Dall Cottage Camping
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- Peaceful setting with riverside pitches and views of the Cairngorms
- A 15-min drive from Blair Atholl, 20 from Pitlochry and 60 from Perth
- Semi-wild camping with hot shower plus free-range eggs for sale
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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).
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Access to the site is through a river across a rough un-surfaced ford, so is only suitable for 4x4 vehicles with good ground clearance: Campers on foot, bike, or trail-type motorbikes can also cross, but with caution and by experienced riders; for all other vehicles, you'll need to park on the other side of the river and use the site's 4x4 to transport your gear (please arrange this in advance). Most of the time the river is low, allowing for crossing, however, on occasion the river can rise quickly after heavy rain and be un-passable.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed 1 Apr to
7 
Reviews
99% would recommend this site to a friend
97% would stay here again
What customers say
This small, peaceful campsite offers a "wild camping" feel with the convenience of clean composting toilets and hot showers. Set beside a river, pitches are spacious and have fire pits. Access involves a unique river crossing, with owners providing transport if needed. An honesty shop sells essentials. While many praise the serene atmosphere and friendly hosts, some note road noise and the presence of midges. One reviewer experienced poor communication regarding group bookings.
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Last updated 09/06/2026
Lovely small campsite for great escapes to the nature!
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked The journey through the river, the firepit and nature sounds.
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Really great campsite. Feels wild but…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Really great campsite. Feels wild but with a nice composting toilet and shower. We used the fire pit with the bbq grills provided which worked really well. I also forgot my toothbrush and was able to buy one at the tiny honesty shop.
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Beautiful riverside camping with a unique ford crossing
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Beautiful riverside setting with plenty of space and a peaceful atmosphere. The ford crossing in the old army jeep was a real highlight and made the adventure start from the moment we arrived. We had some rain during our stay but loved sitting under our tarp listening to the rain and river. Facilities were clean, customer service was excellent and we left already planning our next camping trip. A fantastic campsite that we'll definitely return to.
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Wouldn't recommend booking.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Nothing unfortunately, we didn't get this far.
Disliked The biggest issue was the extremely poor communication and customer service. Our booking had been confirmed for around a month, yet we were only contacted on the day we were due to arrive and told that "groups are not tolerated." We are a small, respectful family group and had no intention of causing any disruption. We were also unaware of the restriction because the website described the site as family-friendly and welcoming groups, which made the situation even more confusing. Rather than discussing the matter professionally, we were made to feel unwelcome and were spoken to in a dismissive manner. The lady hung up on me at one point and then sent me a screen shot, with no explanation, of another page on the website which I had missed. The booking was ultimately cancelled by her on the day of our trip, after she suggested that we had booked separately to try and hide that we were a group which she finds people often do. This was not the case and caused unnecessary inconvenience and stress that could easily have been avoided with earlier and clearer communication.
This was a very disappointing experience. Regardless of a site's policies, customers deserve clear communication and respectful treatment. If there was an issue with our booking, it should have been raised weeks earlier, not on the day we were due to arrive. While I appreciate receiving a refund, that does not make up for the disruption to our plans or the way the situation was handled. Based on our experience, I would not feel confident booking with this campsite again and would encourage others to carefully check the site's policies before making arrangements.
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Brilliant start to our holiday!
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Love the wild camping feel of the site.
Large pitches with own fire pit
Honesty shop with fabulous wood
General feeling there - you know the world is around but you get to focus on the main ment.
It’s similar to wild camping - but you’ve got a loo! If you’ve ever wanted to try wild camping but not sure this is a perfect campsite to trial it on.
Disliked Having to leave!
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Peace and Quiet on a working farm
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Spacious pitches right beside the river and our own firepit. The owners are a wonderful couple who kindly brought out their big gentle horse to meet me, which for me was the best birthday present ever ! We've been twice now in a month and I can't wait to go back, I think this spot has spoilt me for camping everywhere else.
Disliked Not one thing.
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Brilliant. Would definitely recommend and we will be back!
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Positives:
- The campsite is in a beautiful spot next to the river with access to amazing hikes nearby. Firepit and log chairs were a great addition as well as the crossing of the river. 4x4 is required to cross but we did see people being transported across by the owners.
- The owners were super friendly and welcoming on arrival
- Only 4 pitches which adds to the rural camping feel and well spread out. Hardly no noise from other people.
- Facilities were generally great for the location including a useful tuck shop (for fire wood, eggs and other useful bits), shower (hot) and toilets. We had no issues with availability of facilities, however the pitches were not full. The facilities are what you'd expect from this location.
Disliked - The only negative was no running hot water tap for washing up etc (The shower was hot and ran on gas). This may be a little harsh to expect hot water tap and sink in this location but the only negative I could think of.
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Lovely hosts, nothing was too much…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely hosts, nothing was too much trouble. Nice honesty box you could get all the essentials/wood for the fire pit.
Felt like a wild camp with the bonus of having toilets And a shower.
Great listening to the water as get off to sleep.
Disliked Couldn’t fault anything
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Excellent, small quiet site with a semi-wild feel
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked After a stressful few month's the peace and tranquility of Dall Cottage Camping was just exactly what I needed. Spacious pitches right beside the river and our own firepit.
Disliked Not one thing !
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Spacious pitches with good-sized fire pits.…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Spacious pitches with good-sized fire pits. Well-stocked shop on-site. Friendly and helpful owner.
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Dall Cottage Camping
Calvine
Pitlochry
Perthshire
Scotland
PH18 5UL
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
56.79702°N
4.03159°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Must see
Blair Castle 6.8 mi
Braemar Highland Heritage Centre 27.9 mi
Braemar Castle 28.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Falls of Bruar 4.3 mi
Old Bridge of Tilt - Glen Tilt - Gows Bridge 7.2 mi
Schiehallion from Braes of Foss 8.3 mi
Schiehallion Scramble 8.4 mi
Beinn a'Ghlo from Loch Moraig (Blair Atholl) 9.1 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 Dall Cottage Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Dall Cottage Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Dall Cottage Camping? Local village Blair Atholl is a pretty place to start wanderings off at, for a stroll around the extensive gardens of 13th-century Blair Castle… followed by fish and chips at the town’s … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Dall Cottage Camping?
Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. If you require assistance across the river, please call or text in advance with your estimated arrival time.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Dall Cottage Camping? From £32 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.