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Hensol Estate Holidays

Mossdale, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

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Hensol Estate Holidays offers families and couples a peaceful base for outdoor adventures, set on the edge of the Galloway Forest Park and nestled between two lochs there is opportunity for paddle boarding, fishing, walking and cycling! There are 12 camping pods, perfect for those who want to experience the great outdoors with a few home comforts, there are also camping pitches. There are dog friendly options and fire pits available to borrow.

Why choose Hensol Estate Holidays


Simple camping pods with microwaves, kettles, fire pits and fantastic dark skies

Ideal base for outdoor adventures with paddle board and bike hire, plus kayak lessons!

Off-grid campsite just 20 minutes from Castle Douglas and set in between two lochs

About the site


Set on the edge of the Galloway Forest Park, this is the perfect base for exploring Southern Scotland with Castle Douglas 20 minutes away and both Woodhall Loch and Loch Ken within easy reach for paddle boarding, fishing and canoeing. There are grass pitches for campers as well as 12 camping pods, each pod has a microwave, toaster, kettle to provide a camping experience with a few home comforts included to lighten the packing! There is a fire pit outside for making the most of the starry night skies. There are four bunk bed pods which have double French doors at the entrance and an open plan interior that sleeps up to four with a bunk bed and two fold out beds. The stargazer and apex pods have a pointed roof and wooden door, these sleep up to five with fold out beds. The pods have metered electric which takes £1 and £2 coins so you can still charge your devices. Bedding is not provided so please bring your own. WiFi is available by the information hut. Facilities are shared with the campers and other pod guests just a short walk away. There are toilets, hot showers and a washing up area. You can also hire bikes, kayaks, paddle boards and fishing equipment or why not sign up to a lesson onsite! Three of the apex pods allow dogs, the rest are dog free. Be sure to pack your blankets, toiletries and a torch!

"What can I say, it was breathtaking"

Geraldine W

"It truly felt like a slice of paradise"

Andrew F

"The owners, who went out of their way to make sure that everyone on site was well looked after"

Rebecca D


Facilities and amenities

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Family friendly

Shop

WiFi

Bike hire

Fishing

Peaceful

Onsite facilities include hot showers and toilet and a dishwashing area. There are bikes, fishing equipment, kayaks, paddleboards and canoes available for hire. Lessons are also available.

WiFi access is available, but limited around the information hut on site.

There's a small shop selling essentials in Mossdale, just five minutes away, and the nearest pub is the Thistle Inn in Crossmicheal Village, 15 minutes away.


Pricing and availability

Stargazer Camping Pod

Sleeps 5

Electric sockets

(Metered electric)

Heating

Hot tub

Parking

(Next to pod)

Shower

(Shared facilities)

Toilet

(Shared facilities)

WiFi

Sleeping platforms

Simple pod with five fold out beds, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster. There is an electric meter that takes coins only. Shared facilities nearby. Outside is a fire pit. Please bring your own bedding. Sorry, no dogs allowed.

Apex Camping Pods

Sleeps 5

Electric sockets

(Metered electric)

Heating

Hot tub

Parking

(Next to pod)

Shower

(Shared facilities)

Toilet

(Shared facilities)

WiFi

Sleeping platforms

Simple pod with five fold out beds, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster. There is an electric meter that takes coins only. Shared facilities nearby. Outside is a fire pit. Please bring your own bedding. Sorry, no dogs allowed.

Apex Camping Pods (Dog Friendly)

Sleeps 5

Electric sockets

(Metered electric)

Heating

Hot tub

Parking

(Next to pod)

Shower

(Shared facilities)

Toilet

(Shared facilities)

WiFi

Sleeping platforms

Simple pod with five fold out beds, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster. There is an electric meter that takes coins only. Shared facilities nearby. Outside is a fire pit. Please bring your own bedding. Sorry, no dogs allowed.

Bunk Bed Camping Pod

Sleeps 4

Electric sockets

(Metered electric)

Heating

Hot tub

Parking

(Next to pod)

Shower

(Shared facilities)

Toilet

(Shared facilities)

WiFi

Bunk bed

Sofa bed/futon

(Double)

Simple pod with a bunk bed and two fold out beds, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster. There is an electric meter that takes coins only. Shared facilities nearby. Outside is a fire pit. Please bring your own bedding. Sorry, no dogs allowed.


What guests say

"What can I say, it was breathtaking"

Geraldine W

"It truly felt like a slice of paradise"

Andrew F

"The owners, who went out of their way to make sure that everyone on site was well looked after"

Rebecca D


FAQ

Check-in is available from 2pm until 8pm. Please let the site know if you're delayed. Departure is due before 11am on your final day.

No, please make sure to bring along your own bedding and towels.

Up to two pups are welcome to join you in the Apex pods but the other pods are dog free.

While there is WiFi onsite, it is not accessible in the pods.

Yes, all of the camping pods have access to shared toilets, showers and a dishwashing area. Guests are also welcome to hire bikes, fishing equipment, kayaks, paddleboards and canoes from the site.

Yes, along with the camping pods there are a range of grass and gravel pitches.

Yes, you are able to park next to your pod.

The Village bus stop is just a 20 minute walk from the site. Dumfries train station is a 45 minute drive away.

No, the camping pods have access to shared toilets and showers.

Please make sure to pack bedding, towels, toiletries, any cooking equipment and utensils you need and a torch.

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The listing for Hensol Estate Holidays was last updated on August 26th, 2025 at 12:01 AM

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