Maragowan Club Campsite

Rated 4 of 5

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Good for families

Location, location, location

Great location, beautiful area. Site suffers a little from road noise. We arrived after a horrible journey. Had just set up when Warden came along and told us we had to move the van over as we weren't in the middle of the pitch. We said we wanted to move in the morning to a different pitch but we were told that he couldn't have it like that all night and it was on the leaflet. I said I didn't get one, it's on the booklet, I said I don't have one, he then snidely asked "have you never been to a club site before." We moved over the 12 inches only to discover when we looked across at the van opposite to find it wasn't in the middle either but nothing was said about it. Entry at lunch time the following day was chaos as vans and motorhomes started arriving at 12 and it's 1pm entry. By 12.55 there were nine waiting to get in with the entrance totally blocked as was the main road. Wardens were all going about but no one used their initiative to sort it out. We didn't move in the morning after the carry on the day before.

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sandlsmith

Caravanner

Reviewed on 31/08/2021 19:59

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Good for families

Great location but inadequate facilities

Caution required in a larger motorhome or towing when travelling to site - the northern Loch Tay road has numerous locations where the road narrows to 1.5 vehicles width and the locals naturally assume they have right of way. The alternative road along the south of the loch is 'walker and cyclist friendly' so expect to come across people in the road around every blind bend (road best avoided if possible). The site location is very good - a 10 min walk into the village, which has all key facilities; book well ahead (ie a week) if you wish to eat at the recommended Courie Inn as it is very busy. Falls of Dochart dinner - good but not great. If you wish to venture further afield eg to Kenmore or Aberfeldy, or to get onto Ben Lawers (all recommended) you'll need transport. The setting of the site, by the river, is lovely, no midges thankfully, but a large bunch of noisy kids ended up playing outside our motorhome every day - fine if you like that sort of thing, but no sign of the parents, who were presumably camped up at the quiet end of the site....! No problems with check-in, although only very rudimentary site briefing, despite it being quiet when we arrived; I found the staff to be quite officious in manner and not particularly welcoming, although given the other reviews singing their praises, I'm willing to accept that they may have been having an off-day. The facilities are poor and very tired for a site that is not cheap. Not up to the usual high standard we've come to expect (look at Grantown-on-Spey to see how it should be done). Single washing machine was u/s hence no clothes washing facilities. On top of that, the (single) main toilet/washing block was shut for 2 hours every day, ostensibly to carry out a covid deep-clean, but frankly I've no idea what they were doing for that length of time. Other sites take 30 mins. Site security is good - a swipe card is required to get in and out, although whether that deters anyone on foot from jumping over the fence is debatable, so usual precautions should be taken with your stuff. So in summary, great location and setting but facilities really do need some investment.

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Motorhomer

Reviewed on 18/08/2021 17:44

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Rated 5 of 5

Good for families

Perfection

Absolutely stunning location. The wardens very welcoming and friendly. So quiet and tranquil. I've never seen the night sky with so many stars etc due to zero light pollution. The sound of the river, also very calming. If you cross the small bridge at the opening to the site less than 5 minutes away you have the incredible ancient Finlanrig ruined castle, this is unbelievable and only a few minutes away. Surprisingly no midges either. 5STAR site. Definitely be back.

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Bej

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 16/08/2021 17:26

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Rated 4 of 5

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Good for families

Amazingly beautiful campsite

A beautiful campsite near a river with views of mountains. Good location with Killin nearby, where there are shops and pubs/restaurants and everything you need. Including a place to hire kayaks to paddle on the river and then loch Tay. Fishing was poor as we were there when the water level was so low due to the dry weather (no fault of the campsite). Where we stayed it was quiet however there will be road noise on pitches which backed on to the road. The logging lorries that use the road drive at a terrifying pace. The drive from Inverness along loch Tay was probably the most challenging drive towing ever (I have towed in the Alps a lot, Italy and all of the A470 in Wales). My wife tells me the scenery was breathtaking - I however was starring at the mirrors as every vehicle passed hoping they wouldn't smash on the floor! We actually saw motorhomes with smashed up mirrors on the road. When we arrived there were units blocking up the main road, however the wardens managed the situation swiftly and efficiently and checked us in quickly without paying to get everyone on site and off the dangerous road. Really friendly and informative wardens - up there with the best we've come across. A visit to Aberfeldy distillery is highly recommended and a very good solution to forget the horrendous drive to the site! The falls of Dochart are worth a visit as they are beautiful. We should have spent more time on the campsite as it was amazing and would definitely return.

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Owainharris

Caravanner

Reviewed on 15/08/2021 21:21

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A site of two parts

The site is in a lovely area, but with few facilities close to the site, that would be one small Coop, and a hardware store We arrived at approx 13.30 pm, and checking in was scary, as when we got there ,there was caravans, and motor homes from both directions , on the road itself, waiting get on to the site The toilets are tired, and who ever built them most have had a depressive personality, the decor is, uninviting, and dark, and neither did they know the physics that water runs to the lowest level The sites for me is in two parts ,we where lucky as we got a pitch next to the river, and away from the road, but for those next to the road, unless they suffer from hearing loss, it is noisy For me it is a to out of the way site ,and with the high possibility of ending up with a pitch on the road site, not a site i would recommend or will be visiting again

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Twos more then one

Caravanner from Nottinghamshire

Reviewed on 14/08/2021 16:55

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Good for families

First visit to the area!

A wonderful scenic drive down from Inverness brought us to this lovely riverside location. Quick and efficient check in by friendly staff. Suitable nice sized pitch located and we were soon set up. First evening a torrential rain storm caused more than a few pitches to be flooded ours included. However it all seemed to drain away overnight and all was well for the rest of our break. Dog walking had to be taken off site. Kenmore and Aberfeldy worth a visit. Would return to this lovely site. Walk to the village of Killin easy to pick up supplies.

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Shuckford

from Northumberland

Reviewed on 27/07/2021 11:21

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Beautiful location

A beautiful location in a lovely village. On arrival we had to wait out on the road which was dangerous. Letting us through to find a pitch would have been better as we couldn’t have left without having a barrier fob anyway! Having to queue outside the office was not a safe option, when the passenger and not the driver was left sitting in their vehicle. The toilet and shower facilities were basic and in need of immediate updating. More information about the other facilities such as a drying room (a brilliant idea, which could be included in other sites) would have been useful, but I guess the business of our arrival meant that a full induction could not be given (we didn’t know about leaving details of where you were going as one review has stated!) Another area of concern was the play area which was in the middle of the site, but not fenced in as is usual. We are sorry to give such a negative review, but they should not stop anyone from visiting such an amazing area.

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Edwin Brewer

Reviewed on 08/07/2021 21:51

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Beautiful site in stunning area

We arrived at this site to a lovely welcome from the Warden. Pitches are level and hard standing with electric etc. The only point is the shower block, which is slightly dated although beautifully clean at all times. The view was lovely from our pitch, and there are plenty of walks up to the Falls of Dochart and to Loch Tay. We walked through the wooded area, and were lucky enough to see a red squirrel scampering around. Killen is a small village with a Co-op and a couple of other shops including a gift shop. A nice touch from the Wardens is if you are walking or climbing anywhere they ask you to fill in a form asking where you are going and what time to expect you back. A very good idea in this sort of area - thank you. We could happily have stayed another couple of nights, but will definitely return at some point.

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Atkinbrown

Caravanner from Durham

Reviewed on 05/07/2021 13:35

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Lovely site in a beautiful setting

Had a 2 night stay and wish it had been longer. Beautiful area, lovely peaceful clean site and very friendly/helpful staff. Short walk to Loch Tay and to nearby hotels etc. So impressed we booked to return in a few weeks while we were there. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for peace and quiet in the most beautiful setting.

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Go McLaren

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Reviewed on 25/06/2021 08:37

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Overnight stop

Stopped on way to making for west coast as it was a half way house for us. Arrived dead on checking in time which was probably an error as it was very busy. But as we were staying only for one night we wanted to make the most of our time. Would maybe hang back next time and time it better. Although it was busy and a bit of a tail back onto road check in was efficient and our pick of pitch number was right beside riverbank which was lovely. Site was great and facilities well maintained and organised. It’s is not the wardens or sites fault that the patrons don’t follow the regulations that are in place for people’s safety. Anyway site is in a great location to walk into the village for the falls pubs and shops that are there. There is also a fantastic walk down to Loch Tay and back along the old railway. Great for dog walks. Definitely would use again and be nice to stay a bit longer.

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dixoncj1965

Motorhomer from Dumfriesshire

Reviewed on 23/06/2021 12:48

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