July 2023 by albot81
Amazing from start to finish, even to jiggle dates around the communication was great. Caravan itself spotless and comfy, site really well maintained and cared for. Lynda gave us some excellent information and tips, and the location itself, what can we say?! Wee 9 year old boy, dog and ourselves were left wanting more to explore. Crail, Anstruther, St Andrews, Dundee, Dunino and of course Tentsmuir forest and beach. But to be honest even just wandering the lovely coastal paths was all we needed to really kick back and switch off. Will certainly be back!
July 2023 by williamhE9369RT
Beautiful, Peaceful and well kept park. Onsite managers Robert & Lynda are always happy to help with anything. If you are looking for a relaxing time, this is the place to buy a caravan! However, if you would prefer the liveliness of Butlins/Haven, then best try somewhere else. Situated at the beach in a quaint and friendly town with some excellent nearby eating places including the Larick Centre, Bellrock Tavern, Cobbies & Harbour Cafe. Within walking distance there is a fabulous Tayport Butchers as well as friendly Co-Op, Scotmid etc. 10 mins across the bridge to City of Dundee if you need it but Tayport is a polar opposite with it's open green commons and walks to Tentsmuir Forrest & park. This caravan park is the perfect place to explore the east coast or just relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery without leaving the park!
July 2023 by shabbashanksy
We bought a static caravan in this quiet, off the beaten track site some time ago! It was simply a fantastic decision! The site overlooks the Tay estuary and Tentsmuir forest, on the edge of a nature reserve! The walks are always memorable, with various routes of varying flat distances. On the sandy coastline or forest treks! The site is excellently maintained and scrupulously clean. It is an ideal spot to relax and enjoy some tranquility. It is within easy reach of Dundee, St Andrews and the East Neuk of Fife. Nearby Leuchars railway station give easy access to Edinburgh and beyond. Tayport itself, is home to a couple of cracking welcoming pubs and a 5 star butchers. There are also a few local mini markets and a couple of first class cafes! If golf is your thing. You are spoilt for choice, local Scotscraig Golf Club is a must play, and open to non members for food and drinks. Numerous others St Andrews, Drumoig, St Michaels, Downfield, Monifieth, Panmure are a short drive away! If you were considering buying or renting a caravan or lodge, I?d have no hesitation in recommending Tayport Links.
July 2023 by neelianyam
After years of "will we...won't we?", we took the plunge and bought a static caravan at Tayport Links , with a fantastic view right over the Tay. What a lovely caravan on a beautiful, quiet, well kept site. Before we purchased, Robert and Lynda answered all our questions to help us make an informed choice. The site is ideally located for Dundee, St Andrews and the coastal villages, but Tayport itself is well served with essential amenities, so a short walk from the caravan gets you to the co-op, a cafe, a pub, fish and chip shop.... The site itself is easily the prettiest we have ever seen with mature trees, plenty of grass (to keep Robert busy) and the benefit of the Fife Coastal Pathway on our doorstep. We are getting to know the other residents (human and canine!) and have been made to feel very welcome. Our only regret??? Why did we wait so long to to do this?
July 2023 by norvals353
This is the fourth season we have owned a static caravan at Tayport Links caravan park. It is an excellent site with helpful and courteous staff who always keep it looking great. All of the fellow caravan owners are friendly and take care of their pitches. The site is well placed for watching wildlife, taking country walks as well as visiting Fife, Dundee and further afield. It is always a joy to come back to this special place where you can relax and unwind.
July 2023 by fionamX7622RS
This was our second trip to Tayport Links Caravan Park and it certainly lived up to the memories. The park is easy to find, extremely well laid out and beautifully landscaped. You get sent a park map and details of your caravan in plenty of time and we were delighted to receive a phone call from Douglas to apologise that he wouldn't be on site when we arrived, but he left details of the site manger and also wished us a Happy Anniversary, we celebrated our 30th whilst on holiday. We wanted somewhere peaceful and soul restoring and we got it. The site is quiet and right on the River Tay. We were blessed with amazing weather and spent happy hours sat watching the tides, the sun rise and set, the birds and river traffic. The caravan was warm and comfortable and very well equipped, the only problem I had was it didn't really get dark so some nights I didn't sleep as well as I could have. I mentioned this and have been told that black out curtains are being looked into. Tayport Links has also got to be the most dog friendly site we Have ever stayed at, simply keep your dog under control and clean up after them is all that is requested, our 2 dogs made lots of new friends. I love the fact there are extensive recycling facilities on site and a well equipped laundry. The management team are present but not intrusive and always willing to help. The site is an easy 10 minute walk from Tentsmuir forest, it was sad to see the loss of some of the trees, but forestry is an active business. There is so much to see here and we heartily recommend Salt and Pine, a gem of a coffee bar with an amazing selection of snacks. Fife is beautiful, the coastal path rivals the South West Coast path for scenery and the people we met were so friendly and welcoming. I can't recommend places to eat out as it's not something we do, but the Harbour Cafe serves amazing coffee and home baked cakes. If you want peace and quiet in beautiful surroundings choose Tayport Links, you will not be disappointed.
July 2023 by James
Simply the best ,better than all the rest Norma and Jim are very nice friendly people ,there shop is always well stocked up and very clean ,I fully recommend this shop in every way
July 2023 by Allison673
Tayport Links Caravan Park ticked all our boxes when we decided the time was right to invest in our own holiday ?home-from-home?. We wanted a quiet, friendly park with good views, not too remote, and with plenty for the family to do; that?s exactly what we?ve got! We?re in our first year of ownership and looking forward to spending more and more time at our caravan as the years go by, sharing it with our family and creating memories for our grandchildren. The park is spotless, and the grounds are very well kept. It is glorious in early spring when the cherry blossom trees are in full bloom. Most of the caravans are privately owned and letting is not permitted. The park has some of their own caravans that are let to holidaymakers and, having stayed in some of their rental caravans in the past, we guarantee you will not be disappointed with your accommodation. It?s the little touches that make it special. It?s a fabulous place to just relax and enjoy the peace if that?s what you need or stroll along the sea front into Tayport, walk round the harbour and stop at the Harbour Café for a cuppa and one of their amazing bakes, or have breakfast if you?re out early. If you?re feeling a bit more energetic get on your bike or pull on your walking boots and take yourself off into Tentmuir Forest and Nature Reserve, a haven for wildlife. Dundee and Broughty Ferry are just across the water; the whole Kingdom of Fife is just a car drive away. Just outside the caravan park is Tayport Common with a swing park, bird pond and outside gym. Scotscraig Golf Club is within walking distance, just across the road from the Larick Centre, again somewhere to stop for a bite to eat but they also hold fayres and other events throughout the year. Honestly, you simply cannot be bored there! We love it!
July 2023 by Aileen A
The static caravan park is the most peaceful place this is our last year of 15 years owning a caravan here. It?s so central for everything on the fife coast 10 minutes to Dundee by car and 20 minutes to St Andrews. The park is well kept and maintained to a high standard. It?s the ideal place for visitors who like to explore and with a beautiful beach within a short walk away the perfect place for children and pet dogs to play. Right next door is a beautiful park with a pond that brings visitors the chance to feed the swans and other birds.There?s a fantastic fenced in playground for kids to play safely and there?s an outdoor gym for those enjoying too many fish suppers and pizzas from the good selection of takeout places. It?s the perfect place for just relaxing and we have enjoyed every minute of it . Due to unforeseen circumstances we are not going to purchase another caravan.we would like to thank Douglas and his team Lynda and Robert and the others who make this a wonderful place . Thanks for having us xxx
July 2023 by Robbinscafe
We have owned our static caravan here for 16 years. We love the location looking over the River Tay. Whether rain or shine it's a place we can relax and reflect but also explore and enjoy; from nature in Tentsmuir Forest to the bustling city of Dundee. Tayport is a lovely friendly village with good bus service with local shops and pubs. Everyone on the park is happy to help with any issues and gives us peace of mind when we lock up and leave. Although no entertainment or cafe onsite it's a short walk to two excellent coffee shops for breakfast/lunch.
July 2023 by 52eileena
Our second year in our caravan at Tayport Links. It is the most peaceful site and lucky to have the most amazing views looking out to Broughty Ferry. Perfect location to explore Fife and Tayside. The site is well maintained and any queries we have are dealt with immediately. It?s the best decision we made and would recommend to anyone who is thinking of buying or renting to take a look at Tayport Links.
April 2023 by Eevzo22
We have just returned from a wonderfully relaxing week at the caravan park. The caravan was spotless, comfortable and had everything we needed to complete our stay. Lovely little touches that the management provided, were greatly appreciated...a bottle of cava in the fridge, biscuits and tea/coffee . We also received a hand written card welcoming us and letting us know that there was a chocolate treat hidden somewhere for my 5 year old grandson...he loved looking for it. The site is ideally placed for exploring Fife or Dundee...we did both. There are many places to visit with young children too. The beaches are gorgeous.Cannot wait to go back!!
April 2023 by FraHIll
Great caravan park. Small, well kept and quiet park with clean and beautifully presented caravans. Right next to waterfront. The hosts are very helpful. Great location next to Scotscraig golf club, a play park, tayport juniors ground and the brilliant Tentsmuir nature reserve / forest. Dundee is just over the bridge and St Andrews a short drive. Had brilliant family days out at Broughty Feery, Dundee the Scottish Deer Centre and HMS Unicorn nearby. Fish and chips from Fifies in Newport was excellent.
March 2023 by Jim
Well a small old fashion shop just like the good old days memory lane, I must say the male and female stuff (owners) are very nice friendly people, the shop is spotless and well stocked, I've been using this shop for many years now when I come to my caravan in Tayport. So full marks for this hood corner shop. It's simply the best better than all the rest
December 2022 by Stuarty5763
Please Please do not buy a caravan in this park , it is a beautiful park , hence the one star , however the owner and management firmly put profits before people, during COVID there were no discount to any fees for van owners , despite all staff being furloughed. There was a small reduction on the business rates which we later found out that the business rates that Douglas Turpin takes is £430 when the actual business rates are £170 , when questioned about this he got very abusive and gave a lame excuse about excess maintenance charges . There have been loads of owners who have left recently because of this management and owner.( Names are available). Safety is a priority according to management, yet when it was identified that all the park electrical mains are of the wrong type and not to code , this was instantly dismissed and no longer up for discussion, this has been reported to the HSE and hopefully he can discuss it with them . If you examine the contract you will sign it mentions everything about anything relating to the park except maintenance charges, which can be issued at any time without question. This park is being squeezed dry to fund other ventures and the unfortunate van owners are paying for it , save your money or spend it somewhere that cares about your retirement money , Mr Turpin doesn't , I welcome any discussion from the owner at any time , maybe the Dundee courier would like do do a piece on it .
