With access to three unspoilt beaches, a golf course, and various verdant gardens, Knock School Caravan Park is a splendid site for a family-friendly escape near the Southern Machars. Spectacular views over the sparking Irish Sea to the Isle of Man and beyond provide a stunning backdrop for campers who enjoy basking in the warmth of the Gulf Stream with a cold drink of choice in hand. The active types have a long list of attractions to fill the days, be it strolls through the greenery at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Logan or hours spent pouring over the exceptional literary offerings at Wigton, Scotland’s famed book town. Traipse over to the 200-year-old Lowlands Whisky Distillery to sip on their tipple, or clip on your biking helmet (or don walking shoes) to follow the 143-mile walking and cycling route, the Whithorn Way. Tents, caravans, campervans, and pets are welcome.