Cambo Country House & Estate
Cambo Country House & Estate
Cambo House Cambo House Cambo Estate, Kingsbarns, St. Andrews KY16 8QD Scotland
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Hidden between the North Sea coastline and East Neuk countryside, lies 13th century Cambo Country Estate. Known as the sunniest region in Scotland thanks to its unique micro climate, this is the place to wild swim beyond golden sands, pour drams by the fire, spark deep conversations under the stars, and unwind into a revitalising stay. With interconnecting pathways all over the estate - leading to the Georgian walled garden, gift shop, and award-winning cafe at Cambo Gardens, Kingsbarns Distillery, the iconic Kingsbarns Golf Links, and dramatic Cambo Sands - guests are never more than a stroll away from enticing experiences. When it’s time to rest a while, retreat to a sumptuous self-catering suite or guest wing at Cambo House, one of our cosy estate cottages, or embrace the elemental luxury of our sustainably designed cabins, The Hideaway and The Bothy, operated by Off Grid Travel. Cambo House, sitting at the heart of Cambo Estate, has been home to the Erskine family since the 1670s and it is now also a world-class venue. Featuring beautiful indoor/outdoor settings and an abundance of guest accommodation, Cambo can provide a stunning backdrop to your 3-night wedding celebration, corporate getaway, golfing break, retreat, or special occasion. Email us to discover more. Explore, play, celebrate, and stay. Cambo welcomes you throughout the seasons.
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Free internet
Conference facilities
Baggage storage
Electric vehicle charging station
Car park
Wifi
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Non-smoking hotel
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Bridal suite
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English, French, Spanish, Latvian
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Cambo House Cambo House Cambo Estate, Kingsbarns, St. Andrews KY16 8QD Scotland
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Car recommended
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The Cambo Estate is centuries old. The main house is private to casual visitors but the rest of the estate is open to the public. There is an excellent quaint cafe in the converted stable block served by friendly staff and a shop selling crafts and gardening accoutrements.
The huge walled garden has an entrance fee. It is full of colour and seating to drink in the quietness.
There are walks through the woods to the beach and the snowdrops are out in early spring.
The family run estate is doing its best to make visitors welcome and deserves support.
The huge walled garden has an entrance fee. It is full of colour and seating to drink in the quietness.
There are walks through the woods to the beach and the snowdrops are out in early spring.
The family run estate is doing its best to make visitors welcome and deserves support.
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Parking is plentiful with a small accessible car park near the stables cafe. Paths are fairly even.
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As a mature couple we stayed at West Cottage, Cambo last week for 4 magnificent nights.... it was heavenly, cute, immaculate but homely, very well equipped and a brilliant setting within 100m of bus stops to St Andrews, Anstruther, Elie, Crail, etc. So much so, that we did not use the car in 5 days!
We also used it as a base to walk the 'Fife Coastal Path' to Anstruther and St Andrews and also tour and dine in St Andrews
Cannot wait to return
We also used it as a base to walk the 'Fife Coastal Path' to Anstruther and St Andrews and also tour and dine in St Andrews
Cannot wait to return
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Date of stay: September 2020
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We spent a week’s break at the cottages with 2 other households and we had a superb time. The grounds of Cambo are great for a walk and there is lots to do in the surrounding area. Cottages have everything you could want including dishwasher tablets and toilet roll! Comfy beds and great facilities, including outdoor space for dining. We’ll definitely be back!
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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We enjoyed a fantastic lunch here at the end of July. Great service and fab food. We invited family to join us for a lunch today and the contrast could not have been more extreme. Whilst staff were lovely and apologetic the service was appalling - we arrived just after 12 and left at 2.30pm just having had a Toastie. There was no water to be served as there were no clean glasses. When we asked again he said he could only provide 2 glasses for 5 of us. The food was sub-standard compared to last time and not value for money. Usually the salads are incredible with an amazing dressing but it was basic. The caprese ciabatta was salty and not as served previously. We asked to order cakes but was told this would take a huge amount of time…so disappointed after having previously had such great lunches here. Must be a change in staff and complete understaffing. What a shame for the staff employed who are trying to do their best.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Â Avoid if busy
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Oh dear Cambo Estate owners, really scraping the barrel now....As a regular walker through the woodlands of the estate I was appalled to read a notice at the Kingsbarns beach end of the grounds telling us that the woods were now only available to PAYING visitors. "No right to roam" in this part of the Scottish countryside.
Shameful.
Shameful.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Don’t be taken in by the coffee sign at the beach if you are walking the coast path. When you have walked the half mile path through indifferent woodland you discover that this is a paid attraction and you have to buy a ticket (£6?) to access the coffee shop. This isn’t clear until you get there.
I appreciate the place is a country house attraction so don’t make out you can just walk in for coffee. We felt conned.
I appreciate the place is a country house attraction so don’t make out you can just walk in for coffee. We felt conned.
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip:Â Take a flask for coffee!
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Paid a visit to see the acclaimed snowdrops. While there we used the cafe. It is a well equipped cafe set up for serve over service but for some bazaar reason the counter takes orders and then you have to sit at your table and wait and wait for a simple bowl of soup (ÂŁ4.50 inc bread).
There were four members of staff but they managed to make hard work of an easy task. Soup was average, bread was very good and some irony in that the gardens feature Tamworth sows and piglets but the cafe serves pretty unappealing Vegan Sausage rolls.
To visit the walled garden in February is a waste of time and free of charge you can see good displays of snowdrops in other woodland areas. This expensive experience (ÂŁ6.50 pp) is overhyped.
There were four members of staff but they managed to make hard work of an easy task. Soup was average, bread was very good and some irony in that the gardens feature Tamworth sows and piglets but the cafe serves pretty unappealing Vegan Sausage rolls.
To visit the walled garden in February is a waste of time and free of charge you can see good displays of snowdrops in other woodland areas. This expensive experience (ÂŁ6.50 pp) is overhyped.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We visited the cafe and then walked down to Kingsbarns Beach. Lovely cafe with really nice food. Friendly and catered well for vegetarians and vegans. Had to chase up our request for gluten-free bread, so if you have particular dietary requirements then it’s probably worth stressing this. Lovely walk down to Kingsbarns Beach though.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Dropped in after a walk through the snowdrops the cafe is now in the hands of the second caterers which is a big improvement . It is run as basically a vegetarian cafe but lacks variety on the menu ,I had a tasty bean soup and a cheese sandwich ( I hate grated cheese in a sandwich it makes for a messy bite) the other sandwich ingredients were Brie and chutney . We had cans of soft drinks with our meal . This place could be really good with a few tweaks and the staff are pleasant
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Room Tip:Â we only used the cafe so cannot comment
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Lovely walled garden to enjoy a picnic in. The gardeners have created a top class environment.
Had tea and cake at the cafe - excellent food and friendly staff. The scones were fresh as was the tea and coffee.
Very close to the beaches which you can walk to.
Had tea and cake at the cafe - excellent food and friendly staff. The scones were fresh as was the tea and coffee.
Very close to the beaches which you can walk to.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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They can do meals if you ask them in advance. You pay separately etc. Hope this helps. Great place.
"Parking is plentiful with a small accessible car park near the stables cafe. Paths are fairly even."Read full review
"Ask for the Yellow Room if it's available - great space for a few nights' rest!"Read full review
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PRICE RANGE
C$396 - C$612 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
cambo house, cambo estate hotel st. andrews
LOCATION
United KingdomScotlandFifeSt. AndrewsKingsbarns
NUMBER OF ROOMS
14
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cambo Country House & Estate
Which popular attractions are close to Cambo Country House & Estate?
Nearby attractions include Crail Harbour (4.2 km), Scotland's Secret Bunker (4.3 km), and Kingsbarns Beach (0.7 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Cambo Country House & Estate?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free parking, meeting rooms, and free internet access.
Is parking available at Cambo Country House & Estate?
Yes, free parking and a parking garage are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Cambo Country House & Estate?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Shoregate, Crail Fish Bar & Cafe, and Crail Harbour Gallery.
Does Cambo Country House & Estate offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Cambo Country House & Estate?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, and Latvian.
Are there any historical sites close to Cambo Country House & Estate?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Mercat Cross (3.9 km).
Does Cambo Country House & Estate have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the park view available here.