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On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

Capledrae Farm

10 8 reviews

Family-friendly glampsite on a working farm in the Kingdom of Fife
Edinburgh, St Andrews and Perth all half an hour’s drive
Modern and luxurious shepherds huts with exclusive-use barbecues

For a peaceful Kingdom of Fife countryside break with a large dollop of luxury and lots of stylish, designer-y touches included, head for the snazzy shepherd’s huts at Capledrae Farm. They're roughly half an hour’s drive from St Andrews, Perth and Edinburgh, and around 10 minutes will get you to walking and cycling routes, so you’ll certainly never be short of things to see and do. The smart wooden huts are well insulated and – thanks to central heating and underfloor heating – very cosy, so you’ll stay warm in any chilly Scottish weather. Each one sleeps up to four and has an individual design, with bespoke artworks and pretty furnishings, double beds and ensuites with powerful showers. Spick-and-span kitchens are fully equipped with a hob and microwave, all the necessaries for rustling up simple meals, and a welcome pack of complimentary tea, coffee, sugar, milk, biscuits, bread and butter to get you going on arrival. If you feel the need to get grilling, simply head right next door to your private-use barbecue hut, with comfy seating around a firepit – all utensils and charcoal supplied. Pick up provisions for said barbecue in Lochgelly (10 minutes’ drive), where there are also a few pubs and takeaways. As the shepherd’s huts are on a working farm with cattle and horses, dogs are not permitted on site.

Campground type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

No dogs 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 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 No dogs allowed

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Capledrae Farm

Cardenden

Lochgelly

Fife

Scotland

KY5 0HQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

56.16396°N
-3.31089°W

Nearest transport

Bus

5.5 mi Park and Ride

6 mi Royal Bank Of Scotland

6.9 mi Carnegie College

Rail

2 mi Lochgelly Rail Station

2.5 mi Cardenden Rail Station

3.8 mi Cowdenbeath Rail Station

Ferry

4.1 mi Lochleven Castle Ferry Landing

4.5 mi Kinross Ferry Landing

9.2 mi Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing

Airport

15.1 mi Edinburgh Airport

23 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

If you’re staying local to get active, there are family-friendly hikes around the water’s edge at Lochore Meadows (10 minutes’ drive), as well as a golf course and fishing pontoons. Dedicated hikers may choose to access the Fife Pilgrim Way at Crosshill (five minutes) as it wends its way north to St Andrews, cycling families can follow the looped Old Railway Track Trail (15 minutes), and horse riding is available within five minutes’ drive. You can also gallop on horseback along the West Sands beach in St Andrews (half an hour), stalk the ghost in the romantic ruins of the cathedral and explore the waterside castle. The lively town of Perth (also half an hour) is known for its concert hall and theatre, and is gateway to landmarks including late-medieval Huntingtower Castle (half an hour) and Scone Place (the former coronation site of Scots kings, 35 minutes). Family days out in Edinburgh (half an hour) could include a stroll up the historic Royal Mile to the Castle and a picnic in leafy Princes Street Gardens, while arty types should take a look at the masterpieces in the Scottish National Gallery or have a stroll around the elegant Georgian architecture of the New Town.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Kirkcaldy (Seafield)	7.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Aberdour (Silversands)	7.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Excellent	Excellent
Aberdour Harbour (Black Sands)	8 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
Burntisland	8.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Kinghorn (Pettycur)	8.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The Royal Yacht Britannia 13.6 mi

Royal Botanic Garden 14.3 mi

The Scottish National Portrait Gallery 15.1 mi

The National Gallery Complex 15.3 mi

Edinburgh Zoo 15.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

VANE FARM (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 03/12/1990) 2.2 mi

East Lomond 5.9 mi

Aberdour - Silversands - Bendameer - The Heughs 7.6 mi

Pitmeden Forest – The Clink 9.8 mi

Pitmedden Forest Circuit 10.2 mi

Local events

Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Friday, August 1, 2025 – Friday, August 1, 2025)
Edinburgh, Scotland 15.5 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.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Excellent site, spotlessly clean, everything you need.

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Gillian D. Sep 2023

The Four Sevens shepherd's hut

Liked: The owner Maggie was lovely, nothing was too much. The site is beautiful and a real escape from normality. My little girl loved the horses and rides in the buggy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Super friendly hosts, excellent facilities and fabulous location.

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Anonymous Aug 2023

The Four Sevens shepherd's hut

Liked: We all had a fabulous time staying at Capledrae Farm, the accommodation was spotless with everything we needed, including the spacious barbecue hut. Maggie and her sister Roberta could not have made us more welcome, so much so that my children and I were very sad to leave. The view is beautiful from the huts, even in grey weather. There was a large grassed area at the side that we used for kicking a ball around and a horse and pony in the field in front of us.

We took the train from Lochgelly into Edinburgh which took about 50 minutes and visited St. Andrews by car. Capledrae Farm is a wonderful place to rest and relax. We definitely hope to return, we loved it! 💕

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We were also sad to see you leave. Both the children were great at helping poo pick the field, brush out the stable, and look after the horses. The dog also had a wonderful time having someone to throw his toys for him. Both huts were left immaculate, and the huge plus was the covers were taken off the duvets and pillowcases. Haste ye back

Loved everything about it!

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Anonymous Aug 2023

The Four Sevens shepherd's hut

Liked: Loved the accommodation, everything you need for a great stay with fantastic views and lovely host. Can’t wait to stay again and highly recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The shepherds hut was immaculate,the host(maggie) went above & beyond to make…

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Alexander M. Aug 2023

The Four Sevens shepherd's hut

Liked: The shepherds hut was immaculate,the host(maggie) went above & beyond to make sure we all enjoyed our break,you can tell she enjoys meeting new people & making sure they enjoy themselves while staying there. The surroundings are so peaceful, a great break had by all.

Disliked: We can't fault anything about our break. The only dislike is that we didn't book for longer. We will definitely be back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Lovely family and a pleasure to host. I was also lucky to be presented with a drawing of the sun and a rainbow, very special. Both huts left immaculate and I did not even have to clean the BBQ. Thank you

Rare find for a chill weekend away

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Rachel T. Aug 2023

The Duck Pond shepherd's hut

Liked: Warm welcome from Maggie. Pods where spotless and the unique bbq hut was a highlight!

Recommend to friends Visit again

The shepherds hut accommodation at capledrae farm are beautiful very clean very…

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Anonymous Aug 2023

The Four Sevens shepherd's hut

Liked: The shepherds hut accommodation at capledrae farm are beautiful very clean very well thought out area perfect

Disliked: Nothing could spoil our weekend away nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

We were given a warm welcome by Maggie and her sister. The…

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Anonymous Jun 2023

The Duck Pond shepherd's hut

Liked: We were given a warm welcome by Maggie and her sister. The huts were spacious and immaculately clean, and the views from the porch were stunning. The BBQ huts are a lovely feature.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site and shepherds hut was warm & immaculate.

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Marta B. Apr 2023

The Four Sevens shepherd's hut

Liked: Amazing host and location. The most beautiful views and close to Edinburgh which was perfect for exploring. The shepherds hut was warm and immaculate with the great addition of a BBQ hut that was a hit with the children for making s’mores.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: They were my first guests, and they were an absolute pleasure to have. Hope they arrived home safely. Looking forward.forward to my next guests, and hopefully they will enjoy

Frequently asked questions

Does Capledrae Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Capledrae Farm dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Capledrae Farm? If you’re staying local to get active, there are family-friendly hikes around the water’s edge at Lochore Meadows (10 minutes’ drive), as well as a golf course and fishing pontoons. Dedicated hikers … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Capledrae Farm?

On-park accommodation

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more