Beanhill Farm

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Bikers welcome
Gus helping the guests
Wildflowers on site
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Field

  • Peaceful site set in the Royal Forest of Dean
  • A 20-minute drive from Tintern Abbey and Chepstow Castle
  • Less than a mile from two excellent village pubs
Green fields galore + a meandering brook + gently sloping hills = a splendid spot to pitch up. Beanhill Farm may look like a humble enough place, but its location in the Royal Forest of Dean (how posh) puts it firmly into 'excellent area' territory. In this secluded corner of Gloucestershire, guests can take in valley views by day and stargazing opportunities overhead by night (a firepit and wood can be arranged to keep you warm after dusk). The prevailing colour of those views depends on the season: bluebells fill the surrounding woods in spring, while bright yellow rapeseed takes over for a bright backdrop in summer months. The A48 is less than a mile away, making it easy to plan day trips either side of the Welsh border. The nearest supermarket, in the nearby town of Lydney, is a 10-minute drive away; if you'd rather someone else sorted the eats, stroll down into Alvington (20 minutes' walk) for local food and an ale or two at one of two local pubs. Barbecues are allowed for open-air cookouts, and you’re welcome to bring your dog along for this rural jaunt. All the essentials – a washing-up area, toilet block and showers – are provided to keep everyday life ticking along.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 15
Tent pitches 15
Motorhome pitches 15
Open now
Opens 7 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • A charge of £1.00 applies for the use of the shower.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Reception is open 9am to 11am and 2pm to 7pm Monday to Saturday, 9am to 10am and 6pm to 7pm on Sunday.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 7 Apr to

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 171 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

92% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a highly-rated campsite praised for its beautiful, peaceful location and well-maintained, clean facilities. Visitors highlight the spacious pitches, friendly and helpful owners, and abundance of wildlife. While most found the experience excellent, some noted the unisex facilities, the need to purchase tokens for showers, and that the site can be sloping. Despite minor points, many expressed a desire to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great dark sky location.

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Ernest M.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Quite with great dark sky. Big open space. Lovely showers and hot water to clean dishes. Fire pits and very good recycling bins.

Disliked Not a negative, just for information. Most of the field is at an angle so unless you are on the top flat section you are going to need massive wedges to get level.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stay and friendly owners

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Open pitches, friendly welcome, easy to find, clean facilities, lovely hot showers.

Disliked Would have preferred to use own fire pit but know that’s explained on information.
Slightly noisy after dark.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had lots of space, we…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked We had lots of space, we could choose where to pitch. Although it was a busy bank holiday weekend it was so quiet during the ‘quiet hours’. The facilities were great and the owner very friendly and helpful. Enjoyed listening to the tawny owl nearby and having a fire pit rented from the site. Will definitely return as we are only one hour away.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

very nice place to stay…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked very nice place to stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

What a great site. Lovely field…

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Tim D.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked What a great site. Lovely field in beautiful setting, clean showers, pub 20mins walk, Teresa the host friendly and helpful. Chilled vibe, will def be back. Thanks, Tim, Charms & Teresa

Disliked Nothing

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Family friendly nice and chill There was…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Family friendly nice and chill

There was no WiFi that I knew if but I didn't go there to sit on my phone.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean facilities, flat field, quiet location…

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Laine P.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Clean facilities, flat field, quiet location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet location.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked It was not busy and there was plenty of space to pick from although it was all on a slope … the few flat pitches were taken!
The toilet, shower and washing up areas were clean and tidy but with limited hot water!

Disliked The sloped pitches.

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would go again

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Sasha D.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked freezer for ice blocks was very useful. owner was friendly, relaxed atmosphere. toilets and showers were clean, good recycling facilities and washing up area. lots to do in the area.

Disliked You have to pay for the shower when it is quite expensive for a non electrical pitch. The shower only lasts for 5 mins

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice location. 2 pubs within…

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Boe H.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Very nice location.
2 pubs within 20 mins walk.
Lots of wild life.
20 Mins drive into MTB centre.
5 mins drive to out door pool.

Looking forward to coming back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

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 Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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 Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 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

Location

Beanhill Farm

Alvington

Gloucestershire

England

GL15 6AE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.71018°N
2.58932°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.1 mi Bus Station
8.9 mi Bus Station
14.1 mi Cantilupe Road
Rail
2.5 mi Lydney Rail Station
6 mi Chepstow Rail Station
9.9 mi Cam & Dursley Rail Station
Ferry
3.6 mi Lydney Harbour
4.7 mi Sharpness Old Docks
15.1 mi Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
Airport
22.4 mi Gloucestershire Airport
23 mi Bristol International 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

Outdoorsy types will have plenty of options in the Forest of Dean. Offa’s Dyke Path (10 minutes’ drive) straddles the English-Welsh border: following the route down towards the Sedbury Cliffs near Chepstow makes for a particularly pleasant jaunt. The site is also 10 miles south of the popular Family Cycle Trail, where guests can make a whistle-stop tour of the surrounding countryside. The circular 11-mile route runs through the Cannop Valley, along the old tracks of the Severn and Wye railway (passing through abandoned stations) and passes the remains of former coal mines at Foxes Bridge and Lightmoor. Mallards Pike (20 minutes' drive), where there is a car park, is also home to a Go Ape high ropes course. If you want to experience greenery with a bit of a twist, head to Puzzlewood (15 minutes) for a maze (as the name suggests), plus farm animals, an adventure playground and an interactive treasure hunt for the kids. For a proper step back in time, Tintern Abbey (20 minutes' drive) is surely one of the most impressive ruins in Wales. Make a day of it by contrasting its elegant Gothic facade with the sturdy walls of Chepstow Castle (also 20 minutes), built in days of yore to defend the banks of the River Wye.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clevedon Beach 22.3 mi Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 28.9 mi Estuary N/AN/AGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Berkeley Castle 5.9 mi

Chepstow Castle 5.9 mi

WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 8.2 mi

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 8.9 mi

Goodrich Castle 11.1 mi

National Trust

The Kymin 8.1 mi

Westbury Court Garden 10.8 mi

Newark Park 12.9 mi

Woodchester Park 13.3 mi

Blaise Hamlet 14.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Clanna Wood - The Gloucestershire Way - Clanna Wood 0.8 mi

B4228 - Oakhill Wood - B4228 - East Wood - B4228 1.8 mi

Tidenham Chase - Poors Allotment - Jubilee Stone - Tidenham 2.5 mi

Tidenham Chase - Devils Pulpit - Offa's Dyke - Tidenham Chase 2.6 mi

Tidenham Chase - Offa's Dyke Path - Oakhill Wood - Tidenham Chase 2.6 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Beanhill Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Beanhill Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Beanhill Farm? Outdoorsy types will have plenty of options in the Forest of Dean. Offa’s Dyke Path (10 minutes’ drive) straddles the English-Welsh border: following the route down towards the Sedbury Cliffs near Chepstow … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Beanhill Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Beanhill Farm? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.