Elie Holiday Park
Elie Holiday Park
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Nestled behind a wide expanse of dunes and a sweeping sandy beach, multi-award-winning Elie Holiday Park at Shell Bay is a true hidden gem. Voted as the Best Visitor Attraction in Fife by Kingdom FM listeners and awarded Scotland's Best Family Holiday Park runner up, families have been enjoying holidays here for generations and are attracted by the unique location, fantastic entertainment, abundance of wildlife and the exciting Robinson Crusoe Adventure Park. Childhood memories are made here. From morning ‘til dusk, there is so much to do and see. You can walk the coastal path, go rock-pooling, spot seals lolloping in the Forth, spy deer bobbing between the trees and, if you’re lucky, you may even see a rare red squirrel! Kids can go wild at the Robinson Crusoe Adventure Park and enjoy the Smugglers' Cove Games Room. Couples will also love Elie Holiday Park. Explore the picturesque fishing villages, enjoy a walk around Ruddons Point (Site of Special Scientific Interest) and catch o
Duration: More than 3 hours
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Pauline G
Dundee, Scotland58 contributions
Jul 2022
We spent 4 nights here with our tourer van. The facilities were good and the scenery breathtaking.
There could be more water points and shower facilities but the ones that are there are very nice.
There is a lovely park for kids and a game arcade. We did not use the cafe or restaurant so cant comment on that. There is a small shop for basics prices typicl of on site shops.
The beach is nice but I would have thought that the site would keep it a bit tidier to encourage more visitors.
There could be more water points and shower facilities but the ones that are there are very nice.
There is a lovely park for kids and a game arcade. We did not use the cafe or restaurant so cant comment on that. There is a small shop for basics prices typicl of on site shops.
The beach is nice but I would have thought that the site would keep it a bit tidier to encourage more visitors.
Written 9 August 2022
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gary g
2 contributions
Jul 2022
Great place to stay for a holiday, this site has the full works with a delightful, restaurant, cafe and entertainment facility. The staff were very helpful and the service standard very high. The nearest village is Elie, which is approximately a two mile walk for the energetic, but what a lovely walk it is! Of course onlt five minutes by car if you prefer.
Written 22 July 2022
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Helen G
5 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Wonderful clean tidy well organised site. Stayed in a forest Lodge. Well impressed light airy spacious accomodation, spotlessly clean. Staff lovely, nice bar area. Beach gorgeous and very safe for young children
Highly recommended. Thank you
Highly recommended. Thank you
Written 11 June 2022
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mojo039
Glasgow, UK49 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
Just spent a wonderful overnight stay in this lovely park. We were really impressed with every aspect of the park and will definitely be returning. Its a beautiful place, spotlessly clean in all areas wirh fantastic facilities. The restaurant and bar were great value for money and the food was lovely. I can't finish the review without complimenting the staff, 5 stars all round.
Written 26 March 2023
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123louiep
Glasgow, UK81 contributions
Sept 2021 • Family
What a beautiful site. Amazing location, very clean and tidy and good facilities. The only reason for not giving 5 stars is that the shower set up, they look reasonably new but the water pressure was awful, was a trickle! Will def go back next year.
Written 9 October 2021
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Fiona G
10 contributions
Oct 2018
Lovely campsite ,very busy, entertainment an bingo usual facilities no swimming pool but beach just down a little.enjoyable stay.
Written 7 September 2019
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Roycook67
23 contributions
Oct 2017 • Family
We've been to Elie a few times now and never let down no matter the weather. Whether it's chilling out or going for walks on the many beaches and forests or going for a bite to eat and a drink we always have something to do. The shower block is very good and cubicles are a good size and clean.
Written 28 October 2017
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anthony
Scotland, UK1,555 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
Near to this site is the chain walk which means you can climb down the rock face on one side and climb up the other. Very strenuous and you need to make sure the tide is out whilst you negotiate the climb. Afterwards, return to the site club/bar and enjoy a well earnec drink. Wear very sturdy SHOES/climbing boots and wet weather clothing if wet. Do not go if it is very windy in my opinion.
Written 31 July 2016
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richard jones
Arbroath, UK66 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
Lovely site that’s well situated and very clean price wise it’s very reasonable at £28 per night for a tourer toilets and shower block are spotless the bar is fairly priced with really helpful staff plenty for the kids to do and kid friendly bars 5 stars from me
Written 15 August 2019
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Martha Dewar
1 contribution
Aug 2019
After my third visit to Shell Bay, I felt some standards have dropped! The showers needed a bit of maintainance, some of them you had to jump around in water flow to get wet!
The electicity kept tripping!
A few years ago, my husband was only allowed to park caravan up then leave site as it was a transit van he was driving. Only vehicle available with towbar. This year their was a good few actual travellers on site, all with Transit vans. The travellers kept themselves to themselves but I know I felt a bit unsafe and uneasy.
I love Shell Bay and hope I can still visit but want to feel the safeness I have felt over the years and need reassurance that it will continue to be a safe, trouble free site.
The electicity kept tripping!
A few years ago, my husband was only allowed to park caravan up then leave site as it was a transit van he was driving. Only vehicle available with towbar. This year their was a good few actual travellers on site, all with Transit vans. The travellers kept themselves to themselves but I know I felt a bit unsafe and uneasy.
I love Shell Bay and hope I can still visit but want to feel the safeness I have felt over the years and need reassurance that it will continue to be a safe, trouble free site.
Written 14 August 2019
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Why are there so many travellers staying on touring field and renting caravans.
Written 16 June 2019
Firsttimecampers
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
We are first time campers so we know nothing. I believe you have showers and a place to wash dishes but do you have a place we can fill up on drinking water? Also, how do people secure their tents or is there cctv on site?
Thank you.
Written 21 July 2016
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