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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: May 2013 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Fiona W |
260 reviews from this member |
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 Having enjoyed staying here before, I organised a camping trip for 8 friends in 2 old motorhomes, a classic campervan, and a cosy static caravan - we all squashed into its lounge in the cool and wet evenings. Plenty to do locally for a group with widely varied interests, and beaches to satisfy the most energetic dog. The staff could not have been more helpful and accomodating - all credit to them. At only £17 out of high season for EHU on grass, we think it's good value. A folding bike is useful as the site shop & office is quite a hike away. The bus to Dumfries or Dalbeattie is every 2 hours. Minor quibble - the toilet block steamed up after showers (which are hot and free) as the heat / moisture / ventilation balance isn't right: it was like going into a sauna some mornings, with damp floors. Won't stop us coming back again, however. 
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| Date of Visit: April 2013 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: LyraTours |
5 reviews from this member |
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Another great holiday at Sandyhills, Staff on site are great, very friendly and always willing to assist. I have reviewed this site a short time ago and everything stands except 1 thing!
The toilets now have no heating available and with the cold Easter morning's they were freezing to the point it put me off using them. Spoke with staff who were aware of the problem and were hoping the owners would invest in a solution soon. If you plan a trip soon might be worthwhile calling Gillespie Leisure direct and ask if they have sorted the problem, maybe this way a cracking wee site can be made even better!
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| Date of Visit: September 2012 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Weejan |
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We have just returned from spending a weekend at Sandyhill bay campsite. We arrived quite late on Friday evening and the wardens were so friendly & helpful, they were not at all put out, ( as we have found on many other sites! )
The site is lovely, relaxing and clean with a beautiful sandy beach which is easily accessed. The showers were clean with plenty of room in each cubicle. The shop is well stocked too, with a small cafe next to it which unfortunately was closed for the season, but 400yds away there is a restaurant for non residents of their site.
There is a bus stop at the entrance to sandyhill bay site for anyone wanting to go further afield without driving. We also had our Labrador with us who loved the walks & beach. Would definitely go back & would recommend this site to friends & family.
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Fimac1634 |
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This is a friendly and welcoming campsite situated in a lovely area very close to the beach. The campsite is clean and safe, very good for families. My partner and I plus dog camped for two nights and enjoyed our stay.
We felt it was quite expensive at £19 per night for 2 adults in a small tent. There were good amenities ie shop/cafe, laundrette, dishwashing facilities but at the height of the season it was difficult to get a shower as there were only 2 showers available in both the male and female toilet blocks.
There is definitely a need for more showers as it meant a long wait in the morning and two seemed inadequate for the volume of campers staying at the park in peak season.
What we particularly liked was the presence of the warden at night patrolling which made the site feel very secure.
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| Date of Visit: May 2012 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Landlady |
2 reviews from this member |
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Saw the site last year by chance and decided to stay for a few days this trip.
New wardens are extremely friendly and helpful with a good knowledge of the surrounding area, they couldn't have done more to ensure we had a great stay.
The site is very well maintained and peaceful with a beautiful sandy beach and fantastic views over the Solway Firth. There's a small children's play are and a good mix of EHU's static homes and a very large field for tents plus a couple of wooden chalets.
All the amenities were clean, in a good position and bin areas very tidy.
The site is well placed for Dumfries, Dalbeattie, Kircudbright and the gorgeous Dumfries & Galloway forest.
I would definitely return again as a warm welcome is guaranteed from the lovely Lancashire wardens - well done - keep up the good work !
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| Date of Visit: April 2012 |
Unit: Other |
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| Reviewer: LyraTours |
5 reviews from this member |
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Another cracking holiday spent at Sandyhills in our Conway Crusader Folding Camper. We spent 3 nights here after spending 4 at Brighouse Bay (Same co. ) and I can tell you give me Sandyhills any day. This site is so family friendly and is always kept immaculate. We had the one and only Hardstanding which was spot on level, all other pitches are grass but are fairly level. The toilets are kept clean and tidy and there is also lots of hot water for the free showers. We used the dryers for our towels and a token for 6 mins is 75p.
There is a shop on site which always has the daily papers first thing and fresh rolls as well as most other essentials. We love this site as we can stroll right on to the gorgeous sandy beach and our little one has a ball. As the previous review stated good food can be got at the nearby Barend Holiday Vilage Pub which is walkable in 5 mins. No hesitation in advising anyone to try this site and we will be back for may holiday.
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| Date of Visit: April 2012 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Fiona W |
260 reviews from this member |
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We've visited before, and I don't want to repeat the good reviews. I'd just say that we came for 2 nights, intending to move on for the rest of our Easter holiday, and ended up staying the full 10 days. That says it all.
EHU (all on grass) costs £19. 50 but we got a 10% discount for our additional week. We had hot T-shirt weather and snow, but the dog loved the beach whatever and children were always playing there, even in the rain. We did see a beach ball head out to sea faster than its owners could wade after it, but the signs do warn you of the dangerous (and famous) Solway tides.
A review has commented on the lack of facilities compared to Gillespie Leisure's site at Brighouse Bay - true, but you pay much higher site fees for these extras. If you want a bar meal or a pool in walking distance (as at Brighouse Bay), they're a short walk up the hill in the Barend chalet development.
Finally, Sandyhills must have the cheapest laundry anywhere - wash token costs £1. 50, drier tokens cost 75p (I needed two). Some CCC sites cost three times that amount.
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Janereed |
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We stayed here August bank holiday weekend sat-mon. The site was fairly busy but it didn't feel like you were on top of each other.
The site is very well maintained, having recently been to site where the grass wasn't kept short & having constantly wet feet, I appreciated this even more.
The facilities are good, ample toilets, laundry room, dishwashing etc, the only down side is that there are quite a trek from some of the tent pitches being situated among the static caravan part of the park, this could be problematic for anyone with young children or mobility problems.
The wardens were very friendly & run a little shop with all of the essentials.
Beautiful site, with spectacular views, and direct access to sandy beach.
Only 2 negatives for us, there was a large group of people who were noisy until fairly late, and we felt that for a tent pitch without EHU £42 for 2 nights was quite steep, for 2 adults & 1 dog.
Nevertheless we had a great 2 days and will go back.
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Gnr20 |
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Just back from 5 night stay at Sandyhills Campsite. Weather had been terrible prior to our arrival yet site was well drained and only occasional puddles/ mud.
Beautiful surroundings and very well managed/maintained. Site itself is long and thin with beach on one side and small (but fast flowing) river on the other lined with trees. Views across the Solway are stunning. Very much a family camp with all children hooking up together and playing ! Playarea is small but central - you can pretend to watch kids but really just take in the views!
Toilets are on the static field and can only be accessed with a key. Lots of toilets, pot washing sinks, laundry room and bike / dog/ muddy children wash area but only 2 showers in ladies and 2 in gents. However they are free and hot.
Beach near to camping site is quite muddy bit at far end there is a cove with rocks and a bit of sand- idea for exploring. This is where coastal walk starts.
Head that way at dusk and see bats, badgers and deer. Small shop and public toilets at entrance to site where public carpark is for beach. £10 deposit for your key.
This could be the nicest site we have stayed on in 15years of camping.
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: David storm |
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Stayed for weekend at Sandyhills. Weather wet which did not help however a few areas to highlight.
Tent field is just through the security barrier-however toilet/shower block is at the top of the site next to static caravans-this leading to long walks, also very poor signposting.
Surely the wrong way round. Two showers in each male and female- hot water more like tepid and showers flooded drying area as drain for shower in between both showers! I didn't see any signs for toilet/shower block apart from the one right outside it. Water tap also took some finding and very few rubbish bins around the site.
On arrival you are required to make a £10 deposit for toilet key/security barrier-which seems a lot, although you do receive it back at the end of your stay.
I've stayed at other Gillespie sites before, particularly Brighouse Bay- so was very disappointed at level of services.
Would be a lovely site as location good, but I'm afraid I didn't rate facilities at all.
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