Steanbridge Farm

From £99 For 1 night, 2 adults 9.3 6 reviews
Secluded Shepherd's hut (added by manager 16 Sep 2022)
Shepherd's hut and it's amazing views (added by manager 16 sep 2022)
Lambs outside the shepherd's hut (added by manager 29 may 2019)
Shepherd's hut and private seating area (added by manager 22 mar 2021)

  • Premium-quality glamping with views of Gloucestershire’s Slad Valley
  • A 10-minute drive to Stroud for direct trains from London Paddington
  • Views over racehorses in the fields
There’s something rather special about Steanbridge Farm, a smashing spot for a romantic mini break amid gorgeous Goucestershire countryside. Surrounded by fields full of sheep and racehorses, the glamping units here are absolutely top-notch, with clever designs and private seating areas overlooking Slad Valley. It’s all in the detail here: these bijou properties are built with the words ‘cosy’ and ‘luxurious’ in mind. You can pick up gourmet supplies at local farmers’ markets, or in the nearby towns of Stroud (10 minutes' drive), but if you’d like a break from the kitchen (even one as well-equipped as these), there’s a warm welcomed good food to be had in the traditional pub in Slad (best to book in advance). Out and about, stretch your legs on the Laurie Lee Wildlife Way, which runs through the valley, or get out on the Cotswolds Way in less than 15 minutes. A mainline rail service runs from London Paddington to Stroud in 90 minutes, so Steanbridge Farm makes a great base for couples’ weekends away from the city.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open now
Please note
  • Guests under the age of 17 are not allowed on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 5 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

A bit casual and neglected, but very pleasant location.

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 6
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

The Spring microlodge

Liked: The views, walks, birds, the size of the bed, comfort of the room, quietness, facilities (if you organised for yourself), wifi, excellent local pub.

Disliked: Lack of response to emails, lack of reception/greeting, closeness to road/track, incomplete local info, some unnecessary equipment (e.g.TV, aircon), need to find and carry BBQ & logs, price.

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The hut had everything we needed although we could not get the…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: The hut had everything we needed although we could not get the WiFi working (this may well have been us and we did not take this up with the owner as had mobile data). The hut is clean, tidy and comfortable and is not overlooked. The view is beautiful, woodland and sheep.

Disliked: The hut is a little tired with a few maintenance issues. Again, we did not take this up with the owner as it did not impact our stay.

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Clean and tidy, good views.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Louise A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: The peace and tranquility! Cabin was well equipped with everything you could possibly need and more!!

Disliked: Nothing

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We and our puppy loved the microlodge. It has everything you need…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Jess S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

The Spring microlodge

Liked: We and our puppy loved the microlodge. It has everything you need and was in a lovely location!

Disliked: Our VW Polo struggled to get up the steep hill!

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The view was stunning! We loved how you could open up all…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 4
Wifi 6
Bianca C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

The Spring microlodge

Liked: The view was stunning! We loved how you could open up all the doors and lie in bed with the view. It was beautiful.

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A real hidden gem. They really have gone the extra mile

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Chloe H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Area & views, lovely little touches, total relaxation.

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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

Portable toilet

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

Adults only

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Luxury

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

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

Farm

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Indoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Steanbridge Farm

1 Steanbridge Lane

Slad

Stroud

Gloucestershire

England

GL6 7QE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.76947°N
-2.17696°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.4 mi Merrywalks
3.4 mi Dark Lane
3.4 mi Dark Lane
Rail
2.5 mi Stroud (Glos) Rail Station
4.7 mi Stonehouse Rail Station
7.1 mi Gloucester Rail Station
Ferry
13.4 mi Sharpness Old Docks
14.7 mi Lydney Harbour
28 mi Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing
Airport
8.6 mi Gloucestershire 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

Author Laurie Lee lived in his beloved Slad Valley, and today you can follow in his footsteps along the Laurie Lee Wildlife Way, with direct access from the farm. Rambling paths on the Cotswolds Way (15 minutes’ drive) snake through typically soft-stone Cotswolds villages, where you’ll come upon traditional pubs, thatched houses and (if you arrive on the right day) even the odd duck race. If you’d like to explore further afield, there are lots of pretty villages and market towns within striking distance. Painswick (15 minutes) holds an award-winning farmers’ market every Saturday morning and a weekday covered market for all your foodie treats, and Stroud (10 minutes) is packed with indie art galleries. For more lively action, Cheltenham (30 minutes) is a good option. This elegant Regency spa town holds year-around festivals and events, and has plenty of boutiques, bars and restaurants. Things really comes alive in Cheltenham Week, held in March and one of the biggest events in the horse-racing calendar.

Must see

Painswick Rococo Garden 1.9 mi

Gloucester Waterways Museum 7.2 mi

Gloucester Quays 7.2 mi

Gloucester Cathedral 7.4 mi

WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 9.9 mi

National Trust

Woodchester Park 6 mi

Westbury Court Garden 10.7 mi

Newark Park 10.8 mi

Ashleworth Tithe Barn 11.4 mi

Chedworth Roman Villa 11.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

ST MARY'S, PAINSWICK 1.3 mi

LYPIATT PARK 1.4 mi

PAINSWICK HOUSE 1.8 mi

Bisley - The Camp - Famish Hill - Bisley 1.8 mi

Stroud - Painswick - Pitchcombe - Stroud 2.5 mi

Local events

  • Wilderness Festival (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)

    Oxford, Oxfordshire 29.9 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 Steanbridge Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Steanbridge Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Steanbridge Farm? Author Laurie Lee lived in his beloved Slad Valley, and today you can follow in his footsteps along the Laurie Lee Wildlife Way, with direct access from the farm. Rambling paths on … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Steanbridge Farm?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Steanbridge Farm? From £99 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.