I thought of writing a terrible review for this site, in the hope that other members would give it a miss and it would remain as quiet and serene as it has been on every occasion we have visited. Even though the site is a mammoth 370 miles from our base in South Wales, it is worth the effort! It has to be our favourite site.
The site itself is immaculate and the location and views (if you can get on the harbour side of the split site) are magnificent. This was our third stay at Garlieston and we once again cancelled a forward booking to give us a couple more days here. The Wardens are lovely and couldn't be more helpful - the site is a credit to them.
Apart from the views, there are lovely walks in the area. A coastal path runs for many miles, although we only got as far as Rigg Bay (about 2 miles walk). You can also walk through the grounds of Galloway House and that is definitely worth it too.
The local pub (The Harbour Inn) is a two minute walk and the locals are friendly. It changes hands in the summer and the new owners are already starting to make improvements. We are looking forward to coming back in July (already booked) to try their new menu (currently a tad sparse to say the least). There is no need to worry, as a local butcher and a fishmonger both call at the site on Tuesdays. I can recommend both.
As Motorhomers with a large 6 wheeler, we tend to look for sites where we can park up and not have to use the vehicle during our stay. We thought that Garlieston may be a bit too remote for this, but we were wrong. It's lovely - quiet, picturesque and very very relaxing.
Now for the downside, although it is pretty insignificant. Some of the pitches towards the rear of the site are not great for those with satellite dishes, as tall trees interfere with reception. Apart from that, I can think of nothing bad to say about this wonderful site.
