Landis Farm

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Our visit to Landis Farm Nov.2017

We arrived on the 2nd Nov.to a warm welcome from Colin albeit the entry road is a little narrow ,we have a 29ft Motor home with a tow car but it just needs a bit of careful driving 👍The CL itself is a little gem (even in November) Colin and Sandra were excellent hosts ,on leaving Sandra drove in front of us to the main road to make sure our exit was clear 👍😊The birdlife on the site is brilliant with so many different species and feeders all around to attract them in.All in all a great 5 night stay .Thank you Colin and Sandra. Brian & Jo from Oswestry ,Shropshire.

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BrianJosie

Caravanner from Shropshire

Reviewed on 07/11/2017 16:47

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A First Class Site

As many have already written this CL is a little gem tucked away in the Dumfries countryside.We booked for 2 nights as a stop-over on the way to The Rhinns of Galloway but we will be back to spend more time in this beautiful area but I suspect we will have to book well in advance as these reviews will only make this CL even more popular. The site is very peaceful but is on a working farm so don't expect silence. The access lane from the main road is narrow with many twists and turns so needs to be taken steadily. The site is excellently maintained. Dumfries & Galloway is famed for it's 'Dark Skies' and there is very little extraneous light at night so take a torch if you want to pick your way to the toilet block after dark.

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adeshers

Reviewed on 17/10/2017 17:01

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Outstanding Site

What a cracking site - very well kept and we loved the farm machinery that was dotted about. Even before we arrived Sandra had kindly told us which car park to use near the Theatre Royal in Dumfries, where we were going on the Saturday night, which could accommodate the motorhome. She also recommended a local taxi firm if we decided not to drive into Dumfries. We had the pitch next to the goats and sheep, which kept us very entertained! A warm welcome on arrival from Colin, who told us the best way to get to the car park. Lots of well stocked bird feeders dotted around the site, which for nature enthusiasts like us was brilliant. The feeder across from our pitch was visited by a woodpecker. A lovely view of Sweetheart Abbey as you drive up the lonning to/from the farm and the site itself has some gorgeous views. We will definitely be back as we want to visit the New Abbey Corn Mill when the water wheel is working, but to be honest think we would just come up anyway for a nice, quiet, peaceful weekend stay at anytime.

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Terry Matt

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Reviewed on 16/10/2017 20:35

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Cracking Site!

We booked in for 3 nights intending to possibly stay for 4 but weather prevented this. Lovely picturesque site - warm welcome. The site is very well maintained and as others have said plenty to see there - including vintage tractors and goats. We found plenty of good walks and climbed up to the Waterloo Monument. Following the footpath from the village the climb up can be fairly steep and slippery in the wet as you approach the Monument. The shortest way back is the way you came, although there is a track through the forest but expect to walk about 6 miles to get back to the village. One word of caution if you return on the forest track - when you get to the T junction turn right not left as we did as after 1 1/2 miles you come to a dead end!! We will definitely return to the site and would highly recommend.

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Atkinbrown

Caravanner from Durham

Reviewed on 04/10/2017 16:39

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Fantastic stop

What a gem. Only stayed for two nights on our way South but wish we had stayed longer. Very nice owners who stopped for a chat, love the old bike guys! Nice place to base yourself for touring an area of Scotland that in the past we have just sped by but take the time to slow down and you will not be disappointed.

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dougiec

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Reviewed on 03/09/2017 20:53

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The nicest of people

I am in two minds about writing this review. On the one hand, the site is beautiful and the Carruthers are the nicest site owners you could meet. On the other hand, if you book a pitch it might mean there's no room for us to go again! What can I say? The site is a perfect gem, right next to the most beautiful medieaval Abbey. Colin and Sandra are the perfect hosts and if you like vintage tractors and farm machinery you will be in heaven ( my husband was). The surrounding fields have lovely Galloway cattle grazing and Colin has some nice chickens to look at and a friendly pair of beautiful goats. The area is tranquil and welcoming with a little bit of everything: hills, coast, fields, historic sites. We just loved it. Yes we will be back. In fact, it might be a while before we go anywhere else. (NB: the EE mobile signal is almost non-existent so take a back-up means of keeping in touch with home if you need to)

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KevinHeynes

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Reviewed on 27/08/2017 18:08

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Fantastic

What fabulous site, a warm and friendly welcome from the owner and family throughout our stay, the site was well kept with grass cuttings collected, a bonus! Plenty of birdlife on site to watch as the owner keeps the feeders well stocked, there were two goats in the adjacent paddock which kept us amused with their antics. We will definitely visit again

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Outstanding!

What a lovely site! Good access roads with only the last 0.25 mile a narrow road but with passing places.The site is gorgeous,well maintained with hard standing pitches and peaceful and quite.The restored tractors and farm machinery add colour and make the site look special and well cared for.The owners are friendly and helpful and keep a low profile but are there if you need them.New Abbey village is a 10 minute walk away and there are plenty of great walks and sites within a very easy drive.HIGHLY recommended.

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MrTedJR

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Reviewed on 26/03/2017 18:23

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Landis Fm, Dumfries....Great wee site.

The CL is situated near the end of a narrow dead end lane, with passing places, about 1/2ml off the A710. The site has 5 large level H/S pitches, some which have excellent views towards Criffel and the coast, and a toilet as well. There are good walks from the site, down to New Abbey and beyond. Dumfries is about 6 mls away and has, as well as numerous points of interest, a Lidl, Morrisons and a large Tesco. Mabie forest is close by with it's purpose built 7 Stanes offroad cycle routes and waymarked walking trails. There are many places of interest in the area, with Rockcliffe a must. Around the site are a number of well preserved old farm implements and also a collection of historic tractors. At £13 per night we would certainly recommend this for a visit and will be returning ourselves some time in the near future.

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nelliethehooker

Caravanner from Cumberland

Reviewed on 30/10/2016 22:10

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Nice quiet site

We have just stayed on this site for one night as we had just picked up our new Motorhome from Dunfries and wanted to try things out. We found it a very quiet site and well spaced for privacy. We didn't get to look around the area but we will be back next year. The only thing was the access was a bit tight with a motorhome and I would say a caravan as well, but worth it

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jill1359

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Reviewed on 23/10/2016 18:02

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