Bamff Ecotourism

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Bamff House from the South yurt
Bamff house from the south yurt
Yurt
Outside view, showing the barbecue and decking
One of the beaver ponds
Front door of the hideaway
Shared indoor dining/breakfasting facilities for yurts. free wifi available. 50 yards from yurts.
Shared kitchenette facilities for the yurts in bamff house, 50 yards away
Shared wetroom shower room for yurt facilities, approximately 50 yards from the yurts
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Yurt
Outside view, showing the barbecue and decking
One of the beaver ponds

  • Eco glamping site on an organic farm and 13th-century estate
  • Home of the first beaver reintroduction project in the UK
  • Woodburning stoves, beaver ponds and nearby woodland skills centre
Beavers and Bamff... just brilliant. Bag a break at Bamff Ecotourism for a wildlife-laden stay on a Perthshire farm, among planted and regenerated woodland home to many species of birds and small mammals. This splendid spot is also the site of the first beaver ecological project in the UK, where beavers were reintroduced to the country in 2002 after being hunted to extinction centuries ago. Settle down by the two beaver ponds to see the industrious little critters working at their couple of dozen dams: the two beaver families on the estate are now quite the celebs and have been the subject of many boffin studies as well as several films. The site is on the Bamff estate, owned and managed by generations of the Ramsay family since the 13th century. It's a short stroll (under a mile) from the Scottish Woodland Skills Centre, where all ages can take woodland crafts and skills courses including bushcraft, willow weaving and green woodworking – although it's fair to say you'll never be as skilful a woodworker as the Bamff beavers... Bamff Ecotourism is a mile from Alyth, about 25 minutes' drive north of Blairgowrie and 45 minutes from Dundee. All glamping units are off-grid and have their own woodburning stoves as well as access to logs and kindling. Showers and toilets are a short stroll away, and there's a little honesty shop that can supply healthy meals, snacks and drinks as well as firewood and charcoal for your barbecues and campfires.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Rent a tent 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

9

Overall rating based on 2 reviews View breakdown

100%

would recommend this site to a friend

100%

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Regendouche en composttoilet werkten goed. Goede service.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 2
Leen Z. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

The Hideaway cabin

Liked: De locatie van het huisje aan de rand van een beekje met uitzicht op...bevers! Nog nooit meegemaakt, echt heel bijzonder om bevers dammen te zien bouwen vanuit/vlakbij het vakantiehuisje. Het landschap is bijzonder fraai, er zijn meerdere wandelingen te doen direct vanuit 'the Hideaway' (de 'jagershut' waar wij verbleven). Bijkomend voordeel is dat er heel specifiek wordt gevraagd om s'avonds stil te zijn ivm. de bevers. Lekker rustig dus.

Disliked: Er had misschien wat beter schoongemaakt kunnen worden.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect location…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 2
Michael E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

South yurt

Liked: Perfect location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No 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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet 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

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Forest Luxury Peaceful Remote location 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Bamff Ecotourism

Bamff House

Alyth

Blairgowrie

Perthshire

Scotland

PH11 8LF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

56.64881°N
-3.27083°W

Nearest transport

Coach
13.3 mi Birnam Hotel
14.2 mi Bus Bay
14.4 mi Abernyte Link Road
Rail
13.3 mi Dunkeld & Birnam Rail Station
15.6 mi Invergowrie Rail Station
17.5 mi Dundee Rail Station
Airport
16.6 mi Dundee City Airport

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.

Local attractions

There's a stellar amount of stuff to see and do around Bamff once (if) you've torn your curious self away from the beaver ponds: take a long walk around the estate or borrow a bike from the team for serene sightseeing on a cycling trip. And if you really must hear mote about t he beavers (much recommended)? Guided tours are available to hear all about them and see them in action on the estate. A short drive from Bamff will land you at other stellar sightseeing spots, such as Glamis Castle 25 minutes away, the 14th-century pile that was the inspiration for the Scottish play way back when and later the childhood home of one Queen Mum. Angus 40 minutes away is another top historical pick, with 12th-century Arbroath Abbey and the Pictavia Visitor Centre in the grounds of Brechin Castle. Trot along to the Little Red Town’ of Kirriemuir (30 minutes' drive) for access to horse riding and the Angus Glens, and Peter Pan attractions aplenty; this was the birthplace of JM Barrie. From town, hike along the Angus Glens to the bottom of the Grampian Mountains for climbing and skiing adventures, and the hikes and waterfall of Kirriemuir Den.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Broughty Ferry 20.3 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Monifieth 21.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Carnoustie 23.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Arbroath (West Links) 26.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Andrews (West Sands) 27 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Glamis Castle 10.3 mi

Scone Palace 16.9 mi

Caithness Glass Factory and Visitor Centre 17.2 mi

Huntingtower Castle 18.3 mi

The Perth Mart Visitor Centre 18.5 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

LOCH OF KINNORDY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 09/02/2006) 8.3 mi

Laird's Loch and Northballo Hill 10 mi

Lundie Craigs - Meridian Monument - Long Loch 10 mi

Tullybaccart - Lundie Craigs 10 mi

Gask Hill, Sidlaws 10.5 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Bamff Ecotourism have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bamff Ecotourism dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Bamff Ecotourism? There's a stellar amount of stuff to see and do around Bamff once (if) you've torn your curious self away from the beaver ponds: take a long walk around the estate or … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bamff Ecotourism?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bamff Ecotourism? From £210 (for 2 nights, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.