Open all year and situated in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. Bordering the edge of the woodland our quiet, open all year including holidays, adult only and pet friendly 10 pitch site is in the ideal location for a relaxing holiday.
With beautiful views of the local area it is a perfect base for those looking for a relaxing time and for the more adventurous wishing to tour the Forest, Wye Valley and local attractions.
Direct access into the forest and woodlands with lots of both short and longer distance walks and cycle tracks available.
We are an adult only site, no one under 18yrs.
We do take dogs as long as they are controlled on site and exercised off site.
The site is open all year round, it is a 10 pitch site, all with hard standing and electric hook up.
A Freesat box can be hired for £1 a night. FREE WiFi.
NEW in 2024 Toilets / shower and washing up area.
Many bird tables on site which attract many varied birds, with other wildlife around, due to being next to the woods.
There are many places to picnic, pubs and cafe`s (dog friendly) to eat out plus many places to visit. Also local events to take part in.
Try Puzzlewood where they filmed Merlin, Star wars and Huntsman, plus more There`s Clearwell Caves, Castles at Clearwell, St Braivels, Goodrich and Chepstow.
A lovely drive through the Wye Valley will take you to Tintern, to the Old Station or Tintern Abbey.
A ride on the Steam trains can be taken from Norchard or a trip to Mallards Pike and Go Ape for the energetic.
This is not far from Soudley Ponds and The Dean Heritage Museum. For those who like a nice walk there is the Sculpture Trail at Speech House.
There`s a local leisure centre which has an indoor swimming pool plus and outdoor pool at Bathurst, golf clubs and fishing in several places locally.
We are ideally situated to visit Monmouth, Ross-on-Wye, Chepstow and the Wye Valley.
There are 2 good local pubs within walking distance where food and drink are available. One is dog friendly.
10 pitch Touring Caravan & Motorhome Campsite in the Forest of Dean 18+ Adults Only site Open all year including Christmas, Easter & New Year holidays Hard Standing Caravan & Motorhome Pitches - Pitches large enough for awnings Electrical Hook Up (EHU) - 16 amp hookup for every pitch NEW (2024) Shower (50p token required) & Toilets block with Hairdryer. NEW ( 2024) Washing up facilities. Pet Waste Disposal Point Fresh Water fill up point with COVID cleaning materials BBQs Allowed - Off the ground & on hard standing only please Pet Friendly - Dogs & Cats welcome FREE WiFi - details provided on arrival. Chemical Disposal Point with COVID cleaning materials Recycling Point Freeview Satellite TV box available (extra charge applicable) Footpath from the caravan site directly into The Forest of Dean Camping and Caravaning Club Listed - non members very welcome.
Nearby Attractions
Puzzlewood, Clearwell Caves, Taurus Crafts, Mary Rose Pottery, The Diving Centre at Chepstow, Chepstow Castle, Beechenhurst with the Sculpture Trail and Climbing wall.
Mallards Pike and Go Ape, Soudley Ponds and The Dean Heritage Museum, The Dean Forest Railway based at Norchard.
There are Castles at Clearwell, Chepstow, Goodrich and St Braivels.
Local bike Hire from Parkend and Pedalabikeaway at Cannop
Cycles can be hired from Parkend Forest cycle centre or Pedalabikaway at Cannop.
Canoe`s can be hired from Wyedean canoe hire. Pony Trekking at Severnwye equestrian.
The Kymin and Monmouth and the Wye Valley with Tintern Abbey and the Old Station.
Gloucester Cathedral, Beatrix Potter`s House, Tailor of Gloucester and Gloucester Folk Museum.
RSPB Nags Head bird sanctuary and endless walking and biking within the beautiful Forest of Dean.
Price Guide - Updated February 2026
2025 price £26.00 per night for hard standing pitch with electric 2026 price £27.00 per night for hard standing pitch with electric Dogs / cats £1 per pet per night
Please note this is an indication of prices, please contact the campsite for a definitive price for your stay
Full details on how to reach Hawthorne Cottage from many directions are on the website and the confirmation booking email which is sent you on booking a pitch.
However. From Coleford take the B4228 (Chepstow) for 1½ miles. At the signpost for Sling, turn left and follow the road for 1 mile through the village of Sling, straight across the cross roads towards Clements End. Once in the village of Clements End turn right at the red telephone box and bus shelter follow this lane for 200 yards to site.
Please STOP at the `STOP HERE` Sign. Stay on the tarmac. Please do not pull onto the grass or another pitch.
If you have `What3words` the words to the site entrance are gets.newer.overhear.
Please contact Bev if you need any more help
Common Questions
Where is the nearest shop to Hawthorne Cottage Caravan Site? There is a shop within 1 mile
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No Tents 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
No 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 
No Laundry 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop <1 mile 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <1 mile 
No Wild Swimming 
Indoor Pool <5 miles 
Outdoor Pool <5 miles 
Horse Riding <5 miles 
Cycle Hire <5 miles 
Golf <5 miles 
Tennis <5 miles 
No Beach 
Watersports <10 miles 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
Campfires not Allowed 
Open All Year 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport On Site
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
