If you like peace and quiet with incredible views, then this is the place for you.
This was our first visit and we'll be back. The wardens (Ian and Jackie, Kevin and Karen) were ever present and ever helpful; even though the electric kept repeatedly tripping for some reason. I spotted an oil-filled electric radiator dumped by the bins on the third day; although even if this was the culprit, it should not have tripped out 13 hook-up points every time! Less frustrating was the lack of wi-fi during our stay, although you could connect if you stood in the information room.
The toilet blocks are clean but not very spacious and the laundry room we used is good, although the dryer wasn't particularly effective. Disappointed to see a motorhome user washing their breakfast pots in the sink when there was a room designated for the purpose next door.
During our stay over Easter and the week after, we experienced every type of weather; including gale force winds, rain (awesome rainbows), hail, sleet and glorious sunshine (I got sunburnt on our last day).
The site provides immediate access to the beach and the priority for us was to explore the possibility of boat launching. Shingle is likely to make things difficult for launching anything on a trailer but anything else is no problem. There are public slipways available a couple of miles down the road; not as convenient but will use them if we have to. A pity, as 10 minutes with a tractor fitted with a bucket would easily clear some of the stones sufficiently to provide easy access to the beach. There is a boat wash area near one of the toilet blocks so makes sense to encourage boat users to come!
Plenty to visit in the area, but you'll need the car. Mull of Galloway lighthouse, Port Logan and particularly Port Patrick are well worth a visit. Stranraer is good for shops, and everywhere we went had free parking. If you've not been before, take the coast road to Ayr; beautiful.
There is a games room and play area on site but
facilities/activities for children likely to be limited if the weather is bad.
All in all; a lovely site and, as I said, we'll definitely be back.
Mids
Reviewed on 05/04/2016 11:06
