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Glendaruel Caravan Park

4.8 (105 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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Willow holiday home (Three bedroom/Sleeps six) (Pet friendly)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 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 |

Currently we do not provide sheets, towels or tea towels.

Luxury caravan with 3 bedrooms, an open plan living space with kitchen and dining area.

Features

1 double, 2 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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Hazel holiday home (Two bedroom/Sleeps four) (Pet free)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Max 2 pets

Spacious open plan caravan holiday home on a quiet park with woodland walks | No Pets | 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 |

Currently we do not provide sheets, towels or tea towels.

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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105 Reviews

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


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Back to Glendaruel

Maxfield, Harold & Janna - 26/04/2025

5

Great position wonderfully calm, excellent facilities and friendly staff

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Picturesque. Immaculate beautifully laid out. Host very welcoming. Caravan very clean, very comfortable everything you could possibly need for a relaxing holiday.

Matthews, Julie - 25/04/2025

5

I highly recommend Glendaruel Caravan Park. We have been many times and have never been disappointed. The grounds are beautiful. Well maintained in every way. The caravan is well equipped warm and very comfortable. Annie is very helpful and always on hand to greet you or wish you safe travel home. Beautiful setting to relax and unwind.

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Lovely location and great facilities

Skelton, Peter - 24/04/2025

5

Stayed for 2 nights as part of a campervan tour.Lovely quiet site, surrounded by birdsong. Great facilities and nice walks from the site. Annie is a helpful and attentive owner. Very accommodating.

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Immersive yourselves in nature on this campsite

Drake, Gemma - 22/04/2025

5

From making the booking to checking out, Annie made us feel most welcome - she was warm, welcoming and accomodated us last minute. It was a joy to stay in a bothie cabin for the night. The site has been carefully landscaped to blend with its natural surroundings, and the cabin itself was sustainably crafted and of high quality. The cabin was amply comfortable, with everything you needed for a few nights. Every detail on Glendaruel Caravan Park felt like it had been thought about with care - lots of space, mature trees and woodland. We will come back! Thank you

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Beautiful site, friendly owner.

Farina, Andrew - 22/04/2025

5

From start to finish, our stay was great - the site is stunning, well equipped to a high standard, and spotless services. Annie is really friendly and helpful, and always at the end of the phone if you need her. It's a very safe site, too, so we were not afraid of letting the kids run around. This is our second trip here, and there will be many more to come.

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Quiet, peaceful retreat.

Pearson, Jonathon - 18/04/2025

4

A friendly welcome, good facilities. Very quiet and peaceful location.

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Very peaceful and quiet place.

McFarlane, John - 14/04/2025

5

Fantastic campsite in a lovely secluded glen. Spotless clean toilets and great facilities for all. Pitches have plenty space and all are well cared for and have lovely views. Abby who runs the site was lovely to deal with and booking was all made very easy. Lovely walks, cycling etc - so good we stayed an extra night!

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Excellent Holiday Park

Wilson, Stewart - 13/04/2025

5

Location is good for visiting various locations in Cowal peninsula. Used the park as a base for cycling around the area. Fantastic cycling area. Site was very clean and the Annie the owner very helpful.

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Excellent campsite for those who want peace and quiet and enjoy being surrounded by nature.

Turnham, Sally - 09/04/2025

5

Very peaceful and pleasant stay. Annie was very welcoming and keeps the place very well maintained. We enjoyed being surrounded by nature and listening to birdsong. Interesting places to visit within a short distance.

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Response from the owner

10 April 2025

Thank you for your lovely review. I hope we see you back here enjoying the Glen again soon.

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Enjoyed our stay

Wheeler, George - 08/04/2025

4

A beautiful setting with helpful and friendly manager. Hope to visit in the future.A ramp alongside the steps joining the pitches to the facilities area would be helpful to the aged and less able clients. Even so, we would we enjoyed our stay.Best wishes, George & Carole

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Response from the owner

10 April 2025

Thank you for taking the time to submit your helpful review and giving us something to consider. The pitches closest to the Touring entrance are better suited for a level walk to the facilities without taking the steps. 90-100m

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