CHRISTMAS CAKE SHED
Discover our festive Christmas offerings for 2026!
Welcome to Christmas at Cherry On Top! 🎄
This festive season, Cherry On Top is opening the doors to our little Cake Shed once again, bringing you a selection of delicious Christmas treats, seasonal bakes and festive goodies to make your celebrations that little bit sweeter.
A LITTLE CAKE SHED WITH A LOT OF HEART
What started as a simple honesty box in June 2025 has flourished month after month, growing into something much more special than we ever imagined.
Nestled at the back of Balbirnie Park, Fife, within the grounds of the home of Cherry On Top, Scotland’s twice award-winning wedding cake baker, our little Cake Shed has become one of Fife’s hidden gems.
Surrounded by beautiful woodland and countryside, the Cake Shed is a little destination worth discovering!
Accessible on foot from Balbirnie Park, it’s the perfect stop for walkers, family adventures, dog walkers and anyone looking to enjoy a little escape while exploring the beautiful surroundings.
We love encouraging visitors to get out and explore Balbirnie Park, and we’re delighted that our Cake Shed has become a destination for those enjoying a walk through the grounds.
Whether you’re visiting especially for a festive treat or stopping by as part of your countryside adventure, we’d love to welcome you!
Free and paid parking is available locally, with the Cake Shed just a short walk away. Visitors travelling by car can also access the property directly. Please see our directions below for full location guidance.
CHRISTMAS CAKE SHED DATES & OPENING HOURS 2026
Join us throughout the festive season for our Christmas Cake Shed openings!
Sunday 29th November | 10am – 2pm (or until sold out) Inspired by: Elf On The Shelf Returns
Saturday 5th December | 10am – 2pm
Sunday 6th December | 10am – 2pm (or until sold out)
Saturday 12th December | 10am – 2pm
Sunday 13th December | 10am – 2pm (or until sold out)
Friday 18th December | 12 noon – 5pm (or until sold out)
IMPORTANT: Please check our social media channels for the latest updates before visiting.
As our Cake Shed is outdoors and exposed to the elements, opening hours may occasionally change at short notice due to weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.
We recommend checking Facebook, Instagram and TikTok before setting off to avoid disappointment.
CHRISTMAS PRE-ORDERS
Looking for something specific? Some of our Christmas treats will be available to pre-order through our online shop, with designated collection dates and times throughout the festive season.
Head over to our ONLINE SHOP to discover what’s available, browse our Christmas offerings and secure your festive favourites.
Please check individual product listings carefully for pre-order deadlines and collection arrangements.
FINDING OUR CHRISTMAS CAKE SHED
Tucked away at the back of Balbirnie Park, our Cake Shed is a little hidden gem. Whether you’re visiting by car or enjoying a walk through the park, here’s how to find us.
BY CAR – DRIVING DIRECTIONS
The easiest way to find us is to enter “Cherry On Top” into Google Maps. This should bring you directly to our residential property, where the Cake Shed is located.
Our location:
Gamekeepers Cottage
StobCross Road
Markinch, Fife
IMPORTANT – PLEASE DO NOT USE THE POSTCODE FOR NAVIGATION!
Instead, search for “Cherry On Top” on Google Maps.
The property is signposted as Gamekeepers Cottage from the road.
Alternatively, visitors can park at the main car park within Balbirnie Park and enjoy a walk through the grounds to reach us.
NEED A LITTLE MORE HELP?
We’ve shared pinned location videos across our social media channels to help you find us.
Find us on:
- TikTok
ON FOOT – WALKING THROUGH BALBIRNIE PARK
Fancy making a little adventure out of your visit? Our Cake Shed can be reached on foot through the beautiful surroundings of Balbirnie Park.
ROUTE ONE – VIA THE WOODLANDS AND RIVER
Enter Balbirnie Park and follow the long red path leading into the woodland. Enjoy exploring the woods as you make your way towards the river.
Follow the path down the steep hill until you reach the bridge crossing Balbirnie Burn.
Once across the bridge, look for Fife’s Pilgrim Way and the Bridal Path. As you follow this route through the woodland, keep an eye out for a small path leading towards a wooden gate. This is where you’ll find access to the back of our property.
If you happen to cross the river at either of the other bridges (near the golf club or waterfall), simply follow the river towards the bridge mentioned above.
ROUTE TWO – VIA BALBIRNIE HOUSE AND THE GOLF COURSE
Alternatively, you can enjoy a walk along the main Balbirnie Park drive.
Walk past Balbirnie House and turn right at the Golf Course Shop. Continue past the Golf Club House and into the woodland.
Cross the middle bridge and turn right, following the path alongside the river.
Take a left onto the Bridal Path and continue until you discover the back gate, which leads towards our property.
PAYMENT AT THE CAKE SHED
We offer three easy ways to pay for your purchases:
- CASH: Pop your payment into our honesty box. Please note that no change is available.
- CARD: Scan the QR code displayed at the Cake Shed and follow the instructions to enter your payment details. Apple Pay and Google Pay are accepted.
- BACS / BANK TRANSFER: Our bank details are displayed on the Cake Shed door. Simply transfer the total amount of your purchase.
A LITTLE NOTE ABOUT HONESTY ❤️
Our Cake Shed operates on an honesty box system, so we kindly ask that everyone pays honestly for their purchases.
CCTV is in operation, and transactions are regularly cross-referenced to help keep everything running smoothly.
Please be aware that mobile signal can occasionally be intermittent in our location. If you’re having trouble accessing the card payment link, please use the BACS payment option or contact Claire for assistance.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU THIS CHRISTMAS!
Whether you’re popping by for a festive treat, collecting a pre-order or discovering our little Cake Shed for the first time, we can’t wait to see you.
Thank you for supporting our little business and making our Cake Shed such a special place to be. ❤️
Claire x
Cherry On Top