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
Some of our touring pitches
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Some of our touring pitches
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Some of the camping pitches

  • 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 233 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 is an immaculate, peaceful, adults-only site with beautifully maintained grounds and level, private pitches. Visitors consistently praise the friendly, helpful staff, the excellent cleanliness of facilities, and the charming on-site bar. While some noted minor points like shower design or limited bar hours, overall feedback highlights Cartref as a highly recommended destination for a relaxing getaway.

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A great, well presented site with friendly staff and great atmosphere.

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Daniel M.

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked The hedges! I’ve never seen such a well kept site, it was like Minecraft. A lovely atmosphere, great location and a warm welcome when we arrived. The bar is brilliant and had a great selection and a cosy atmosphere to enjoy a drink.

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely landscaped site with all pitches with privacy hedges

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Lisa Q.

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Pitches all relevantly level with privacy hedges, site perfectly landscaped with shrubs and potted plant pots. Lovely little rustic bar with plenty of seating inside & out very dog friendly. Food available during the evening, we did not eat there, but wished we did it smelt and looked lovely. Very helpful and friendly staff. Our first site in our new to us motor home and it was a very good experience helped by the staff & site been perfect for us.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely stay again

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Pete B.

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Very well kept site. Lovely layout with tidy hedges between pitches.
Friendly and helpful staff.
Friendly bar

Recommend to friends Visit again

Privacy hedges between pitches Location Great little club house Perfect size site…

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Privacy hedges between pitches
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Great little club house
Perfect size site

Disliked Nothing

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Superb would recommend

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Everything was excellent

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very friendly, excellent site to relax with its own pub on site.…

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Very friendly, excellent site to relax with its own pub on site. There’s also a dog friendly pub within walking distance, that serves great food at reasonable price.

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Friendly, quiet, clean, small site. Staff helpful.

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Friendly, quiet, small site. It had a nice little bar. Staff very helpful and everything very clean. Nice for dogs too.

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site - good sized pitches with privacy hedges and lovely landscaping.…

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely site - good sized pitches with privacy hedges and lovely landscaping. Great location. A nice size - not too big. Bar, diner and other food options are great. Friendly helpful and welcoming staff. Good facilities - clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

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.