Forth House Caravan Site
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Forth House Caravan Site
Newburn Near St Andrews, Upper Largo KY8 6JE Scotland
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Forth House Caravan Site is an elevated, small scale, rural camping and caravanning site with coastal views, surrounded by countryside and active farmland. It is considered a perfect base for visiting The East Neuk and St Andrews and is popular with individuals undertaking The Fife Coastal Path. Touring and motorhome pitches are fully serviced on hardstandings.
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Free parking
Paid wifi
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
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Newburn Near St Andrews, Upper Largo KY8 6JE Scotland
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62 Restaurants
within 5 miles
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A warm welcome followed by a great pitch made for a lovely weekend. The pitches are generous with both electric and water readily available.
The site is well maintained and adult only ( which suited us).
The showers and toilet areas were well serviced. There’s only one dishwashing area which may be a challenge if the site is full but wasn’t an issue last weekend.
Definitely a site well worth booking........we will be back.
The site is well maintained and adult only ( which suited us).
The showers and toilet areas were well serviced. There’s only one dishwashing area which may be a challenge if the site is full but wasn’t an issue last weekend.
Definitely a site well worth booking........we will be back.
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Fantastic site over looking the Firth of Forth, lovely clear day so you can see Edinburgh. Site well laid out, fully serviced and great views from most pitches, adults only, quiet, peaceful.. bliss, especially in the Scottish sunshine ☀️ best advice, get the Fife Flexi Bus, bus that runs like a taxi! Picked us up from site took us into St Andrews and back 2 peeps and a dog £9 return.. bargain!
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Fife flexi bus!
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Decided at last minute for a night away in the campervan, so didnt want to go to far from home.
Saw this site and booked for the night.
Absolutely stunning wee campsite, cracking views over the firth of forth and set in the middle of fields containing livestock. Hard standing pitch with electric hook up and own water tap.
Toilets and showers are clean . Will def be back soon, next time in a tent as the field for the tents gives even better views iver the forth
Saw this site and booked for the night.
Absolutely stunning wee campsite, cracking views over the firth of forth and set in the middle of fields containing livestock. Hard standing pitch with electric hook up and own water tap.
Toilets and showers are clean . Will def be back soon, next time in a tent as the field for the tents gives even better views iver the forth
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Stayed in a tent field with water and electric some pitches don't have electric. This site is very very basic owners don't clean the showers a little bit more on them later. Owners are never seen once they give you a pitch.
Facilities one enclosed shower and toilet any set in a pod . Washing up Facilities sink and draining board. In an old shipping container unisex toilet and two showers £1.00 for 10 minutes again not cleaned. Owners I took photos time stamped so you can't say you clean.
Owners you will get bad reviews unless you improve your site and stop getting money for old rope.
15 minutes in Leven .
Facilities one enclosed shower and toilet any set in a pod . Washing up Facilities sink and draining board. In an old shipping container unisex toilet and two showers £1.00 for 10 minutes again not cleaned. Owners I took photos time stamped so you can't say you clean.
Owners you will get bad reviews unless you improve your site and stop getting money for old rope.
15 minutes in Leven .
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This site has spectacular views and there are substantial toilets, which were immaculate on every visit, for the size of the site. The tourist information room was also a lovely touch.
Unfortunately, there were aspects of this site which did leave a a bitter taste for us and regrettably will mean we will not revisit.
We arrived in two cars and both received a frosty reception. We felt an inconvenience and the dogs barking (which cannot be helped) did not ease the matter. The pitches were well considered for our needs but were at a slight angle, which should have been amended when the site was designed. They were also quite close together which left privacy being an issue and our party was kept awake until the early hours with talking and music in nearby tents. The showers left a particularly sour taste in our mouth being on a coin meter. Although this was seen when booking, cash is not something which is carried and also does not feel like a realistic extra (especially as tents are charged £5 more per pitch than camper vans!!)
Our solution to a better experience: make the showers included in the price - even if the owner does charge £2 more a day! Secondly, a smile goes a long way and can completely change one’s camping experience.
I really hope the owner sees these comments as a learning point and not a criticism.
A washing machine and freezer would also score bonus points.
Unfortunately, there were aspects of this site which did leave a a bitter taste for us and regrettably will mean we will not revisit.
We arrived in two cars and both received a frosty reception. We felt an inconvenience and the dogs barking (which cannot be helped) did not ease the matter. The pitches were well considered for our needs but were at a slight angle, which should have been amended when the site was designed. They were also quite close together which left privacy being an issue and our party was kept awake until the early hours with talking and music in nearby tents. The showers left a particularly sour taste in our mouth being on a coin meter. Although this was seen when booking, cash is not something which is carried and also does not feel like a realistic extra (especially as tents are charged £5 more per pitch than camper vans!!)
Our solution to a better experience: make the showers included in the price - even if the owner does charge £2 more a day! Secondly, a smile goes a long way and can completely change one’s camping experience.
I really hope the owner sees these comments as a learning point and not a criticism.
A washing machine and freezer would also score bonus points.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Bring a stash of £1 coins.
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Bought a new tent and wanted to try it locally instead of further afield to iron out any problems that may occur. Never stayed at this campsite as I judge it too local but as I said above it was ideal for a few days. I was presently surprised. It’s a lovely site with great views helped by being sunny and warm. As my tent it 7m long I booked the bigger pitch and was allocated Roundel 28 which I thought at £30 a night was good value. The pitch was well grassed, firm and cut perfectly. Electric hookup was nearby. Site was busy but 29 was empty through our stay. We were greeted by the warden and told we could park the car on the grass contrary to the sign. There was a wee shop with an honesty box with a few goodies which I partook in the hot chocolate mix. The showers and toilets were spotless contrary to what others have said. £1 for 10 minutes was ample and having stayed on other sites where the showers the cost of the showers were in the site fees but found these were hogged by selfish individuals so no complaints about the 10 minute limit from me. I did notice that there were signs instructing that the toilet doors should be kept shut but other campers regularly left them open so that the midgies, flies and mossies could get in. Not much the site owners could do about that. On our visit the site was generally quiet with most noise coming from the sheep, the cries and traffic on the main road. Not much the site owners could do about that. In general it was a very pleasant stay only spoiled by the rain but hey, this is Scotland. C’est la vie.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Beautiful spot and location. Neat pitches and stunning views. Lovely and peaceful too. I’m reviewing all our stays on this trip so have to mention this one even though there’s a few things I wasn’t keen on. It’s a stunning site but the wardens don’t check you in - they’ve continued with contactless which felt a poor touch as we didn’t see them at all. It’s nice to be made welcome, shown to pitch, and have someone to ask about local places to eat etc.
As someone else said, the showers were an expense (I think they should always be included in your pitch fee- just my opinion) and they were really in need of a good clean.
Other than that - lovely site!
As someone else said, the showers were an expense (I think they should always be included in your pitch fee- just my opinion) and they were really in need of a good clean.
Other than that - lovely site!
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Take £1 for showers…Crusoe in Upper Largo has super food!
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Just to say we had a great stay at Forth House Caravan Site this weekend, with our tiny trailer tent. Quiet and peaceful with great views over the Forth. The facilities were always impeccably clean, and the whole site was neat and tidy. We decided this was partly due to the lack of children on site, which we wholeheartedly approve of! :)
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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On the plus side lovely views, large pitches and amazing WiFi however the warden not friendly or helpful at all. The shower block not very clean, toilets are all very badly stained, large cobwebs visable and dying flowers in dirty water. It is a very elevated position so take a wind breaker. There was a good deal of noise from the main road and I found the boy racer noise just too much and left after 1st night.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
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Amazing views and a wonderfully peaceful quiet campsite. It’s adults only and dogs allowed so suited us to a T. We had amazing weather so that’s always a big plus. The toilet block and shower were clean and the water was piping hot! We can’t wait to go back again🥰
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Long walk to nearest food/drinks establishment
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Frequently Asked Questions about Forth House Caravan Site
Which popular attractions are close to Forth House Caravan Site?
Nearby attractions include Elie Beach (4.5 miles), Kellie Castle & Garden (4.5 miles), and Bowbridge Alpacas Scotland (2.4 miles).
Is parking available at Forth House Caravan Site?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Forth House Caravan Site?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Peat Inn Restaurant, Upper Largo Hotel & Restaurant, and Monturpie Restaurant.
Are pets allowed at Forth House Caravan Site?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Are there any historical sites close to Forth House Caravan Site?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Old Railway Viaduct (2.4 miles) and Bannockburn Monument (4.9 miles).