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John Paul Jones Cottage

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A Hidden Gem

This was our first stay at a CL site, and was a very pleasant experience. All of the pitches have stunning views across the fields to the Solway Firth and beyond. The museum staff were extremely helpful and friendly. The site is very peaceful and quiet, with electric hook-up now available for all five pitches. The beach is within easy walking distance and is well worth a visit. Overall a most enjoyable weekend, we will be back.
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meldruda

Reviewed on 20/07/2020 14:32

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Peaceful with beautiful views

This site is far away from the main road which makes it very quiet and peaceful. Views across the Solway to the mountains of the Lake District are stunning. Museum staff very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The museum itself and the nearby Nearly Lost Gardens of Arbigland a must to visit. Lovely walks in the surrounding estate with a superb beach walk to nearby Carsethorn and the excellent Steamboat Inn where a lovely meal can be had. The comings and goings of the museum were not intrusive and gave a pleasant and gentle background livlieness. In the evening it was very quiet. Toilet facilities very clean. Loads of interesting places to visit round about - Mersehead Reserve being outstanding. Lots of historical sites and places of natural beauty ranging from dense forest and hills to wide open beaches all full of wildlife. In spite of no electric hookup or shower this is a delightful place to stay. We have a great affection for this site and will visit often. Barbara and Anne Marie, Highland Perthshire. July, 2019.
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Reviewed on 06/07/2019 10:53

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An unexpected surprise in a beautiful setting

The site was ideal for all year round use because of the hardstanding. We were given a very warm welcome by the Museum curators who were helpful and friendly. The views from the pitches facing the Solway Firth were amazing. The site was quiet even when visitors arrived to visit the Museum. We would highly recommend the circular walk direct from the site along the coast to Carsethorn although you will need sturdy footwear. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, topped off by a meal at the Steamboat Inn. Thank you for a most enjoyable short break.
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jw3conkers

Reviewed on 03/09/2018 12:54

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Basic & quiet CL

This is definitely a basic CL and you must be self-sufficient as there are minimal facilities & no electric on site and you pitch up in what looks like a large gravel car park. However, the welcome at the museum is friendly (we didn't get a chance to go in but some interesting bits outside and worth looking up history online!) and you can use their toilets which they left open for us overnight. Very little disturbance from the museum visitors and once it closed we were completely on our own in total peace & quiet. You can see the sea from site and there are plenty of quiet dog walks to beach. A bit of a trek down the access roads, we did take a wrong turn so do wait to turn at white gates if you don't want to end up in someone's drive as we did! One of the more unusual CLs to visit!
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Reviewed on 26/07/2018 15:37

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