Hoddom Castle Caravan Park
Hoddom
Lockerbie
Dumfriesshire
Tel: 01576 300251
A little gem this one! Tucked away only 4 miles off the M6/A74 it is so peaceful you could be a
hundred mile from anywhere. On top of that, the facilities on the site are extensive and well kept.
Entry to the site is via the long drive to reception in a part of the ruined castle itself.
After checking in with the extremely helpful and friendly wardens, you proceed to
your pitch via the one-
A grassed area at the top of the site caters for tent campers.
The whole site is well landscaped. Due to the very inclement weather we have had shortly before my visit, all visitors were being asked to avoid the grass at all costs. This was not a problem as the site was quiet so all I did was park the car on the pitch opposite. The site slopes gently but it is not difficult to level up.
There are three toilet blocks. Two at the upper end of the site, and the third situated in the castle buildings.
I did not inspect the top two as they were closed. The main one was extremely clean and obviously well cared for. Water was hot and plentiful and free. Also in this building is the fully equipped laundry.
Also in this area is an indoor games and information room. The shop is in reception and payphone just outside. There is even a post box from which collections are made daily. The shop provides all the basics even in low season and looks as though it will be well stocked in high season.
A bar and restaurant which will also do takeaways completes the buildings in and around the castle. Opening times are restricted in low season although the bar was open each night during my stay. Outside here is a child’s play area with mini maze, giant draughts and crazy golf.
The following facilities are also available on site or immediately adjacent.
Fishing
I am not a fisherman so I will quote direct from the site brochure. "Salmon, sea
trout and brown trout on the River Annan at Hoddom. Trout fishing at Purdomstone
reservoir. Coarse fishing at Kelhead quarry [50 pegs]. Pike fishing-
All the above fishing is in our own water and the number of rods are restricted to prevent overcrowding."
Golf
The site has its own 9-
Bike hire
Mountain bikes can be hired and there is a bike trail in adjoining woodland.
Tennis
There is a hard court on the site.
As far as the outside world is concerned, Annan is four miles away from Dumfries and Lockerbie 14.
Certainly for golfers and anglers, this site is an excellent visit as one has all the facilities without the need to go off site.
Directions
Leave M6/A74 at J19 towards Ecclefechan.
Turn left off slip road and left again at roundabout. At the church in the village, turn right following the brown international caravan sign.
In 2.5 miles, the road goes sharp left over a narrow bridge over the river. Immediately after this turn right at the lodge into the site drive. Reception is about half a mile up in the castle.
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Pet Friendly
Fishing
EHU
BBQ Allowed
camping
Motorhomes
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reports
A large site with lots of trees, quite pleasant, with different areas for tents (non-
The main facilities
are at the castle, which is at one end of the site and therefore a long walk from
most pitches. There are toilets, cubicle washbasins, showers, bathroom, disabled
toilet and shower, laundry and dishwashing, all spacious and clean.There are 2 additional
facilities blocks at other points on the site, which I understand only have toilets
and washbasins, but didn't investigate -
The chemical disposal point, which was right
round the back of the castle, as far from any pitches as it could be, even came equipped
with washbasin, soap and paper towels so you could have a wash and brush up afterwards.The
motorhome service point was nearby.
The site has a one way system.When we booked in
we were told ours was a drive-
Other facilities: 9 hole golf course, fishing,
waymarked walks, play area, crazy golf, giant outdoor draughts, dominoes, tennis,
games room (table tennis and pool), limited shop, take away, restaurant (only open
at busy times) and bar (which does bar meals).Most of these are in the castle buildings.
Would
we go back? Yes, it's close to the A74 for a stopover, might stay a few days, but
probably not a whole week.And first thing to do after we arrived on site would be
get out the bikes so we could cycle to the blooming facilities block, CDP etc!
Oh,
and if you want to contact them, don't do it via the website or email, they don't
answer!
Myra Sears