Garlieston Lodge

This is our haven for peace and relaxation! The Show more

This is our haven for peace and relaxation! The site is beautifully maintained by Rusty. The shower, toilets, vegetable prep/washing up area is immaculate. The hard standings are level and clean with views of the trout lake. Fishing is available from this very picturesque site. There are deer grazing in the field next door and very varied bird life. The location is excellent - village Post Office, Shop and Pub are just two minutes walk away if you don't want to move off the site- or, alternatively, Newton Stewart (approx 14 miles) has Sainsburys, Aldi and The Co-Op. Free range pork and free range eggs are available and a 'wet fish' van calls on the site on Tuesdays. What more could you want! My husband had toothache so Rusty even arranged for him to see his dentist in Stanraer the next day!! We took our pup with us and she had a great time with Rusty's and Alma's dogs. Rusty, you are a gem- thank you for a wonderful holiday. Say 'hello' to Alma for us - we can't wait to come back again, see you soon. X

Type of accommodation: Caravan
Date: 16/07/2012

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Amazing! Is the only superlative that springs to Show more

Amazing! Is the only superlative that springs to mind. Owner Rusty is a top bloke who is very approachable and informative. Lovely level pitches with EHU. Toilet and shower 1st class and has an ingenious red-light system- when you enter either the loo or shower and switch on the light a red light activates on the outside of the block, so other campers can see that the facilities are in use, therefore no standing and queuing. Hens on site so lovely fresh eggs for sale, & also pigs so you can either go and have a chat with the piggies and piglets, or purchase pork steaks etc. Just a short stroll into a lovely harbour village. It's history includes the building of the Mulberry 'floating' Harbours that were used in the D-Day landings. The very small shop/post office has access to an ATM and stays open until 8pm on Lottery draw days. The Harbour Inn is very much a local and very atmospheric, no children but allows dogs and their owners into the bar, and you very often find Rusty and his dogs enjoying a pint or 2. Amazing!

Type of accommodation: Tent
Date: 21/04/2012

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The most peaceful, friendly site we have been to. Show more

The most peaceful, friendly site we have been to. So nice we are returning yet again to see Rusty and Christine. If you want a warm welcome, lovely scenery, good pub and food its the place to visit. The pork is scrumptious and you cant get fresher eggs unless you keep your own chickens. Booked for another break in December and Easter and Summer 2010. Each time we visit we make new friends.might be a 4 hour drive for us but worth every mile of it,try it yourselves you will not be disappointed.

Type of accommodation: Caravan
Date: 11/11/2009

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