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Great little site situated on the opposite side of the A49 to Church Stretton at the base of Caer Caradoc. Easy access to the hill just up the lane from the site entrance.
Facilities are basic but clean although the resident house martins in the 'kitchen' had made a bit of a mess- obviously they wont be there later in the year.
The five hard standing pitches, with EHUs, are a little on the small side and have quite a slope so don't forget the levelling blocks. There is space for tents on the grass on the other side of the access track.
There's quite a bit of traffic noise from the A49 but not too bad; otherwise its nice and quite with virtually no traffic on the lane past the site.
Site fees are very reasonable.
The access lane is very narrow for about 150yds immediately after the turn off the main (A49) road. ~ this could cause problems if you meet another vehicle as there are no passing places.
Came here for 1 night in June, because I forgot to book the campsite! This was the only place in the area with availability.
I was not disappointed, it was a nice quiet campsite next to some holiday cottages. There are only 5 pitches, and when we stayed we were the only campers. Nice views of the Shropshire Hills.
Facilities could get busy if all 5 pitches were occupied but there was no problem when we were there, and they were very clean (1 male shower, 1 male toilet, 1 female shower and toilet in the same room, washing up facilities)
Nothing in the immediate area, a few miles to shops in Church Stretton but this was fine with us as we just needed a base for cycling
I was invited to choose my pitch and found one with a very slight but not inconvenient slope, no problem. Other people have mentioned the wonderfully scenic setting (gorgeous!), background noise (which died down at night) and the all-in bathroom set-up so I won't repeat that. I had a basic camping loo with me, but the site was quiet so it wasn't a problem. At busy times, I might need it I think. The kitchen area is a bit tired but functional. Prices are reasonable, I paid £8 per night, so that's fair enough. I was very glad of the sensible 'put £1 in the meter and use the kettle' arrangement, as my briefcase stove threw a wobbler and refused to lock, so I relied on that kettle for drinks and hot water bottles.
There is a good-sized Co-op tucked away in Church Stretton - from the station, go up the hill to the lights and turn left.
The only thing I found inconvenient about the site were the large clumps of mown grass lying around, which matted together and stuck to everything once they became wet. I daresay that could be remedied, or perhaps I was just unlucky with my timing. All in all, a very pleasant spot, and I'd visit again.
Lovely area to visit, at the foot of Caer Caradoc which is a steep hill walk with great views.
Church Stretton 2 miles up the road a nice town with good pub/shops etc. Very hilly try the road up the Longmynd.
Friendly site owners.
Great views from pitch and right next to a field of sheep who were surprisingly quiet.
My only gripe was only one toilet which was in with the shower so could not get in in the morning if busy (in the ladies), the gents had a separate toilet/shower. Also no toilet rolls or cleaning on our stay.
Just had a lovely two-night stay at Botvyle Farm. Absolutely wonderful location, right at the foot of Caer Caradoc, so it was very easy to walk from the site right to the top of the mountain. Sitting at the tent, we had stunning views of the Long Mynd and the Shropshire Plain as far as Shrewsbury.
Soft sounds of owls and sheep at night. Could hear the sounds of the A49 in the distance, but it wasn't obtrusive. We had the site to ourselves the first night, and only one other camper on the second. Facilities are basic - just two WC/showers, one for men and one for women.
The fridge provided was fairly elderly. We didn't need it, but it probably fulfils its purpose. Washing-up facilities in barn, plus use of washing machine and kettle for a small donation. Full recycling service.
The site owners are very nice people, and have a good sense of humour, which is important when running a camp site! The location is ideal for exploring Shropshire, especially walking on Caer Caradoc and the Long Mynd, or exploring Church Stretton.
We had two nights with electric hookup for £24, which I consider good value. The tent pitches which don't have hookup are more bumpy, but a few lumps and bumps wouldn't put me off this idyllic site! Take rock pegs!
Can only agree with Sceptical Camper, it's a lovely CS with great views over to the Stretton Hills/Long Mynd. Had a rather strange response to my phone call though, as we have a 26ft twin axle caravan I always ask about access and the owner didn't seem to know if it would be ok (it was, the gate is plenty wide enough with no awkward turns).
The road to the site is single track, but it's not very far from the A49. You can hear the traffic noise outside but not in the caravan. The ground is decidedly unlevel, you will need your chocks and levelling ramps.
Satellite tv is surprisingly easy to obtain, considering the large lump called Caer Caradoc to the south.
The facilities are perfectly ok, as said, ladies better than gents and the kitchen area must be an added bonus for tent campers. Cost for a caravan with ehu is £12 per night, perfectly ok.
Church Stretton doesn't seem to have much in the way of food shops, made do with a smallish Spar in the end. The local area is lovely of course, with many footpaths.
Male and female WCs each with a shower. , Laundry room, fridge freezer in the barn with a few games and books to use. Only gripe, ladies facilities include both WC and shower so if the WC is engaged so is the shower. In the Gents WC and shower have individual doors so both the loo and shower can be used.
We camped with out EHU at £4 ppn. The site has excellent views over the Church Stretton valley and the Longmynd. This part of Shropshire is beautiful aptly named the Secret hills. Pitches are gently sloping. A no frills CL site. A perfect getaway site. Also has rental accommodation for the colder months.
By way of preamble, I could fairly be described as a seasoned camper having pitched on every sort of campsite from the largest holiday park to the tiniest rural site. So I can draw on wide experience to say that Botvyle Farm is truly a hidden gem if you like traditional small sites. I stayed there on a Saturday night in July and had the place virtually to myself - it really is a delightful little campsite.
Botvyle Farm is located three miles northeast of Church Stretton with easy access from the A49 road - look out for the brown sign at the junction of the lane. The campsite is set on farmland under the majestic Stretton Hills and offers grass pitches, hardstandings, EHU and basic facilities. The friendly owners live in the adjacent farmhouse.
I paid just £10 for a tent pitch without EHU.
The camping field is fairly narrow and lies alongside the lane from which it is screened by a hedge. There are half-a-dozen hardstandings for campervans along one side of the field (the EHU is on this side too). There are grass pitches for about ten tents along the other side of the field.
The location is sheltered by hills from easterly and southerly winds but rather exposed to the west and north. On the site itself, the barns provide shelter and the hedge beside the lane also acts as a windbreak. Nonetheless, the west and northwest aspects are rather exposed to the wind.
The A49 main road is over half-a-mile away and the lane carries very little traffic so the site is very quiet at night.
The site slopes gently from top to bottom so none of the pitches are completely level but the ground is reasonably free of humps and bumps. The grass is good and not cropped too short and there are no muddy patches. Although the soil itself is soft there are stones beneath the surface so a few rock pegs may be needed to augment wire or plastic pegs.
The facilities are housed in a barn by the entrance to the field. The gents and ladies loos each have a single toilet cubicle, a shower and wash-hand basin (the ladies is rather plusher than the gents). A larger room houses a large washing up sink as well as electric points (useful for battery charging), fridge, freezer and an electric kettle. The facilities are fairly basic but were clean on my visit with plenty of hot water on tap.
Church Stretton has shops and takeaways but the area is most noted for its wonderful hill-walking opportunities - in fact, you can hike up to the top of Caer Caradoc straight from the campsite.
For campers who want peaceful surroundings without 'features' such as bars, entertainment, and swish facilities Botvyle Farm is an ideal site for traditional camping. I shall definitely visit again - highly recommended.
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Club Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
No Laundry 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
No Wifi Access 
Shop <5 miles 
Bar <5 miles 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles 
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 
No Golf 
No Tennis 
No Beach 
No Watersports 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
Open All Year 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Great little site situated on the opposite side of the A49 to Church Stretton at the base of Caer Caradoc. Easy access to the hill just up the lane from the site entrance. 
