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Glendaruel Caravan Park

4.8 (92 reviews)

Located in the heart of the beautiful Cowal Peninsula, and close to the Kyles of Bute, the Park is the perfect rural escape and base to explore Argyll. At just under 2 hours from Glasgow city centre, the site is on the Loch Lomond & Cowal Way, now one of Scotland’s Great Trails, making us the perfect overnight stop.

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At Glendaruel get close to nature and enjoy the outdoors what ever the weather. The mature Park woodland is home to Red Squirrels and abundant Bird life. It is great base for road and mountain biking. In 2016 Danny MacAskill enjoyed some challenges at Portavadie on Argyll's Secret Coast and Mark Beaumont cycled the Cowal Way which can be accessed from the Park. The Magnificent Benmore Botanic Garden is only a 20 miles drive.

Historic Attractions, Interesting Art Galleries and Outdoor Adventure are all on offer in the Cowal Area. Ferries to Bute, Kintyre and Gourock can all be reached within 30 minutes. Food Lovers will not be disappointed in the quality of Food from Argyll. Great fresh local produce to simply prepare yourself or eat out at a choice of excellent Restaurants and Cafes within a 20 minute drive. The park also appeals to families with young children.

The park offer guests a choice of accommodation. Two & Three Bedroom Caravan Holiday Homes, Two New Camping Bothies and The Little camping lodge are situated on the edge of the park with open views up the Glen. Touring pitches suitable for Caravans, Campers & Motorhomes are all hard standing with electric hook ups. Tents have a separate area perfect to enjoy the Dark Sky.

Facilities include Toilets, showers, laundry and an undercover campers shelter with seating and hot and cold running water. There is a tiny shop/ for essentials and a wifi hotspot

Availability

Touring Lawn: Hard Standing Pitch with Electric

  • Max 2 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

Hard Standing Pitches are arranged around a gravel access road skirting a large central grassy area.

Hard Standing Pitches are arranged around a gravel access road skirting a large central grassy area. There is a short walk to the New Facilities either on the level tarmac road or up a few steps. Open views to the Glendaruel Hills but sheltered by mature woodland home to Red Squirrels and abundant birdlife.

Features

Hard standing pitch
Electric hook-up
Pet friendly
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South Field: Hard Standing Pitch Non Electric

  • Max 2 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

South field. Three hardstanding pitches for camper vans or small motorhomes

Hard standing Area which can accommodate three units.

Vehicles to be parked on hardstanding .

These pitches do not have access to electric hook-up points.

Awnings can be put on the grass.

Adjacent to large grass area where small tents can pitch

Pets are welcome on these pitches.

Features

Hard standing pitch
Pet friendly
Electric hook-up
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Grass Non-Electric Pitch - 1 or 2 person Tent (No Car)

  • Max 2 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

We have separate grassy areas for short stay camping. Tent pitches without electric. suitable for Cyclists/Walkers/Motorbikes.

We have two grassy areas for small tents. One area is in the Southfield which is a short walk from the facilities. Ideal to observe the dark sky. The 2nd area is closer to the facilities. We have an indoor wash up /food prep with kettle/toaster/ microwave and usb charging points.

There is a covered area with benches.

We no longer can accommodate large tents.

Cars are charged as an extra,

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Birch little camping lodge (Pet friendly)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • Max 2 pets

The cosy little lodge sits at the edge of the park with open views across the fields

The dining area collapses down into a spacious double bed platform. A partition wall gives some privacy from bunk beds.

Currently there are no shared facilities. Shower and toilet are allocated to each bothie. We are not supplying bedding and towel packs

Features

2 bunks & dining area which folds down into sleeping platform
Electric lighting, sockets and heating
Microwave, kettle, toaster & fridge
Standpipe for water close by
Shower and toilet facilities a short walk
Picnic bench & Area to BBQ
No smoking
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Bothie Alder cabin (Pet free)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • Max 2 pets

Sleeps 4 | 2 bunks and a seating area that folds down into a double bed platform | Fridge, kettle, toaster, heater, usb point

Currently shower and toilet are allocated to each bothie. No shared access. We are not supplying bed packs and towels

Designed and built In Argyll these fabulous structures have settled into the park and enjoy brilliant open views of the Glendaruel Hills.

Clad in larch they will silver with time. They look stunning with their little louvred porch ideal for sitting outside whatever the weather or hanging outdoor gear to dry. A large oval window allows you to enjoy the great views and wildlife.

The Bothies can sleep 4. The seating area folds down into a double bed. This area is separate from the bunk beds by a curtain. Each bothie has small fridge, kettle, toaster and microwave, panel heater. There are ample electric sockets and usb charging points. Midge/ Fly screens are fitted to the windows that open.

Ideal for walkers, cyclists or the camping trip without the tent!

Features

Sleeps 4
2 bunks and a seating area that folds down into a double bed platform
Fridge, kettle, toaster, heater, usb point
Fly/Midge screen
Picnic bench & Area to BBQ
No Smoking
Shower, toilet and laundry facilities are a short walk
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Bothie Larch cabin (Pet friendly)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • Max 2 pets

Sleeps 4 | 2 bunks and a seating area that folds down into a double bed platform | Fridge, kettle, toaster, heater, usb point

Currently private facilities allocated to each bothie. We are not providing bed packs and towels.

Designed and built In Argyll these fabulous structures have settled into the park and enjoy brilliant open views of the Glendaruel Hills.

Clad in larch they will silver with time. They look stunning with their little louvred porch ideal for sitting outside whatever the weather or hanging outdoor gear to dry. A large oval window allows you to enjoy the great views and wildlife.

The Bothies can sleep 4. The seating area folds down into a double bed. This area is separate from the bunk beds by a curtain. Each bothie has small fridge, kettle, toaster and microwave, panel heater. There are ample electric sockets and usb charging points. Midge/ Fly screens are fitted to the windows that open.

Ideal for walkers, cyclists or the camping trip without the tent!

Features

Sleeps 4
2 bunks and a seating area that folds down into a double bed platform
Fridge, kettle, toaster, heater, usb point
Midge/Fly screen
Picnic bench & Area to BBQ
No smoking
Shower, toilet and laundry facilities are a short walk
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Hazel holiday home (Two bedroom/Sleeps four)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Max 2 pets

Spacious open plan caravan holiday home on a quiet park with woodland walks | small UPVC decking |

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Features

1 kingsize double, 1 twin + pull out bed in living room
Gas central heating
Small UPVC decking area
Picnic bench
No smoking
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Rowan holiday home (Two bedroom/Sleeps four) (Pet friendly)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Max 2 pets

Spacious open plan caravan holiday home on a quiet park with woodland walks| Pets welcome (max 2 dogs) | UPVC decking & walkway with gate |

Luxury caravan with 2 bedrooms, an open plan living space with kitchen and dining area.

Features

1 double, 1 twin + pull out bed in living room
Gas central heating
Pillows, duvets and mattress protectors provided
UPVC decking area
Pets welcome (max 2 dogs)
Picnic bench
No smoking
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93 Reviews

All reviews featured on Campstead.com have been submitted by genuine customers who have stayed at the park.


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Wonderful

McGrath, Chris - 27/04/2026

5

What a wonderful place to relax ,well positioned to explore Argyle and Bute or just stay on site and wander round the woodland paths.Very good facilities,good gravel pitches and Annie is a friendly and knowledgeable host.We judge all campsites by this standard now and find ourselves saying this is nice but it's not Glendaruel.

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Friendly and peaceful site

Lee, Helen - 27/04/2026

5

The site is set back from the road and is really peaceful. The facilities are good and very clean and the site well looked after. Annie was very friendly and helpful, thank you for a great stay Very close to Benmore botanical gardens, a great place to visit. Nice bike ride to Tignabruich, taking in the views of Bute and the sea

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Clean,well organised site with good facilities. Our bothy was great and the bed packs and towels perfect

Kizewski, Barbara - 26/04/2026

5

We were walking the Cowal Way and this site was very convenient for us. Considering that we could have squeezed 4 into the bothy, it was excellent value for money.Annie was wonderful. I had much communication with her before we arrived and she was so friendly and helpful, and very welcoming when we arrived. I can't comment on the area facilities as we arrived late and left early, walking through, but it's a beautiful area and we would like to return for longer.

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Fantastic campsite.

Wilson, Stewart - 26/04/2026

5

Lovely setting, stunning area with plenty of history. Have been several times for road cycling and quiet roads with plenty of hills. Annie who runs the site is helpful and friendly.

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A very well run site, the tent are is small but tidy and only takes back packing tents. The owners are incredibly friendly and passionate about the site

Hutchinson, Andy - 25/04/2026

4

We only stayed for one night as we where on route to Arran by motorcycle, Annie met us on arrival and was very friendly, the site is really tidy and the facilities are spotless If you are planning a visit, be aware that you'll need to take provisions with you as there isn't anywhere local to the site.I plan to return to the area soon and would have no reservations about using the site again

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Fantastic spot

Bees, Gina - 23/04/2026

5

Beautiful spot, Annie was so friendly and welcoming and it’s a lovely site. Well laid out, clean facilities and a great place to base yourself to explore a fabulous region.

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Very thoughtfully designed site for tents, covered seating, kitchen, clean showers, quiet

Smith, Paul - 19/04/2026

5

Very thoughtfully designed site for tents, covered seating, kitchen, clean showers - Great host in Annie

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Stunning location, relaxing site.

O'Donnell, Anne & John - 04/11/2025

5

Glendaruel is in a beautiful setting. The park itself is lovely and relaxing. Toilet facilities and kitchen well looked after, always clean. Annie, the owner is extremely helpful and friendly, nothing is too much trouble. Worth noting you need to come prepared as you are a few miles from the nearest shop. If you are looking for a quiet relaxing stay in a,stunning location, Glendaruel is just perfect .

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A gem of a site.

Gurney, Bill & Anne Louise - 01/11/2025

5

A gem of a site, made especially attractive by the kindness and consideration of Annie and Peter (whose dexterity on the lawnmower never fails to impress). Because it's in a relatively little known corner of Argyll and the access is along a main road which leads to nowhere on the standard tourist itinerary, the site is generally quiet and peaceful -- which is why we chose it -- although the inevitable corollary is that if you arrive a litre of milk short the nearest shop is a 30 min drive. In compensation there are three very decent local hotels which provide good (if fairly pricey) food for non residents and several of the local householders can supply delicious eggs when their hens are in lay. We shall definitely be back next season.

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A tranquil escape.

Lockhart, Isabel - 31/10/2025

5

My husband and I recently enjoyed a mini break at Glendaruel Caravan Park, and we couldn't have been happier with our choice. This was our second visit to the park.The cabin we stayed in was the perfect little retreat—it was genuinely cosy, incredibly peaceful, and clearly well-maintained. It provided the tranquil escape we were looking for.Beyond the lovely accommodation, the park itself is run beautifully. The facilities are above average and meticulously looked after, making our stay easy and comfortable.However, what truly elevated our entire experience was the owner, Annie. She is an absolute joy to be around—so welcoming, helpful, and clearly passionate about ensuring every guest has a fantastic time, which makes all the difference.

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