Kennacoil

2 reviews
Pod in front of Craig Laggan
Pod in front of craig laggan
View of the site from craig laggan crag
Pods with countryside views
Pods next to the crag
Pod decking
Pod with glass door
Camping pods with decking
Picnic bench by the pod
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  • Small, peaceful glamping site next to Craig Laggan crag
  • A 10-minute drive from Dunkeld and near to hiking and biking trails
  • Dog-friendly and family-run; benches and fire bowls provided
Some epic stories will surely be told after a visit to Kennacoil, 25 minutes’ drive south of the Cairngorms National Park. The converted farm and mill are in the hills above the town of Dunkeld in Perthshire, conveniently close to hikes and mountain biking, and guests can begin their rambles with an ascent to the Craig Laggan crag and boulder field directly from the site. The peaceful place has a lot of wildlife around, including deer often spotted on the hill. The Hermitage trail (including woodlands, waterfalls and the Rumbling Bridge) is just a 10-minute walk away, although should you want to scout out the area by car, it’s just five minutes to the A9. Aberfeldy's castle and white-water rafting centre are a 25-minute drive away, and Pitlochry, home to the famed Blair Athol Distillery, is a 25-minute drive away. At Kennacoil, there are excellent views of the countryside and Craig Laggan crag, so it only adds up that each unit has a picnic bench and a fire bowl doubling up as a barbecue (firewood and charcoal are handily sold on site, too). Small, family-run and dog-friendly, the site has showers and toilets, including an accessible bathroom. There is also a shared kitchenette with a fridge, kettle, toaster and microwave for whoever is on the all-important breakfast or picnic-packing duties to use. Parking is provided next to each unit. Plus, all the accommodations are fully insulated and heated, adding to the comfy, cosy feel. In Dunkeld, 10 minutes’ drive away, easily sort out your grocery shopping or pub lunches. One riverside pub often hosts live music.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 9
Open all year
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit 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

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

Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge 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 Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Kennacoil

Kennacoil House

Dunkeld

Perthshire

Scotland

PH8 0BP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

56.55358°N
-3.63608°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.3 mi Birnam Hotel
5.2 mi Bus Bay
7.2 mi Bus Bay
Rail
2.2 mi Dunkeld & Birnam Rail Station
11 mi Pitlochry Rail Station
13.5 mi Perth Rail Station
Ferry
26 mi Kinross Ferry Landing
26.1 mi Lochleven Castle Ferry Landing
Airport
24.7 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

If you’re a hobby boulderer, mapping out the routes over Craig Laggan (above the site) should keep you nicely entertained. Mountain bikers can whisk their trusty wheels away to Craigvinean Forest (10 minutes’ drive) instead – and those who want some guidance can first visit the bike hire shop in Dunkeld (10 minutes) for a guided tour. There are a few outdoor activity organisers in the area for activities such as quad-biking (10 minutes), canyoning (10 minutes), four-wheel drive safaris (half an hour) and the Land Rover Experience Scotland (20 minutes). Feel inspired to note down some local history? Trot off to the 14th-century Dunkeld Cathedral (10 minutes), which has a small museum, and the Beatrix Potter Garden (10 minutes). Suppose you’re ever brainstorming activities for the kids instead? In that case, Dunkeld has a pottery studio and clay pigeon shooting. Make the Active Kids Adventure Park (20 minutes) your backup; it's also near a popular ice cream shop. A bit of rambling can easily be undertaken at the Corbenic Poetry Path (five minutes), Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre & Wildlife Reserve (15 minutes), Loch Freuchie (20 minutes) or Loch Tay (35 minutes) too.

Must see

Huntingtower Castle 10.8 mi

Caithness Glass Factory and Visitor Centre 11 mi

Scone Palace 11.8 mi

The Perth Mart Visitor Centre 12.8 mi

Blair Castle 17.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Dunkeld - River Tay and The Hermitage 1.2 mi

Birnam Hill 2.2 mi

Dunkeld - The Hermitage - Strathbraan - Dunkeld 2.2 mi

Dunkeld - Loch Ordie - Deuchary Hill 2.3 mi

Dowally - Mill Dam - Loch Ordie 4.2 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

Reviews

8

Overall rating based on 2 reviews View breakdown

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would recommend this site to a friend

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would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Very comfortable mattress and plenty of space to exercise my collie.

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

Camping pod (pet friendly, three person)

Liked: Carpeted floor, shower room (far more than a cubicle) camping mattress

Disliked: The light was a bit dim but adequate and a head torch made reading possible

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great areas for kids and dog to run around. Highly recommended

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

Camping pod (deluxe, pet friendly)

Liked: Loved the setting. The deluxe cabin was perfect for us. Close to the shared toilet and kitchen facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Kennacoil have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Kennacoil dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Kennacoil? If you’re a hobby boulderer, mapping out the routes over Craig Laggan (above the site) should keep you nicely entertained. Mountain bikers can whisk their trusty wheels away to Craigvinean Forest (10 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Kennacoil?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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