Blair Castle Caravan And Camping Site 
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Blair Castle
Blair Atholl
Perthshire (Browse area)
PH18 5SR See Map
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Tel: 01796 481263
Pitches: 300
Open: Beg March - End November
Rating: 
8/10 from 87 Reviews
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| Date of Visit: May 2013 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Deejayburnout |
2 reviews from this member |
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Just back from a 3 night stay at Blair Atholl park with my wife and 2 kids and a friend and his wife.
A very welcoming greeting by the office staff. Check in was very easy and we were told of the basic site areas and facilities.
The camping pitches with electrical hookup we got were right opposite the big grassy play area and was ideally suited between 2 toilet blocks. This was great as we could watch the kids as they play. The only downside is that the main access road was 10 foot in front of our tent so we had to watch the kids. The camping area was very flat and not lumpy at all. Some parts had no grass as you could see where the big family tents had been pitched previously. We found them to have excellent drainage as the rain we had didn't pool and the grass was wet and not muddy. Only downside was that the pitch we had ( 199) had stones about 4 inches under the grass so was difficult hammering in the pegs. We were able to use a BBQ without being challenged by the wardens. The camping area was quiet even though it was busy. You could hear people as you walked past there tent but the tents were spaced far enough apart that noise was limited. Mainly family with young kids like us.
The toilet blocks were very clean and well maintained. Plenty of facilities so no need to wait. Out of the 2 toilet blocks, one had really cold showers and the other had really hot showers. I think that the water was too hot, especially for young children so please check temps before using them. Also early in the morning, one had the heating on and was cosy, the other was freezing so some inconsistency of the heating timers. Dish washing facilities where behind every toilet block and served there purpose. Would have liked baby changing facilities as its a bit difficult trying to wash a 18 month old in the shower cubicles when they are all soaking wet.
Only use the on site shop once and was reasonable for what I got but some stuff was a little steep in my opinion. There are 2 local shops, Tilt Stores shut at 6pm and the off license behind the Atholl arms was open until 10pm ( 9am on sundays ) the Off license was the best choice as was well priced and had a good selection of items. The Gulf petrol station round the corner sold charcoal for the BBQ.
Kids play park had swings and slides all covered in chipped bark so nice and safe. Nothing fancy but kept the kids amused.
Used the laundry and for £2. 50 for wash cycle and £2. 50 for a drying cycle was reasonable for the privilege. 30 min cycle for each and plenty of washers and dryers.
Overall a very nice park with visible wardens that were very helpful and friendly. Really nice stay, just as shame about the changeable weather.
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| Date of Visit: March 2013 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: KathP29 |
9 reviews from this member |
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We spent 3 nights here in very cold weather.
Fabulous location with nice views. Situated next to the castle and in the village.
We ate once in the Atholl hotel bar. The food was ok, frozen chips. Nice for a drink and allow dogs. Couple of shops to buy essentials. Pitlochery is nice for a stroll and nice tea shops.
Facilities are very clean but not what I would have expected for a 5star. The showers are good and plenty of hot water but a bit chilly for this time of year.
We had our own water tap and waste which was nice.
The walks from the site are brilliant. Forest trails and riverside walks from the site.
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| Date of Visit: September 2012 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Sophiedog1 |
16 reviews from this member |
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We turned up at this site without a booking and were informed that we were getting allocated the last available pitch for our size of van. This pitch was not ideal as it was situated amongst rows of vans quite close together. There are nicer looking pitches if you take a fully serviced one. The other downside to this site is that the toilet block (there are several) closest to us had the most annoying showers ever, you had to let the water stop flowing before re-pressing the button, which then only dribbles back down the wall before the water pressure becomes strong enough to start showering again.
That is the end of moaning, the site has direct access to great walks, is convenient for visiting Pitlochry, House of Bruar and Blair Castle.
2 small shops in village for essentials(also well stocked reception).
Had great meal in Atholl Arms.
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| Date of Visit: September 2012 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Irvine45 |
16 reviews from this member |
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We have just returned from this site. What a fabulous site. Well looked after and the staff very helpful and professional.
The facilities were always clean and no queues for the showers even although the site was fairly busy. The pitches are level, and did not get water logged by the passing heavy showers.
The site is reasonable size with mixture of statics and tourers, the TV lounge and games room seemed to be where some of the kids congregated. Didn't use it though as the weather was reasonable.
I would highly recommend this site and plan to return next year.
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| Date of Visit: August 2012 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Tench |
10 reviews from this member |
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We had two nights here towards the end of our holiday. The site itself is very well located on the edge of the village of Blair Atholl.
We had a fully serviced pitch (electric, water and waste water). All such pitches were very well located close to facilities and reception.
The toilets and showers were first class. Better than many hotels we have stayed in.
Reception has a small shop selling basics (not much on the food front though). Reception also has a games room and internet lounge.
This is a big site consisting of a mix of statics, tents, tourers and motorhomes but it never felt busy or crowded.
Blair Atholl is a charming village with everything that you need including 'open all hours' shop, pub/hotel, tea-rooms etc. There are also other food outlets just up the road.
The Atholl Arms Hotel serves good food in ample proportions, a wide range of ales and a good atmosphere. Kids welcome too as long as they are not in the bar area.
It is worth noting that there are good transport links from the village. There is a bus service to Pitlochry and also a mainline station so you can get direct links as far as Inverness to the North and Edinburgh to the South. It's 10 minutes to Pitlochry on the train. Check timetables though as the services aren't that frequent.
Anyone staying on the site is entitled for a discount at Blair Castle which is adjacent to the site.
All in all a top site and highly recommended.
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| Date of Visit: May 2012 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: RoyVaux |
14 reviews from this member |
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This is a very pleasant, large site being a mix of hard and grass pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes and some statics. We happened by chance to arrive in time for the Atholl Highlanders Annual Parade at the castle and the Highland Games the following day in the castle grounds. In such perfect weather it was a real treat to attend these events, particularly as discounted entry was provided through our site vouchers.
Because of these events the site was busy, but we had pre-booked and our allocated hardstanding pitch with EHU, water tap and grey waste disposal was level. However, the pitch was too narrow (this being aggravated by the neighbouring motorhome door and blind being on the right and ours on the left, leaving almost no room between us. This was disappointing bearing in mind the pitch fees are expensive (£49 for our 2 nights).
The site facilities are outstanding and spotlessly clean. The reception we received on arrival and helpfulness of the staff was also outstanding.
The proximity to the castle (definitely worth going to see even without special events), a good pub and a village shop selling the basics and newspapers help to make the stay enjoyable. This IS a 5 star site and we recommend it despite the above average fee for such a narrow pitch.
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