Email Sandyhills Bay Holiday Caravans enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
Other places to stay in and around Dalbeattie
Sandyhills
Bay is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty, sitting at the
foot of wooded hills and close to a sheltered sandy beach, which is one
of the finest in the area.
Choose high quality accommodation or take advantage of the thoughtfully laid out caravan and camping pitches in the spacious wooded grounds.
The Park is secluded, intimate and immaculately maintained - in short, it's ideal for anyone looking for a relaxing, peaceful holiday beside the sea.
Sandyhills Bay Accommodation
Our range of comfortable holiday caravans are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness. They are well appointed - some with glorious views out over the bay.
Our Thistle caravans are either two or three bedroomed and fully equipped - all you need to bring is linen, towels and those little extras to make your stay comfortable.
Sandyhills facilities
Sandyhills Bay is situated on a beautiful beach with sheltered sandy coves,
it hosts a licenced shop and children's play area. You will never get
bored at Sandyhills, there is so much to see and do, both on the Park
and in the surrounding area.
Next to the park is the 18 hole Colvend Golf Course and within a few minutes walk is the Barend Horse-riding centre.
Cash line machine
The nearest cash line machines are located in Dalbeattie.
Mobile Phone Reception
The best network provider for use on Sandyhills Bay itself is Vodaphone.
Public Phone
The nearest public telephone is located at the entrance to Sandyhills
Bay next to the shop/reception.
Park Facilities
Although small, there are ample facilities at Sandyhills Bay itself. The
well stocked licensed shop keeps a host of souvenirs, sweets and provisions
to tempt you.
The beach itself is one of the best in the area and is accessible directly from the Park. You could picnic in one of the sheltered coves or take a stroll along the headland, whatever you decide you cannot help but enjoy the beautiful countryside and beach at Sandyhills Bay.
A play area with swings and slide are on the Park to keep the children busy when not on the beach building sand castles.
The well kept toilet block and laundry are nearby for getting everything clean including wash-up areas for your pots and pans.
So, if you want accommodation or to bring your own tourer or tent, Sandyhills Bay is the ideal place if you like the combination of sea, countryside and a warm welcome.
Attractions
Sandyhills Bay Leisure Park is perfectly located to explore the region.
Not far away is the town of Dalbeattie with quaint little shops, hotels,
takeaway's and a cafe, plus a play park to keep the children entertained.
Take a trip down to Kippford on the way and watch the boats, have lunch
or walk over to Rockcliffe.
The food town of Castle Douglas is well worth a visit with specialist shops, cafe's, pubs and restaurant's or take a trip to the shopping centre of Dumfries which is within 30 minutes drive.
The BHS approved Barend Riding Centre is a few minutes walk away and offers a range of riding activities for all the family.
The children would love to visit nearby Mabie Farm Park where there are lots of activities, even an indoor playbarn for the less sunny days. Animals to feed and you could even have something to eat yourself in the delightful little tea room. There are picnic areas and also a farm shop.
There are gardens to visit, museums, castles, craft shops, potteries just to name a few and at nearby New Abbey there is an interesting museum of costume and a magnificent Cistercian Abbey dating back to the late C13th early C14th.
For the more energetic there are many walks to be found, acres of coastline, hills, beaches forest and lochs. The National cycle route network traverses the area and for the expert rider there are 5 of the 7 stanes mountain bike courses in the area.
DIRECTIONS
Getting There by Car:
The main A75 Euroroute runs straight through the region from Gretna to
Stranraer. It is easily accessible from the M74 from the North and the
M6 from the South.
Getting there by Aeroplane:
Both Glasgow and Prestwick airports are within easy reach of Dumfries
and Galloway.
Getting There by Ferry:
The local ferry Ports at Stranraer and Cairnryan are within driving distance
of the Parks. With direct links to Northern Ireland they are convenient
for travelling visitors and for day trippers.
Email Sandyhills Bay Holiday Caravans enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
