Greenhillock Camping and Glamping
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- Back to basics off-grid site under 15 minutes' drive from Forfar
- A 15-minute drive from the Angus coast and 25 minutes from Dundee
- Indoor kitchen, plus wildlife pond, nature trails and kids' art shack
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
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Hobbit House cabin
5 people maximum 9.4/10
5 reviews Dimensions: 19.7ft width × 19.7ft length
Arrival days No availability on our site
Reviews
90% would recommend this site to a friend
86% would stay here again
What customers say
This eco-friendly campsite offers a back-to-basics camping experience in a beautiful, wild meadow setting. Guests praise the friendly owners, the peaceful atmosphere, and the allowance of campfires. Facilities include well-maintained composting toilets and solar showers, though some found them basic or experienced issues with hot water, which management is addressing. While parking is away from pitches, wheelbarrows are provided. Popular activities include Saturday night pizza. The site is particularly well-suited for families, with dedicated children's activities.
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Very basic and no frills in…
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Very basic and no frills in a beautiful setting. No campervans. Nice big level pitches. Camp fires allowed. Friendly owners.
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High price, low value
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Apart from the one single person tenter on the glamping site with us, very, very quiet.
Very basic, in fact there were more beastie’(s) in the camping toilet than there were on the site.
Will not fault our hostess and partner, they were on the ball, but I’m afraid we went past them, and the site three times to the end of the track and back because of the very small poor single sign pointing to it, having to call the phone number provided before we located our host.
Disliked I assumed the HOBBITT looked like the HOBBITT because of the name. Not a thing like it apart from the octagonal shed rather than the tents erected nearby.
Definitely would not return to such a place again.
Car park Yong’s away from site and we had to lug four barrow loads up to the HOBBITT before we got in, and back again before we got out.
No disposable area for our chemical toilet we carried ourselves.
Should have been there!
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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. It is always disappointing to read that someone has not enjoyed their stay with us. I will attempt to address the points you raise here.
I have never had anyone complain the site was too quiet so that is new. I assume the suggestion here is we are not a popular site, far from it. You happened to visit us in the week following the end of the Scottish school holidays. As we are very popular with families it is normal for it to be quiet mid week at this time of year. Some might even say it was peaceful! We will never apologise for our Beasties they are key to our mission of habitat creation and environmental education.
I apologise you were unable to read the reception sign on the way in. I did give comprehensive instructions on finding us whilst you were on the phone and as I previously explained to your daughter we are also pinned on Google maps, which she assured me she would look up in advance.
I don't fully understand the comment you are making re Hobbit Houses. Our three Hobbit Houses are individually themed, come complete with a king size bed, two bunks all with memory foam mattresses and in the case of Sparrowhawk where you stayed, a double sofa bed. They have a fully equipped kitchenettes, log burning stoves, games, books and private outdoor decks. I'm afraid I don't recognise the description of them as sheds or the reference to the neighbouring bell tents which you were not staying in. There are extensive photographs of all our accommodation types and a list of equipment on Pitchup site so it should have been clear what you had booked in advance. In any event, your wife was so delighted with Sparrowhawk when you checked in that she hugged me.
Our glamping accommodation is located in the North Paddock which is 100m from the carpark. It is our oldest and most beautiful meadow and as such we believe it provides the most tranquil setting on the site. Cars are not permitted on the any of our pitches so kids can roam freely, our wildlife is safe and to promote the peaceful atmosphere. We provide wheelbarrows for campers and glampers to move their gear around and make it very clear about this set-up on our website. Additionally, nearly everything you need for a stay in the Hobbit Houses is provided and you joked with me during check-in that you had overpacked and could probably leave most of it in the car.
Regarding your chemical toilet, no we DO NOT provide facilities for disposing of waste from these. Quite frankly they are an environmental disaster. Partially for this reason we also do not accept caravans and motorhomes at Greenhillock. Our waste management system has been carefully thought out and involves the natural biodegrading of waste such that no chemicals are discharged to the environment. This is a core principle of our site and one we are very open about when describing ourselves as first and foremost an eco campsite. The Glamper's Rest composting toilet is located 5m from Sparrowhawk Hobbit House.
I think the most important point I would make here is that all the information you need to make an informed choice about staying at Greenhillock is presented on our website www.greenglamping.co.uk. Eco conscious camping and glamping, conservation and habitat creation is not for everyone. However it is what we do, proudly, here and we welcome anyone who wishes to share that mission.
Regards 'on the ball' team, Kate & Stig
All good.
Non-electric grass tent pitch (adults only)
Liked the option to have a fire near each tent
wild meadow setting
tent sites named after Scottish glens
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Loved the serenity of the campsite…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Loved the serenity of the campsite and that you are allowed a campfire at your tent. Sitting round a fire adds so much to the experience
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Fun, friendly site!
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Loved this site. Very close to main roads makes it easy to get to but still so peaceful. Lots of wild life around and great to see so many kids running around having fun. Great hosts too, I recommend Saturday night pizzas!
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My girlfriend and I spent two…
Non-electric grass tent pitch (adults only)
Liked My girlfriend and I spent two great nights at Greenhillock. What a gem of a place. Such a friendly and completely relaxed atmosphere. The location is tranquil. Our tent was pitched in a beautiful wild flower meadow. Amazing woodland surrounds the site. The design is very clever, clearly the product of years of thoughtful decision making. It all comes together to create the best campsite that we have ever stayed at. And we have stayed at many.
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I went for 2 nights I want to go back for a longer
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked I really liked the friendly reception, the family atmosphere and the naturalness of the site
Disliked Leaving
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All you need for a weekend…
Hobbit House cabin
Liked All you need for a weekend escape. Kids loved it.
Saturday night pizza night was fantastic!
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Beautiful eco friendly site. Everything was…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Beautiful eco friendly site. Everything was thought through from the kids art shack and communal cooking areas to the tooth brushing stations and well maintained eco loos and showers.
We loved letting our two feral under 3s loose in nature.
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Beautiful meadow location. Peaceful. Friendly, helpful…
Non-electric grass tent pitch (adults only)
Liked Beautiful meadow location. Peaceful. Friendly, helpful staff and decent showers.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearbyLocation
Greenhillock Camping and Glamping
Lower Greenhillock
Kirkbuddo
Forfar
Angus
Scotland
DD8 2NL
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
56.58811°N
2.81908°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnoustie | 7.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Monifieth | 7.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Arbroath (West Links) | 8.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Broughty Ferry | 8.6 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Lunan Bay | 13 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Carnoustie 7.3 mi
Glamis Castle 7.4 mi
St Andrews Links 16.8 mi
British Golf Museum 16.9 mi
Scone Palace 26.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
East Haven Beach 7.7 mi
The Sidlaw Hills 9 mi
Whiting Ness - Arbroath Sea Cliffs - Whiting Ness 10.2 mi
LOCH OF KINNORDY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 09/02/2006) 10.6 mi
Dundee Waterfront - McGonagall's Walk 10.7 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Greenhillock Camping and Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Greenhillock Camping and Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Greenhillock Camping and Glamping? Which way first – coast or mountains? If you select the former it’s a drive of about 15 minutes to the famed seafront golf course at Carnoustie, 20 minutes to feast on … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Greenhillock Camping and Glamping?
Camping and touring Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On Saturdays and Sundays, check-in times are from 2pm to 6pm.
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