Craighead Howfs

Craighead Howfs offers a unique glamping getaway for a relaxing adults-only break. Set in grounds and gardens, the site offers a variety of glamping accommodation from magical round door burrows to bespoke luxury treehouses, with luxury beds nestled amongst the canopy, some with hot tubs! The site makes for an ideal romantic spot for couples, crackling wood-burners, stunning countryside views and amazing wildlife all around!

About Craighead Howfs

Set in the eight acres of grounds and gardens at Craighead Farm, there is a choice of five glamping/self-catering accommodations. All offer a unique experience, each sleeping two and spread across the site so everyone can enjoy some privacy and a peaceful stay. The Summer Howf is a delightfully renovated summer house set in a secluded spot alongside a duck pond at the top of the garden. The garden has matured over the years to create this gorgeous little tucked-away spot. Outside you can enjoy a glorious wood fired hot tub with views over the fields and hills, then sit by the fire pit as the sun sets and listen to the ducks chatter. The cabin has a charming all-in-one bedroom with a stargazing window and a lounge area with a light and airy feel, along with a wood-burning stove for those cooler months. The covered patio outside ensures that you can sit out, whatever the weather and the little fairy lights in the evening add to its European feel. You could also opt to try the very special round door howfs which will make you feel like you're entering the pages of a fairytale. Constructed from natural stone and wood into the hillside with handmade doors, windows and furniture, designed and built by the team, there is nothing else like them! Inside you will find everything you need for your stay including a cosy double bed with a stargazing window and in one a slipper bath, or in the other a luxury shower. With gas to cook on and a wood-burning stove, you can be snug inside or sit outside by the fire pit/BBQ and enjoy the view of the rolling hills. Each also has its own private eco loo next door. The Wee Tree Howf is a romantic and secluded waterside treehouse on stilts. Inside you will find the downstairs floor with a kitchenette, gas stove and oven, a slipper bath, a Burn beer/wine fridge pulley, seating, a wood-burning stove. Upstairs is a cosy double bedroom with a stargazing window above the bed, with a window out to views across the lochan to the countryside beyond. Next to the Wee Tree Howf is an adjacent cabin with a shower, eco loo and washing up area. Outside you will also have a patio area with a fire/BBQ pit and a fab wood burning hot tub, what better place to sit with a glass of wine and watch the sun set over the water! The Ash Tree Howf sits in an ancient ash tree, and its high perch offers incredible 360-degree views of the countryside. Inside you'll find a handmade king-size bed with a huge stargazing window above. The wood-burning stove doubles as a quirky oven, with hot and cold running water to an antique Belfast sink. There's also a hot shower and wash basin, plus a downstairs eco-friendly compost toilet. Outside, you'll find a wraparound platform with a heart-shaped table for romantic dining, plus a fire pit and BBQ on a separate grassy area. The Whisky Howf is a quirky stone building, transformed to be a luxury cabin inside. The off-grid cabin is over 300 years old, equipped with a king-size bed, a fully equipped kitchen with a gas hob and oven, a roll top slipper bath and an ensuite compost loo and modern shower. The cabin also has its own private outdoor area with a fire pit, BBQ, and seating, all with views over the surrounding countryside and lochan, great for spotting fish jumping and birds diving. In all of the accommodation, bed linen and towels are provided, along with a starter box of wood and kindling. In terms of what to bring, a torch and slippers are recommended, along with an eye mask if you have a stargazing window. You will have access to a fridge and freezer, a cool box, ice packs and ice for your drinks. Other than that, just bring a bottle of bubbly or two! Sorry, this is a pet-free site so four-legged friends are not allowed.

The site is open from January to the end of November. The Wee Tree Howf is open from March until November while Summer Howf is open from March until September.

Facilities and amenities

The Round Door Howfs, Ash Tree Howf, Whisky Howf and Wee Tree Howf have an integral bath or shower and a compost loo. The Summer Howf has access to the shower and toilet facilities in the Wash Howf just a short walk down the garden.

The Wee Honesty shop provides the essentials and some treats. You can also buy free-range eggs straight from the farm which at times include hen, duck, goose, rhea and quail.

If you're in need of a larger supermarket, Co-Op and Marks and Spencer can be found in Dunblane along with a selection of pubs and restaurants, including The Riverside Pub, all ten minutes away.

Adult only

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets

Bike hire

Café / restaurant

Communal BBQ

Disabled facilities

Drinking water

Electric hookups

Entertainment

Family friendly

Fires allowed

Fishing

Games room

Glamping

Golf

Horse riding

Hot tub

Internet access

Kids club

Kids playground

Laundry

Near beach

Near pub

Open year round

Peaceful

RV pitches

Shop

Showers

Swimming pool

Toilets

TV room

Vineyard

Water hookups

Watersports

W.C. disposal

There are 6 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Summer Howf

Summer Howf

Max 2 people

Renovated summer house with a bed balcony and stargazer window, a wood-burning stove, two-ring gas cooker and cooking utensils. Outside is a private courtyard with a canopy, picnic bench, wood fired hot tub and fire pit. Shared facilities nearby.

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Wee Tree Howf

Wee Tree Howf

Max 2 people

Two floor treehouse on stilts with a living area, fully equipped kitchen and slipper bath. There is a double bedroom with views of the lochan, as well as a shower and compost loo. Outside is a wood fired hot tub, a veranda, seating and a firepit/BBQ.

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Whisky Howf

Whisky Howf

Max 2 people

Hand built off-grid stone cottage with cruck beam roof with a king-size bed, wood-burning stove, a fully equipped kitchen with utensils, a roll top slipper bath and ensuite with compost loo and shower. Outside is seating, a fire pit and BBQ.

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Other accommodation

2 x Round Door Howfs

2 x Round Door Howfs

Max 2 people

Off-grid round door Howfs built into the hillside with grassy roofs. Inside is a double bed with a stargazing window, a wood-burning stove, double ring hob, cooking equipment, a shower or bath and a firepit/BBQ. Private eco loo next door.

Tree Howf

Tree Howf

Max 2 people

A treehouse with 360 degree views. Inside is a king-size bed with a stargazing window, electric, a wood-burning stove, fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and oven and shower. Downstairs is an eco loo. Outdoor is a viewing platform, BBQ and fire pit.