Cartref Camping and Caravan Site

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Some of the lovely flower and plant beds
Some of the lovely flower and plant beds
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Some of our touring pitches
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  • Small and friendly adults-only site 10 minutes' drive from Shrewsbury
  • A 15-minute drive to Wroxeter Roman City; Ironbridge half an hour
  • Five-acre site with a bar and shop; shared kitchen; dedicated dog walk
Heritage hunters, serenity seekers, walkers, wildlife watchers and fans of all things Roman (and wine) … cart yourself off to this small, peaceful and secluded Shropshire site for all the above and a fair bit more, at a friendly rural base less than ten minutes' drive from the medieval market town and 600+ listed buildings of Shrewsbury. As well as its locale five miles from the Shropshire capital, Cartref Camping and Caravan Site is also half an hour's drive from the famed industrial setting and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ironbridge, and a short drive from Wroxeter Roman City and its adjoining Roman vineyard. It's set in the Shropshire Hills where several walks and bike rides are easily reached, such as Offa's Dyke Path passing between Shrewsbury and nearby Welshpool; the Marches Way, also passing Shrewsbury on its way from Cheddar to Chepstow, and lake-based wanders around the glacial waters of Ellesmere. The amiable Cartref owners have named the site after the Welsh word for 'home', as the mission on site is for everyone to feel relaxed and comfy, whether they're Crusoe-style campers or out on their first trip with a new tent or caravan. Pitches have a cosy, private feeling as they're marked out with hedgerows. Within the site's five-acre field is a dedicated dog walk, and there's also a small bar selling local ales, Wrexham lager and Shropshire gin along with wines and other spirits. The immaculate amenities include a toilet and shower block with access for disabled guests, a washing-up area and a laundry. Cartfef also has a shop and communal kitchen.

Site type

Tent pitches 6
Touring caravan pitches 37
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Motorhome pitches 37
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The grocery shop is open between 24/03 and 30/10.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Until 01 March 2025 all electricity is included in the price. From 01 March 2025, 7 kWh is included in the nightly price and any usage beyond this is metered on site at £0.31 per kWh.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 235 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This adults-only site is consistently praised for its immaculate cleanliness, peaceful atmosphere, and friendly, helpful staff. Visitors appreciate the well-maintained, level pitches with privacy hedges, and the convenient on-site bar. Its location is noted as ideal for exploring Shrewsbury and surrounding areas. Minor points raised include shower controls and occasional Wi-Fi issues, but overall feedback highlights a highly recommended, tranquil, and well-run establishment.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Clean facilities and great size pitches. Staff very friendly.

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Janet F.

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Brilliant friendly site. Great pitches and bar. Will be back again soon

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really nice place to stay

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IAN M.

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Well kept with lovely surroundings. Staff friendly and helpful. Little bar and shop on site. In easy reach of Shrewsbury and surrounding area.

Disliked Unfortunately had noisy neighbours, loud music, TV and barking dog but that wasn't the site's fault

Recommend to friends Visit again

A peaceful, beautifully kept site and with added privacy.

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Friendly and efficient reception.
Level pitches.
Peaceful and quiet location.
Immaculately maintained facilities.
Added privacy afforded by the hedges on the site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A nice well cared for site…

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Teresa K.

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked A nice well cared for site

Disliked Found bar prices rather expensive

Recommend to friends Visit again

Relaxing site, immaculately clean with friendly, helpful staff

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked We liked the friendliness and helpfulness of staff. The site was immaculately clean and tidy. The surroundings were picturesque and it was so quiet and peaceful. The on-site bar and chippy van on a Friday night was superb, offering a good range of drinks and snacks.

Disliked Not so much a dislike but maybe some suggestions. Check in at 2pm was a little later than other sites, where you can get on site for 12/1pm. Would have liked to have got onsite earlier. Parking was directly in front of your caravan which obstructed the lovely view we had - maybe better if cars could be parked in front of awnings instead.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location close to Shrewsbury. Clean, well maintained site. Nice onsite bar.…

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Janet S.

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Location close to Shrewsbury. Clean, well maintained site. Nice onsite bar.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything. Beautifully kept, very helpful staff. Lovely bar area…

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Beverly O.

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Everything. Beautifully kept, very helpful staff. Lovely bar area

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

This site is a well maintained little gem with on site bar

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Jason E.

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked everything
this is a well maintained site with a relaxed on site bar the staff are friendly
the pitches are of a good size with hedges for privacy
the grounds are picturesque with ponds and gardens
a little peaceful haven

Disliked nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with scrumptiously clean facilities friendly staff

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Design of the layout. Privacy.
Friendly staff. Scrumptiously clean everywhere around the pictures the site and the toilet shower area absolutely fantastic first time here will definitely be coming back.

Disliked There is not one thing we disliked

Recommend to friends Visit again

Exceptional presentation and facilities were super clean. Beautiful layout and extra attention…

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Exceptional presentation and facilities were super clean. Beautiful layout and extra attention to detail to ensure total satisfaction to guests.

Phil provided a welcoming demeanour and the Lady in Charge ensures that we were provided with a wide range of local information to choose places to visit.

We will return 🤗

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 Local produce 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

Peaceful Wildlife haven

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 Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Cartref Camping and Caravan Site

Ford Heath

Shrewsbury

Shropshire

England

SY5 9GD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.69808°N
2.86568°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1 mi Rural Cottages
1 mi Rural Cottages
4.7 mi Marche Lane Jct
Rail
5 mi Shrewsbury Rail Station
9.4 mi Yorton Rail Station
11.4 mi Church Stretton Rail Station

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

Shropshire's splendid capital of Shrewsbury is around five miles from Cartref Camping and Caravan Site. The piles of old buildings to see will keep anyone occupied for quite some time, but ask around when you're there to see if any of the famed festivals are running during your stay: the Shrewsbury Flower Show, Folk Festival and the Shrewsbury International Cartoon Festival and more have their HQs here. Roam a little further to Wroxeter Roman City, five miles south-east of Shrewsbury: once one of the biggest cities in Roman Britain, it's managed these days by English Heritage, which runs regular events, an audio tour and a museum around its bathhouse remains, townhouse re-creation and the biggest free-standing Roman wall in the country in the Old Work. Guided tours, afternoon teas and wines are available at Wroxeter Roman Vineyard. The Industrial Revolution site of Ironbridge half an hour's drive away is another top Shropshire attraction, or you could sample some fine dining or afternoon teas in the foodie town of Ludlow. Ellesmere, with its glacial meres created during the last Ice Age, also has a bowling green at the ruins of its 11th-century motte-and-bailey castle.

Must see

Powis Castle & Garden 12.7 mi

Much Wenlock Priory 14.6 mi

Darby Houses (Ironbridge) 16 mi

Blists Hill Victorian Town 16.2 mi

Ironbridge Gorge Museums 16.3 mi

National Trust

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 7.7 mi

Attingham Park 8.4 mi

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 10.7 mi

Wilderhope Manor 14.1 mi

Sunnycroft 14.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

QUARRY PARK, AND DINGLE GARDENS SHREWSBURY 4.5 mi

Shrewsbury Town Centre 4.9 mi

CONDOVER HALL 6.4 mi

Battle of Shrewsbury, 1403 6.8 mi

Middletown and Moel y Golfa 7.1 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Cartref Camping and Caravan Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cartref Camping and Caravan Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cartref Camping and Caravan Site? Shropshire's splendid capital of Shrewsbury is around five miles from Cartref Camping and Caravan Site. The piles of old buildings to see will keep anyone occupied for quite some time, but ask … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cartref Camping and Caravan Site?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cartref Camping and Caravan Site? From £38 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.