were bending for fun! We will be investing in some better pegs!
Around teatime Neil came round selling varying size bags for fires. We got a £9 bag the first night which turned out so be reconstituted sawdustblocks. These took a while to get going but gave off plenty of heat. To be honest though I do prefer a good wood fire!
There are two toilet blocks on site. One is by the main gate and the other was on summer field next to our pitch. They were both nice and clean with hot water on a push button system. The only complaint I had was in the showers on summerfield there was no holder for your bottles and another hook would have been handy.
Our kids loved the playground and had soon befriended the other kids on site and would play happily as long as you let them get away with!
In the local area we visited The Cocoa Bean Factory and Cream o Galloway Ice cream factory and our two (and us) enjoyed these.
As with most tourist places food and drink can be pricey but I found the admission prices to be worth what you got.
We also had our boxer with us and there were plenty of places to walk him. We did have a bit of a challenge as there were plenty of sheep which he would love to chase given the chance!
Worth a walk were White Bay and Senwick graveyard. Both only 5-10 mins away. We had a whole variety of weather while away from lovely warm sunshine to high winds and torrential rain.
After 6 hours of solid torrential rain Neil did a round of the campsite to check everyone was ok.
On the Wednesday night we had a very windy night during which two tents were flattened and we were grateful for our steel poles. Again next morning Neil drove round to check on everyone. Our tent was dry and at this point with only one night left and more heavy rain and wind forecast we made the decision to pack up early as did some others due to leave the next day.
We had a fab time at Solway View and would definitely go back for another visit!
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| Date of Visit: August 2012 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Guiness00 |
9 reviews from this member |
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Nice site in nice location, reasonably priced, toilets excellent.
Several decent beaches in area one being just off site 5 mins walk & brighouse bay 5 min drive away.
Hard standing a little too hard & had some trouble getting pegs in.
Nice big pitches.
Probably not enough to do / see in area for us to return but a must see is the David Coulthard Museum at Twynholm.
Access via road to site good.
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| Date of Visit: August 2012 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Frethouse |
12 reviews from this member |
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Just arrived back from seven day stay at this campsite. It is a very spacious campsite with very clean facilities and huge pitches.
There is a good play area and a cookhouse which can be used in inclement weather. It is situated with a nice view and is quite sheltered.
When we stayed there were a lot of families with younger children and understandably the play area could get quite noisy. As our family is now a bit older if we stayed again we would probably ask for a pitch a bit further away from the play area.
There is a washing machine available at the farmhouse and we were charged £5 to use it and then had to dry the clothes afterwards. Personally we found this a bit steep! I would suggest that the launderette in Kirkcudbright would be a better option.
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Nealnicki |
1 review from this member |
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We have just spent eleven nights at Solway View. We enjoyed every minute of our time there. The site owners were most welcoming and helpful and took the time to speak with us each time we met during our stay. Nothing was to much trouble. The pitches were huge and each had its own picnic table and fire pit enabling us to enjoy several evenings around a camp fire. A new facilities block had been open just before we arrived and we found everything to be top class. There was always plenty of hot water.
Although we don't have children of our own it was great to see space for them to play and an adventure playground, which we noted was in use each time we went pass.
Security was good with a gate onto the site which was kept shut at all times when not coming and going.
There was a sink available for dishwashing with hot water next to the new facility. For those rainy days there was also an indoor place available.
The location was simply beautiful with amazing views of the local coast line. The local town was around 5 miles away and provided all the necessary shops.
We will certainly be recommending this site and hope that we ourselves will be able to return some time in the future. It was simply the best location for a quiet, relaxing, restful holiday. WE LOVED IT and wish we could have stayed longer!It is one of the best C&CC sites that we have stayed on
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Martin131166 |
10 reviews from this member |
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A very nice site, with a fire pit and picnic table at each area (£9 for a bag of 'logs' from the owner, but it did last us 3 nights).
A pleasant walk to the beach about 10 mins.
Freezer block facility for a donation to charity.
The toilet blocks were excellent but a little crowded for the showers at peak times.
But I would never return because there is no shop on site selling basics, meaning a minimum 10 minute drive, one way for a pint of milk.
But if you can live without a shop, well worth a visit.
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