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Small Batch Camp Site
Ashes Valley
Little Stretton
Church Stretton
Shropshire (Browse area)
SY6 6PW
Tel: 01694 723358
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Pitches: 30
Open: 01/04/2026 to 21/09/2026
09/04/2027 to 22/09/2027
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 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
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 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 No Laundry |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop <1 mile |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 No Fishing |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 Cycle Hire <1 mile |
 Golf <5 miles |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Amanda and co |
21 reviews from this member |
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 Our first trip in our caravan. When I first booked the pitch we were taking the tent and as we recently upgraded to a caravan it wasn't a problem to change.
The only problem whether tent or caravan the pitch wasn't level. We struggled with our awning. The camping magazine said 9 out 0f 10 for level pitches more like 7. Right handside by the stream is level. Lovely tucked away location surrounded by sheltered trees fantastic views babbling stream where you have to go over a ford at the entrance to the campsite.
Owners delightful and show you to your pitch.
One shower and three toilets for each sex. Basic shower but adequate only waited once for. No soap or hand towels. Area for washing up is outside.
Little Stretton has a small store selling essentials only. There are two pubs The Ragleth very welcoming always busy food looks good although didn't eat good beer and two trampolines in the spacious beer garden. The other the Green Dragon friendly enough but quieter.
Surrounding area what can I say but other than fantastic scenery great views and quintessential villages.
We did two walks one up Ashes hollow to the top of the Long Mynd a circular route from the camp site.
The other from Church Stretton up through Carding Mill valley to on top and back down batches hollow.
Church Stretton offers small individual shops a co-op restaurants chippie and takeaways and a handful of pubs.We ate at the Jupuir Indian restaurant on the Wednesday night all you can eat buffet for £9.95 fantastic food and value booking advisable.
Went to the golf club for a coffee just to see the views fantastic. Took the drive over the top of the long Mynd again fantastic views and especially with the heather out.
Shrewsbury 20 min drive away and at the Meole retail park just before the centre you have a big Sainsbury. We also got the bus into Ludlow took 30 mins it is a lovely old town with a castle and Saturday market
We will go back lovely area lots to do fantastic for walking and great views 
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Libby123 |
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We booked two to three nights at this very well located site, on arrival we were met by the friendly owner and were instructed where best to place our two berth caravan. The site is in a beautiful location although the facilities were inadequate, in my opinion not enough for the amount of visitors. Our first night was peaceful, lots of children enjoying themselves but this did not bother us, however noisy adults the next night until the early hours did. When the next day they were joined by three other families in there party we knew we were in for a sleepless night. These campers were surrounding our caravan and at very close quarters. After consultation with the other owner we decided to leave, we were told we would not have to pay.
However on the upside, there are fantastic walks in the surrounding area and during our stay we had a meal at the Chinese Restaurant within the pub at the crossroads in the centre of Church Stretton (sorry but I cannot remember the name), it was one of the best meals we have ever had. The beautiful thatched church in Little Stretton is also well worth visiting, and Tuffins supermarket in Craven Arms is great for getting your groceries.
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| Date of Visit: June 2010 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Aveline |
4 reviews from this member |
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On arriving I immediately thought what a beautiful location for a campsite.
The owners are friendly and keep the grass nice and short and show you to your pitch when you arrive.
I enjoyed walks from the site and you can walk into Church Stretton however its quite a way. There is also a stunning walk at the far end of the campsite (go over the stile and just keep walking)
The stream is really pretty and the sound of the running water is lovely. The owls at night were not bothersome to us at all.
The co-op in town was expensive and not great to be honest probably best to do your shopping before you go, however there is a lovely butchers in town highly recommend it.
The washing up area was adequate, it was unsheltered and I washed up in the rain but it didn't bother me too much.
The only downside was that there was no 20ft rule imposed and it felt a little cramped and kids playing ball next to your unit, so if you like peace quiet and tranquillity I suggest you visit midweek!
The toilets were shabby and in need of some tlc and some cleaning of floors / walls etc should be done the toilets themselves were clean enough but no soap or paper towels! The shower in the ladies was a disgrace the walls and floor was filthy and there was a window in it so if someone wanted to peep in at you that was possible so I didn't feel comfortable to use it a second time (had not realised till I was having my shower about the window! as its not what you expect and I was half asleep!)
I would use the site again but would do so reluctantly but only because of the shower / toilet facilities everything else was adequate.
It was £16 per unit per night which is a little steep considering the facilities although I do think your paying for the surroundings.
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| Date of Visit: June 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Kevsdivers |
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I cant remember what number visit to Smallbatch this is, but I have been coming here with my family on a regular basis since 1960, its one of the last of its kind in this country, just enough facilities to get by and the best location you could wish for.
Mr& Mrs Prince have been running this campsite for a long time and thankfully nothing has changed in all those years, its still exactly as it was when my parents first visited way back in 1957 apart from it now has electric.
If you want to take camping back to how it used to be and how it should be weather in a tent or caravan then smallbatch is a must on your list of sites to visit and if the quiet gets too defening you are in walking distance of two of the oldest villages, Little Stretton and Church Stretton in Shropshire.
Once visited it will be a return soon place to go.
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| Date of Visit: May 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Redfibees |
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A lovely, small, quiet site.
Toilet / shower facilities are basic, but adequate and kept very clean. Mrs Prince must clean them several times each day. Soap is provided, until another camper walks off with it.
A shallow stream runs to one side of the pitches. Our children loved playing in it. I was quite happy to let our 3 year old in there with minimal supervision.
Very friendly site. I have good memories of seeing my eldest child join in a communal cricket match, my middle child running around playing hide 'n' seek around the stream, and youngest playing boules. Idyllic.
Magnificent scenery. The only downside I can think of is that dogs are allowed, and some owners are not careful about cleaning up, despite the number of children around. However, it would be impossible to ban dogs because of the footpath.
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Roamingrovers |
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Small Batch is situated in a lovely location – with great views of the countryside and a bubbling stream at one end of the site. It is a very short walk in to Little Stretton and a further 1.5 mile to the larger Church Stretton which has a large Coop and pubs and restaurants.
We found the pitches were a bit close together as the site was busy. The main drawback was the toilet and shower facilities. One male and one female shower was not enough for the amount of people staying which included large families. If you don’t want to wait, it is best to get up before 7am to guarantee your shower. To my disappointment, during the whole stay the ladies toilets did not have any soap to wash your hands which is very unhygienic particularly when you are supposed to clean your teeth in the same basins.
We visited both the pubs in Little Stretton – The Ragleth which was very nice but mostly food oriented and The Green Dragon which is a bit more basic, also serving food (the chicken & ham pie was delicious) and a nice atmosphere with more locals drinking there.
The walking around here is fantastic and if the weather is bad you can catch the bus from Little Stretton to Shrewsbury or Ludlow for a great day out.
Overall we enjoyed our stay but would only return if the toilet / shower facilities were much improved.
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Georgiegirl104 |
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We stayed for 5 days at this lovely site and thoroughly enjoyed every moment. The site is relaxed, friendly and on the whole relatively quiet (bearing in mind it was very busy). The toilets/showers on site are basic, but functional. I love the outdoor washing up sinks, but perhaps not quite so much fun if it is poor weather!
Loads to do in the area we can recommend Cardingmill Valley, walking up Ashes Hollow to the Long Mynd (directly from the campsite), visiting Hawkston Follies, Acton Scott Victorian Farm and Stokesay Castle. There are loads of other things to do, these were just the few that we managed! We are seriously considering returning to this site again soon, we might get time to visit Ironbridge museum then.
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| Date of Visit: July 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Louey |
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Spent two nights here on my first sleep in a tent for over ten years. The site is situated in a very picturesque setting with a brook running along the edge of the site, but most of it is lined with hedge and trees. The site only had one downside - it has a well used path through the middle of the site, but hey it means you get to meet or just say hi to some fellow minded countryside lovers.
The toilets and showers were free and clean - you need to queue if it is busy. Situated within a very short walk of two pubs - sadly I was unable to test them out as I was looking after some Duke of Edinburgh students.
Hoping to go back in my newly purchased camper van.
Site owner was very cheerful and always ready to answer questions.
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| Date of Visit: July 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Louhoggy |
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This was the 4th time of visiting Small Batch (over the last 3 years) with our 3 small children and dog, and we had a fantastic time as always, kids love building dams in the stream and playing poo sticks on the bridge and the fact that there are plenty of family friendly walks (or harder if wanted) literally on your door step is also wonderful.
There is a small shop in Little Stretton which sells all the basics, really nice pubs to eat at and Church Stretton is just 5 mins by car if you want to do a larger shop or have a takeaway or restaurant meal, there's a great deli and health food shop there too. Theres a nice playground in Stretton and a train station if you want to visit ludlow, shrewsbury or hereford (to name but a few) without the car.
BBQ's are permitted on site as long as its off the floor - bricks are available on site.
Pitches pretty flat and a good size leaving loads of room between pitches and even when busy it is always quiet we have never felt crowded or overlooked.
Facilities are basic and always clean, there are toilets and showers for men and women, and an outside washing up area, electric hook ups are available if needed and drinking water available around the site.
Owners are really friendly and very helpful my daughter fell off her bike there a few years ago and broke her arm and they were fantastic!
This is a great value for money site in stunning location, Shropshire and neighbouring Herefordshire have loads to offer and this is a fantastic place to make your base. So much so we are going again in a few weeks!
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Joeandhelen |
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There is no doubt this site is beautifully situated, however, we do not share the enthusiasm written by most reviewers. Shortly after arriving and pitching we were asked by an angry camper if we snored, shocked or what? Apparently she was kept awake by a snorer the night before and on finding that she had ourselves and other tents pitched too closely to her tent, it was too much. Despite the rudeness of her welcome, she had a point! I wonder though, does this camper expect the sheep and wildlife to keep quiet at night? The site was indeed crowded and it was hence noisy from 9am - 11pm. We like to see kids play and have a good time but when cricket balls are falling in around you, as you are having tea, it is a bit too much and made worse when their guardians are playing with them.
We found the shower and toilet facilities grotty, with queues in the mornings for only one male and one female shower and to do washing-up which was outdoors and not protected from the weather. How do people wash-up in bad weather? Immediately behind the two washing up sinks is the chemical toilet disposal point. Not nice having someone dumping their toilets when you are washing up.
This is a real shame as the site itself is lovely and then there is a charge of £14/night.
The village, itself, is sweet and the nearest pub is very good. There is a superb Indian restaurant in nearby Church Stretton.
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| Date of Visit: June 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Boo1 |
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Had a fantastic three nights on Small Batch - first of the year so meant to do some tent maintenance but we were so chilled we couldn't even bring ourselves to do that! Weather helped but so did idyllic stream and nothing but the noise of nature.
Spent a great day exploring nearby Church Stretton with various beer gardens and a lovely delicatessen (my husband rated their pork, apple and onion pies). Returned to Little Stretton to sample the beer in the Ragleth Inn (300 yrds from site) - all highly recommended.
Site itself was beautifully situated in a quiet valley, access through a ford. The owners couldn't have been more helpful, readily freezing ice blocks and having a chat over the washing up.
We chose this campsite specifically for it's proximity to the Cosford Air Show (40 mins away) where we saw the magnificent Vulcan do her first display of the season. We were not disappointed by either!
However, although we had no problem with the following, some campers may see it as a negative - The site is very popular with Duke of Edinburgh students. Whilst we were there they were very well behaved, but shear numbers put a strain on the facilities - there is only one shower per block. Having said that if you are willing to wait until about 9.00am they had all gone off walking by then and the entertainment they provide in the evenings as far as 'people watching' is concerned is worth the wait for the shower.
I would recommend this site for a complete break - just don't expect it to be 'all-singing, all-dancing'. We have never visited this area before and could not do any real exploring due to my husband's cricket injury (a fine defensive cover drive, so I'm told), However, this campsite has whetted our appetite and we are sure to return once injuries permit!
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Njmidd |
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We've been going here for years, and have just returned from a long weekend here. We took six families and two were complete camping 'virgins'. They are now addicted to camping, thanks to this wonderful campsite, and of course four days of blistering sun. All the kids loved the sheep and the stream, plus being a small site, they have the freedom to wander around without us losing track of them.
For peace and quiet it cannot be beaten.
For the more adventurous, walk up Ashes Hollow, and the really adventurous mountain bike from the site to the top via Cardingmill valley, and then back via Minton Batch.
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| Date of Visit: May 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: SHOWTONS |
3 reviews from this member |
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Great little campsite, one of favourites, was only £14 a night when we stayed including hook up. Fantastic walks straight out of site and onto long mynd and into church stretton.
Toilets and showers quite basic but perfectly usable, if your after peace and quiet this is the place for you.
Nice little pub on corner called the Raglan I think, has its own couple of trampolines that will amuse the kids for hours.
Pitches to the right by the stream are best for a flat lying place but don,t be too concerned as the others are perfectly acceptable.
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
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| Reviewer: Fortytwa |
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Stayed at the site for three days - Mon - Wed. The advantage being that it was three days of unbroken sunshine. Sun hasn't been seen since.
The site is ideally located and offers number of walks up onto the Long Mynd.
Toilet/Showers are basic but clean and when we visited didn't have to queue.
Owners took a genuine interest in their customers and were on hand if you had any queries.
Bumped into a bloke who says he lives about 10 miles away but keeps coming back. I think that says something about the site.
We will be back. If you have the option ask for a site near the trees - its flatter!
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
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| Reviewer: Rod Pudney |
10 reviews from this member |
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Just returned from my second visit to Small Batch, hope there'll be many more. The location is beautiful, the owners are very friendly and the facilities are always clean. Despite being the August Bank Holiday weekend the site was not too full and there was no excessive noise at night nor queues for the shower or toilet.
Went to the Green Dragon pub for a meal. The beer was well kept, the food good and the staff friendly.
The Little Stretton shop sells excellent bacon.
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