Hensol Estate Holidays Reviews
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Set on the edge of Galloway Forest Park in Dumfries, Hensol Estate Holidays is a peaceful site that offers dog-friendly camping and glamping. The site provides electric and non electric grass pitches as well as a selection of glamping pods. Kayaking, paddle boarding, canoeing and cycling are all available onsite, making it the perfect family adventure. Or, simply relax around the fire pit gazing up at the stars with your loved ones.
4.85 /5
33 reviews
94%
would recommend
Nice, affordable and cosy place to stay
Monthawat T
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4 of us stayed in the Apex hut, very nice and cosy, the appliances were working and really adds to the stay. Facilities provided (e.g. wash room, shower) were very clean and maintained well. Not sure if it was just our hut, but the bin wasn't emptied and still had previous occupant's stuff - other than that, place was clean.
Amazing location
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Femke M
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Amazing location within a very quiet estate, beautiful nature all around and very good walks. The site itself is basic, but clean and well organised. We hope to come back!
Great stay
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Lisa M
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We booked a pod for a one night stay at this lovely estate. It was very reasonably priced, was in a great location, closest shop we could find was around 10 mins away. Lovely spacious site, dog friendly and very calm. The toilets were clean, just a very good relaxed vibe here. Each pod had a fire pit, and put £2 in the meter that was plenty for electricity and heating (which we didn't need to use). I was sent location and entry details which were so straight forward. I was able to park the car at the side of the pod, and the pods had enough space between for privacy from other guests. On walking to the toilets in the morning, everyone was greeted with "good morning", which was lovely. I messaged the owner in the morning for some local advice and she was able to give me a full itinerary of things to do locally that I wouldn't have known about, which was amazing. There was an information booklet in the pod that explained everything and had some local sites or places of interest. We went round to Galloway Activity Centre on Loch Ken, which was about a 10 minute drive where the kids had lots of activities to choose from. Was very reasonable in price, breath-taking scenery and had a little café, which was all dog friendly. Will 100% be returning here, myself, 2 daughters aged 10 & 11 and puppy had a great time.
Nice location, great hosts and good facilities
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Steffanie P
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We stayed 3 nights in a tent with EHU (family of 5 - 2 adults, 3 kids 4,7 and 13 years). Arrived Thursday afternoon and secured a pitch near the facilities as have young children. The site was easy to find and the hosts Andrew and Michelle were always contactable and attentive to any needs. We arranged to hire a family canoe (max 4 people) & a kayak through Andrew. We had a lovely time accessing the water through their grounds and rowing to Loch Ken, which was scenic and great experience for us all. The facilities were good and to our needs, as well as cleaned every day we were there. Would definitely stay again! Thank you Andrew, Michelle and family!
4 Nights in August
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Kazimierz Z
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Was travelling around Scotland and booked 4 nights here at short notice, not really knowing what to expect, but was very pleasantly surprised by both the views and facilities here. Very few sites have internet than covers the entire site and the 24 hours drinks making facilities were well appreciated by me who wakes up multiple times a night. Also, staff were friendly and helpful. The location was perfect for what I wanted to do, and I will definitely be coming back.
Amazing campsite for families
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Elaine C
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We had a fantastic stay here this week. The campsite is quiet and calm, set in a picturesque estate. The facilities are great and there is plenty of room for everyone to enjoy. There is plenty of space for kids to run about and play too! Would stay here again as there are plenty local activities to do.
Great place
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Agnieszka K
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A beautiful place. It was very clean, the toilets & showers were cleaned daily and there were benches & fire pits available.
Absolutely amazing
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Geraldine W
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What can I say, it was breath-taking. Such a quiet place with minimum noise. Couldn't believe how big the areas were. Availability for tents, mobile homes, caravans and of course, the pods. The Aries stargazing pod we stayed in was lovely. Ample space, the bed that can be made up would sleep easily 4 people, more if smaller, it was like a super queen bed and a double duvet looked lost on the bed. It also had an extra 2 beds that can be used as seating area and made into beds like the above. It was very clean and tidy, had all the amenities you could need and want. Microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge, even a wall heater. Then, outside was a sheltered bench area and fire pit for BBQ on or basically chilling in the evening. The positions of the pods are amazing, backing onto the wildlife fields and so private. Evenly spaced out. The views from the pods are lovely. Didn't get the chance to mooch around but they had ample things in and around the area. They had showers and toilets evenly space out across all fields. A little info shop on entrance which is a honesty box. Didn't use, but was told that what it was. At 5pm, the owners would come round selling wood packs containing wood, kindling and firelighters, enough for you to enjoy a chilled out fire in evening. Cost £10 per pack. The pod has electric (meter inside). Honestly, £2 would have been ample. But, I feel the cold and the wall heater ate the electric really quickly. The meter takes £1 and £2 coins. Inside the pod was hand brush and pan. I would suggest a long hand broomed brush would make a difference when brushing up. I honestly loved our stayed there, we had gone to a campsite the night before on Loch Ness and stayed in a 2 man tent and it was the worst night ever, it rained all night and was windy. We decide to move on and booked the Stargazing Pod at Hensol Estate last minute on internet through Campsites.co.uk and it was truly value for money. Definitely going to go back, maybe with my dogs next time as there is loads to do. This site caters for everything. Truly one of the best stays I have ever stayed in.
Night under the stars
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Janice M
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First time at this campsite and will definitely be back, friendly site with dark skies - spacious so feels private. We went hook-up but think I'd try the grassy area next time for that wild camping feel - the pods look good too for folk not wanting to camp. Wee honesty shop on site and fire pits allowed & some supplied. 🔥
Wet but wonderful
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Paula M
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Lovely location. Quiet and has everything we needed.
Peace and quiet
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Stephen M
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I am very happy to have discovered this site. It has a wild feel to it if you don't need a hook up. It's an easy cycle to Castle Douglas and has a nice loch near by. The fire pits are a lovely touch and if clear, the stars are spectacular.
Loved it
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Lynsey N
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Loved this site. Basic, but exactly why we like it. Got a email before we arrived describing the lay out of the site and that we could choose from 7 pitches with EHU. We choose to go up on the hill, it is a bit uneven for a tent but we just balanced stuff out and the space is huge. It's a nice quiet site with a fire pit, which was a winner for us. Showers and toilets cleaned daily. We ended up booking an extra night and when I called, they told us we didn't have to rush off site and could have a chilled one if we wanted, which was great! We will definitely be returning to this site in future.
Loved it
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Craig W
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Fantastic, quiet, intimate site. Loved the whole self service side of things. Will definitely be back.
Great little place
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Jason C
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Great little campsite. We stayed in the stargazer pod and it had everything we needed and was nice and cosy and saved the hassle of setting up and taking down a tent! Toilets and the pod we stayed in were very clean! Did some fishing in Woodhall Loch too, which is about a mile drive from the campsite. Managed to catch a lovely big perch 👍🏼 Saw a few buzzards also which was very cool! Also saw some pheasants. Michelle, one of the hosts, was nice and helpful. Will definitely be back soon, had a great weekend.
Excellent!
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Bob M
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Excellent campsite set in a beautiful estate. Plenty of activities on offer to keep everyone entertained. Will definitely be back.
Great stay, perfect site
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Jennifer R
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Stayed for two nights. Facilities were immaculate. Hot showers and individual toilets. Free use of fire bits and BBQs. Site is not overloaded with people, which is lovely. You feel like you have space. We were allowed access to the boathouse so we could take our paddle boards on the loch. Only downside was the weather, it caused some slight pooling of water on grass but that's not a disaster. We loved it and will be back.
Hidden gem
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Yvonne M
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We booked this campsite at the last minute. What a find 🌟 Lovely site. Great views. We were on a gravel EHU, which had lots of space. Separate showers and toilets and well as dishwashing facilities. BBQs & fire pits were available free of charge. It was £10 for a bag of logs. There were also bikes to hire as well as paddle boards, canoes/kayaks. Lessons could also be booked. We were extremely lucky to have the site to ourselves the first night. On the second night we did have company 😊 Our personal preference is when we book a site, we are not interested in clubs/entertainment. This suited us perfectly. We will definitely be back.
Lovely peaceful site
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Alison M
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Lovely, peaceful and well organised campsite. Excellent facilities as well.
Best night away for a long time!
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Andrew F
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I recently had the pleasure of staying at Hensol Estate on Saturday, and it was an experience to remember! We opted for a glamping pod, which was absolutely fantastic. The pod was spotless and equipped with everything we needed, making our stay incredibly comfortable. The views from the pod were nothing short of breath-taking. We took a short walk around the area and were amazed by the stunning scenery. It truly felt like a slice of paradise. The washing facilities were excellent, clean, and well-maintained, adding to the overall convenience and enjoyment of our stay. I will definitely be recommending this campsite to friends and family. It was an amazing time, and I can't wait to visit again!
Great place to stay!
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Michael K
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We went here on our first trip in our new campervan (VW). It was a really nice place to stay for a couple of nights. Very easy to find. Felt like we were out in the middle of nowhere (in a good way), but only a short drive to local towns. Peaceful, welcoming staff, clean facilities. Can't really complain!
Quiet site
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Allan Y
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Great wildlife to watch. Our first stay at the site and enjoyed the quiet site. The facilities are basic but very clean and showers were hot. We loved the on-site woodland walk and if you want to see plenty of wildlife then this is the site for you. You will be amazed at how low the red kites fly over the site. Good-sized pitches for tents. Not many with hook-ups but if you don't need the electricity then there are plenty of other pitches available.
Lovely
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Frances C
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The campsite is in a great location, there are lots of places of interest within driving distance. The owners are easy to reach and very helpful. The sites facilities are clean and well looked after.
Fantastic location and peaceful
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Richard S
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Fantastic location, peaceful and acceptable facilities.
Lovely campsite, very peaceful
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Victoria A
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Really nice campsite if you're looking for peace and quiet and the feeling of being out in the wild with the convenience of amenities. Stayed for one night on a non electric pitch with my dog. Loads of space on each pitch, pitches are not allocated so you can go on which ever suits. Ground well maintained, amenities good and clean (showers, toilets, fire pits and logs). I would think that this would be suitable for families as well as solo/couples of all ages as there are bikes to hire, forest trails nearby and you can also go on Loch Ken with a variety of water sports equipment to hire. Overall really enjoyed my stay, so did my dog (loads of room for them to roam around without being on other people's pitches). Only thing that let it down a little was the usual British weather!
Fantastic stay
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Iain M
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I have already recommended to friends and family, and we will definitely be back