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Sandyhills Bay Holiday Park
Colvend
Dalbeattie
Dumfries and Galloway (Browse area)
DG5 4NY
Tel: 01387 780257
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Pitches: 25
Open: 01/04/2026 to 31/10/2026
01/04/2027 to 31/10/2027
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 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 Glamping Units |
 Holiday Homes for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 Fully Serviced Pitches |
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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 |
 Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 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 |
 No Fishing |
 No Wild Swimming |
 Indoor Pool On Site |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf On Site |
 No Tennis |
 Beach <1 mile |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport On Site |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
 Electric Car Charging Point |
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| Date of Visit: August 2016 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Wilky166 |
12 reviews from this member |
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 What a beautiful campsite this is!
The main electric pitches are in the middle of a circle of static caravans. It is a small site and on arrival no pitches are allocated so thinking there would be a huge choice we were shocked to find only one pitch free, other people had spread out making the availability minimal. Some camper vans had left the site for the day for their pitch to be taken by a new arrival! Only two pitches next to the beach were bookable.
Facilities are tired, toilets were clean but showers were built up with mould & gunge.
On the plus side the beaches were beautiful, unspoilt and went on for miles, ideal for dog walking & small children as the sea is shallow & warm. The staff were friendly and polite.
There's a Costcutter nearby in Colvend which sells essentials.
Insect repellent is a must as there are a lot of wasps. Good food at the Anchor in Kipford & the Steamboat Inn at Carsethorne. Both pubs were pet friendly.
If Sandyhills allocated pitches on arrival & improved their facilities then this would be a gem of a site. 
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| Date of Visit: September 2015 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Fiona W |
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Repeat visit, our second time this year. There are now new managers at the site, they're both so keen to give the site some TLC, though it's too early to say if they've got a grip on the points in previous reviews. But they have lots of ideas, and I have no doubt we'll be back as 'the price is right' and there's so much to do in the area.
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| Date of Visit: August 2015 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Cannychiel |
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This is a first class site. The wardens are very professional welcoming and friendly and go the extra mile to make your stay enjoyable. It is a small but well maintained site with a relaxed atmosphere. The shower and toilet block comes in for negative comments. Yes they are old and in need of a refurb but they are cleaned regularly and there is always hot water. No complaints from us. Walking distance from a lovely beach. Short distance from Dalbeattie and amenities makes this a perfect holiday destination. We will return as often as we can.
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| Date of Visit: September 2014 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Atom47 |
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A lovely site spoilt only bu the condition of the toilet/shower block. There is mould around the sealant, the floors were dirty and the bottom of the shower curtains were discoloured by algae. I am surethat all this could be rectified at no large expense.
0ther than that, this is great site, being adjacent to a safe, clean snd sandy beach. There is a play area for small children, good walks nearby and the facilities of the other Gillespie sites are allwithin a short car ride. We shall be going again in 2015.
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| Date of Visit: September 2014 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Adiekate |
16 reviews from this member |
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1st visit to this peaceful site. If you like peace & quiet then this is the place, the only noise we got was from the numerous birds all around us. Nice welcome when we got there, a bit early but that wasn't a problem. Nice pitch overlooking sea. Beach is a short couple of hundred yard walk & coastal walk (for the fitter people) is on edge of site. Small shop selling basics.
Shower block - this seemed a contentious issue in some reviews - yes they need a good fettle & re-paint but the showers were more than hot enough. Maybe should have another shower block as we imagine that when the site is busy you may have to wait. We will be returning.
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| Date of Visit: July 2014 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Neerodreck |
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We stayed here from Friday to Sunday, site is lovely with a great beach and plenty walks, toilets were adequate if a bit dated. The shop is advertised as being licensed but when we went for a bottle of wine we were told they don't have a license. There is a shop about a mile away but had we known in advance we would have brought it with us. We will be back though and bring our wine next time
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| Date of Visit: May 2014 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Fiona W |
260 reviews from this member |
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No complaints and only praise from my group (11 of us, half are pensioners, in a variety of units). Happy to reassure people that there's plenty of toilet paper (multiple rolls in the cubicles), and no smell from the drains. When I was having a shower the (male) manager called in at the door of the toilets - 'can I come in to clear up the grass?' as the cut grass gets walked in, unavoidably. He wiped the floor, did some other quick cleaning and was out. Yes, the toilet block is dated, but it was clean, freshly painted, and the showers were hot and free. We all thought £17 (for EHU) was good value for what we got. And the managers went out of their way to be helpful. Really quiet, and wonderful dark skies at night.
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| Date of Visit: April 2014 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Love To Escape |
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We love this campsite and have visited quite often as it's quite an informal site, laid back and next to a great beach. We visited over the Easter break and I have to say I was disappointed with the facilities. The ladies toilets were dirty and some of the cubicles had no toilet paper. They still have the same problem that if someone has a shower the whole place steams up it also makes the floor where the wash basins are very wet and slippy - there was a mop there for people to use. Outside of the toilets there was a really awful smell from the drains. This is the beginning of the season ?? It needs updating - a new facilities block in the 'tent' field would make a huge difference to this site.
We will go to this site again because of it's location.
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| Date of Visit: July 2013 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Masha |
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My husband and I stayed at this wonderful site for 4 nights with our 3 children (8, 6 and 2) during a really hot spell.
The site has a toilet/ shower block (including an outdoor shower which also has warm water for reasons I will say later). There is a laundry room, a basic shop, a play park, a play field and oh yes, the most fantastic beach 100 yards away through a path!
The toilets were clean enough and the showers as well. There was often a lot of sand on the floor but I really can't complain as we were by the beach and the owners seem to do the best they could do keep it clean.
The outdoor shower was a blessing as the kids got very muddy on the beach and would have made an awful mess in the indoor showers.
The site was beautiful and picturesque. There were plenty of trees and a nice view of the beach. There was also a little stream the kids could paddle in.
We did find it hard to find a flat pitch but not impossible and we were happy where we pitched in the end. The grass was of good quality and well maintained.
The shop was quite expensive and fairly basic. There was a Costcutter up the road a mile or so when turning left out of the campsite.
The play park was fine for all my kids and they had lots of fun there and made lots of friends.
The staff were friendly and helpful and I noticed they kept the shop open later than advertised on some days.
The beach was stunning. When the tide was out it left catch pools and rivers which were warm, lots of shells to collect, rock pools and caves. When the tide came in (and very quickly) the water was safe, shallow and not cold at all. We spent 3 full days on this beach and didn't feel the need to visit anywhere else. Everyday the tide left something different to do so the kids were never bored. We also walked out to an old RAF practice bombing target from WWII.
I would recommend the beach and the campsite to anyone. Just great!
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| Date of Visit: July 2013 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Mary1950 |
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Stayed here for one night, with 2 adults and 2 children. Definitely will go back. The staff are so friendly, and the warden very helpful. Even late when my daughter lost the key! It was no trouble to him, and soon sorted it out
The toilets were very clean and showers hot. Also if you stayed longer the facilities are excellent for washing clothes etc.
The lovely beach was only minutes away and the children played on the little play area and loved it.
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