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General
- Friendly family-run farm estate next to the Forest Of Dean
- Within easy reach of Symonds Yat Rock, Go Ape and Puzzlewood
- Views of valley, lakes and fields and heaps of space for dogs to play
Woof woof... This peaceful lakeside retreat is a veritable pup's paradise: not one, but two large off-leash exercise areas and lead walks, a lake to paddle in and heaps of long countryside walking trails to take their humans out and about on.
Near Lydney in Gloucestershire, Forest Oak Farm is a friendly dog-centred farm estate that lies between the banks of the River Severn and the Forest of Dean, and very warmly welcomes dog owners and their canine compadres to come spend some time there; since opening in 2012, the site has been expertly cultivated by the Dodson family – who also run a fab dog training centre on the farm – to provide a scenic spacious site and a welcoming atmos to all.
Set out over 20 acres of fields, lakes and woodland filled with mature trees, this is a well-equipped park with plenty of 10-amp metered electric hook-ups and a bathroom block with toilets, showers, accessible facilities, a washing-up area and a laundry room. Foodwise, you can take your barbecue bits down to the smashing lakeside picnic area for an alfresco feast by the water. The site also has two large fenced dog exercise areas.
Off site, there are heaps of good places to eat out around in Lydney and a little further afield around Blakeney, Alvington, Parkend and Clearwell – just ask the Dodsons about their favourite dog-friendly food joints.
Open from 05/04/2022 to 31/10/2022
Open from 31/03/2023 to 31/10/2023
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Minimum spacing of 2 metres between pitches.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
The site is undergoing some works. Any disruption would be minimal and purely aesthetic as no construction work will be undertaken while visitors are onsite.
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Max. persons: 2 x
One Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 4.0m width x 4.0m depth (13.1ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 16.0m² (172.2ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Dog(s) allowed
Max. persons: 4 x
One Motorhome or Campervan or Touring caravan allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Min 8.0m width x 10.0m depth (26.2ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)
Ground type: Grass and gravel
Max. persons: 4 x
One Campervan or Trailer tent or Tent or Touring caravan allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Min 9.0m width x 10.0m depth (29.5ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 90.0m² (968.8ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 3 x
One Motorhome or Campervan or Touring caravan allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Min 8.0m width x 10.0m depth (26.2ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)
Ground type: Grass and gravel
Max. persons: 3 x
One Campervan or Tent or Touring caravan allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Min 8.0m width x 10.0m depth (26.2ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Reviews
Secure dog walking facilities, walks around, cleanliness, friendly, staged plots …
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This is a lovely dog friendly site..does what it says on the tin!!.
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The pitch was good, and the facilities clean. Shower was scalding hot!
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Fab site, well maintained facilities and good level pitches.
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Would go again, now I know where to walk my dogs
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Excellent facilities, lovely setting, and super friendly. Thanks!
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Features
Coronavirus
Check-in: contactless (in person)
Deep cleaning of accommodation units between guests
More frequent emptying of bins
Removal of soft furnishings (e.g. decorative cushions)
Shared spaces: daily deep cleaning
Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning
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
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Forest
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Communal freezer
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transport nearby
Type
Farm
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Watersports nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitches
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Bus Station
— 10.2 miles
Bus Station — 10.4 miles
Merrywalks — 12.3 miles
- Train stations
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Lydney Rail Station
— 2.2 miles
Cam & Dursley Rail Station — 6.4 miles
Stonehouse Rail Station — 9.6 miles
- Ferry ports
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Sharpness Old Docks
— 1.4 miles
Lydney Harbour — 2.2 miles
Bristol Docks Ferry Landing — 18.5 miles
- Airports
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Gloucestershire Airport
— 18.1 miles
Bristol International Airport — 26.1 miles
Please be aware there are a number of farms using the same postcode. Do not turn off the A48 as the site entrance is on the main road. Keep going until you see a large white house between Lydney and Blakeney Village, called 'The Willows', with white painted stones around the driveway and garden. The site is directly opposite that house.
Local attractions
Forest Oak Farm is in a splendid spot for easy access to the Forest of Dean, the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the wider Gloucestershire, south Wales and south-west England areas.
Adventurers can test their mettle on the high ropes course at Go Ape, five miles from base, and over at Puzzlewood, eight miles away, there's a walking trail that meanders through an ancient 14-acre forest filled with towering trees and rugged rock formations. At Clearwell Caves, right next door to Puzzlewood, explore its sprawling natural cave system and learn all about the forest's 4,500-year iron ore and ochre mining history.
The Forest Of Dean, around half an hour's walk from the park, is full to the brim with woodland walks, cycle tracks, lakes and secluded valleys. Be sure to bring your binoculars, because the forest is home to wild boar and deer that can (and should) be admired from afar.
The smashing Symonds Yat Rock is a mere 25-minute drive away from Forest Oak Farm and provides visitors with plenty of fun outdoorsy and sightseeing opps; take one of the many waymarked trails that link it with the River Wye and a number of circular walks into the surrounding forest, visit the ancient Iron Age hill fort and – if you're there between April and August – point your trusty binoculars towards the nearby cliffs to spot the peregrine falcons that nest and hunt around them.
Canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding and mountaineering are available around the village of Symonds Yat too.
Must see
- Berkeley Castle (4.2 miles)
- WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre (4.3 miles)
- Chepstow Castle (10.0 miles)
National Trust
- Westbury Court Garden (6.8 miles)
- The Kymin (9.2 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
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| Arrive: | 1 p.m. – | 7:30 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11 a.m. | |
Please stop at the Reception Hut and ring the doorbell for assistance. It may take a few moments for someone to get to you.
Forest Oak Farm cancellation policy
No refunds within 2 weeks of arrival date.
Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
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
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. Forest Oak Farm will debit the balance from your card 3 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 3 weeks then the balance will be taken immediately.
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. Cancellations due to COVID-19 for bookings made before 1 March 2022, can transfer deposits to a future stay booked within 3 months of your arrival date. Read more.You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking.
Payment methods accepted on the park
Apple PayBank transfer
Cash
Cheque
Google Pay
Maestro
MasterCard
Visa
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Forest Oak Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Forest Oak Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Forest Oak Farm? Forest Oak Farm is in a splendid spot for easy access to the Forest of Dean, the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the wider Gloucestershire, south Wales and south-west … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Forest Oak Farm?
Camping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Please stop at the Reception Hut and ring the doorbell for assistance. It may take a few moments for someone to get to you.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Forest Oak Farm? From £14.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
