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General
- Comfortable pods on a farm 15 minutes' drive from Livingston
- Half an hour from central Edinburgh by car or train
- Playground, games room and kitchen/diner
For a glamping getaway with a difference, grab one of the tiptop tipis at Hilly Cow Wigwams, a site on a lovely Lothian farm just outside Livingston.
This is very much a rural site, but the centre of Edinburgh is around a half-hour drive away (or, even better, a 30-minute train ride from the local station, Kirknewton). As it’s a working farm, you’re likely to come across hens, pigs, sheep, horses or cows during your stay – and possibly even little lambs in the right season.
Whenever your hol is planned, lots of walking and bike routes can be picked up locally (including those heading up into the Pentland Hills Regional Park, less than a mile away), and there’s plenty of space to run about on the grounds if you’d prefer to burn energy closer to base. A playground is on site for the kids, plus there’s a games room in the amenity block, which also houses a kitchen/diner and some rather smart bathrooms.
And how about the accommodation? Well, stays here are in cosy insulated wooden wigwams, each kitted out with beds, a heater, kettle, fridge and mirror. Outside is a private deck with a picnic bench and campfire area – and either is a fine place to relax with a drink while taking in some fab views over the Forth Valley.
To bulk up on the basics, the shops and other amenities in Livingston’s centre are around a 15-minute drive away.
Site type
Tourist board rating
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 10 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
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Reviews
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Wigwam was clean and cosy (even in Jan) with good … Jennifer C.Confirmed
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We loved every second of our stay at Hilly Cow … Robyn H.Confirmed
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We had a lovely couple of days at hilly cow, … Debbie T.Confirmed
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Brilliant set up, everything there that you need. The views … Aileen R.Confirmed
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Features
Coronavirus
Check-in: contactless (in person)
Deep cleaning of accommodation units between guests
Hand sanitising stations
We're Good To Go (VisitBritain accreditation)
Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Hot tub
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Forest
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Farm
Small (11-25 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Tennis nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Bus Station
— 11.6 miles
Bus Station — 11.6 miles
Jarnac Court — 14.6 miles
- Train stations
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Kirknewton Rail Station
— 1.7 miles
Livingston South Rail Station — 2.4 miles
Uphall Rail Station — 4.5 miles
- Ferry ports
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South Queensferry Ferry Landing
— 9.0 miles
Town Pier — 10.0 miles
Rosyth Ferry Terminal — 11.0 miles
- Airports
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Edinburgh Airport
— 6.5 miles
Local attractions
The attractions around this park are as offbeat as the wigwams inside of it. Drop by Potter Around for craft workshops (10 minutes’ drive), scale the walls at the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena (15 minutes) or have a crack at clay pigeon shooting (20 minutes).
Slightly more conventional things to do include rifling the racks for bargains at the Livingston Designer Outlet (15 minutes) and visiting the animals at the Five Sisters Zoo (20 minutes).
Creatures can also be viewed at Almond Valley, a watermill with a farm park, mini trains and play areas (20 minutes), or at the famed Edinburgh Zoo (half an hour).
Stately homes more your thing? Lope around Linlithgow Palace (half an hour) to meander around the main residences of Scotland’s monarchs in the 15th and 16th centuries; Edinburgh, around the same distance, has enough intriguing architecture to fill days and days of explores, from the modern Holyrood parliament building to the ancient hilltop castle.
Must see
- Edinburgh Zoo (8.6 miles)
- Linlithgow Palace (10.0 miles)
- Royal Scottish Academy (10.7 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
On-site accommodation | ||
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Arrive: | 2:30 p.m. – | 10 p.m. |
Depart by: | 10:30 a.m. |
Hilly Cow Wigwams cancellation policy
No refunds within 12 weeks of arrival date.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.
Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.
Modifications are subject to a £5.00 fee.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. Hilly Cow Wigwams will debit the balance from your card 12 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 12 weeks then the balance will be taken immediately.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
Payment methods accepted on the park
Bank transferCash
PayPal
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Hilly Cow Wigwams have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Hilly Cow Wigwams dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Hilly Cow Wigwams? The attractions around this park are as offbeat as the wigwams inside of it. Drop by Potter Around for craft workshops (10 minutes’ drive), scale the walls at the Edinburgh International Climbing … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Hilly Cow Wigwams?
On-site accommodation Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Hilly Cow Wigwams? From £65 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.