Pitches: 38 Fully Serviced Hard Standing 6 serviced Grass
A warm & friendly welcome awaits you to our award-winning, adults-only site. Set in peaceful rural Shropshire, nestled within the surrounding hills, and less than 10 minutes from the beautiful medieval market town of Shrewsbury, which boasts over 600 listed buildings, Britain's 3rd tallest church spire and the World's first skyscraper!
We have an on-site bar serving local ales, wines and spirits. We also have a small onsite shop selling local produce (offerings change in relation to the season and demand).
Cartref is the first campsite off the A5 travelling North West, making it an ideal stop-off on your route to North and Mid Wales
Whether in a caravan, motorhome, campervan, or tent, stay a while, relax and explore an oasis of tranquillity in the beautiful Shropshire countryside.
We have a modern amenities block including toilets, showers, a dedicated disabled wet room, laundry room and washing up area.
43 Fully Serviced pitches having mains water, grey waste and electric hook-up. All caravan pitches are hard standing with a grass area to the side, situated around gardens with privacy hedges to each pitch. All tent pitches also have electric hook-up, water tap and grey waste drain.
We are a dog-friendly site where well-behaved dogs are welcome on leads. We also have a dog walk with an enclosed off-lead exercise area so there's plenty of room to stretch their legs. Dogs are also welcome in the bar.
Nearby Attractions
With easy access from the A5, Cartref is an ideal base to explore the attractive market towns of Shropshire and along the Welsh border for example Ludlow, voted one of the top 20 foodie towns of Great Britain; Bishops Castle, with it's two breweries, a must for those who enjoy a good pint of real ale. For those who enjoy walking there are many possibilities, discover the Shropshire Hills Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, walk along the Shropshire Way, or Offas Dyke.
National Trust properties such as Attingham Park, Powis Castle, Chrik Castle, Erddig, Boscobel House to name but a few are within easy driving distance.
Ironbridge and its many museums are only 18 miles away.
Price Guide - Updated January 2026
Low season - 1 November to 28 February - £38 per night High season - 1 March to 31 October - £40 per night (min 2 nights at weekends) Bank holidays - £43 per night (min 3 nights)
Please note this is an indication of prices, please contact the campsite for a definitive price for your stay
The facilities shown on this website are a guide only, and you should check with the campsite direct before making any booking. The UKCampsite.co.uk will not be held responsible for any errors or omissions
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
Holiday Home For Sale 
Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
Fully Serviced Pitches 
No Caravan Storage 
Adults Only 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar On Site 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <5 miles 
No Wild Swimming 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
No Horse Riding 
No Cycle Hire 
Golf <5 miles 
No Tennis 
No Beach 
No Watersports 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
Campfires not Allowed 
Open All Year 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
