The Pigsty at South Ardbennie Farm

From £135 For 1 night, 2 adults
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  • Spacious and well-equipped bespoke cabin at a Perthshire arable farm
  • A 25-minute drive from Perth, with lots of Highland hikes nearby
  • Luxury accommodation including ensuite bathroom and kingsize bed
The owners of The Pigsty at South Ardbennie Farm have been farming here in the Perthshire countryside since the 1980s – and even one look at the pics should give you a good idea of why this particular location, 10 minutes’ drive from Crieff, appealed so much. This is a glorious spot indeed, with fabulous views all around and a real diversity of wildlife to look out for. The farm is made up of arable fields – mainly wheat, barley and beans – but the views are too good to be kept for the crops, so the owners decided to open their place up to glamping guests as well. The glamping unit is affectionately known as the ‘pigsty’ but it’d be a lucky porker indeed that got to spend their days in this luxury accommodation. The name came about because of the shape of the cabin’s outline, but it’s very much a bespoke high-end place to stay rather than a repurposed animal shelter. This hand-built wooden cabin is spacious and stylish, with top-quality furnishings, heating and plenty of sumptuous furnishings to make it a cosy place for a break for two. Inside there’s a kingsize bed, a smart ensuite shower room and a well-equipped kitchen (with cooker, fridge, microwave, kettle and toaster); outside, the deck area has a barbecue and outdoor seating where you can chill out and soak up the views (possibly with a glass of something in hand?) As you can probably guess from the rural views, this is a fantastic area for outdoor activities like hiking, mountain biking and golf – but with Perth less than half an hour’s drive away you can mix up city wanders too if you like.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Please note
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Adults only

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

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

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No pets allowed

Themes

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

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

The Pigsty at South Ardbennie Farm

South Ardbennie Farm

Madderty

Crieff

Perthshire

Scotland

PH7 3PT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

56.37079°N
-3.70643°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.5 mi Gleneagles Station Road End
10.2 mi Northbound Bus Bay
10.4 mi Leonard Street
Rail
6.7 mi Gleneagles Rail Station
10.3 mi Perth Rail Station
13.8 mi Dunkeld & Birnam Rail Station
Ferry
16.5 mi Kinross Ferry Landing
16.8 mi Lochleven Castle Ferry Landing
26.2 mi Rosyth Ferry Terminal
Airport
27.1 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

Bring your boots and/or bikes for a stay here, because there’s much to explore nearby. A particular favourite is Lady Mary’s Walk (10 minutes’ drive to the trailhead), a six-mile circular trail along the banks of the River Earn and over Laggan Hill. The forestry track at Turleum (10 minutes), the Knock of Crieff (20 minutes) and Loch Turret (half an hour) also have much to offer. Adventure seekers can plan climbs of Ben Chonzie (half an hour) and Ben Vorlich (40 minutes) or take mountain bikes to Comrie Croft (20 minutes). For something a little more leisurely, perhaps a game at Crieff Golf Club (10 minutes), a tour of Glenturret Distillery (15 minutes) or a trip to Auchingarrich Wildlife Park (25 minutes)? Over in Perth (25 minutes) you can visit Scone Palace, The Black Watch Castle and Museum and the Perth Art Gallery, and it’s also easy to get to Stirling (40 minutes) to see the castle and National Wallace Monument.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Aberdour (Silversands) 27.3 mi Sea N/A Good Excellent Excellent
Aberdour Harbour (Black Sands) 27.3 mi Sea N/A N/A Good Good
Kirkcaldy (Seafield) 28.3 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Burntisland 28.8 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Kinghorn (Pettycur) 29.2 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Gleneagles, PGA Centenary 6.3 mi

Huntingtower Castle 8.4 mi

Caithness Glass Factory and Visitor Centre 9.9 mi

The Perth Mart Visitor Centre 10 mi

Scone Palace 10.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Craig Rossie (Ochil Hills) 5.3 mi

Wee Sma Glen 7.4 mi

Auchnafree Hill and Glen Turret 8.5 mi

Ben Chonzie from Glen Turret 8.5 mi

Kinnoull Hill from Jubilee Car Park 12.3 mi

Local events

  • Rewind Scotland (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)

    Perth, Perthshire 10.8 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.

Want to know more about camping in Perthshire?

  • Does The Pigsty at South Ardbennie Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Pigsty at South Ardbennie Farm dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near The Pigsty at South Ardbennie Farm? Bring your boots and/or bikes for a stay here, because there’s much to explore nearby. A particular favourite is Lady Mary’s Walk (10 minutes’ drive to the trailhead), a six-mile circular trail … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Pigsty at South Ardbennie Farm?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Pigsty at South Ardbennie Farm? From £135 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.