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General
- Exclusive-use glampsite in a Stottesdon riverside paddock, Shropshire
- Top Adventures and Severn Valley Quad Trekking five minutes’ drive
- Alfresco nature bath; pub 20 minutes walk; farm shop 10 minutes’ drive
If you’re feeling the need to escape from everyone and everything, it’s time to book a stay in The Paddock at Hardwick. You’ll have the stylishly laid-out and spacious bell tent – looking out over peaceful Shropshire countryside – all to yourselves, with nothing to disturb you except the burbling of the neighbouring River Rea, accompanied by the sweet sound of birdsong.
Inside the tent is a warm double bed for snuggling into, a coffee table, vintage armchairs and a sideboard for storage. Conjure up camping suppers on the gas stove, and off-grid solar energy powers lighting to pretty the place up at night as well as charge any phones.
You’ll soon get with the back-to-nature vibe here. An exclusive-use eco-toilet – apparently with one of the best views in Shropshire – is a few steps away across the camping paddock, and down on the river bank you can wallow alfresco in a nature shower with lots of hot water.
Chill in the hammock slung between two trees, or embark on meandering country walks and cycling jaunts. If the fancy takes you, go wild swimming in the river, and warm up afterwards with peppermint tea brewed from the leaves of the plants outside your tent; it’s fantastic for curing migraines and aiding sleep – not that you’ll need much help after all that Shropshire fresh air.
If you want to pick up bits for a barbecue, there’s a farm shop 10 minutes’ drive away, and a supermarket in Cleobury Mortimer (15 minutes). Alternatively, you can have a wander down to the local hostelry (20 minutes’ walk) for generous helpings of pub classics.
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
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Max. persons: 2 x
Dimensions: 7.0m width x 7.0m length (23.0ft width x 23.0ft length) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
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Features
Coronavirus
Check-in: contactless (in person)
Check-in: one group at a time
Dedicated shower facility per glamping unit
Dedicated toilet facility per glamping unit
Deep cleaning of accommodation units between guests
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
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
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
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
Type
Pop-up campsite
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Bus Station
— 16.8 miles
Dudley Bus Station — 18.5 miles
Raven Hotel — 18.8 miles
- Train stations
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Ludlow Rail Station
— 10.2 miles
Kidderminster Rail Station — 11.6 miles
Hartlebury Rail Station — 13.7 miles
- Ferry ports
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Sharpness Old Docks
— 49.0 miles
- Airports
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Birmingham International Airport Terminal 2
— 32.4 miles
Local attractions
If you’re feeling in need of immediate rejuvenation, there are loads of lovely walks close to the site, including Clee Hill (15 minutes’ drive) and Brown Clee Hill (20 minutes), for views into the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, as well as woodland and riverside hikes or cycle routes in Severn Valley Country Park (40 minutes) and a scenic walk around Trimpley Reservoir (half an hour).
If you’re looking for a bit more outdoor action, Top Adventures (five minutes) has all sorts going on, from pony trekking to paddleboarding and archery. You can explore off-road Shropshire from the back of a quad bike at Severn Valley Quad Trekking (also five minutes), or practise your golf swing on several courses within 20 minutes by car.
See lions, giraffes and hippos on a drive through their enclosures at West Midland Safari Park (25 minutes), and if you’re seeking some animal cuddles, go for a stroll with the amiable and shaggy-headed beasties at Severn Valley Alpacas (35 minutes).
Must see
- Ludlow Castle (10.5 miles)
- Much Wenlock Priory (11.4 miles)
- Witley Court & Gardens (English Heritage) (12.2 miles)
National Trust
- Dudmaston Estate (6.9 miles)
- Wilderhope Manor (9.9 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| On-site accommodation | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 2 p.m. – | 9 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11 a.m. | |
The Paddock at Hardwick cancellation policy
No refunds within 1 week of arrival date.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.
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. The Paddock at Hardwick will debit the balance from your card 2 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 2 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.
Payment methods accepted on the park
Apple PayBank transfer
Cash
MasterCard
Visa
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does The Paddock at Hardwick have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Paddock at Hardwick dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Paddock at Hardwick? If you’re feeling in need of immediate rejuvenation, there are loads of lovely walks close to the site, including Clee Hill (15 minutes’ drive) and Brown Clee Hill (20 minutes), for views … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Paddock at Hardwick?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.
