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Balbirnie Park Club Campsite

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No internet at this site

Overall a good site, well kept by hard working wardens. The only issue for me was the lack of Club internet facilities. We spent a week at the site and would have benefited access to the internet for a wide range of local information, tourism, etc.
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Reviewed on 01/04/2019 12:59

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Peaceful yet urban site.

Stayed here on the way back north from a trip down to Yorkshire. Always a good site, excellent facilities and nice, helpful staff. Located in the village of Markinch, and although overlooked on one side by a housing scheme, the layout of the site and the lovely tree cover make it very relaxing. Markinch is great for supplies. The highlight for me always with Balbirnie is the adjoining Balbirnie Park. Miles of walking and great for taking the dogs for a huge run around.
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IainGill

Reviewed on 26/09/2018 10:54

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Fantastic Week

We had a week here at this wonderful site, and couldn't fault it . The week started with a mixture of clouds and sun and we visited various interesting places Anstruther for Fish n Chips is a must , Balgove Steak Barn is Fab , Cairn o mohr near Perth , Dundee all within an hour of the site . The Site itself is pretty unique as it backs onto a housing estate , but no need to worry it's not an issue .Set amidst Mature Trees the site provides plenty of welcome shade in sunny weather. But when it's blowing a Hoolie it's a Different matter , Scary springs to mind.Not a lot you can do about the weather , just Baton down the Hatches and Keep your Fingers Crossed. Well the Latter happened on the Wednesday and it was really Bad after getting the Tail End of Hurricane Ali, within minutes Branches where falling and leaves covered all of the roads and grass .No Panic, As soon as the Wind died Down ,the wardens Joe and Sarah where out with there Leaf blowers and Tractor Tidying up the Site and after a few Hours you couldn't tell we'd had any bad weather ,thanks to all of there effort . The Facilities are Spotless thanks once again to the professionalism of the Wardens , nothing too much trouble and always a smile . Would Definitely recommend this outstanding site as it's in a Fabulous Location
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craigball

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Reviewed on 23/09/2018 19:19

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You can commute to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival from here.

We wanted to visit the Edinburgh Fringe Festival but couldn't get into the Edinburgh site. So we came here instead and commuted daily to Edinburgh from the Halbeath Interchange.
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Graham1330

Reviewed on 18/08/2018 18:22

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A site of two halves

Well located just off the A92 entering the village of Markinch and on the edge of a large public park with a hotel and golf course within the park. Golf club house is handy for 'pub' meals cooked to a good standard and very welcoming. Good location within Fife for travels around to St Andrews, the coastal villages and Dunfermline. Station in Markinch also gives access to Edinburgh and is easily walkable from site. it is a site with two different characteristics though - the north-eastern part is badly overlooked by houses/flats and is at a much lower level to them so generally very unappealing. The other part of the site has some open glades or alternatively some areas within the trees. There are no facilities on-site for children's play but the adjoining park gives plenty of run-around' space. One pitch to avoid, having seen the problems caused to others trying to get into it and the adjoining spaces either side, is No.47. In my view it would be better to scrap this one completely and simply make it a turning area for the adjoining pitches. Would I go back? Yes, if I could be guaranteed of getting a spot away from the houses. As there would be no guarantee then, sadly, probably not.
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Reviewed on 31/07/2018 21:53

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First visit wish we could have stayed longer

Great welcome from the wardens who recommended a lovely pitch for us which proved to be ideal. Facilities were immaculate and only sorry we could only stay for one night as we were on our way home from a tour of Scotland. Will return again for a longer stay.
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Plynn

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Reviewed on 06/07/2018 13:19

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Perfect getaway

Second time on this site and will return again in the future. Very tidy, even with all the trees on site. Facilities were immaculate and wardens were very helpful when I had a problem with the canopy on my motorhome. Being next to the Balbirnie estate was an added bonus for walking the dog. It is also only a short walk to the village for any supplies that might be required. Would definitely recommend this site to friends.
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Reviewed on 28/06/2018 16:22

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Beware of tree sap

Just returned from our first visit to this site. Lovely site but oh what a mess our motorhome was in when we left. Roof and sides covered in birch sap, it has taken us 3hrs to clean it off our van. We will return but be much more careful in the pitch we select. Be aware.
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mayj

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Reviewed on 10/06/2018 14:09

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Good Transport Links

We stayed here in late October fortunately we ignored the weather forecast and so glad we did, it did rain at night aand we were there when the hurricane swept up the country but it never bothered us, the pitches are in a wooded area which gave some protection, the site is on the edge of a lovely park where you can cycle or walk and I’m sure in the summer it will be perfect. The local town is Markinch which has has a newly built train station which serves the area well it also has regular bus services to various towns near and far, St Andrews is within a short distance with buses to Leven and then change to St Andrews or coast liner which was very nice The locals were all very friendly and definitely a place we will return, there are nice local bars and eating houses to visit Morrison’s supermarket and Lidi are within walking distance and so is Wetherspoons The facilities as always on club sites were spotless the warden managers were spot on friendly approachable people. We are on the 3 network and that was very good, like I say it’s a 5 minute walk into town and a 8 Minute walk to the train station
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coppers

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Reviewed on 02/11/2017 09:29

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