Mains of Creuchies Farm

View prices & book 9.5 4 reviews
Uninterrupted rural views
Uninterrupted rural views
Gateway into haughy field
Around the site
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Rural views from the farm
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Gateway into haughy field
Around the site
Camping field

  • Wild camping at a peaceful and scenic 800-acre Perthshire family farm
  • Several golf courses within 15 mins' drive: 25 mins to Glamis Castle
  • On the route of the Cateran Way; Alyth village five miles away
Pure Perthshire peace… that’s what it's all about at Mains of Creuchies Farm, a spacious and scenic property about 15 minutes’ drive from Blairgowrie. There are 800 acres of fabulous rural space here, and pitches are spread around a few different areas, so you’ll never feel crowded in here, whether you’re set up on the banks of the Alyth Burn or in one of the more far-flung moorland areas. With the farm sitting at an elevation of 170-260 metres above sea level, there are also lots of gorgeous views to take in – some of the best are out over the Strathmore Valley towards the Angus Glens and Strathardle. The pitches here are part of a working farm where three generations of the Simpson family live and work, and where all sorts of wildlife lives (deer, grouse, curlews and oystercatchers can often be spotted). In order to have only a minimal impact on all of this, it’s a wild camping setup here – no toilets, no showers, no drinking water, no wifi and no electricity, but lots of quiet open space and the chance to disconnect from modern life for a little while (although there is limited mobile coverage on some networks). Campfires and barbecues are permitted here, and you’re welcome to bring dogs along. There’s a ‘leave no trace' policy in place so you’ll be asked to take all rubbish with you. The local village, Alyth, is five miles away for a supermarket, butcher, cafés and places to eat.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 3
Motorhome pitches 3
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
Choose your dates
2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.5

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Beautiful farmlands to pitch your tent. Owners were very welcoming and friendly.…

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

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: Beautiful farmlands to pitch your tent. Owners were very welcoming and friendly. We camped near the pond and pier and had breathtaking views of the sunset. Such a quiet and relaxing experience.

Disliked: Nothing.

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Great secluded spot on a working farm just north of alyth. Lovely…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: Great secluded spot on a working farm just north of alyth. Lovely peaceful surroundings with open grass for the kids to play games, and a burn running by to keep them occupied. Choice of 3 sites at the farm, each offering their own experience. Super-friendly host too, who as very welcoming.

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Lovely environment. Close distance groceries shops etc very spacious

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

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: First time wild camping. Owners were absolutely lovely and very welcoming with great communication. Will definitely be returning again view was absolutely beautiful

Disliked: No dislikes whatsoever

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely host, peaceful setting & a feeling starry sky

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

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: We loved that we had the choice of where we wanted to pitch up, the host was very welcoming and helpful & showed us the lay of the land.
We picked a lovely wee spot beside the pond where we got a great sunset & the peace and quiet
We got a fantastic sky full of stars in the evening as well.

Disliked: I wouldn’t say I disliked this but more a note to say that this is someone’s home, their farm so there are no facilities , this is more of a wild camping experience
You may also get a little bit of noise from the farm animals but that didn’t bother us

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Features

Pop-up campsite

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 pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Mains of Creuchies Farm

Alyth

Blairgowrie

Perthshire

Scotland

PH11 8LG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

56.6437°N
-3.28674°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12.6 mi Birnam Hotel
13.5 mi Bus Bay
14.3 mi Abernyte Link Road
Rail
12.6 mi Dunkeld & Birnam Rail Station
15.6 mi Invergowrie Rail Station
17.6 mi Pitlochry Rail Station
Airport
16.7 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

As you can probably imagine from the scenery, this is fabulous walking and cycling country. If you want a good challenge on that front, set out on the Cateran Trail, a waymarked 64-mile circular trail that runs past the farm on its route through Perthshire and the Angus Glens. Something a bit easier on the legs? There are a couple of golf courses in Alyth (10 minutes’ drive) and several others only a little further away. There are also some good places around for fishing – ask on site to be pointed in the right direction. For more rural activities, try the farm tours at Bowland Trails or join a beaver safari with Perthshire Wildlife (both half an hour). Bit of history and culture while you’re here? Take tours of Glamis Castle (25 minutes) and Scone Palace (40 minutes) or head to the art galleries, museums and theatres of Perth and Dundee (both 45 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Broughty Ferry 20.5 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Monifieth 21.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Carnoustie 24.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Arbroath (West Links) 26.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Andrews (West Sands) 27.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Glamis Castle 10.9 mi

Scone Palace 16.3 mi

Caithness Glass Factory and Visitor Centre 16.6 mi

Huntingtower Castle 17.7 mi

The Perth Mart Visitor Centre 18 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

LOCH OF KINNORDY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 09/02/2006) 9 mi

Laird's Loch and Northballo Hill 9.8 mi

Lundie Craigs - Meridian Monument - Long Loch 9.8 mi

Tullybaccart - Lundie Craigs 9.8 mi

Gask Hill, Sidlaws 10.2 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Mains of Creuchies Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Mains of Creuchies Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Mains of Creuchies Farm? As you can probably imagine from the scenery, this is fabulous walking and cycling country. If you want a good challenge on that front, set out on the Cateran Trail, a waymarked … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Mains of Creuchies Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Mains of Creuchies Farm? From £30 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.