What we offer
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Three hardstanding motorhome/campervan overnight parking bays
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Black and grey water disposal (Please ensure any toilet additive is septic tank friendly).
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Recycling facilities
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Non-meat food waste recycling for our plant growing areas
Self-contained vehicles only i.e. onboard cooking, washing and toilet facilities.
No EHU or fresh water available.
Well-behaved dogs welcome but please don't let them roam freely as this may disturb the delicate sensibilities of the the hens and cockerel (and we'll get fewer eggs).
Aires/stopovers offer safe overnight affordable parking with basic facilities.
Full campsite facilities available at Trumland Farm.
What it costs
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Overnight hardstanding pitch £10 (including waste water service)
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Waste water service only £5
Arrival time from midday.
Departure time by midday.
Booking is not essential but to reserve an overnight spot we ask you to call/message us beforehand and follow up with a confirmatory call/message the evening before arrival and let us know which ferry you are booked onto. We understand that plans sometimes need to change and we'd also like to help out guests who decide to stay on our beautiful island at short notice. Keeping in contact with us will help us help as many people as possible.
We accept payment by Contactless "Tap and Pay", SumUp payment link and cash.
This is a self funded family run project and we keep our tariff as low as possible.
Donations to help with project development are gratefully received and will help us to continue to offer visitors a low-cost service that also promotes the wider interests of the Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre communities.
Directions
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Rousay is accessed by a short ferry trip from Tingwall (20 mins drive from Kirkwall or Stromness). There are toilets and and waiting room within the booking office building.
All vehicle journeys must be booked in advance either online or by phoning the Orkney Ferries Tingwall Office on 01856 751360. Online booking now available.
Remember to arrive at the pier at least 15 minutes before departure. Wait in the marked marshalling bays and crew will tell you when it's your turn to board the ferry.
Once the ferry leaves the slipway it's well worth going through the passenger cabin and standing at the rear of the vessel for some fabulous views
Upon arrival at Rousay Pier we recommend a visit to the newly refurbished Rousay Heritage Centre where you can find out about the wide range of archaeological sites spanning the Neolithic, Iron age, Viking and post medieval periods that are still revealing their secrets with new discoveries every year.
Follow the other vehicles off the ferry and the Heritage Centre is 20 metres up on the left.
Sights & services
As well as the archaeological wonders our island group offers outstanding sights for the naturalist. RSPB reserves on Rousay and Egilsay draw nature lovers from near and far and the seas around our islands are perfect for exploring by boat or kayak.
Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre information
Shore T's self service honesty pay teas, coffees and drinks - a two minute walk, first left after the Heritage Centre.
Visit Rousay Comprehensive information on all things Rousay related.
Rousay tours Excellent guided tours around our amazing island. 01856 821234
The Taversoe Great food, public bar and accommodation. 01856 821325
Rousay Stores Open in the afternoons on Mon, Wed & Fri 2 - 5pm and Sun 2 - 4pm.
Trumland Organic Farm Cycle hire, self-catering accommodation, hostel, and camp site
01856 821 252 trumland@btopenworld.com
About us
"Peedie" is the Orcadian word for small and we only have peedie livestock (chickens, cockerel and bees).
Here at the family-run Peedie Farm we take our environmental responsibility very seriously.
We keep bees (our peedie livestock) to produce a honey that is full of natural health benefits and to assist in the pollination of the various plants and crops in the area.
We try too keep our energy footprint as low as possible and have used locally produced materials whenever possible whilst building the site.
Accredited by CAMpRA, the Campaign for Real Aires.
We encourage day visiting motorcaravanners to stay with us for one or two nights allowing them to explore the wonderful sites on Rousay in a less hurried fashion and travel to Egilsay and Wyre as foot passengers to explore those islands too and contribute to the sustainability of our island communities by using the local hospitality, shops and tourism businesses all year round whilst decreasing the impact of off site camping in vehicles.
Definitions and terms and conditions
Aire / Stopover: A safe overnight parking space for motorcaravanners.
Motorcaravan: A self-contained vehicle with it's own onboard toilet/wash facilities, fresh and waste water tanks and can operate independently of site services and allow the occupants to sleep, prepare and eat food within the confines of the vehicle.
Arrival and departure times are midday to midday or by arrangement.
No generators.
No fires or barbecues in contact with the grass.
Quiet times are 10pm - 9am.
Contact
Peedie Farm Stopover
Eyja Heima
Rousay
Orkney
KW17 2PU
Booking is not essential but to reserve an overnight space we recommend calling/messaging/emailing us a few days beforehand and follow up with a confirmatory call/message before midday on the day before arrival.
Due to the nature of my work answering calls or responding to messages may take a while but I will definitely get back to you ASAP.