Imagine drifting past weeping willows, verdant banks and genteel swans in your own private river taxi, before stepping off in the centre of beautiful Stratford-upon-Avon...
For those who think this sounds dreamy, it’s well worth taking a look at the "camping snugs" at Riverside Caravan Park. The comfortable larchwood pods are fully insulated, very secure and have electric lighting and their own fridge. With a sofabed and bunk beds, each pod sleeps four people, and the decking area outside provides good views across the meadow and barbie area to the River Avon. Guests can also enjoy the free fishing along the banks.
Pets are welcome, and there are good basic amenities including a modern shower and toilet block, laundry and dishwashing facilities, plus a clubhouse, shop and café. Kids will enjoy the playground area and can have some good old-fashioned fun feeding the resident ducks.
Nearby attractions and activities
For a change from the river taxi, guests can stroll into Stratford-upon-Avon to take in a play from the Royal Shakespeare Company, have a flutter at the races, or visit the many Shakespeare sights dotted around the city. There’s also excellent retail therapy to be had here, as well as in the elegant surrounding towns of Cheltenham, Royal Leamington Spa and Warwick.
Sporty types will find golf courses, swimming pools and many other facilities nearby, and of course there are plenty of good walking opportunities along the river and out into the lovely Warwickshire countryside.
Further along the banks of the Avon are the stately country house of Charlecote Park, and winsome Warwick Castle, which offers plenty of things to do and see for all ages. Also nearby are the majestic ruins of Kenilworth Castle, where Robert Dudley and Elizabeth I used to make out; or you could follow in the footsteps of the Gunpowder Plotters of 1605 with a visit to Coughton Court. At the Ragley Hall Estate, visitors can take a tour of the Palladian mansion, go sculpture spotting in the Capability Brown parkland, or lose themselves in the 3D maze.
The site is also a great base from which to explore the delightful villages and landscapes of the Cotswolds.
Attractions near Riverside Caravan Park
Must see
- Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm (0.9 miles)
- Avon Boating (0.9 miles)
- City Sightseeing Stratford Tours (1.0 miles)
National Trust
- Charlecote Park (2.8 miles)
- Kinwarton Dovecote (7.3 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Activities near Riverside Caravan Park
Welcombe Hills Nature Reserve - Snitterfield (0.9 miles) Walking
Stratford-upon-Avon - Luddington (1.8 miles) Walking
Bishopton - Wilmcote (2.1 miles) Walking
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Really enjoyable week. Louisa K. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The caravan that we stayed in was spacious with well maintained facilities. The children loved the fact that they still had their own bedroom each! The caravan was lovely and warm particularly as the evenings have still been quite cold.The caravan was spotlessly clean, the beds were made up for us prior to arrival. Disliked: A map of Stratford was in the caravan which was woefully out of date. A museum one of the children wanted to visit had in fact closed down some years previously!! Any old/outdated tourist information should be discarded. |
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Excellent place, quiet, peaceful and clean Suhas U. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: This is the first time I have stayed in a caravan, so didn't really know what to expect, but here are the things I liked: Disliked: * The mattresses were average, I wouldn't rate them highly for comfort. But, then again, this isn't a posh hotel... so not sure what to expect. |
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Liked: Very well built & kept us warm on cold summer nights. Loved the location with a great view, & area to walk our dog. The decking was really nice, & was usefull having table & chairs provided. Also, great to have electricity & a fridge. Would recommend the 'camping pack' - saved us a lot of packing & had everything we needed. We were lucky with the weather & had a great time. The river boat trip to Stratford-upon-avon centre was fab! Disliked: The designated toilet/washrrom facilities for the snugs is small & disappointing. |
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snugs are lovely but covered outdoor space is needed ninah9271 (Family with older children, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: We loved the location, we loved the people and staff, we loved Richard the cleaner who looked after us so well, we loved the warmth and comfort of the snug! Disliked: The lack of covered outdoor space or the ability to put up a gazebo really needs adressing. We hired a camping kit to save some money by cooking for ourselves, the kit went back unused apart from the kettle and mugs due to not being able to cook in the rain and not being able to cook in the snug. We had to spend more money than intended eating out when thats really not the ... |
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Over all very happy Sarah V. (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Loved our first time in a snug, so nice to have a few comforts. Having own code into a toilet and shower block was a bonus, cleaned every day. Disliked: Our last night a large LOUD family turned up with with another family and about 6 boys between them and two yappie dogs which they were happy to let bark. Not sure if you could put a tent up next to a snug and fit so many people in there. |
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Liked: The water taxi to Stratford on Avon and the 99p breakfast - served with a smile! Disliked: Leaving! |
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A fantastic 3night stay in a SNUG. Definitely going again. Terence C. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The convenience of the snug, especially having electric -- cant beat a cup of tea at bedtime. Disliked: There was nothing I disliked. |
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We stayed in the snugs - excellent value, warm and cosy Ceri E. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The snugs were clean, and comfortable, and very warm and dry on a very rainy bank holiday Monday! Disliked: The no pup tents or awnings rules for the snugs means you can struggle to cook if it is raining, as there's no shelter. |
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VERY GOOD RICHARD P. (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: THE CAMPSITE AS A WHOLE Disliked: NOTHING |
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Liked: Boat taxi Disliked: the rain
From the manager...
Thank you for the review. The Snugs have gone down a storm this year and at present we are looking around for next years new Glamping project. Sheppard's Huts or Geo Domes??? Or Both??. Watch this space. The breakfast is a winner. We are glad that we are closed now for a few months so a diet can start before more breakfasts can be consumed in 2012. See you next year. The Riverside Team |
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Very good, would recommend it. Jessica T. (Family with older children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: - The cleanliness of the 'snug' Disliked: - The bar on the campsite, thought it was lacking atmosphere and was a bit dated
From the manager...
Thank you so much for your review. The snugs have been great this year and so far people have really enjoyed them. You will be glad to know we have started building our new clubhouse that will be up and running by August 2012. And we have put the plans n place for the BBQ areas for the Snugs. We ran out of time last year before we opened and never have a slot when we could build them. Looking forward to showing you around the clubhouse next year. The Riverside team. |
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Stayed in Snug, it was amazing jem1985 (With friends, 1 review, 3 photos)
Liked: The snug design. Disliked: Nothing.
From the manager...
Thank you so much for your feedback and positive review. We love the Snug design we went for in the end as there are so many on the market, but we felt the Snugs won on every point. Hope to see you next year. We are working on what to do new next year. Sheppard's Huts or Goe Domes?? Or both??? See you next year The Riverside Team |
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Liked: really friendly staff and extremely clean Disliked: can't think of anything
From the manager...
Thank you for the positive scores and feedback. We do take pride in our staff selection and feel that we may not be the smartest park around, but we are one of the cleanest. We have just finished the 2011 season and are glad to hear that our same team are coming back for 2012. The new clubhouse is under way and the new Glamping ideas are being looked at so 2012 is looking busy already. Hope you can join us too. The Riverside Team |
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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
Disabled facilities
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Local produce
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Touring and motorhomes
Electrical hook-up points for tourers
Seasonal pitches
Max. motorhome length: 10.0 metresRules
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Themes
Peaceful
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Tennis nearby
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Large (51-200 pitches)
Pub campsite
Camping 2.0
Camping pods
Ordnance Survey maps (GB and Northern Ireland only) are available at lower levels via the drop-down menu.
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Stratford-upon-Avon: Riverside Bus Station — 0.9mi
Warwick Parkway Rail Station Coach Stop — 6.6mi
Warwick: Puckerings Lane Coach Stop — 6.7mi
- Train stations
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Stratford-upon-Avon Rail Station — 1.5mi
Stratford Parkway Rail Station — 2.1mi
Wilmcote Rail Station — 3.5mi
- Ferry ports
- Sharpness Old Docks — 47.4mi
- Airports
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Coventry Airport — 14.5mi
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 2 — 17.4mi
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 1 — 17.6mi
Directions
Directions from Stratford upon Avon - From the town centre follow the road signs for A3400 Shipston Road. Go across the Clopton Bridge (the marina will be on your left) and immediately after you have crossed the bridge turn leff on to the B4086 Tiddington Road. Follow this for approx 1 mile & Riverside Park is on the left, opposite the NFU building.
Directions from M40 (junction 15) - Form the M40 (junction 15) take the A429 signposted Cirencester. After approx 4 miles take the 3rd exit off the roundabout on to the B4086 (Stratford Road) sign posted Stratford upon Avon. Continue for approx 4 miles driving through Tiddington Village and you will see Riverside Park on the rights, opposite the NFU building.
It is better to use CV37 7AA for Sat Nav purposes
Permitted arrival time
2pm
Cancellation policy
No refund will be given in the event that your camping snug booking is cancelled.
Please note that your deposit paid to Pitchup.com is non-refundable.
Payment of balance
Payment of your balance will be requested 24 hours after submission of your Pitchup.com booking.
Cards accepted on the park
Visa, Mastercard, Maestro
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditionsPlease note
No all-male or -female parties under 25. Must be at least one adult sleeping in each snug.
Payment of your balance will be requested 24 hours after submission of your Pitchup.com booking.
Check availability at Riverside Caravan Park…
Camping snugs are back in Stratford-upon-Avon. Nestling into a woodland hedge looking across the meadow to the River Avon is our new developement of camping snugs that offer traditional camping. These wooden equivalent to tents are made of larch wood and are extra insulated to keep you nice and snug. ...
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Modern luxury caravan (no pets) with a double bedroom and twin bedroom. To accommodate up to six people there is a pull-out sofa bed on the lounge. As well as spacious accommodation the caravan has its own parking bay and individual seating area. There is a fully equipped fitted kitchen ...
Max. persons: 6x
Thank you so muck for your review. Im glad that you enjoyed your stay in the Lodges. It was a major investment to us but comments like this have made it well worth doing. At present we have just started out new clubhouse and bar. Im hoping it will be a fantastic new facility for us. Hope to see you next year!!!
The Riverside Team.