Secret Escape to the Forest
From £80 For 1 night, 2 adults
- Ensuite shepherd's huts on a quiet site in the Forest of Dean
- Puzzlewood, Clearwell caves and canoeing within 10 minutes' drive
- Barbecues, picnic tables and firepits provided
Campground type
3
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- As the shepherd's huts have steps they may not be suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Languages spoken
English
Campsite types & availability
Acorn 1 bedroom shepherd's hut
2 people maximum 
No dogs allowed
1 bedroomArrival daysFrom £80 1 night, 2 adults
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Bluebell 1 bedroom shepherd's hut
2 people maximum
No dogs allowed
1 bedroomArrival daysFrom £80 1 night, 2 adults
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Foxglove 1 bedroom shepherd's hut
2 people maximum
No dogs allowed
1 bedroomArrival daysFrom £80 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 92% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Beautiful location. Lovely cabin, clean, comfortable & well equipped
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Foxglove 1 bedroom shepherd's hut
Liked: Beautiful location. Lovely cabin, clean, comfortable & very well equipped. The way the site is laid out means you have your privacy. Easy booking with clear instructions on where to find site etc.
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A little gem!
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Foxglove 1 bedroom shepherd's hut
Liked: An absolute gem. We had the most perfect stay last weekend. We received further information just before we arrived which included a code through the gate directly into the forest, also if we wished to use the hot tub, which we did. It’s a beautiful location, we did lots of cycling, also walked into Coleford - 30mins, and had lovely cocktails! We will certainly be coming back.
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Loved the cosy environment! There was an amazing shower and loo to…
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Bluebell 1 bedroom shepherd's hut
Liked: Loved the cosy environment! There was an amazing shower and loo to hand. Was great to have some piece and quiet and just have the birds to listen to.
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Amazing for a few nights if you're prepared to eat out in the evenings
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Bluebell 1 bedroom shepherd's hut
Liked: Beautiful setting, loads of easily accessible attractions and the shepherds hut was cozy and the bed was super comfy.
Disliked: Stairs on the hut were slippery when they were wet, and the fridge was extremely small, with only one hob. 'self catering' was a bit of a stretch!
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Lovely, relaxing stay in a beautiful hut
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Bluebell 1 bedroom shepherd's hut
Liked: We had a wonderful, relaxing stay. The shepherd's hut was beautiful and so clean, and communication from the owner was excellent. We loved the hot tub and BBQ and had the best night of sleep we've had in a long time in the hut. As other reviews have noted the WiFi didn't work but we that was perfect for us as it gave us chance to switch off completely. We only stayed for one night but wish we had the time to stay for longer - we'll definitely be booking again in the future!
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Shepherds hut was absolutely beautiful and really clean inside. Location was great.…
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Bluebell 1 bedroom shepherd's hut
Liked: Shepherds hut was absolutely beautiful and really clean inside. Location was great.
Disliked: There was a mismatch between the website information and confirmation information that caused confusion over what we needed to bring and didn’t need and communication slow to clarify. It resulted in us packing stuff we didn’t need and missing stuff we did. Not the end of the world but a slight spoiler.
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Lovely, quiet area. Clean and stocked hut. Everything you need to stay…
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Foxglove 1 bedroom shepherd's hut
Liked: Lovely, quiet area. Clean and stocked hut. Everything you need to stay warm, cosy and clean! Would stay again.
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Exactly what we needed! Cabin was gorgeous and had everything we needed!…
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Acorn 1 bedroom shepherd's hut
Liked: Exactly what we needed! Cabin was gorgeous and had everything we needed! Great communication from the host on how to get there!
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Amazing destination, felt fully secluded in nature. The hut was a great…
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Bluebell 1 bedroom shepherd's hut
Liked: Amazing destination, felt fully secluded in nature. The hut was a great size and with en-suite. All amenities that you need included. We stayed for 3 nights overall and wished we could have stayed longer! Keep in mind signal is poor in the general wye river area so download films beforehand :)
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Really nice place, sat with a barbecue into the evening. Great instructions…
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Bluebell 1 bedroom shepherd's hut
Liked: Really nice place, sat with a barbecue into the evening. Great instructions and support from owners. Would deffonatly recommend.
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Features
No dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Playground
Recreation room/arcade
TV room
Takeout
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on park
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Free wifi
Grocery store
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundromat
Parent & baby washroom
Payphone
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Restrooms
Shower available
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue grills allowed
Barbecue provided
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
No dogs allowed
Themes
Forest
Hikers’ paradise
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump station
Electric car charging point(s)
Propane/gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Convenience store nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Tiny (1-10 sites)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Tennis nearby
Location
Secret Escape to the Forest
Staunton Road
Staunton
Coleford
Gloucestershire
England
GL16 8NT
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.80864°N
-2.64738°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
Airport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clevedon Beach | 27.3 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Caldicot Castle & Country Park 3 mi
Goodrich Castle 4.4 mi
Raglan Castle 9 mi
WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 11.4 mi
Chepstow Castle 11.5 mi
National Trust
The Kymin 1.8 mi
Skenfrith Castle 7.9 mi
Westbury Court Garden 10.1 mi
Woodchester Park 17.2 mi
Ashleworth Tithe Barn 18.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
A4136 - Longstone - Forest Trail - A4136 0.2 mi
Staunton - Highmeadow Woods - Symonds Yat 0.3 mi
Staunton - Buckstone - Hearkening Rock - Staunton 0.8 mi
A4136 - The Kymin - Wysis Way - A4136 1 mi
The Kymin - Monmouth - Wyesham 1.6 mi
Local events
- Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 15, 2024 – Thursday, August 15, 2024)
Crickhowell, Wales 22.9 mi
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Thursday, August 8, 2024 – Thursday, August 8, 2024)
Bristol, England 25.3 mi
- The Hay Festival (Thursday, May 23, 2024 – Thursday, May 23, 2024)
Hay-on-Wye, England 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.
Want to know more about camping in Gloucestershire?
- Does Secret Escape to the Forest have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Secret Escape to the Forest dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Secret Escape to the Forest? You’ll want to start with a wander (or few) around the Forest of Dean… If standard woodland trails aren’t doing it for the kids, take them over to Puzzlewood (10 minutes’ drive) … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Secret Escape to the Forest?
Read moreOn-park accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Secret Escape to the Forest? From $99.90 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.