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I agree totally with the previous reviewers comments. This is a lovely site in a lovely place. It has the benefit of the beautiful forest and it's amazing walks and cycle trails straight off site. We have 4 dogs that had more exercise than they've probably ever had on a holiday. Mostly we walked through the many forest trails from the site. Another day we drove a short way, parked, and then walked to Tintern Abbey, after walking part of Offas Dyke. We also walked from the site to the Steam Railway station at Parkend, and drove to Lydney, where there is a further Steam Railway station and the Harbour Walk.
The site owner is a very amiable man who works hard looking after the site, despite the folly of one or two campers who leave lights on and doors open in the heated toilets and showers, something they surely don't do at home? There is no phone signal on 02, weak on 3, however you can buy wifi cards for different lengths of time and the signal/speed is very good. There is food waste, and rubbish recycling on site and pitches have food waste bins (apart from our pitch, no. 9, which had gone missing!).
There are plenty of shops within a short drive, Spar, fish shop, butcher and for those requiring more, a Tesco in Lydney. There are castles, caves and other attractions within a reasonable driving distance.
We would definitely recommend this site to anyone who enjoys a peaceful country retreat with great walks in a natural environment, but within easy distance of historic sites and attractions.
Kids all grown up, well, youngest almost 15. Which just got him inside the gates of this tucked away caravan site (14 minimum age limit).
This was the first time we had opted for the 'small, family owned' style site. And what an absolute pleasure it was. Only 10 pitches, all manicured to perfection, one loo for the ladies, one loo for the gents, one shower to be shared between both, all kept clean and fresh and never a queue for any!
VERY limited signal (if any at all) on your mobiles, so expect a real 'Get away from it all' break. Owner has just about every gadget available for obtaining TV signal though, available for a very modest rental fee of £5 for the week.
On site, you'll find a 'garage sale' where visitors may donate unwanted items. These items are then offered back for sale and the proceeds donated to the local chapel. An abundance of dvd and books are offered here so well worth a browse!
We quickly discovered that nothing was far away from 'base camp'. Nearest shop (generously stocked with all kinds of everything); 5 mins. Likewise nearest chippy! Wonderful forest walks ON THE DOORSTEP and ALL ELSE that the forest has to offer only a 'stones throw' away. Go Ape, Segway, Kayaking, Cycling, Picnic/BBQ parks, INCREDIBLE walks. This evolved into one of our most successful and pleasureable hols, ever.
Reading past reviews, others have described this place as 'a gem' and I couldn't agree more. One reviewer jokes that they were conflicted as to whether or not they should reveal this 'find' or keep it to themselves. I'm hitting the 'submit review' button before I start to overthink it ;-)
What a lovely site, what a beautiful area, only one shower an one mens 'n' womans toilet but never had any problem, John was very friendly, and had a ongoing garage sale which was brill, the f/chip shop in Bream is very good (3 min drive), Symonds Yat, Ross on wye, Monmouth and Hereford all within an hour and the forest was beautiful, also for £1 a night you hire a freesat box, the tv and phone signal are poor bliss!, would recommend this site to all that like peace an quiet, hopefully be back next year
Very nice site in beautiful location, in thr midst of the Forest of Dean. Peaceful site with birds thoroughly enjoying the bird table offerings. Very clean toilets and shower. No shops near but within a 2 or 3 mile radius, and a few miles further gets you lidl etc.
Pub or restaurant you will need to travel to, but within a few miles.
No internet or phone access, , but can hire a digi box to obtain tv.
This we found was an absolute gem of a small campsite. Set in a rural location pretty much surrounded by forest and forest walks right on the doorstep in every direction. Our dog like us loved the walking. We also had bikes, by avoiding some of the steep hills you can soon get on plentiful cycle trails through the forest ideal for the recreational cyclist.
The site itself has well terraced hard standing pitches. It is worth making sure you tell the very helpful and always available owner the size of the unit as some pitches are slightly difficult to get into if you are on the larger size.
Facilities are perfectly adequate with separate male and female loos. There is a separate electric shower where your 20p will give you a plentiful supply of hot water.
In addition to good recycling and information there is also a garage full of bric brac for the camper where funds go to the local chapel. We didn't try the pub which is a mile up the road.
Don't work on keeping in touch with the outside world. Internet can be bought but 4g intermittent, radio reception poor, DAB non-existent, T V - use the aerial provided. So perfect for the quiet break
Add to all this a very reasonable price structure it is a site we will look to revisit on a regular basis
Lovely site next to the forest. As mentioned by a previous reviewer, the road is not too good for walking on. Bus stop is just up the road from the site though we didn't use the service.
The Miners Arms at Sling was brilliant - lovely home cooked food at good prices. No phone signal is a bit of a pain - but not the end of the world! The toilet and shower facilities were a bit rustic but very clean. Very good value for money. We would definitely return.
Just spent Easter at Hawthorne cottage, what a lovely site. The owners cannot do enough for you they even offered to set up my tv, the 1 pound a night for the free view box is good value. Was a bit worried about only 1 toilet for male and 1 shower but never had to queue up and the site was full. The lovely walks in the forest on the door step. Would go back again.
Fantastic little site. Excellent for dogs, with access to the woods and the forest directly from the site. Several dog friendly pubs around-we went to the Butchers Arms in Clearwell, which had lovely food and a very friendly atmosphere-just remember to book. Coleford, nearby, was the only disappointment of our stay in the area. Try the fish and chip shop in Bream (5 minute drive from site, just off main road)-fantastic! No children allowed under 14 years so very peaceful.
What a lovely site. It is in a beautiful situation with direct access to the forest. Male and female toilets with one unisex shower which is 20p (which is plenty of time). They are situated in shed type buildings which have been upvc lined inside. They were OK with regard to warmth but it wasn't cold when we went. Not sure what it would be like when it gets really cold. They were lovely and clean, which to me is more important. The owners have really done a lot of work to this site. There is no TV reception at all but they have installed satelite dishes for you to use and you rent a digibox for a very small nominal fee. Most plots have a bird table.
There is a very nice pub in Sling which did excellent food, with offers on different days. It took us 20 minutes to walk there, but take your torch if you go at night. It was an easy walk but is all road way. There is also another pub which is in Bream but we didn't try that. There is a Spar in Bream and a general store in Sling. Takes about 30 to 40 minutes to walk to Bream which is up and down hill. Road quite dangerous with mad drivers who were overtaking on bends with us walking on the side of the road. !
I really loved this site and will certainly be returning.
This is a fantastic site and great value for money. We arrived but were unable to unhitch the caravan. The owner was very helpful. We tried most everything to unhitch then all of a sudden were successful. The problem turned out to be a broken friction stabiliser pad. After the drama we settled in and really enjoyed our few days of rest. The weather was brilliant so we were able to sit outside and listen to the birds. We walked in the forest with the dogs. All in al this is most definitely a site that we will revisit. It's beautiful ; peaceful and most likely the best site we have visited. We shall return later in the year.
What a gem, there are not a lot of sites in this area but this one is superb and great value for money. The site is on the edge of the forest so brilliant for walkers, cyclists and peace lovers. It is somewhat hilly in this area so not great if you like level surfaces!
The camp site only takes caravans and motorhomes, no tents and has x10 spacious plots, all level, with hard standing and grass and kept in great condition. Though on a hill it is terraced and so gives good views into the local valley, a sun trap but protected from winds. The toilet / shower block is sufficient but could do with a bit of a refit, but it is clean enough. The 20p shower is warm and efficient and gives a reasonable shower time (wash the hair first though or take another 20p if you like to linger) there is 1 water tap but a very long hose is available in the shed if you do not have a mobile container. The owner is always on hand, very laid back and very helpful.
Shops and pubs are available in most of the local towns but nothing is in walking distance. The Montague Arms pub is about a mile away, uphill but it does not look that inviting and appeared closed a lot of the time we were there, we were recommended the Miners arms in Sway but did not try it.
Phone signal is non existent, 95% of the time (02 and Vodafone). The owner has placed satellite dishes on each plot for those who must have TV; we prefer board games and cards, so did not need it and there is a Club WIFI service here that is superb and with great bandwidth. We used it for iplayer, etc and general internet on the odd occasion and no buffering even though the site was fully used, the signal was superb and reliable.
We thoroughly loved our week here and if we are in the area again we certainly would book this place, great value for money. Excellent!
This site is a little gem! It has 10 level pitches, all hard standing with EHU, and most of them have their own bird tables too! It's all very laid back, very welcoming and very reasonably priced. Dogs are made welcome too. There is one male and one female toilet and one shower [20p]. All clean and tidy. Despite being pitched quite close to the trees we had no problem with our roof mounted Sat dish. The site is a few minutes drive from Coleford where there are supermarkets, petrol stations etc, and is well positioned for exploring the Forest of Dean. We wouldn't hesitate to go there again.
Brilliant little site. I would come again. No bucket to clean shower between users, so appears shower could be cleaner. A dog does bark most days opposite the site, which does wake you up if you like a lie in. Apart from that a short walk to the woods, so if you have a dog would be lovely. Owner helpful but does not give impression is approachable, but OK. Just can give impression not the most friendliest. Always helpful when you get past this. I would recommend. Always difficult being frank but could give a warmer reception. Shower and toilet needs revamping, so would recommend using own shower.
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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 
Adults Only 
Not 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 
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 
No Campfires Allowed 
Open All Year 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport On Site
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
I agree totally with the previous reviewers comments. This is a lovely site in a lovely place. It has the benefit of the beautiful forest and it's amazing walks and cycle trails straight off site. We have 4 dogs that had more exercise than they've probably ever had on a holiday. Mostly we walked through the many forest trails from the site. Another day we drove a short way, parked, and then walked to Tintern Abbey, after walking part of Offas Dyke. We also walked from the site to the Steam Railway station at Parkend, and drove to Lydney, where there is a further Steam Railway station and the Harbour Walk. 
