Cambo House, a Victorian country house, built in 1881, lies at the heart of a 1200 acre country estate and a stone's throw from the sea. Cambo is the perfect place to relax and unwind. We also have 25 golf courses within 25 miles!
Cambo Country House & Estate, home to the Erskine family for the last 300 years, lies within the East Neuk of Fife, an area renowned for its uncrowded beaches and picturesque coastal villages.
Now under the new management of Struan and Frances Erskine, the family welcomes you to enjoy the comfort of their stately home and beautiful surroundings in an informal and relaxed atmosphere.
We offer a variety of accommodation on the Estate catering to individuals, families and larger groups. We also host weddings and other events, with the option to book out the entire House during your stay.
Whether you seek a peaceful retreat or an active adventure the Estate and its surroundings has much to offer.
We are located within easy reach of the picturesque village of Crail, and only six miles from the historic university town of St Andrews, the world-famous 'Home of Golf '.
A FAMILY HOME
There is a unique quality about Cambo, home of the Erskine family since 1688, that entices guests back year after year. The family welcome you to enjoy the comfort and spaciousness of their home, absorb the beauty of the gardens and woodland walks and unwind in the informal, restful atmosphere that makes Cambo so special.
Cambo House, an impressive Victorian country house, built in 1881, lies at the heart of a 1200 acre country estate and a stone's throw from the sea.
Whether you seek a peaceful retreat or an active break, Cambo has so much to offer that you can create the perfect holiday without leaving the estate. From the cosy, quirky Attic to the sumptuous West Wing Cambo House offers living in "the grand style", but with modern day comforts. The accommodation in the house has been transformed over the years to its present comfortable state, with many of its original features retained as reminders of the past.
Cambo offers a unique opportunity for groups of up to 45 to enjoy a historic house experience at a sensible cost.
The Blue and Yellow Room are on the first floor of the main part of the house, off the magnificent staircase and landing and The Clock Tower is situated in The Gardeners Wing, upstairs from the Garden and Orchard Suite.
The Yellow Room, overlooking the parkland, has a delightful four poster bed with elegant period furniture. The unique feature of this room is the roll top bath situated within the room itself.
The Blue Room with its lovely four poster bed, magnificent furnishings and large luxurious private bathroom (bath and shower) looks over the lawn and woodland at the back corner of the house and enjoys the morning sun as it faces east. Bath robes are provided.
The Clock Tower, as the name suggests, is situated in the clock tower and comprises a comfortable bedroom with stunning Victorian tester bed with upholstered headboard and a splendid, luxurious, private bathroom.
The Orchard Suite, a spacious twin suite with kitchenette and quirky, one person reading room.
The Garden Suite, a homely double suite with views over the park.
A sitting room with open fire and honesty bar overlooks the fountain and private garden and is available for guests' use. Each room also has its own TV and digital radio.
Breakfast is taken in the dining room on the first floor.
A private dinner can also be specially prepared for you if booked in advance (subject to availability).
The magnificent public rooms on the first floor may be hired for exclusive use for a wedding, function or party.
Apartments
Within the main house we have several self catering properties to sleep 2-45 people. Sometimes these are also available on a bed & breakfast basis. Call us on 01333 450 054 to check availability.
Road directions
Cambo Estate is on the A917 just South of St Andrews in the East of Fife, Scotland.
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By Car
Edinburgh is approximately a 1 hour drive.
Dundee is approximately a 1/2 hour drive.
St.Andrews is approximately a 10 minute drive.
By Taxi
You can book a taxi online at the Golf City Taxi website. Alternatively you can call Les (our local taxi driver) on 07708 289334.
By Rail
The nearest train station is Leuchars with a connection bus into St Andrews. Click here to plan your journey.
By Bus
The nearest national-service bus station is Dundee. From Dundee there is a regular bus service No 99 . You can then use bus service No 95 to take you to Cambo Estate.
BY AIr
From Edinburgh Airport, cross Forth Bridge to Kirkcaldy proceeding East to A917. 1 mile South of Kingsbarns and 2 miles North of Crail.