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Glendaruel Caravan Park

4.7 (112 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

Hard standing pitches in our camping field. These pitches do not have access to electric hook-up points.

Hard standing pitches in our camping field. These pitches do not have access to electric hook-up points.

Pets are welcome on these pitches.

Features

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

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

We have a separate grassy area for camping. Cars can be parked next to tents when conditions are fair. Tent pitches without electric.

We have a separate grassy area for camping. Cars can be parked next to tents when conditions are fair. If there has been very wet conditions we do ask campers to park in the adjacent carpark. There are a number of benches in the field. We limit the number of tents giving everyone plenty of room. This is a great area to observe the dark skies. It is a short walk to the new facilities.

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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

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

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

Features

1 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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112 Reviews

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


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Comfortable Stay

Clark, John - 01/11/2023

5

The Bothie Larch Cabin was ideal for my purposes (hill walking) - dry, comfortable, dog-friendly.Facilities were good.Peaceful spot.

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Perfect small site,

Rochell, Sue - 24/10/2023

5

Peaceful site, despite easy access from main route. surrounded by trees, camping field well separated from statics so it felt like a small site. Good clean facilities and friendly owners.

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Another wonderful stay

Anderson, Elaine - 23/10/2023

5

This was our third trip to Glendaruel Caravan Park and we loved it. This time we stayed in the three bedroom pet friendly caravan and it was perfect for our needs. Very clean and well equipped, and a lovely full height window for our dog to watch the squirrels and rabbits. The park is so peaceful and relaxing and the walks are amazing - our favourite being the nearby waterfall. Annie as always was so welcoming and helpful - going above and beyond to make us feel comfortable. This little gem has become one of our happy places.

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well placed in natural setting and good standard of facilities.bit far to come from Australia but would return of we could -:)

Giuliani, George - 07/10/2023

5

Great place to stay

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Great campsite

Bigelow, Mark - 03/10/2023

5

An excellent site, we originally planned a one-night stop but stayed for three nights. Will return!

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Lovely quiet well equipped site with amazing facilities

Roberts, Sara - 03/10/2023

5

Site was very well maintained. With clean showers and washrooms. Ideal space in kitchen and laundry area with added touches of luxury to make a stay that little bit nicer. Lovely undercover seating area perfect for chilling out. Couldn’t fault staff or site facilities. Would defo revisit when next in area as reasonably priced too!!! Thanks

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Lovely forest site

Halls, Catherine - 26/09/2023

5

Friendly and helpful owner,clean facilities,lovely location

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Perfect place

Hopkinson - 26/09/2023

5

Our fourth time staying at Glendaruel. It's a beautiful woodland site and very peaceful. The facilities are excellent. Annie is very friendly and helpful.

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Felt a little neglected

Moore, Ruth - 21/09/2023

3

The site location is great, woodland and waterfall walk with red squirrels was lovely even in the rain. Quiet with minimal road noise.Toilet block only had 1 shower for everyone. 2 other toilets making 3 in total. Toilets were out of toilet roll, sharing 1 between all 3 cubicles until it ran out completely. Other toilet block locked. Seemed to be a cabin for campers with appliances and lots of pans, probably a washing up sink here too. Disabled shower room available. Chemical waste emptying point. Reception, shop locked which included the hub area for WiFi sadly. On the site the WiFi was patchy at best and no TV signal. Had to ring from gate and signal on phone wasn't good. Met on arrival, but not told where water was or how to get to walks etc, felt minimal interaction given, and then nobody around for 2 days. Both we and the site felt a little neglected. Recycling and bins at top of site. Travelled to Dunoon one day. Was a useful stopping point, site all gravel with patches of grass

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Lovely Quiet Spot

Outram - 20/09/2023

5

Excellent one night stop. Very friendly reception. All facilities good. Took opportunity to do washing. Peaceful and well maintained.

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98.2% would stay here again

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