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Braids Caravan Park
Annan Road
Gretna
Dumfries and Galloway (Browse area)
DG16 5DQ
Tel: 01461 337409
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Pitches: 5
Open: 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026
01/01/2027 to 31/12/2027
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 No Tents |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 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 |
 No 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 |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop <1 mile |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <10 miles |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 No Dog Walk |
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Aust.tourists |
69 reviews from this member |
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 We were greeted very warmly and were given a map of the local area. The lady on reception pointed out all the places of interest, including shops, pubs, Gretna Green.
Previous reviews of toilet/shower facilitieswere not too good so we used the one in our caravan. I can't comment on the toilet/showers as I didn't go into them.
The site itself is lovely and in a great position. It is a 10 minute walk to Gretna Outlet shops and 15 minute walk to Gretna Green
There is a nice hotel next door. The beer was expensive but the food good and reasonable price.
There is another pub around 5 minutes further down the road. Phone, TV and internet reception was good.
A great little site. 
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| Date of Visit: June 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Dogs |
14 reviews from this member |
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An excellent well maintained site with quality facilities.
We stayed there one night on our return from Scotlands Highlands & were greeted by the owners in a friendly professional manner.
All types of shops nearby c/w petrol & the necessary 'fish & chips' within almost walking distance.
The tired site has small roads interconnecting the small pitches which are hard standing but not too level.
Wash ups good with some cover, toilet & showers of a high standard well maintained.
Would return again when in the area.
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Cookie 7261 |
3 reviews from this member |
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Nice peaceful site. Site staff very friendly. only drawbacks were that the toilet block near to where we were parked were cleaned early in a morning, which was when you wanted to use them and they seemed to be no set times.
Electric only ten amps so it was trial and error with what you were using in case you tripped the electrics out, which we did and was told that they only would reset it three times.
Local shops and pubs nearby. Worth a visit.
Caverlock castle worth a visit. Car boot sale nearby.
Visted the Gables pub for a meal although the lasagne was a bit dried up but my husbands and friends enjoyed their meals.
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Tony Headlam |
29 reviews from this member |
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We stopped on this site 5 years ago, it is still owned/run by the same people. It is a very clean and quite site, well kept and very tidy. They give vouchers out now for local eating and drinking establishments, we received 2 on arrival 1 for the Solway Arms and 1 for the pub just out side the entrance to the site. We did not use the 1 for the pub it was just for bar meals. We did use the 1 for the Solway Arms the food there is excellent. We also had a drink (or 3) in Gretna football and Athletic Club just over the road and to your right. The drinks are cheap and the regulars friendly. Will definitely stay on this site again when in the area.
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
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| Reviewer: WilliamLX |
10 reviews from this member |
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We stayed for one night in mid July. The site was easy to find and is in a good position for caravanners coming from N. Ireland and heading into England as it is an easy distance from the ferry port in Stranraer.
We were rather disappointed by the site as it gives off a very down in the dumps atmosphere. It looks like it would have been very nice a few years ago, but has been let go. In large part this is because they seem to offer permanent pitches for people who have stopped towing but want to continue using their caravan.
These vans have all sorts of junk, plants etc around them which makes the place scruffy. They also either store or deal in old caravans as there is a fenced off area that looks like a tourers grave yard. The main problem is that the showers are old and have to be paid for. Fine for what we used it for, but I would not want to stay for longer than one night.
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| Date of Visit: June 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Robson63 |
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We used this site as 3 night stopover on our way to Oban, which gave us time to explore the area. In hindsight, should only have had 1-2 nights maximum - although it did give us a day in Carlisle and another one for visiting the Dumfries area.
The site itself is fine, very convenient with eating and drinking places in walking distance.
The pitches are slightly sloping, but nothing too drastic.
Highlight of the area is definitely Caerlaverock Castle, well worth the visit.
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| Date of Visit: May 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Tipsy620tony |
23 reviews from this member |
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I have stayed at this site on many occasions, and everything is as good as last time I reviewed it. I stayed for 2 nights on my way to the Ayr Country Show. I stayed again for 1 night on my return journey on my way to Uttoxeter Races.
It's very convenient as it is not to far to the motorway and saves on journey times. The pubs and eating places were still excellent and the site staff very helpful. You can get a voucher to get something off your meal just down the road. Just ask at reception.
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| Date of Visit: January 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Paul.njan |
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A group of us (all couples- not families)stayed here for 5 days over New Year. Staff were very pleasant and polite at all times, the Owners John & Isobel were most helpful in advising us of places to eat and visit during our stay. The Park was well kept, tidy and a very peaceful place to stay. Toilets and showers were clean and warm. We used the Rally Hut for a get together on Newyears day - great place for a group to be without disturbing anyone else with noise from awnings.
Would highly recommend this Park to anyone wanting to stay near Gretna although I would stress that even though the Park was busy it was still quiet and there was no disturbing noise at any time. Lovely after busy days out to have peaceful evenings and mornings.
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| Date of Visit: November 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Scottish steve |
10 reviews from this member |
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Stayed here for 2 nights site quiet a small toilet/shower block but warm and clean.A short walk to the shops a small play park was next to shops.Site is on a slight slope but not too bad.
Went to hotel next door for our dinner was very nice.A handy site for the outlet centre 10min walk away I will visit this site again for a weekend.On sundays there's a small car boot sale at the football club car park 2min walk away
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| Date of Visit: April 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Beachbums |
8 reviews from this member |
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Basic site. Not recommended for kids. Toilets and site kept clean and tidy. It is a nice site for two or three nights but no longer. Found all the other caravanner's friendly and helpful. Nice hotel next to the site which was very nice.
Town got a bit rowdy at night. Good to see a few weddings taking place. We were amazed at just how quick it took for a couple to tie the knot. Gretna is a nice town to visit over a weekend, the Sunday market was great for a walk round, just down the road as well.
Nice site for a long weekend if you have no kids.
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Jan + Don + Molly |
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Very nice stopover site although a little tired in places. Little wooden fences separated the pitches which had white tape wrapped round them but pitches were fair size. Would be better as a non dog site as you only have the choice of walking the main road or getting in the car and searching. The hotel next door had a late party but this was not too loud . Staff were friendly and helpful.
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Tipsy620tony |
23 reviews from this member |
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This site is not for a long stay, but ideal for a few days stopover. A 10 minute walk to the outlet center or to Gretna Green. The shops, supermarket and chip shop are only 5 minutes walk. The Toilets and showers were clean and usable, but you need a couple of 20p coins to use the showers. Ample for a good hot shower.
There are a few hotels within easy walking distance that serve good food and drinks. The nearest one is adjacent to the site. The good news for me was that I could use my bus pass on the regular bus service between Carlisle and Dumfries via Annan. The bus stop is just outside the site, or you can catch it at the outlet center.
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| Date of Visit: October 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: The clampits |
5 reviews from this member |
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This is a clean and practical site. We were able to prepare ourselves and 3 children for a wedding. The facilities are in good order and clean.
This is a practical well run site to use as a base to access the surrounding area, security seems very good and the staff there helpful and thoughtful.
There is no play area for children and it is not a site for a long family holiday with young children but we needed a short stay and the site was more than adequate.
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: V8kenny |
5 reviews from this member |
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Stayed here for one night as a stop over on our way south
Very helpful staff and toilet block was nice and clean, although access was limited as there was work being done to the drains
Easy walk into Gretna for shops and outlet village and plenty of pubs/hotels for food and drink
Only complaint was the traffic noise all through the night from the M74 - although a fair distance away I reckon the wind was blowing the noise over the site
A few Jack Daniel's soon had us sleeping though !
Would be happy to use as a stop over but a wee bit cramped for a longer break
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Pigelet |
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The site was very easy to find and very conveniently situated for attending our friends wedding in Gretna Green. As it was a very busy time and they were quite full, we were allocated a pitch. It was very tight (as it seemed were most of the pitches), If you are going to this site and have a longish van I would warn them first as they got all stressed when they saw our 16 foot van, I am glad we didn't have anything larger!, however there was a very nice man there who went up to the pitch with us and helped us park up.
There are a lot of Dutch people on this site, not a problem in itself! however they all have vans with the door on the other side! So you may find yourself sharing the already smallish gap between your vans with someone else!
A good proportion of the site is permanent lets so these areas are quite tatty looking but the grassy touring area is all nicely kept.
They could do with a bit of lighting onsite at night, we returned from the wedding at 11.45pm and as we had no torch had trouble seeing where we were going.
The toilet waste disposal point was just a toilet! maybe they could at least have a shute built around it? The showers took 20p's and 40p gives you plenty of time, 20p for the hairdryers too. The toilets and showers we very clean.
We stayed for three nights although this seems to be a very transient site with many people using it as a stopover, with lots of comings and goings. This site is fine for a one or two night stopover but I don't think that I would actually 'holiday' here. However I don't wish to be negative as the owners and staff were very helpful and there were only a couple of things that could be improved upon.
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