Gwatkin Red Cow Campsite

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View across the campsite
View across the campsite
Grass pitches
A cosy setup in the camping field
Open grass pitches
Grass pitch
Camping field
Restaurant and outdoor tables
Restaurant on site
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Grass pitches
A cosy setup in the camping field
Open grass pitches

  • Well-maintained Herefordshire campsite with lovely Golden Valley views
  • A 20-minute drive to Hay-on-Wye and Black Mountains
  • Part of a working farm with restaurant and cider mill on site
The part of Herefordshire that’s close to the England/Wales border is a particularly fine area for an outdoor break – it puts you within easy reach of days wandering around Hereford, poking around the bookshops of Hay-on-Wye, paddling down the River Wye or hiking through the Black Mountains. If that sounds enticing enough, how about a place to stay that’s got not only its own restaurant but also a traditional cider mill? That’s the tempting offer at Gwatkin Red Cow Campsite, a well-maintained site with lovely views across the area known as the Golden Valley. Settle in for a stay here and you can fill your days with all sorts of adventures before getting back to a shower, a fresh pint of award-winning cider and a meal in the restaurant, which serves up a range of home-cooked dishes to hungry travellers. Handily, it’s also open for cooked breakfasts, lunches (including an excellent Sunday roast) and afternoon pick-me-ups with coffee and cake. At times when the restaurant isn’t open, you’ve got the option of getting your barbecue going; there’s a butcher 10 minutes’ drive away for top-notch local meat, or a couple of supermarkets 20 minutes away in Hereford. And of course you can still wash it down with a couple of bottles of cider from the shop on site… Things have been kept fairly simple on the pitches here, but you’ll have access to toilets and showers, and are welcome to bring dogs along to join your break.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Touring caravan pitches 50
Motorhome pitches 50
Open now
Opens 16 April
Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

General

  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu 16 Apr to

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 194 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This working cider farm campsite offers peaceful stays in an orchard setting, praised for its friendly staff and excellent on-site restaurant and cider. Facilities, housed in a unique converted pigsty, are noted as clean and well-maintained. Some guests mention basic amenities and occasional road noise, while others appreciate the rustic charm. Electric hook-up is not available.

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Arrival date (latest first)

peaceful. lack of midges. great restaurant…

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Ryan L. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked peaceful. lack of midges. great restaurant around the corner. you can pet the sheeps which are frienldy

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Huge choice of large pitches, chose…

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Samantha H. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Huge choice of large pitches, chose to stay in an absolutely beautiful orchard. So peaceful.
Great loos and showers, nice and clean and didn’t have to queue once.
Restaurant was far beyond expectations- ate there twice and both times the food was superb.

Disliked Nothing.

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Peaceful Restaurant on site on Saturday…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Peaceful
Restaurant on site on Saturday evening
Burger van on site Friday evening
Dog loved the little stream in the bottom field

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Lovely, peaceful and welcoming campsite with…

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Amy M. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely, peaceful and welcoming campsite with good facilities.

The restaurant serves great food and the Friday night burger van was a welcome surprise when we arrived late and hungry.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We absolutely loved our stay this…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked We absolutely loved our stay this weekend. It’s very rural but peaceful and quiet. The toilet and showers are unique. The restaurant is fab with great food! Recommend a drive to Hay on wye it’s amazing… No electric pitches which would make it perfect! We would definitely stay again and recommend.

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Second time staying at Gwatkin

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8 out of 10
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 Annette P. 11 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Unique shower and toilet block
Lots of hot water for showering and washing up
Shop selling their own cider, ice cream etc

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Peaceful. Bought cider/ perry from shop…

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Lisa G. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Peaceful. Bought cider/ perry from shop to drink in the orchard.

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Rustic Charm, great food and fabulous…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Rustic Charm, great food and fabulous range of cider. Pitches are in the orchard, very peaceful and mix of sun and shade.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely rural campsite on a working farm. Cheap too. Hot showers.

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Robert B. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Just about everything. Great location. Lovely orchard where we camped. Nice people.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved the place

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 Paul J. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Stayed here for one night as a test for our first trip out in our newly bought campevan.
Loved the site and how you are sited in an orchard and close to the converted pig sty toilet and shower block. A lovely restaurant, good food and freindly staff. Theres also a chance to sample some cider and then choose a few different tastes and retire back to the van for a few drinks before bedding down.
A little gem and we will be back, hopefully when theres some music planned.
Many thanks, Paul and Diane.

Disliked We only stayed for one night but theres nothing really i can say i disliked

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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 Composting toilet 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

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Location

Gwatkin Red Cow Campsite

Moorhampton Park Farm

Abbey Dore

Hereford

Herefordshire

England

HR2 0AL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.00186°N
2.90821°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.2 mi Telephone Exchange
9.3 mi Country Bus Station
13.4 mi Bus Station
Rail
9.5 mi Hereford Rail Station
13.5 mi Abergavenny Rail Station
15.5 mi Warrington West Rail Station
Ferry
26.4 mi Sharpness Old Docks
26.5 mi Lydney Harbour

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

Walking is a real treat around here – favourite spots nearby include the Cat’s Back (half an hour’s drive) and Hay Bluff (35 minutes), as well as the hour-long walk from the site to Dore Abbey. For other outdoor activities, try canoeing from Symonds Yat (35 minutes), horse riding/pony trekking with Noakes Farm Riding Centre (50 minutes) or go-karting at Herefordshire Raceway (half an hour). For something a little less strenuous, take walks around National Trust site The Weir Garden and Brobury House Gardens (both 20 minutes), or sign up for a llama trekking experience with Golden Valley Llamas (10 minutes). A day spent exploring the many bookshops of Hay-on-Wye (20 minutes) is usually a good idea too, as is one wandering around the city of Hereford (25 minutes), taking in the cathedral, the Mappa Mundi exhibition and the Black and White Museum – and maybe also the Museum of Cider?

Food and drink

  • Gwatkin Red Cow 0.02 mi
  • Food for Thought 3.4 mi
  • The Boughton 3.4 mi

Parks and play

  • Peterchurch Play Area 3.5 mi

Family days out

  • Peterchurch Play Area 3.5 mi

Public transport

  • Kerry's Gate 1.1 mi
  • Kerry's Gate 1.1 mi
  • Vowchurch Turn 1.8 mi
  • Vowchurch Turn 1.9 mi
  • Gilfach 2.1 mi
  • Southview 2.2 mi
  • Southview 2.2 mi
  • Cockyard 2.2 mi
  • Cockyard 2.2 mi
  • Village Hall 2.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Gwatkin Red Cow Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gwatkin Red Cow Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Gwatkin Red Cow Campsite? Walking is a real treat around here – favourite spots nearby include the Cat’s Back (half an hour’s drive) and Hay Bluff (35 minutes), as well as the hour-long walk from the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gwatkin Red Cow Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Gwatkin Red Cow Campsite? From £18 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.