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General
- 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
Psst… fancy fleeing away for a forest adventure? Slope off quietly if you can – the whole point of Gloucestershire getaway Secret Escape To The Forest is to keep things as peaceful as possible.
The forest you’ll be secretly escaping to is the fab Forest of Dean, on the cusp of the border between England and Wales. It forms the stunning surrounds for this family-run site five minutes’ drive from Coleford and 10 minutes from Monmouth. Many a mile of track awaits for folk who fancy wandering in the woods (keep your eyes open for deer as you go…), and the River Wye’s a 10-minute drive away for riverside rambles and canoe trips.
Even closer than any of these is the little village of Staunton, 10 minutes’ walk away and home to a splendid country pub with a tasty food menu. If you’d rather stay squirrelled away serenely on site, you can cook meals at your shepherd hut’s little kitchen area or settle down outside, where each hut has a picnic table and barbecue or firepit for alfresco meals. That firepit’s a handy thing to have around on chillier evenings, too, as is the woodburning stove inside the hut…
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
As the shepherd's huts have steps they may not be suitable for people with reduced mobility.
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Reviews
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Features
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
Portaloo
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
No dogs allowed
Camping 2.0
Shepherd's huts
Themes
Forest
Walkers' paradise
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing 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
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Bus Station
— 3.1 miles
Cantilupe Road — 7.8 miles
Bus Station — 11.7 miles
- Train stations
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Lydney Rail Station
— 8.2 miles
Chepstow Rail Station — 11.7 miles
Cam & Dursley Rail Station — 13.9 miles
- Ferry ports
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Lydney Harbour
— 9.1 miles
Sharpness Old Docks — 9.1 miles
Bristol Docks Ferry Landing — 21.2 miles
- Airports
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Gloucestershire Airport
— 21.7 miles
Bristol International Airport — 29.3 miles
The entrance is next to the 30 mph sign, with big black gates and a space to pull in. You will be met on arrival by one of the family. Please check your email after you have booked for additional information and directions.
Local attractions
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) to meander along magic-themed paths in search of fairies, unicorns and dragons. And if that’s not their scene either, add a bit of adventure to the equation on the treetop rope courses at the Go Ape park (10 minutes), or sign up for raft building, climbing and other escapades in Coleford.
Caves, canoes and castles should certainly be on the schedule too – start by getting underground at Clearwell Caves (10 minutes), then return to the surface for canoe trips from Monmouth (10 minutes) or Symonds Yat (15 minutes). If you pick the latter, you may end up paddling past Goodrich Castle; if not, it’s worth driving up there (15 minutes) to see the ruined Norman pile.
If you’ve got an eye for all things that move, take the trip to Coleford (five minutes) to visit the Great Western Railway Museum and ride on the Perrygrove Railway. Should you prefer to peek at pretty little things, make your way to the Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo (15 minutes).
Must see
- Caldicot Castle & Country Park (3.0 miles)
- Goodrich Castle (4.4 miles)
- Raglan Castle (9.0 miles)
National Trust
- The Kymin (1.8 miles)
- Skenfrith Castle (7.9 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| On-site accommodation | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 4 p.m. – | 10 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11 a.m. | |
Secret Escape to the Forest cancellation policy
No refunds within 4 weeks of arrival date.
Bookings cannot be amended within 2 day(s) of arrival.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. Secret Escape to the Forest will debit the balance from your card 4 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 4 weeks then the balance will be taken immediately.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
Payment methods accepted on the park
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- 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-site 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 £80 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
