Pillars of Hercules Organic Farm

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Bankings Field
Bankings field
Shop, café and toilet entrance
Grass pitches in bankings field
Bankings field
Falkland hill from the campervan site
Farm buildings
Bothy and garden
Waterfall at maspie den
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Shop, café and toilet entrance
Grass pitches in bankings field
Bankings field

  • Stays on a Fife organic farm 20 minutes’ walk from Falkland Palace
  • Five minutes’ drive to Falkland Hill; 40 minutes’ drive to St Andrews
  • Quiet family site with an organic café, farm shop and plant nursery
Whatever type of accommodation you choose at Pillars of Hercules Organic Farm, you’ll be in easy reach of Scottish countryside, with views over the Lomond Hills. This site is just one the edge of the historic forest-filled Falkland Estate, so you'll be able to get straight out onto woodland walks from your accommodation. This relaxed spot has a splendid feeling of rural isolation, but it's easily accessed from the main A912 running between Falkland and Strathmiglo in Fife, for straightforward arrivals and getting out and about to the area's attractions. In good news for those who prefer to avoid cooking on holiday, there’s an outdoor café on site, serving up vegetarian and vegan dishes as well as organic cakes and soups. Otherwise, there’s a really well-stocked store right next door, with organic fruit and veg grown on the farm, as well as meat reared locally, groceries, beer and wine – or you can soon be in Cupar (20 minutes’ drive) to pick up supplies in major supermarkets. For a keepsake of your stay at Pillars of Hercules, you can also pick up home-grown flowers, bulbs and herbs at the plant nursery between March and October. Please note: the site owners ask that you respect the peace of the countryside and their land. If you’re looking for night-time entertainment, a bar or somewhere to play loud music, this is not the site for you.

Site type

Tent pitches 14
Motorhome pitches 6
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 348 Pitchup.com customers

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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful spot with awesome views and nature. Guests rave about the rural setting and Falkland Estate walks. Features include an organic farm shop, cafe, fire pits, and big pitches. Facilities are clean, but main block's a bit far and showers get busy. Great for families and nature lovers wanting a chill break.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Fabulous. Loved it.

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Sarah G.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass campervan pitch

Liked Atmosphere and cafe. Shop was awesome

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good facilities and great atmosphere

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Sarah G.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The overall vibe of the place which was upbeat and socially resposible. Cafe was excellent and the shop very good.

Recommend to friends Visit again

WONT BE STAYING HERE AGAIN

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elaine s.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass campervan pitch

Liked nothing

Disliked no friendly welcome by staff who didnt seem to know anything about campsite toilets and showers disgusting mud and water all over floors found a woman washing her dogs bottom in the campers wash room.felt not suitable for campervans no chemical disposal points for toilets or grey waste that we were told about

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location and nice farmshop. An…

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Oliver S.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great location and nice farmshop. An ideal entry level camping excursion.

Disliked The farmshop is a little expensive and thus procuring any small bits is a bit inconvenient.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Not level pitches and never seen the staff

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ROSEMARY E.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked View walk up the road.

Disliked Shower block only one shower and it sprayed everywhere. Distance to walk to toilet. Needs upgrading. Water tap in field takes forever. And finally people and loud children passing by our tent as the path goes right near us .Won't be back at £35 a night was not worth it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely rustic campsite great area and lots to see and do.

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Deborah B.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass campervan pitch

Liked Lovely rustic campsite next to an organic farm shop and cafe. Great walks in the park woods and 20 minutes into Falkland where there are numerous cafes and shops. Great set up. Loved the rustic and laid back feel of this place. Very peaceful. Toilets and shower clean. Nice cafe.

Disliked No hot water in the campers wash room for the pots but that may have just been a problem for the weekend we were there.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Locations views and price…

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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding and grass campervan pitch

Liked Locations views and price

Disliked Very slow and lack of efficiency in the cafe which was a shame as I would have spent more but didn’t want to spend ages getting served . It seems to be a common issue as I had the same last time I stayed

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Lovely cafe, friendly staff, really clean…

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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding and grass campervan pitch

Liked Lovely cafe, friendly staff, really clean facilities and a generally very nice place to stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good place, nice concept, friendly staff,…

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Riiko Vesajoona S.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Good place, nice concept, friendly staff, good facilities and peaceful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent fun site. Recommend having a cafe breakfast.

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Jill S.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass campervan pitch

Liked Location was spectacular.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Pillars of Hercules Organic Farm

Strathmiglo Road

Falkland

Cupar

Fife

Scotland

KY15 7AD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

56.26066°N
3.22716°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12.6 km Royal Bank Of Scotland
14.1 km Park and Ride
19.7 km Leonard Street
Rail
6.7 km Ladybank Rail Station
8.9 km Markinch Rail Station
11.5 km Springfield Rail Station
Ferry
12.3 km Lochleven Castle Ferry Landing
13.1 km Kinross Ferry Landing
26 km Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing
Airport
25.2 km Dundee City Airport
35.8 km Edinburgh 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

A visit to Renaissance-era Falkland Palace (20 minutes’ walk) should top your to-do list, for its ornate architecture, formal gardens and real tennis court built in the times of King James V. After seeing the palace, amble up Falkland Hill (also known as East Lomond, five minutes’ drive to the car park) and be rewarded with views over Fife to the North Sea. The Fife Coastal Path (20 minutes' drive) is open to both walkers and bikers. Cyclists also have a route especially to themselves, as Pillars of Hercules is on National Cycle Route 1, a massive trail linking Dover with the Shetland Islands. To see more of Fife, take a driving tour of the East Neuk’s seaside villages of Elie (35 minutes), Anstruther and Crail (both 45 minutes, and all with tempting harbour-front pubs). Stop off in university town St Andrews (40 minutes) to see the cathedral and castle ruins, or let golfing aficionados take a guided tour of the famed Old Course. If you fancy playing on these championship links, be sure to book a tee-off time well in advance.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Leven 16.7 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Kirkcaldy (Seafield) 18.8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Kinghorn (Harbour Beach) 21.8 km Sea N/AN/APoorPoor
Kinghorn (Pettycur) 22.2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Burntisland 22.4 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The Perth Mart Visitor Centre 20.6 km

Scone Palace 22.2 km

Caithness Glass Factory and Visitor Centre 23.5 km

Huntingtower Castle 24.2 km

St Andrews Links 27.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

East Lomond 2.5 km

Pitmeden Forest – The Clink 5 km

Pitmedden Forest Circuit 7.9 km

Mount Hill and Hopetoun Monument 12.4 km

VANE FARM (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 03/12/1990) 12.7 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Pillars of Hercules Organic Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Pillars of Hercules Organic Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Pillars of Hercules Organic Farm? A visit to Renaissance-era Falkland Palace (20 minutes’ walk) should top your to-do list, for its ornate architecture, formal gardens and real tennis court built in the times of King James V. … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Pillars of Hercules Organic Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Pillars of Hercules Organic Farm? From R446,38 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.