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Smithy Campsite

9.4 7 reviews

Camping field (added by manager 31 May 2021)

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Secluded Shropshire campsite five minutes' walk from a lake
In the hamlet of Colemere; Ellesmere 10 minutes' drive
Pet-friendly campsite with a dog-walking area; barbecues welcome

Seeking solace in the Shropshire countryside? Smithy Campsite is a simple spot on the edge of the hamlet of Colemere, a pleasingly rural location just five minutes' walk from the peace and quiet of a lake and nature reserve. This peaceful and secluded family-run site has basic facilities like water points, well-maintained portable toilets and refuse collection areas for recycled waste. Smithy Campsite is a pet-friendly place too, and while there are lots of walks around meres and fields in the local area, an on-site dog-walking area may also come in handy. The pitches here are spacious and have far-reaching views over the local north Shropshire countryside, although the site is surrounded by hedges for extra privacy and shelter from the wind. Barbecues are permitted, but please keep them properly attended to and clear of the ground to make sure the grass remains in good condition. Smithy Campsite is an easy 10-minute drive from the sweet town of Ellesmere, another lakeside location where there are amenities like a post office and a small but well-stocked supermarket. Ellesmere also has a handful of pubs, a selection of restaurants and a sculpture trail to keep you entertained.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No hot water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Smithy Campsite

Colemere

Ellesmere

Shropshire

England

SY12 0QL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.88891°N
-2.84463°W

Nearest transport

Coach

8.1 mi Bus Stop No 3

8.1 mi Bus Stop No 1

8.7 mi The Crescent

Rail

5.8 mi Wem Rail Station

6.5 mi Prees Rail Station

7.1 mi Yorton Rail Station

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Heritage hunters have a lot to keep them busy in the local area, from ace National Trust properties like Chirk Castle (30 minutes' drive) or Erddig Hall (30 minutes) to industrial history at the British Ironwork Centre (25 minutes) and Ironbridge Gorge (45 minutes), a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site. Transport-themed days out at the Cambrian Railway Museum (25 minutes), a refurbished station with steam trains and a café, are also within easy reach. For family-friendly times, try Park Hall (20 minutes), an activity farm with an array of indoor and outdoor play areas, cute animals and nature trails. The kids may also appreciate a trip to BeWILDerwood Cheshire (30 minutes), a huge woodland with a range of rides, slides, zipwires and wobbly bridges. The centre of the ancient town of Shrewsbury (30 minutes) is also close at hand if you fancy a day out shopping or a narrowboat cruise of the canal, while cross-border games of golf are in order at Llanymynech Golf Club (30 minutes), perhaps the only place in the UK where you can play a single round in both England and Wales.

Must see

Chester Castle 20.6 mi

Cheshire Military Museum 20.7 mi

Powis Castle & Garden 21.1 mi

Chester Cathedral 21.1 mi

Darby Houses (Ironbridge) 22.5 mi

National Trust

Chirk Castle 10.7 mi

Attingham Park 16 mi

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 16.6 mi

Sunnycroft 19.1 mi

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 23.7 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Colemere - Wem Moss - Shropshire Union Canal 0.2 mi

Overton / Owrtyn - Erbistock - Overton / Owrtyn 6.7 mi

PRADOE 6.8 mi

The Sandstone Trail S to N (Part 1): Whitchurch - Bickerton 8.5 mi

Chirk - The Aqueduct - Shropshire Union Canal - Chirk 9.3 mi

Local events

Camp Bestival Shropshire (Thursday 15 August 2024 – Thursday 15 August 2024)
Telford, Shropshire 27.3 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Lovely basic camping with clean facilities

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Olimpia B. Sept 2022

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Small camping in beautiful location, extremely clean toilets, very friendly owner. We were concerned about earlier comments- the slope....but there is plenty of flat ground as well on the edges of the camp. Considering we were the only people there in bank holiday week... you will find a nice spot for sure. Love this little basic camping, proper country with birds singing. Location is amazing- we love the canals and picturesque Ellesmere.

Disliked: Non

Recommend to friends Visit again

Basic but excellent site clean and lovely owner

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Brenda T. Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Portaloos lovely and clean night life is amazing close to ellesmere lovely walks and the owner is a lovely person

Disliked: No showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything as described and very clean.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Sally-anne M. Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Peace and quiet

Recommend to friends Visit again

Smithy Campsite is a great place to pitch up and enjoy time away.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Jenny G. Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: It was a quiet and much loved placed to stay. Basic yet had everything you needed for a fabulous stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good site with toilets and cold water. Very quite and peaceful area.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Aleksandra N. Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful peaceful and quite area. Dog friendly. Very clean toilets, two water taps with cold water on the pitch. Close to the lake where you can go paddling, kayaking or just swim. Very friendly host!!!

Disliked: Not cut grass and uneven surface.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely and peaceful, easy to find with good signage upon finding the…

Overall	6/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Daisy V. Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Lovely and peaceful, easy to find with good signage upon finding the field. Good communication from the site before visiting and very dog friendly. Three toilet cubicles, waste bins and a water tap easily accessible

Disliked: Very uneven field with huge dips and hills, not practical for young children. I was one of three tents the night I stayed but if it had been busy it might have been hard to find a flat area to pitch up. No showers (as advertised). Doggy field isn’t enclosed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

What a fantastic campsite in perfect location. Helen a great host.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Rob D. Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Spacious campsite, great location, friendly staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Does Smithy Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Smithy Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Smithy Campsite? Heritage hunters have a lot to keep them busy in the local area, from ace National Trust properties like Chirk Castle (30 minutes' drive) or Erddig Hall (30 minutes) to industrial history … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Smithy Campsite?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more