Practical Caravan Top 100 Parks Award 2008

Set in the grounds of Hoddom Castle, with walks around the gardens and the local woodland, this site is great for people who enjoy the outdoors.
The River Annan runs nearby and several golf courses are within easy reach. The site has a shop, gas exchange, washblock, newly upgraded disabled facilities, and a launderette. There is also a children’s play area, a restaurant that provides full-service and takeaway food. The bar is warmed by an open fire and there is live entertainment on some evenings.

Practical Caravans Top 100 Parks Awards 2006

This magnificent site has an aristocratic air about it, not least because many pitches offer a glimpse of Hoddom Castle, a Border keep built in the 16th century. The site is set in partially wooded parklands within the castle’s vast estate, the deciduous trees giving a wonderful autumn display at the end of the season.
Most pitches are hardstanding and are arranged along the driveways that wend their way gently through the park. They tend not to be totally flat, but the site will lend you levelling blocks.
As well as offering a great setting, the site has lots of activities, including a nine-hole golf course, fishing, tennis courts and a mountain bike route.
A well-stocked shop, a country pub and a restaurant are among the facilities housed in the castle. There is also mile upon mile of fantastic walking to be had in the spectacular local countryside.
This is a great site for those who want to enjoy a peaceful, location and the many outdoor pursuits Scotland has to offer.

Practical Motorhome Independent Site Reviews.

Although it's only ten minutes from the busy M74, you are in a different world as you enter this park. Through the tall trees that line the long entrance drive, there are tantalising glimpses of Hoddom Castle. The castle is home to the park reception and well-stocked shop, games room, coach-house restaurant, country pub and central toilet facilities.
Access to the site is easy. You leave the main A74(M) at junction 19 (Ecclefechan), and follow the B725 into Hoddom. The site also has a one-way system and there are separate entry and exit gates.
The park is beautifully set out, with all pitches facing the woodland that marks the boundary of this 10,000-acre estate. The hardstanding pitches are arranged around winding roadways. Most pitches require a little work to ensure your 'van is level but once set up the park has lots to offer.
Fishermen are spoilt for choice with exclusive access to both river and loch fishing. Although the site closes at the end of October, arrangements can be made for fishermen (invariably motorcaravanners themselves) until mid-November.
The park has its own nine-hole golf course, with a further three 18-hole courses within ten miles. Hoddom is a working estate with countryside walkers well catered for by guided walks, given by a countryside ranger, on nature trails. Tennis is available on a hard court, there's a mountain bike trail and a well-equipped play area. Other fun things to do include crazy golf and outdoor draughts.
Those who are tempted off-site will find much to do in this relatively unexplored part of south-west Scotland. Just down the road is Gretna Green, well known to engaged couples, and Gretna Gateway Outlet Village is a must for bargain hunters.
The bustling market town of Lockerbie is only a few miles away and younger children will enjoy a visit to the nearby animal refuge at Mossburn. There is more fishing off-site, too, as well as horse riding and sailing.

Practical Motorhome Independent Site Reviews: Sept 2006

Hoddom Castle Park is a magnificent campsite with an aristocratic air about it as many of the pitches offer a glimpse of majestic Hoddom Castle, a Border keep built in the 16th century. The campsite is set in partially wooded parklands within the castle's vast estate. Most pitches are hardstanding and are arranged along the driveways that wend their way through the park.
The site offers lots of activities, including a nine-hole golf course, fishing, tennis courts and a mountain bike route. A well-stocked shop, a country pub and a restaurant are also among the facilities. There are also miles of fantastic walks to be had in the spectacular local countryside.
• 17 miles to the impressive and ancient Caerlaverock Castle. It is claimed to be one of the most interesting and attractive in Scotland.

Practical Caravans Top 100 Parks Awards 2004

It feels as if you’re entering a different world as you make your way up the long entrance drive, with tantalising glimpses of Hoddom Castle through the tall trees.

The site has a separate entrance and exit, so there are no worries about getting stuck at the gate with a tourer coming the other way. The park reception, the well-stocked shop, a tastefully decorated country pub and the central toilet facilities are located in the castle itself.

The park is set in a beautiful 10,000-acre estate around the castle. All pitches look out towards the woodland marking the boundary area. The hardstanding pitches are arranged around the tarmac and gravel roads that wind through the park. Most require a little work to ensure your van is level, but the incline isn’t very steep and blocks are available on loan.

Fishermen are spoilt for choice with exclusive access to both river and loch fishing. The park has its own 9-hole golf course, with a further three 18-hole courses within 10 miles. Tennis is available on a hard court. There’s also a mountain bike trail and a well-equipped play area.

Just down the road is Gretna Green and the bustling market town of Lockerbie is only a few miles away. The animal refuge at Mossburn is close by, too.

All in all, this is a superb site for an active family holiday in a peaceful area.