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Just back from a weekend at this wonderful site. It is in a lovely setting on the edge of Callander. The toilets/showers were clean with the plenty hot water (which I think is the most important thing), the park was clean and very well looked after, and the warden also done regular patrols.
The kids play area must be the best I have came across, which also had a covered section if it rained. There was also a large family area where you could play.
Callander is just over a mile away, you can walk there in 25 minutes along the pavement. Once there you will; find the usual tourist type shops and a selection of hotels/bars.
This was my first visit to this site and it wont be my last, I would encourage anyone visiting this area of Scotland to give it a try, you want be disappointed.
This was our first time caravanning and it will definitely not be the last thanks to everyone at this site. The lady at reception was extremely helpful and so was the gentleman who helped us to fix a minor disaster with the caravan and also to level it! The pitch was very nice and spacious, we were able to choose our own. It was slightly wet but this was due to lots of rainfall that particular weekend! Very easy access to water and electricity. The toilet and shower blocks were very clean and well maintained, as was the chemical toilet disposal. My 3 year old son enjoyed the play park very much, it was good that part of it was under cover. We will definitely be returning here and would recommend it to anyone. A great site for all ages. It was also very quiet as there is no bar on site but it is a 5 minute journey into town for lots of very nice shops, bars and restaurants. I would highly recommend the Wee But n Ben Bisrto. Excellent food!
Just returned from a pleasant weekend at this great site just outside Callander, The pitch sizes were very good, really clean toilet / shower block, good waste disposal points and generally a really clean and tidy well maintained park.
The welcome we received was excellent with the girl at reception pointing out local good points. We were able to choose our own pitch which I presume is the norm and is quite a good idea.
The children's play area looked excellent and the family section is based round that part, free fishing is available on the river that runs at the back of the park, all in an excellent park and well worth a visit.
This is a great caravan site one of the best in Scotland. Toilet block is good as any caravan club ones maybe even better. Great football pitch for children and adults plus its away from the caravans so no damages!. The only downside is no ground sheets and some of the pitches are on uneven ground so you need levelling blocks. This is a great base for touring central Scotland.
We are just back from this park and what can I say, from the moment you arrive at reception you are giving a warm friendly welcome and told about all the facilities on site, any questions we had about the local area were answered with knowledge and a friendly smile (and Jack the dog is just lovely) The shower and toilet block are spotless and there are plently of them, we didnt use the laundry but did notice they had a drying area outside it. The childrens play park is well kept and the river where you are free to fish during your stay is lovely and peaceful and there is also dog walk area and a ball game area. Would highly recommend this park and are looking forward to returning in October. The pub at the top of the road The Myrtle does lovely food and has live music and the people we met there were very friendly as were the people we met in Callender. There are loads of pubs and shops to pass away the hours and a great base for visiting Stirling and the Trossachs. The TV reception is not very good due to all the trees, so remember and take some DVD's.
Stayed here for a weekend at the start of July with 2 adults and 4 children under the age of 5! Can't recommend it enough if you have children.
The site was very safe for the children to play in the fenced off play area which contained swings, trees, climbing frame and smaller climbing frame with sand pit (under cover). It was also good for them to ride their bikes around.
We parked in the centre area which has a large circle of grass in it for the children to cycle around like a roundabout and also as it was right next to the play park it meant we could keep an eye on the children without having to go too far.
The facitlies were spotless, with loads of hot free showers and also an extra large sink for bathing smaller children in which was great for our 16mth old who ended up in it twice on one of the days!
As this was the first time we had taken our friend and her children, she has been very spoilt on the standards of campsites, as I don't think there are many out there with such good facities.
The pitch we had was fully serviced and there was a motorhome waste drain near the top of the park for us to remove our waste water.
A wee extra bonus was the little van coming around in the morning selling, bread, rolls, bacon etc and papers.
We spent one night on this site. Spotless is the word. Very friendly and helpful and the site is just great. Plenty of trees and a first class childs play area with a covered area for wet weather. Definately worth a visit and its not too far from the Safari Park as well.
For our first outing of the year, we chose this site, which is situated just outside Callander in the heart of an area of outstanding natural beauty called The Trossachs.
I had booked prior to realising that groundsheets were forbidden so, when we were considering taking our full awning and using an inner, I phoned to ask if this was allowed. I was told that the inner would be okay for sleeping in overnight, it just needed to be lifted during the day. In the end, we just took our porch awning due to the poor weather forecast.
Upon arrival, we checked in at an impressive Reception building. While there is no shop, there are ice lollies for sale, which was a constant source of attraction for the kids. The Reception also had an impressive array of information leaflets covering events, attractions and locations in the local and wider areas.
We were not allocated a space, so we had drive around a fairly full site to find one that looked okay. All the plots are on grass, but some are quite uneven, so a bit of a balancing act might be required. It was also obvious that it had been raining recently, because it was rather squelchy underfoot. With the awning up, the situation did not improve inside, and got even worse outside with the additional rain that fell during our stay.
There are lovely tall trees dotted around the site, which might be of a slight concern for those with expensive awnings. We did not have any problems, though.
There is a large building which houses all the toilet and showering facilities for both men and women. Toilets were plentiful and always clean, as were the shower cubicles. One slight criticism is that the temperature of the shower could not be altered so, depending on the time of day, the water could be lukewarm or scalding hot.
Outside the same building, there is a chemical toilet emptying point and, on the other side, sinks for washing dishes. All in all, these general facilities were very good.
The site also provides a play area for the children. Part of it, a climbing frame in a larger sandy area, is covered, which I think is an excellent idea. There are further open grassy areas for ball games, frisbee throwing, badminton etc.
While Callander is supposedly '10 minutes walk away', I suspect that the shops in the centre are a bit further, so the car is a good idea, although parking is a bit of a lottery in this popular tourist town.
There are plenty of little shops to interest all members of the family, with a supermarket at each end of the main street. Callander also has several pubs and many tearooms for refreshments of various kinds.
Although we did not do so this time, I know that a drive into the hills of The Trossachs is a rewarding experience. Blairdrummond Safari Park is also close by and the historical town of Stirling is slightly further away.
All in all, our stay at the Gart Caravan Park was very pleasant. The lack of any hardstanding aside, I would heartily recommend this site as a base for exploring the stunning surrounding area.
We enjoyed every minute. The staff was very friendly and helpful in our first trip as we just got the caravan and did not know how most the things worked.
The toilets are very clean and the facilities modern and enough for this big caravaning site.
The pitches size suficient and with water and electricity connections.
Last night there rained the whole night but no flooding on the site
We have a 5 years old daughter who enjoyed mixing with other kids in the playground which part of it is under a roof.
Good stretch of the river for fishing for caravaners free of charge though did not catch any.
NO shop or restaurant on site but plenty of choice in Callander about a mile away.
Awnings charged at 2£ per day
All in all good value for money. We will definitly go back.
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No Tents 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
Glamping Units 
Holiday Homes for Hire 
Holiday Homes for Sale 
Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
Rallies Welcome 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Motorbikers Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
Bathroom 
Baby Changing Facilities 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop <1 mile 
Bar <5 miles 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <1 mile 
No Wild Swimming 
Indoor Pool <5 miles 
No Outdoor Pool 
Horse Riding <5 miles 
Cycle Hire <5 miles 
Golf <5 miles 
No Tennis 
No Beach 
Watersports <5 miles 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
Open All Year 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Electric Car Charging Point
Just back from a weekend at this wonderful site. It is in a lovely setting on the edge of Callander. The toilets/showers were clean with the plenty hot water (which I think is the most important thing), the park was clean and very well looked after, and the warden also done regular patrols.
