Dall Cottage Camping
From GBP 32 For 1 night, 1 adult
- 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
Campground type
4
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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/motorcycles at the site. 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.
- 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 Fri, 29 Mar to
Reviews
Voted 78% of visitors View breakdown
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Good location for a night before a Highland adventure
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Liked: Being beside the River Garry covers any nearby noise from the road, the sound of cuckoo's in the trees along the railway line, the fire pits, and the friendly owners and all terrain vehicle that can carry you across the river to the pitches.
Disliked: Not really a dislike but the site will be even better when the planted trees have grown some height, allowing more forested and private pitches
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Lovely location and pitch site.…
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Liked: Lovely location and pitch site.
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Really lovely location and amazing hosts.
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Liked: Both hosts are really friendly and practical people. I turned up at the start of storm Babet and the weather was pretty poor. I was warned of the potential for the river to swell during stormy weather, thankfully this held during my stay. The trip across the river was a nice adventure, a little army 4x4 is a great added touch. Due to the high winds the hosts added a latch to the camp shop if I needed to decamp during the night and stay in the shed. Composting toilets are an environmentally focussed solution albeit slightly draughty and slightly damp in a storm, but you are camping after all. The location is absolutely lovely, despite the weather it was a really beautiful location.
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Beautiful location right by the river. The boys loved having the firepit…
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Liked: Beautiful location right by the river. The boys loved having the firepit right next to the pitch.
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Brilliant! Basic but well maintained facilities.
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Liked: Brilliant! Basic but very well maintained facilities. Beautiful site, well spaced pitches. Wild enough for the experience with the convenience of facilities and access. Wee shop with honesty box was a great touch and 4x4 crossing the river to access was an added novelty. Fantastic hosts too - so helpful and obliging. We'll definitely be back!
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Hostess with the mostest!
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Liked: Everything was excellent. A beautiful location, quiet and calming, campsites overlooking the river, and clean shower and toilets, with firewood on site. The absolute best part of staying here was Tabitha the campsite owner who was so kind, helpful and accommodating. Will definitely be going back!
Disliked: Nothing!
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well-maintained eco-friendly semi-wild campsite
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Liked: friendly and helpful hosts; second-to-none communication; quiet, clean, really well-maintained and well spaced tent pitches with benches and fire pits; tranquil surroundings; interesting campsite access (through the river); simple and eco-friendly amenities (shower, toilets); self-service shop with basic supplies (water, wood, matches etc.)
Disliked: midges (can't be helped, though - it's almost always an inseparable part of Scottish camping adventures)
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Great site, small but well equipped.…
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Liked: Great site, small but well equipped.
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Loved it. Tabitha was so lovely and helped us with all our…
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Liked: Loved it. Tabitha was so lovely and helped us with all our gear. Setting beautiful and facilities so clean.
Disliked: Midges 🤣
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Liked: Help getting across the stream
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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 site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
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
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
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
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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
Want to know more about camping in Perthshire?
- 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.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Dall Cottage Camping? From $60.77 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.