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Willow Hill

8.8

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General

  • Relaxed site with far-reaching views over the Cotswolds
  • A 10-minute drive to Tewkesbury and 20 minutes to Cheltenham
  • Heated outdoor pool with raised sun deck

A peaceful, family-friendly Gloucestershire retreat surrounded by fields and ancient apple orchards, Willow Hill is on a farm just outside the village of Apperley and 20 minutes’ drive from Gloucester.

This chilled-out site is located within about half an hour’s drive of not one, not two, but three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty: the Cotswolds, which it overlooks, the Malvern Hills and the Wye Valley. Needless to say, there’s some splendid scenery around these parts, and some equally splendid places for a walk or bike ride. It’s about a mile through the apple orchards to the Severn Way, or two miles to ancient Odda’s Chapel. Other places to explore nearby include Tewkesbury (10 minutes’ drive), Upton on Severn and the lovely spa town of Cheltenham (both 20 minutes).

If you decide to stick around the site, you can spend your time gazing out over the gorgeous hilly scenery (particularly fine at sunrise or sunset) or swimming a few laps in the heated saltwater pool, with its raised sun deck and six-person hot tub. There’s also table service poolside, so you don’t have to go far or make much of an effort for a drink or a snack; more substantial meals are also available on site from the site's very own Happerly Kitchen.
Those travelling with kids are likely to be pleased to find plenty of space on site to kick a football around, and the owners can also set up badminton nets and ping-pong tables.

Amenities at Willow Hill include toilets, hot showers, a laundry area, a camp kitchen, and electrical points for charging your devices. Two pubs within a five-minute drive of the site serve traditional British food.


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8.8

Overall rating based on 124 reviews

 

89% would recommend this site to a friend.

87% would stay here again.

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A brilliant campsite - highly recommend!10/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomJade S.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
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    This campsite is golden! Loads of places to pitch, over looks a stunning view, loads of bits to do around the campsite for adults and kids, toilets were well kempt and showers were hot, bar was well stocked and the pool was such a brilliant addition and really made it feel like we were over seas! The owner / staff were very accommodating and really nice to have around and get to know. Thank you for a great stay!

    Disliked: 

    Nothing to dislike!

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Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff, lots of space.28/08/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomKate G.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch
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  • Liked: 

    Excellent quality facilities, friendly staff, beautiful spacious field, no times to arrive or depart

    Disliked: 

    Not loads to do, grass could have been shorter on lower end of field. Would be good to be able to use basketball hoop

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An absolute gem! We loved it here. The children played …27/08/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomDebra C.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

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    An absolute gem! We loved it here. The children played in the pool and loved all the games. The bar was fantastic and the breakfast baps delicious. We would love to come again next year!

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Excellent camp site, with lots of activities24/08/2023

Reviewer's country: United Kingdomkatie A.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch
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    Loved the facilities: the pool, the microwave and kettle, the animals, the TV room, the board games, the view, Craig!!

    Disliked: 

    There weren’t many toilet options for females, as there some of the toilets were ‘out of order’
    This appeared to be a temporary issue though, and was resolved on my last day

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Lovely campsite and a bonus that it has a swimming pool.21/08/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomLaura H.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

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    The campsite was lovely and scenery was amazing

    Disliked: 

    The toilets need to be cleaned more regularly and the water in the actual toilets smelt horribly

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Excellent gem of a place.21/08/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAngela Y.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

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    Beautiful site with amazing views. Plenty of activities and interesting areas to sit and chill. Staff work really hard to make sure that you are comfortable and have everything you need.

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Such a lovely unique family campsite!21/08/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAnonymousMobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch
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    Took my 5 year old daughter and 13 year old step daughter here back last week. I didn’t see my 5 year old most of the time we were there, she made friends and had the best time wandering around and playing. It’s such a safe space that you can see them everywhere. So much for the kids to do, and she absolutely loved the pool when we eventually got some sun. The bar was such a nice touch, we sat and played some cards and board game with some hot chocolate one evening with the fire right behind us keeping us nice and cosy! We will certainly be back!!

    Disliked: 

    No major issue but we had planned to have food there on the second night as it says there’s a food being served there. So we didn’t bring food with us enough for the second evening. Unfortunately the kitchen was closed the whole weekend we were there so we didn’t get a chance to try the food. But hopefully next time, as I can imagine it’s delicious.

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Great rustic site,bit more cleaning needed and more staff presence14/08/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAnonymousMobile phone iconConfirmed

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    The site was great a little windy on the hill but to be expected. The swimming pool is a great touch and you can walk down the hill to the farmers arms for a nice meal. Everyone on the site was very friendly and the bar area, fire pits and TV room for the kids all works really well. All in all, I really liked it.

    Disliked: 

    There's wasn't alot of staff so food is hit or miss as to whether they are serving breakfast for example but always try to do an evening meal. The toilets are good but I don't think they were cleaned the whole weekend we were there, and a bin for the waste tissue wouldn't go a miss as a bag on the floor wasn't quite cutting it. I loved the site but it could be so much better with just a bit more cleaning, tidying around the pool area where the ping pong is as that was a bit messy but we really enjoyed our stay and would definitely return

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Overall this is fab place to go & chill out. Needs more staff.14/08/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAnonymousMobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch
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    This is a fabulous location to stay. Amazing views over the hills from the camp site. The food served at the bar was delicious & a different choice on the menu each day. The bar was well stocked with local ales, spirits, wines & soft drinks.
    Willow Hill always had the fire pit burning, this was extremely inviting & was covered from the elements. We found that the music playing around this area was totally fitting to the time of day it was played, this is reason I would return! The pool is a great addition & the kids loved it what ever the weather.

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    The toilets & shower area were not too great. Most definitely needed to be cleaner.

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Superb stay at Willow Hill14/08/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomJade D.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch
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    What a stunning stay we had at Willow Hill, from the spacious field for pitching up. The facilities on site were amazing for our 4 children they absolutely loved being able to roam free and we felt they were 100% safe in doing so. The little on-site bar/restaurant was ideal, especially if it was raining as you could borrow board games and there was a fire to keep warm. The outdoor pool is a great addition, the kids loved it. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Absolutely loved the outdoor shower too!!!

    Disliked: 

    Not very much, although we did feel the service was a little bit disjointed, however we were on holiday so this didn’t matter too much to us. Also, prices of items at the bar varied day to day.

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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

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

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Communal freezer

Communal fridge

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

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  • School Road, Apperley, Gloucestershire, England, GL19 4DJ
  • Timezone Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)   GPS 51.9463°N 2.2025°W

Nearest transport

Coach stations
The Crescent — 3.6 miles
The Crescent — 3.6 miles
Prince of Wales — 4.5 miles
Train stations
Ashchurch for Tewkesbury Rail Station — 5.4 miles
Cheltenham Spa Rail Station — 5.5 miles
Gloucester Rail Station — 5.8 miles
Ferry ports
Sharpness Old Docks — 19.4 miles
Lydney Harbour — 20.9 miles
Airports
Gloucestershire Airport — 4.2 miles

Directions


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

If the on-site pool has whetted your appetite for all things watery, you can head to Croft Farm Water Park (15 minutes' drive), where you can have a go at canoeing, windsurfing and sailing. There’s also paddleboarding, either on your own individual board or on an oversized one for the whole family.

The Regency spa town of Cheltenham (20 minutes) is renowned for green areas like Pittville Park, with a boating lake, and Montpellier Gardens, with tennis courts and a bandstand. When you’re done relaxing on grassy expanses, you can head to Cheltenham Racecourse and have a flutter on the horses.

Take a walk through Showborough House Sculpture Garden (20 minutes) to get an insight into the contemporary local art scene. From large metal installations to delicate glass pieces, all works displayed in the pretty 1.5-acre garden are for sale, so you may return to the site with a unique souvenir of your holiday.

Must see

  • Tewkesbury Abbey (3.5 miles)
  • Gloucester Cathedral (5.7 miles)
  • Gloucester Quays (6.1 miles)

National Trust

  • Ashleworth Tithe Barn (3.1 miles)
  • Bredon Barn (6.7 miles)

Cycle routes

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

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel.

Policies

Permitted arrival/departure time

Camping and touring
Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
Depart by:  11 a.m.

Willow Hill cancellation policy

No refunds within 30 days of arrival date.

Bookings cannot be amended within 30 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

A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. Willow Hill will debit the balance from your card 6 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 6 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.

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Terms and conditions

Site booking terms and conditions

  • Does Willow Hill have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Willow Hill dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Willow Hill? If the on-site pool has whetted your appetite for all things watery, you can head to Croft Farm Water Park (15 minutes' drive), where you can have a go at canoeing, windsurfing … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Willow Hill?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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