Dall Cottage Camping

View prices & book 9.8 86 reviews
Grass tent pitch
Grass tent pitch
Pitches by the river
Site for walkers and bikepackers, close to route 7 and cairngorm loops
Pitches on grass
Pitches on grass
Pitches on grass
Firepit overlooking the river garry
Fire pit
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Pitches by the river
Site for walkers and bikepackers, close to route 7 and cairngorm loops
Pitches on grass

  • 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
Peace in Perthshire, with views of the Cairngorms? Come along to Dall Cottage Camping. The sensible folk here have set up their small site to stay as close to nature as possible, keeping the vibe as semi-wild camping in a rural wildlife haven. The site is next to the River Garry over a river ford crossing and is only accessible to walkers, cyclists and 4x4 vehicles, which means a definite remote feel as well as plenty of space… (parking and a lift in a 4x4 are available for those travelling in normal cars). And for your adventures off site? This is a stunning setting for outdoor days: on the southern edge of the Cairngorms National Park (Britain’s biggest, fact fans), a short drive from three lochs and just north of Tay Forest Park. There’s easy access to towns and cities too: Pitlochry is 20 minutes’ drive away, the Fair Trade shopping of Aberfeldy within 40, and Perth just over an hour. Blair Atholl, home to the Atholl Country Life Museum and Blair Castle, is 15 minutes from the site. Wild camping of any flavour most certainly needs fire, and the Dall Cottage team turn up trumps here too, providing firepits for guests’ use so that eats, drinks and stargazing can be done alongside toasty flames. Amenities are well thought out too: there’s a hot shower, clean and well-equipped compost toilet. Please note that only four wheel drive vehicles can be parked next to the pitch; other cars will need to be parked on the other side of the river (transport can be provided across the river on arrival and departure, but please provide the team with a time in advance).

Campground type

Tent sites 4
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building 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. Most of the time the river is low, allowing for crossing, however, on occasion the river can rise quickly after heavy rainand be un-passable, please be aware of this. If you're travelling in a normal car, 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).

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to

Reviews

9.8

Overall rating based on 86 reviews View breakdown

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Excellent clean site, small and quiet.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Emma K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Really amazing campsite. Small and quiet, right next to the river. Toilets and showers were clean and the composting loos didn't smell at all. Owners very friendly and helpful.

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Into the wild

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Jan S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Clean, quiet, peaceful and just wonderful. Excellent information from the site owners, everything was exactly as described.

Disliked: What's not to like?

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One of the best camp sites I have stayed at. Would highly…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Sam W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: One of the best camp sites I have stayed at. Would highly recommend and will definitely return, thanks!

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This was a beautiful stay. I felt perfectly safe as a solo…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Acacia M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: This was a beautiful stay. I felt perfectly safe as a solo female traveler and communication was very easy- I just texted a time when I needed picked up to cross the river and they appeared.
The couple were so friendly and the grounds are very quiet- places to swim and walk are bountiful. It is also in a sheltered valley so the it wasn't very windy. Loved the fire pit and watching the stars come out at night.

Disliked: The shower is made with board with some gaps in between and so it was cold getting out!

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As 4x4 owners, this site is almost a dream find. The access…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Adam L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: As 4x4 owners, this site is almost a dream find. The access road is mostly gravel until you reach the river crossing. This is where normal cars will have to be left and a taxi ride sought from the site owners (more than willing to accommodate)
If you have a vehicle capable of the river crossing, you traverse the river and are welcomed by incredibly friendly owners and a site so perfectly located you'd be hard pressed to make it better.
Loo's, shower and a small honesty shop pretty much cover the facilities. Please remember this is an almost "wild" campsite, so the loo's and shower whilst absolutely functional and clean, are not "hotel" like.
Each pitch has its own firepit (logs available from the honesty shop) At the time of our visit the cost was £15 for two baskets of logs, kindling and firelighting equipment which was plenty for us for the night.
We were all sad to leave and all stated we would return again soon

Disliked: Nothing

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Just off the A9 so great for day trips / hiking days…

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

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Just off the A9 so great for day trips / hiking days but feels v remote as you have to cross a river in wellies to get on site (or in a 4x4). Feels like wild camping with the benefit of a compost toilet and gas shower!
Our plot had trees for a hammock and a small area by the river for fishing.
Love the fire pits & shop with drinking water & wood.
Easy communication with hosts for lifts across the river for taking all our camping stuff over at the beginning and end of the trip!
Would 100% recommend for a semi- wild camp trip!

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Great place!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Ciara O. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: We just returned from our stay at Dall Cottage, and would highly recommend it!
It gives the feel of wild camping, but you get to have a hot shower and compost toilet, which is ideal.
All the pichups are by the river, and each has their own bonfire.

To get there you need to cross a shallow river, but the owners will come with their 4x4 to take you across. It is walkable, but you'll need wellies and to take it slowly as its a bit slippy. We manages just fine.

There is also a little honesty shop where you can buy wood and kindling, mosquito repellants, soft drinks and marshmallow toasting kits.

The owner were absolutly lovely, and we'll look forward to staying there again in the future!

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Hidden Gem

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: I visited here for a night with my 7 year old son and will definitely return. We both loved it, it gave him a real sense of adventure, walking along by the river, crossing the Ford and the fire pit. The remote feeling is what a lot of people need these days to get away from technology. Gives the wild camping feel with the convenience of a toilet and shower, also the honesty shop had some handy things although I didn’t need to use it. One night stay but memories for life. Big 👍 from us.

Disliked: Nothing.

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Beautiful place, beautiful views, many paths to walk. Small shop very practical,…

Overall 8/10
Location 6
Value for money 4
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Grace K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Beautiful place, beautiful views, many paths to walk. Small shop very practical, toilets clean and fragrant. The owners are very helpful and their sons are role models.

Disliked: The only thing that was a bit bothersome were the trains that ran every few dozen minutes not far from the tent and the noise of the expressway. Most severe at night. I think this information should be in the description of the place.

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Highly recommended site for quiet stays away from it all

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

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Beautiful scenery, nice quiet campsite with lots of space for each pitch, the owner was lovely.

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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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Dall Cottage Camping

Calvine

Pitlochry

Perthshire

Scotland

PH18 5UL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

56.79702°N
-4.03159°W

Route directions

From the south, stay on the A9 until you see the turnoff signposted Dalnamein to the left. Take the turning and almost straight in front of you you'll see two metal farm gates. Go through the gates (please do close all gates behind you) down the track and park on the right just before the river. Please text in good time prior to your arrival should you need assistance with crossing the river. From the north, look out for the Dalnamein sign to your right 1 mile after the dual carriageway and follow as above.

Nearest transport

Coach
21 km Fishers Hotel
21 km Fishers Hotel
27 km Bus Bay
Rail
11.6 km Blair Atholl Rail Station
20.2 km Dalwhinnie Rail Station
20.9 km Pitlochry Rail Station

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

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 acclaimed takeaway. Scottish tweed, other clothing and gifts are all sourceable at the House of Bruar. The Pitlochry fish ladder is a local destination to take your camera along to: this famed fishway has 34 pools in total, including one with an underwater viewing area and CCTV for easy viewing. In town, the Pitlochry Festival Theatre has performances and festivals throughout the year, or if you’re feeling energetic you can strike out on the long-distance Rob Roy Way which runs for 79 miles from Pitlochy to Drymen in Stirling. More walking paths and mountain biking routes are close by, along with walks by Loch Rammel, Loch Errochty and Loch Tummel all within 25 minutes’ drive. More placid options include the zoo and safari park of the Highland Wildlife Park (45 minutes’ drive), Aviemore (55 minutes), Cairngorm Reindeer Centre (also 55 minutes) and Scone Palace (an hour and five minutes). Further afield, get along to Dundee or St Andrews (an hour and 25 minutes and an hour and 45 minutes away respectively), for several castles and Firth of Tay views at the former and some of the most famed golf in the world at the latter.

Must see

Blair Castle 11 km

Braemar Highland Heritage Centre 44.9 km

Braemar Castle 45.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Falls of Bruar 6.9 km

Old Bridge of Tilt - Glen Tilt - Gows Bridge 11.7 km

Schiehallion from Braes of Foss 13.3 km

Schiehallion Scramble 13.4 km

Beinn a'Ghlo from Loch Moraig (Blair Atholl) 14.6 km

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 site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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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 caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon

    If you require assistance across the river, please call or text in advance with your estimated arrival time.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Dall Cottage Camping? From $65.87 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.