Linwater Caravan Park Reviews

Welcoming and modern facilities

This site is immaculately clean, with brand new toilet and shower facilities. We had a warm welcome on arrival and the campsite leaflet is factual, with local information for food, sightseeing, transport etc within four miles of the park and ride Bus and Tram service into Edinburgh. This was so useful we bought a day pass. The actual campsite has a beautiful woodland walk, which we used to exercise the dog and appreciate the scenery and a nearby aqueduct. The only criticism was the noise from the aircraft landing at Edinburgh, which is quite close and was noisy in the morning. However, I advise you put your earplugs in. Would definitely revisit this site.

Site's response

Wow! What a comprehensive review, Julia! We really appreciate the time you took to share your Linwater stay experience. We're looking forward to welcoming you back soon. Many thanks, The Linwater Team.

Lush and blissful

I wish I could give an 100 star rating because it was magnificent. Good pitch size. The location and walks were beautiful. It was central to Edinburgh and for trip to Stirling. It was peaceful with no rowdiness, just a beautiful stop. Please disregard what I say as don't want to let everyone know we found an oasis? Big up to the staff, who were friendly, polite and helpful. I applaud you all and it speaks volumes.

Site's response

Thank you for your kind words, Susan. I think this is the first review we received that used the word magnificent and we're so pleased that you had a magnificent stay! We have passed on your comments to the team who are thrilled with your comments. Many thanks, The Linwater Team.

Spacious pitches

Chose this site as it was convenient for an event we were attending. Spacious pitches, super clean toilet and shower facilities, excellent kitchen and washing up area. Well stocked shop. Friendly and helpful staff. Close to attractions and eating places. Will use this site again and will recommend it also.

Site's response

Hi Hazel, thank you so much for a fantastic and comprehensive review! We're so pleased to hear that you had a pleasant stay at Linwater and we look forward to meeting you and your friends in future. Many Thanks, The Linwater Team.

Great camp spot to use as a 'basecamp'

We rented a motorhome for a Highlands holiday over Easter. Linwater was just round the corner from where we picked up our vehicle so it acted as a very convenient 'basecamp' for us. Facilities were great and the staff were friendly. We'll definitely be using Linwater as our 'motorhome basecamp' for future trips to the Highlands.

Site's response

Hi Freddie, it's great to hear that we we're a great location for a basecamp for your Scottish adventures. We hope to see you in the future. Many Thanks, The Linwater Team.

Beautiful site

Best facilities we have ever seen. Pitches excellent, staff welcoming and helpful. Those bathrooms - wow!

Site's response

Hi Susie, we're grateful for your feedback. It's our pleasure to provide the best possible service for all of our guests and we're glad our commitment was reflected in your stay. Many Thanks, The Linwater Team.

Clean and tidy!

The first site to get 5 stars for everything. The shower facilities were like a premium gym, clean and tidy! Location was great but we didn't stay long enough to explore laundry services. Looking forward to our next stay!

Site's response

Hi Dean, your comments have been shared with the team at Linwater. We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the clean and tidy nature of the park. We look forward to having you stay again. Many Thanks, The Linwater Team.

Brilliant site, spotlessly clean and in a lovely area

Stayed here for 9 days during Scotland's stormy weather. The site is kept spotlessly clean, even with muddy feet and wet weather. Showers, toilets and laundry all in perfect working order. Camping kitchen well equipped and great to be able to cook outside of the van. Staff very welcoming and helpful, always busy doing something to keep the site looking great. Nice walks along Union Canal and shops within driving distance. Quiet site with no noise at all and pitches spacious and level. Loved my stay here.

Site's response

Hi Katy - Wow! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comprehensive review! We're so pleased to hear that you had a great stay despite the Scottish weather. It's also fantastic to hear that the teams performance exceeded your expectations and I will be sure to pass on your comments regarding the site looking great. Many Thanks, The Linwater Team.

Excellent all round

Host came out in the rain to let me in and show me where my spot was, a great start 😀 Grounds are well maintained, facilities are immaculate and the nearest town is but a few minutes drive away - plus there are several options for delivery.

Site's response

Hi Darryl, thank you for taking the time to leave a 5/5 review! We're happy to hear that the team provided you with an excellent service. I'll make sure that they get the feedback, I'm sure they will be happy to hear that their efforts are making a difference. Many Thanks, The Linwater Team.

Fantastic facilities

A great little site on the outskirts of Edinburgh. We stayed as a break on our way back down from the Highlands to the Midlands. Best showers ever, very clean, lovely and warm shower block. Great fully serviced pitches. Very dog friendly with great walks from the site. We will be staying again on our travels in Scotland.

Site's response

Hi Mark, it's great to hear that you had a positive experience staying with us. We are pleased that you all felt welcome including your dogs! We look forward to meeting you again for another great stay! Many Thanks, The Linwater Team.

Amazing facilities and very clean

Very clean and self efficient. Laundry, kitchen, shop and toilets/showers were very clean and comfortable to use.

Site's response

Hi Guilherme, we're so grateful that you took the time to share your feedback with us. Many Thanks, The Linwater Team.

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!

Another fabulous holiday! This is a great place. Wonderfully close to Edinburgh. Excellent staff and superb facilities - what more could you ask for? First location where, as a tent camping family, we didn't feel second best to the caravan crew. Same excellent facilities to service our tent as they had. Great having water and electric hook-up right by the pitch!

Site's response

Hi Bryan, thank you so much for your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Linwater, as well as the on pitch amenities. We look forward to meeting you again for a future stay! Many Thanks, The Linwater Team.

Perfect

Clean, friendly and quiet. Perfect in all respects.

Site's response

Hi Terry, thanks a lot for your kind words and for sharing your 5-star review with the rest of the camping community, we really appreciate it! Many Thanks, The Linwater Team.

Gone by the wind!

First time at Linwater, but certainly not the last. Really friendly, clean site with great staff who are happy to help when needed. Close to local attractions yet far away enough to be in peaceful countryside. Had to cut the stay short on the 3rd night due to the heavy winds, but this was no fault of the site obviously! Can't wait to return in 2024! 🏕️

Site's response

Hi Deryck, thank you for leaving a fantastic 5/5 review! We're so happy to hear you had a great experience at Linwater, minus the Scottish weather! We look forward to meeting you again in 2024. Many Thanks, The Linwater Team.

Lovely stay

We enjoyed our stay, the facilities were very clean and nice.

Site's response

Hi David, thank you for the 5-star review! We value your feedback and can't wait to meet you again. Many Thanks, The Linwater Team.

Great park

Excellent location and great amenities.

Site's response

Hi Robert, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a 5-star review. It means a lot to us. Many Thanks, The Linwater Team.

Lovely site

This was a really lovely site, beautifully laid out with well manicured lawns. The staff were friendly and helpful and the pitches are a really good size. The ladies toilets are a nightmare! The door bangs very loudly with every single entry and exit. The hand driers are exceptionally loud and the noise seems to echo and carry throughout the room. The toilets were clean, plenty of paper and the shower worked reasonably well although pressure wasn't great. The other thing to mention is that this site sits right under the flight path for the nearby airport and the planes can be pretty loud. The site was lovely overall and I realise that some of the issues were personal to me and wouldn't impact most people.

Site's response

Hi Marie, thank you for leaving such a comprehensive review of your stay at Linwater. We're pleased to let you know that the new toilet block has now been installed and we hope that you can visit again and try out the new block when you are next visiting Edinburgh. Many Thanks, The Linwater Team.

A lovely friendly site, great for Edinburgh visits too

A warm greeting and a lovely pitch. It is close to the airport but that didn't worry us. We were on a road trip, so only stayed one night. Caught the bus into Edinburgh (a bit of a walk into Calderwood and then a 30-40 min bus ride). Perfect for us! Great facilities and well maintained. The resident chickens were a plus too!

Site's response

Hi Helen, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a lovely review! We're pleased to say that a new bus stop has been built a little closer to the park and is now a 10-15 minute walk from the park. We hope to welcome you back soon! Many Thanks, The Linwater Team.

My stay

Good clean site, staff friendly and helpful. Only bad thing was that we came with family and asked to be next to each other and was not. When we asked to change, staff said we could not but site next to ours I felt could have been swapped.

Site's response

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Janet! We're really pleased that you found the site clean and that our staff were friendly and helpful. I'm sorry to hear that you weren't able to be next to your friend. I've had a look into this and unfortunately, the pitches besides you had already arrived a day before and already set up, so we wouldn't have been able to ask them to move after this. We hope to welcome you back soon! Many thanks, The Linwater Team.

Pleasant site

Clean facilities and friendly and helpful staff. Well stocked shop, nice showers and well kept site. Easy walk to a pub (The Grapes) with great bar food. Handy for airport.

Site's response

Thanks for the 5-star review! The Linwater team are thrilled that you’re happy with your recent visit.

Great site

Great site. Excellent facilities, very clean and well kept. Friendly staff.

Site's response

On behalf us all of us at Linwater, I would like to thank you for sharing this great review about our site! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay.

Convenient for Edinburgh

Absolutely brilliant time, the staff were really friendly and helpful. The showers and toilets were immaculate. Our stay was 4 nights Mon to Fri, there was (not that I used them) a kitchen with a microwave to prepare food, washing facilities for your dishes, there was a washing machine, clothes dryer and a shop which sold a lot of what you wanted. The site is due to be upgraded in the autumn to include a family washroom with a bath. But 10/10 all around, definitely recommend and only about 25 minutes away from Edinburgh and 10 mins from Livingston with retail outlets.

Site's response

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience whilst staying with us. We take pride in knowing our guests are happy with their stay.

Last minute

Last minute stay. Unfortunately, we felt that there nothing to do on site, apart from a small public kitchen room with a microwave/fridge tv etc., Directly in flight path from Edinburgh airport.

Site's response

Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that you didn't feel that there was anything to do on site. Although we may be a small campsite, there is lots to do nearby including visiting Scotland's capital, Edinburgh. The local village of East Calder is a short walk from the campsite and there are many places to eat locally or some can even be delivered directly to the pitch.

Lovely site

Great little site, very well laid out.

Site's response

We are honored by your wonderful review. Your satisfaction is our ultimate goal, and we are thrilled that we hit the mark for you!

Our first trip

Our very first trip in our tourer caravan. Great first site. Enjoyed. Next time will be longer.

Site's response

We're pleased to hear you had a successful first trip in your tourer, Harry. We hope to see you again soon! The Linwater Team

Good campsite

This park is ideal for travellers to stay during August for the Edinburgh Fringe or concerts. There is a bus stop about a mile away that takes you into Edinburgh. Edinburgh Airport is close by and you are aware of planes flying in and out. Also noise from road, but not too disturbing. Overall, we did enjoy our stay.