Hilly Cow Wigwams

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Wigwams
Standard plus wigwams with it's own private toilet and shower facilities
Aerial view
Looking along the site

  • Comfortable pods on a farm 15 minutes' drive from Livingston
  • Half an hour from central Edinburgh by car or train
  • Playground, games room and kitchen/diner
For a glamping getaway with a difference, grab one of the tiptop tipis at Hilly Cow Wigwams, a site on a lovely Lothian farm just outside Livingston. This is very much a rural site, but the centre of Edinburgh is around a half-hour drive away (or, even better, a 30-minute train ride from the local station, Kirknewton). As it’s a working farm, you’re likely to come across hens, pigs, sheep, horses or cows during your stay – and possibly even little lambs in the right season. Whenever your hol is planned, lots of walking and bike routes can be picked up locally (including those heading up into the Pentland Hills Regional Park, less than a mile away), and there’s plenty of space to run about on the grounds if you’d prefer to burn energy closer to base. A playground is on site for the kids, plus there’s a games room in the amenity block, which also houses a kitchen/diner and some rather smart bathrooms. And how about the accommodation? Well, stays here are in cosy insulated wooden wigwams, each kitted out with beds, a heater, kettle, fridge and mirror. Outside is a private deck with a picnic bench and campfire area – and either is a fine place to relax with a drink while taking in some fab views over the Forth Valley. To bulk up on the basics, the shops and other amenities in Livingston’s centre are around a 15-minute drive away.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 11
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 10 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Campsite types & availability

Reviews

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Location
10
Value for money
9
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
8

97% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Family-run site boasts beautiful views & kid-friendly activities (games room, play areas). Wigwams & facilities are clean, well-equipped. Owners are praised for friendliness & helpfulness, with guests keen to return. Mattresses could be comfier & minor upkeep needed.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent, will be back.

Overall

8 out of 10
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9
Value for money
8
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
7
Wifi
7
Anonymous

Wigwam (Private restroom amenities)

Liked Cozy, comfortable accommodation. Great for kids, with excellent facilities for their entertainment. Very helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff, warm welcome, lovely setting!

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9 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
9
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8
Facilities / Activities
9
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9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
9
Laura H.

Poppy Pig wigwam (ensuite)

Liked The lovely warm welcome - the farm animals - the view - the farm house kitchen and games room - the wigwam!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely recommend.

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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10
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Hannah E.

Wigwam (Private restroom amenities)

Liked Hi, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Owners were very welcoming and accommodating. Lovely setting with added extras such as the games room, tractors and tyre swing which our children loved!

Recommend to friends Visit again

The location & the pod…

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9 out of 10
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10
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6
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7
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Anonymous

Wigwam (Private restroom amenities)

Liked The location & the pod

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved staying in the wigwams, it was clean the views were beautiful…

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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Anonymous

Wigwam

Liked Loved staying in the wigwams, it was clean the views were beautiful and there was a lot for the children to do!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stayed for one night as a stop on our travels. It was…

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10 out of 10
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Lauren M.

Wigwam

Liked Stayed for one night as a stop on our travels. It was pouring with rain and there was a yellow weather warning in place. The host, Lesley, very kindly upgraded us to an en suite pod so we didn't have to go out into the rain to use the facilities in the main building. The pod itself was clean and spacious with all the basic amenities provided - kettle, toaster, fridge, cups, glasses and some tea bags. The string lights within the pod gave a really cosy feel, especially with the rain hammering down outside.

There is also a shared indoor chill out space near to the pods which has a television, table tennis table, cooking and washing up facilities. We had been travelling and staying in pods for approx 10 days and this was the only site which gave us access to an oven.

A lovely place to stay. We would definitely return.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location, accomadation, check in…

Overall

9 out of 10
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10
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9
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9
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
9
Parin S.

Poppy Pig wigwam (ensuite)

Liked Location, accomadation, check in

Recommend to friends Visit again

The location, the facilities, the ease of check in…

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
7
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
9
Parin S.

Poppy Pig wigwam (ensuite)

Liked The location, the facilities, the ease of check in

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very peaceful, excellent size of Wigwam, very friendly welcome…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
8
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
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10
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Anonymous

Wigwam (Private restroom amenities)

Liked Very peaceful, excellent size of Wigwam, very friendly welcome

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great Facilities and the family couldn't do enough to help…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
BRIAN W.

Poppy Pig wigwam (ensuite)

Liked Great Facilities and the family couldn't do enough to help

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Baby-changing facilities Bath available 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 Scouts welcome 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 Forest Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

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 Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Site close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Hilly Cow Wigwams

Leyden Farm

Kirknewton

Lothian

Scotland

EH27 8DQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

55.86416°N
3.44139°W

Nearest transport

Bus
11.6 mi Bus Station
11.6 mi Bus Station
14.6 mi Jarnac Court
Rail
1.7 mi Kirknewton Rail Station
2.4 mi Livingston South Rail Station
4.5 mi Uphall Rail Station
Ferry
9 mi South Queensferry Ferry Landing
10 mi Town Pier
11 mi Rosyth Ferry Terminal
Airport
6.5 mi 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

The attractions around this park are as offbeat as the wigwams inside of it. Drop by Potter Around for craft workshops (10 minutes’ drive), scale the walls at the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena (15 minutes) or have a crack at clay pigeon shooting (20 minutes). Slightly more conventional things to do include rifling the racks for bargains at the Livingston Designer Outlet (15 minutes) and visiting the animals at the Five Sisters Zoo (20 minutes). Creatures can also be viewed at Almond Valley, a watermill with a farm park, mini trains and play areas (20 minutes), or at the famed Edinburgh Zoo (half an hour). Stately homes more your thing? Lope around Linlithgow Palace (half an hour) to meander around the main residences of Scotland’s monarchs in the 15th and 16th centuries; Edinburgh, around the same distance, has enough intriguing architecture to fill days and days of explores, from the modern Holyrood parliament building to the ancient hilltop castle.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Aberdour Harbour (Black Sands) 13.9 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Portobello (West) 14.1 mi Sea N/AN/AN/APoor
Portobello (Central) 14.4 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Aberdour (Silversands) 14.5 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Burntisland 16.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Edinburgh Zoo 8.6 mi

Linlithgow Palace 10 mi

Royal Scottish Academy 10.7 mi

Edinburgh Castle 11.1 mi

The Scotch Whisky Experience 11.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Nine Mile Burn - West Kip - Nine Mile Burn 6.4 mi

The Pentland Hills 8.4 mi

South Queensferry - Dalmeny 8.5 mi

Blackford and Braid Hills 9.7 mi

Linlithgow - Parkley Craigs 9.8 mi

Local events

  • Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Friday, August 1, 2025 – Friday, August 1, 2025)

    Edinburgh, Scotland 11.2 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Hilly Cow Wigwams have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hilly Cow Wigwams dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hilly Cow Wigwams? The attractions around this park are as offbeat as the wigwams inside of it. Drop by Potter Around for craft workshops (10 minutes’ drive), scale the walls at the Edinburgh International Climbing … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hilly Cow Wigwams?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hilly Cow Wigwams? From $108.61 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.