Dall Cottage Camping
From £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
Site type
4
1
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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 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, Mar 29 to
Reviews
Voted 79% of visitors View breakdown
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Really lovely location and amazing hosts.
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Primitive grass tent campsite
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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Primitive grass tent campsite
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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Primitive grass tent campsite
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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A slice of Scottish Heaven
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Liked: Amazing spot, the vibe is perfect if you are looking for something secluded near a river. Owners are very nice and the taxi ride throgh thr river is a great extra 👍🏕️🏴
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Great semi-wild campsite with super nice owners.
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Liked: Location was epic and the friendliness of the owners Tabitha and Brett was amazing. Didn’t make us feel bad for transporting a huge amount across the river! So don’t feel weird about it, they help load it in and the. Give you a lift across! The hot shower was lovely and we had an open fire every night. S’more Kits(£2) available from shop too which was nice as well as a basket of firewood (£5). The rover was flowing and bubbling beautifully and there was a little beach with easy access to it. The owner later told us of a few pools a bit further downstream that are good for dips too but we didn’t stay long enough to enjoy those! Do remember crocs or wellies or jelly shoes to get too and from your car if you plan on venturing out. But crossing the river made it feel even more of an adventure!
Disliked: Absolutely nothing about the site. Obviously one morning and first evening it was quite calm and we did encounter midges. Quite a lot. But nets on and cover skin up with long sleeves and trousers worked a treat. This is part an parcel of camping in Scotland! So be prepared! Oh and 3/4g signal is quite good so was harder to keep the kids of devices!
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Playground
Recreation room/arcade
TV room
Takeout
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on park
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Free wifi
Grocery store
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundromat
Parent & baby washroom
Payphone
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Restrooms
Shower available
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue grills allowed
Barbecue provided
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Hikers’ paradise
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump station
Electric car charging point(s)
No drinkable water point
Propane/gas cylinders available
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
Horseback 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.
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?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites 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 $54.67 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.