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Hoddom Castle Caravan Park And Campsite
Hoddom
Ecclefechan
Lockerbie
Dumfries and Galloway (Browse area)
DG11 1AS
Tel: 01576 300251
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Pitches: 91
Open: 01/04/2026 to 30/10/2026
01/04/2027 to 30/10/2027
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 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 Rallies Welcome |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 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 |
 No TV Room |
 Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing On Site |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf On Site |
 Tennis On Site |
 Beach <10 miles |
 Watersports <10 miles |
 No Boat Launch |
| 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: September 2026 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Retired couple |
| Reviewer: Magsie |
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 Our second visit to this site in the grounds of a castle, just 4 miles from the motorway (Ecclefechan exit off A74M) - the perfect place to break the journey to/from Scotland.
The staff in the Reception/shop are very welcoming and friendly and it's the only ACSI low-season discount site in Scotland - a real bargain for members.
There are various walks around the vast wooded estate or along the River Annan, golf on the adjacent course, salmon fishing, children's play park and crazy golf.
The one negative is the long walk from most pitches to the only showers, laundry room and chemical disposal point, though there are two toilet/washing up blocks around the site and several water taps.
Our only disappointment was that the excellent Coach House Restaurant was closed, though the Bar offered burgers and pizzas. 
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| Date of Visit: September 2025 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Retired couple |
| Reviewer: Magsie |
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Just 4 miles from the motorway (Ecclefechan exit off A74M), it's the perfect place to stay in the grounds of an old castle, or to break the journey to/from Scotland.
We called in for one night, stayed for two and wished we had longer.
There are various walks around the wooded estate or along the River Annan, cycling on quiet lanes, golf on the adjacent course, salmon fishing, children's play park and crazy golf.
The Coach House Bar/Restaurant (open Thurs-Sundays) in the castle outbuildings was excellent, with tasty pub favourites as well as wood-fired pizzas and burgers.
Above all, the staff in the Reception/shop were so welcoming and friendly, taking their time to explain the metered electricity system.
It's the only ACSI low-season discount site in Scotland, and a real bargain for members.
The one negative is the long walk from most pitches to the only showers, laundry room and chemical disposal point, though there are two toilet/washing up blocks around the site and several water taps.
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Date of Visit: July 2024  |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Family with older children |
| Reviewer: Cheshi |
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A nice enough location, well-marked pitch, slightly sloping. Facilities are extensive. Showers have large drying off area.
Sink cubicles I've never seen before, with door, hooks and little corner shelves each. However. Taps don't stay on - press with one hand and try to wash with your spare hand. Hot water can be piping hot, but can't mix with cold as there are no plugs! So wash with cold only. Every one the same.
Second night, every gents toilet had run out of paper. Not a sheet left. And ladies ran out of soap. Very noisy place, too.
The general hub-bub in the evening was quite oppressive at times. The bar had very loud music going till nearly dark. Loud groups went on till well after midnight. "Don't make excessive noise after 11 pm or you could be asked to leave" says the rules. I don't see how when there is no-one around. There was even a fight between campers on our second night! As far as atmos goes, it's no better than 1970s Rhyl. Butlins in a field.
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| Date of Visit: August 2023 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Thejordans59 |
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Lovely site in beautiful surroundings, a bit far from from civilisation so pack all your food and drink
Pitch was nice and big, showers and toilets were good, could be doing with another chemical toilet disposal, only one on the site and a bit of a trek
When connecting to the electricity make sure the circular switch is turned round, no one told us.
All round a good site and we will be back
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| Date of Visit: August 2022 |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Samday |
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Lovely site, I did feel that the toilet/shower facilities were a bit dated but clean.
I also felt that there should be more than one chemical waste facility for the size of site.
The site was very dog friendly with lots of lovely walks.
Nice pub on site but was disappointed that the restaurant was not open, however there was a snack van but it wasn’t the same as having a nice meal.
Overall I enjoyed my stay but there is a lot of room for improvement.
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| Date of Visit: October 2021 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Nights stayed: 4 |
Travelling as: Group |
| Reviewer: Jennifer Marshall |
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Lovely setting for a touring site. However was not told you need the key to get in metal hut for elsan, it was long enough to walk too.
For the size of the site it needs more toilet/shower blocks with elsan nearby. Fresh water taps need a thread on them so motorhomes and campervans can fill up.
All the signs on site are very small and hard to read until you are on top of them.
It was a shame management didn't check the touring field would be full this weekend as it needed more experienced bar /food staff on duty.
In my opinion the bar menu was too expensive for what it had to offer. Booked for Sunday roast, specifically said "roast dinner" only to be told on the day, only bar menu available. The staff with there inexperience could not cope with the demand, which in turn made it not an enjoyable weekend
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| Date of Visit: July 2021 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: MaryTJ82 |
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Great site, highly recommend. Staff are very helpful and pleasant. Site has one way system throughout easy to navigate to pitch. If you need to I would recommend filling with water before finding your pitch as the chemical area is just after the reception.
Depending on pitch this could be a long walk back down. Pitches are spacious which is good But if you do want to use the facilities they are a bit of a walk. However drinking water and bins are easily accessible through the site.
Grounds are very well maintained likewise so are the toilets and showers. Ladies toilets are a little dated but very clean with more modern shower block. My partner informed me the male toilets and shower are again very clean and ideal but dated (he didn’t like shower curtains)
We visited the bar just for a quick pint. Great staff and service, beer was enjoyable nice an chilled. Football was on too so bonus. Wide selection of gin. I even saw a wee dart board inside. 9 hole golf course.
£10 for the day which was great given the unpredictable weather or £20 for the month entrance just at reception so walking distance.
Tee boxes are a little up and down for getting the right footing but course was in good condition. Flat course with some tree obstacles and a couple of bunker but enjoy round and great value.
Spotted lots of walking signs but can’t comment of them as didn’t have time. But nice play areas if you have kids.
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| Date of Visit: June 2021 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Lucky dog |
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Lovely site, loads of space. Very clean. Lacking pot wash amenities and could do with another toilet block. Really enjoyed the 'treasure hunt' on our last morning.
Finding the motorhome service point was fun! But the best one was trying to find the place we could leave the amenities keys when we left at 8. 45am. (Site office only opens at 10am on Sunday!) We eventually found a small red box with a very small notice stating Keys situated round the corner. Perhaps a notice on the office door would help.
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| Date of Visit: September 2020 |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Suzic2 |
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The castle grounds, Golf course and bar was really lovely and well maintained.
Very nice people here and the laundry and some loos were open but not the showers, anti bacterial cleaning cloths in all public areas to keep things clean.
Great area for dog walking along the river Annan and we would definitely come back.
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| Date of Visit: June 2019 |
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| Nights stayed: 4 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Lindaian |
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Have got to give this site a 10 out of 10, Staff were excellent, facilities very clean,
Its the kind of site you just want to come back to, Lots to do and see,
Hope to be back with my children and grandchildren very soon. A big thankyou
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| Date of Visit: May 2019 |
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| Nights stayed: 1 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Diamond blade |
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Stayed here on a recommendation from friends. Not far from the M74, its a good spot for those travelling north or south.
The site is very large and was very busy on our first visit, but the pitches are so far apart, you wouldn't have known it. Facilities are dated, but were very clean, and the site is very well looked after.
The on site bar/restaurant was a bit of a disaster, waiting 10 minutes to order drinks, but it may have been a one off. Plenty to do there, golf, fishing, walking, so we will be back.
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| Date of Visit: May 2019 |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Maria mays |
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I love everything this site offers, from breathtaking views to the lovely helpful staff.
Close to Gretna if your getting wed.
Lockerbie is a must for a visit to the beautiful remembrance garden.
Lovely pub with great food on site and camping in castle grounds, well its amazing
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| Date of Visit: October 2018 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: J A K |
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Great site, good walks for dogs, all amenities very clean, bar and restaurant very good value, play area for kids including a mountain bike area.
Only took a short hook up cable, warden was there straight away with a loan cable. Will be back
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| Date of Visit: August 2016 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: With friends |
| Reviewer: Mcniv |
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Stayed here with 4 adults and 2 kids for a weekend on a electric tent pitch. Site is excellent. Staff are friendly and helpful.
There's a good playground for kids and an few indoor games if weather isn't so good.
Pub and shop are reasonably priced and the food in the pub is of good quality.
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| Date of Visit: May 2016 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Anita-B |
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We stayed at Hoddom Castle in our Motorhome twice in May 2016. You enter the caravan park and drive along a leafy tree-lined road, which really makes you feel like you are getting away from it all.
Only part of the Castle is still in use, but it is a pretty sight to behold. The facilities are good and there is a shop for essentials. There is a bar and restaurant with a decent selection of meals. We ate there a couple of nights and the food is good.
The site itself is pretty big with different areas for hobbit-type huts, tents and motor homes/caravans. As a result it can be a wee walk from the top end of the site to the main facilities, but this isn't a problem. There are toilet blocks at the top of the site, which is handy.
We will definitely be back.
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