Criffel View Caravan Site

Criffel View is a small, friendly and private 5-van touring site, set in the beautiful Dumfrieshire countryside, on a small hill above the village of New Abbey. The site is situated a couple of miles back from the Solway Firth, with views to the south (on a clear day) across to The Lake District peaks. The site is attached to a working farm.

 

Below are the site's key facts and other features:​

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Site amenities​

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• Large, fully serviced hard-standing pitches, with individual electricity and waste points

• Bespoke luxury shower block built to the highest standard * 

  • two separate rooms, both with a shower, toilet and wash hand basin

  • excellent, up to date disabled facilities, with one of the rooms having a larger wet room (see photos)

  • the block is close to all pitches

  • the block is centrally-heated

  • the block is open all year

• Please note that we do not accept tents or tent boxes.

• several picnic tables throughout for your use

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* Note that the shower block is shared with the neighbouring Landis Farm Certified Location (CL)  site.

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Our view point and dog exercise area

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• We have a fully-enclosed path and exercise area for visitors and dog walkers to enjoy

• Sit on the bench and enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside (perhaps with a picnic?) with far reaching views over the rolling hills and farmland

• Look over to New Abbey including Waterloo Monument, Sweetheart Abbey and Criffel/ Knockendoch hills.

• Further in the distance there are views over the Solway to the Cumbrian coastline and mountains.

• There are also fantastic scenes of the picturesque Dumfriesshire countryside

• See photos in our photo gallery

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A special note about chemical toilet fluid

 

• Please note that only green/organic toilet fluids can be used for chemical toilets 

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Other site facilities and attractions

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• Dish washing station with hot & cold water

• Drying rail for wet clothes (not heated)

• Dog washing station (with warm water)

• Washing station for bikes and boots

• Site WiFi (free).

  • Password available on arrival.

  • The WiFi router uses BT Fibre for internet access.

  • The connection may not always be suitable for streaming.

• Mobile signal.

  • Vodafone has nearby 4G mast, with very good voice & data coverage.

  • EE has a mast on a hill near the Solway coast towards the mouth of the River Nith, also providing very good voice & data coverage.

  • Other mobile network (O2 and 3) have limited coverage and are less suitable for voice & data connections.

• Lighting on the site is limited to enhance the dark sky effect

• Hedges and borders have been planted to benefit wildlife 

• Feeders near pitches for visitors to enjoy our large variety of birds

• Mini museum of vintage tractors and implements

• Dog friendly site- the area surrounding the site is a dog walker's paradise! Note: dogs to be kept on lead at all times on site.

• Walks from the farm in several directions, including down to New Abbey Village (15 mins) and into the beautiful Shambellie forest. See more on our page dedicated to nearby attractions.

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Cost of pitch (caravan, motorhome or campervan) - 2027 season​​

• £34 per night 

• Fee includes the following:-

  • 2 adults and children under 16 yrs

  • Note: additional adults (16 yrs+): £5/night) Maximum is 4 persons per unit

  • Dogs (max 3)

  • 16 amp hookup

  • awning

  • shower facilities

  • fresh water supply and grey water disposal on each pitch

  • unlimited WiFi

• Deposits

  • for bookings of 1,2 or 3 nights, the first night site fee is required.

  • for bookings of 4+ nights, a £50 deposit is required.

  • Deposits are non-refundable if the booking is cancelled within two weeks of arrival date

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Please note that we do not accept tents or tent boxes.

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Rates subject to change

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Checkin / Checkout

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• Checkin after 12:00

• Checkout before 11:30

• Reception is at the main farmhouse. Opening hours 9am - 6pm.

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Adjoining 5-pitch, certified location (CL) caravan site

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• the Landis farm grounds also contain the long-established Landis Farm Caravan site. Full website can be found here. The toilet facilities at Criffel View are shared with the 5 pitches of the Landis Farm site.

• the Landis Farm site is a 5-pitch certified location, operated separately. It is affiliated to The Caravan and Motorhome Club and is available to members only. 

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Notes about our farm

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• Criffel View is based on a working farm. In spite of our team briefings, our calves and goats do sometimes make their own noises at a time of their choosing!

• Our farm machinery and tractors do also need to turn over and make a little noise from time to time to keep the farm working.

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