Fernlea Certificated Location

8.4 7 reviews
The front of the pod, with a wee wildlife pond
The front of the pod, with a wee wildlife pond
Pod exterior
The pod at night
The pod at night
Pod exterior
The path to the pod
Entrance to the pitches
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Pod exterior
The pod at night
The pod at night

  • Small rural Perthshire site a mile from the village of Errol
  • Between Perth (20 minutes' drive) and Dundee (25 minutes)
  • Adults-only site with caravan pitches for CAMC members only
Ever heard of the Carse of Gowrie? It’s the name given to a low-lying area of farmland close to the Firth of Tay between Perth and Dundee. It’s particularly well known as fertile ground for growing fruit – but it also makes a lovely area for a peaceful rural break. Like the sound of that? Set off to the small and quiet Fernlea Certified Location, surrounded by open farmland about a mile from the village of Errol. As it’s a Caravan and Motorhome Club location, please note that caravan pitches are open to CAMC members only (although on-site accommodation is open to non-members). This is also an adults-only site, but dogs (of all ages) are welcome. This is a great choice for a location that mixes up peace and convenience. You’ll have lovely rural views from all around the site and access to a network of local footpaths for easy rural rambles – but it's also simple to get to the village to use its two shops, butcher, pub and lovely café. Perth (20 minutes’ drive) and Dundee (25 minutes) are close by for city days, and the site is also just next to the national cycle route that runs between the two.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
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Please note
  • This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.
  • 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).
  • Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

German

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

8.4

Overall rating from 7 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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86% would recommend this site to a friend

86% would stay here again

What customers say

Fernlea Campsite & Pod offers a warm welcome and a peaceful, well-kept environment. Guests appreciate the friendly hosts and the site's layout, which is suitable for motorhomes. Facilities are described as spotless by some, though others mention a basic chemical waste disposal. While the site is praised for its quiet location and reasonable access to nearby towns, a tight entrance and pitch space were noted by one reviewer. Fruit flies were present at certain times.

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Tim H.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (members only)

Liked Really nice site. Spotless facilities

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect small site

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Alan B.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (members only)

Liked Nice layout perfect for motorhomers
Welcomed by owner and young son
First visit but we will use again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect stop on your travels.

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Anthony R.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (members only)

Liked We stayed for one night on New Year’s Eve at Fernlea Campsite & Pod, just along the road from Errol on the beautiful Firth of Tay, and could not have asked for a warmer welcome. On arrival, we found the owner and his daughter busy preparing everything for the pod guests, which immediately set the tone for our stay.

Nothing was too much trouble. They were friendly, attentive, and genuinely pleased to have us there, creating a sense of hospitality that is sadly rare and deeply appreciated. The site itself is peaceful, well kept, and feels carefully cared for, with a calm, tucked away atmosphere that makes it easy to relax and switch off.

It was the perfect place to spend New Year’s Eve: quiet, welcoming, and full of simple charm. We left feeling rested and grateful, and we would not hesitate to return or recommend Fernlea to others looking for a comfortable, friendly, and thoughtfully run campsite.

A small place with a big heart.

Disliked Nothing to dislike, well set out, welcoming and everything needed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

disappointing

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Gordon M.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (members only)

Liked Nothing going for it. reasonable access to Perth and Dundee

Disliked extremely tight entrance and pitch space requires movers. water turned off at 10am for what reason? couldn't wash out toilet properly.

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Friendly family

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Evelyn A.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (members only)

Liked The pitch was large and the area was beautiful countryside.

Disliked Because of the time of year there were loads of fruit flies.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet location, level pitches and very…

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Anonymous

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (members only)

Liked Quiet location, level pitches and very friendly host. Only a mile walk into Errol where there were two well equipped shops and a small welcoming pub. Worth noting that the pub only does food on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and serve only for a limited time.
Lovely bike ride into Dundee along the cycle route.

Disliked Not a dislike as such, but it is next to a grain store so need to be aware of grain trucks coming and going.
The chemical waste disposal is very basic.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will rebook when we can.

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Dawn W.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (members only)

Liked Didn’t actually stay as had to cancel due to family bereavement. Bruce was very understanding and immediately refunded my payment in full when he knew the situation.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Adults only

Dogs 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

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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise

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

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Fernlea Certificated Location

Errol

Perth

Perthshire

Scotland

PH2 7TD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

56.40229°N
3.19934°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.3 mi Abernyte Link Road
9.2 mi Leonard Street
9.9 mi Bus Station
Rail
6.6 mi Invergowrie Rail Station
9.2 mi Perth Rail Station
9.3 mi Springfield Rail Station
Ferry
15.8 mi Lochleven Castle Ferry Landing
16.1 mi Kinross Ferry Landing
26 mi Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing
Airport
7.9 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

Part of the joy of staying here simply comes from slowly meandering along local pathways on foot or by bike while taking in the smashing scenery. Cyclists may like to follow the country roads up into the Sidlaw Hills while walkers and birdwatchers head to the path through the reed beds alongside the River Tay. Poking around in the antiques centres in Rait (five minutes' drive) and Abernyte (10 minutes) is another nice way to have a relaxed outing, as is a wander through Glendoick Gardens (10 minutes). Across the Tay, you could explore the ruins of Lindores Abbey (half an hour) before visiting its distillery. For city life, pay a visit to Perth (20 minutes) for Scone Palace, The Black Watch Castle & Museum and a thriving cultural scene centred around its art gallery, concert hall and various museums. Dundee (25 minutes) is also well worth a trip – the V&A Dundee and Dundee Science Centre are highlights but the city has plenty of arts and heritage attractions to choose from.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Broughty Ferry 13.8 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
St Andrews (West Sands) 15.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Monifieth 15.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Leven 16.3 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
St Andrews (East Sands) 16.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Scone Palace 9.2 mi

The Perth Mart Visitor Centre 9.6 mi

Caithness Glass Factory and Visitor Centre 10.4 mi

Huntingtower Castle 11.6 mi

St Andrews Links 15.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Norman's Law 3.6 mi

Gask Hill, Sidlaws 6.8 mi

Mount Hill and Hopetoun Monument 7 mi

Kinnoull Hill from Jubilee Car Park 7.2 mi

Pitmeden Forest – The Clink 7.3 mi

Local events

  • Alfred Dunhill Links Championship (Thursday, 1 October 2026 – Thursday, 1 October 2026)

    St Andrews, Fife 15.7 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 Fernlea Certificated Location have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Fernlea Certificated Location dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Fernlea Certificated Location? Part of the joy of staying here simply comes from slowly meandering along local pathways on foot or by bike while taking in the smashing scenery. Cyclists may like to follow the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Fernlea Certificated Location?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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