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General
- Adults-only yurt on a forest glamping retreat with 55 acres
- A 20-minute drive to Stratford-upon-Avon; walk to the Monarch’s Way
- Fridge, chiminea, fireside seating, woodburning stove and hot shower
Probing around for a pretty forest retreat? The English Forest Experience is an excellent spot indeed, where guests can slow down and relax with wildlife like fallow deer, red kites and woodcock around. The adults-only yurt venue is part of a creative forest retreat with glamping accommodation based in a 55-acre private Warwickshire woodland 20 minutes’ drive away from Stratford-upon-Avon (William Shakespeare’s birthplace).
It’s all part of the Ragley woodlands, which surround the Ragley Estate on the Warwickshire and Worcestershire border. The retreat belongs to William and Kelsey Seymour, Earl and Countess of Yarmouth.
Still, it’s not at all cut off. Nearby towns like Alcester (10 minutes’ drive) have all the usual amenities, and there are pubs half an hour’s walk away from the English Forest Experience. Your town shopping trip might be undertaken with the intention of gathering some barbecue-specific supplies, as barbecues are permitted on site too.
At night, you might find yourself serenaded by owls, muntjac, fox and other woodland critters. The morning dawn chorus is splendid too – you might want to pretend they’re cheering you on for walks along the 625-mile Monarch’s Way footpath, which is within walking distance of the site.
Accommodation at the English Forest Experience is for two. No pets or children are allowed on site, and it’s very high-end. The five-metre canvas yurt is furnished and themed with a double bed with a sprung mattress, linen, pillows, throw and cushions. In the way of décor and comfort, there’s an entrance mat, rug, wooden chests, bedside tables and seating, as well as a chiminea and fireside seating (wood is supplied).
Internal heating is provided by a woodburning stove (fuel is supplied). Scrub up in the bathroom, which has a wash basin, private hot shower and loo. At dinnertime, there’s a fridge and a bistro table, chairs and dining set with plates, cutlery, glasses, mugs and napkins.
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.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
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.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.
No electric barbecues allowed.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
The car park is a 15 minute walk from the campsite; guests will be driven up to the site in a 4x4.
This site requires all guests to have one valid Wanderlust Camping Club member per booking. Booking this site will automatically include your membership to Wanderlust Camping Club and will allow you to enjoy their member benefits.
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Max. persons: 2 x
Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
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Features
Coronavirus
Dedicated shower facility per glamping unit
Dedicated toilet facility per glamping unit
Hand sanitising stations
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
No dogs allowed
Themes
Forest
Luxury
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No drinkable water point
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Farm
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Restaurant nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Budgens
— 5.4 miles
Budgens — 5.4 miles
Riverside Bus Station — 9.7 miles
- Train stations
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Redditch Rail Station
— 5.1 miles
Wootton Wawen Rail Station — 6.1 miles
Henley-in-Arden Rail Station — 7.0 miles
- Ferry ports
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Sharpness Old Docks
— 42.6 miles
- Airports
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Birmingham International Airport Terminal 2
— 17.0 miles
Birmingham International Airport — 17.1 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 1 — 17.1 miles
Local attractions
Attractions and activities nearby include:
- Stratford-upon-Avon (birthplace of William Shakespeare with theatres, ghost walks and activities on the river): 20 minutes’ drive
- Hanbury Hall (country house, park and garden): 20 minutes
- Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: from 25 minutes
- Hidcote (National Trust site with an arts and craft garden): half an hour
- Cadbury World (Cadbury factory tours in Birmingham): 35 minutes
- Birmingham: 50 minutes
- Malvern Hills (hiking and outdoor activities): 50 minutes.
Must see
- Ragley Hall (2.6 miles)
- Mary Arden's Farm (6.9 miles)
- Hanbury Hall (National Trust) (7.4 miles)
National Trust
- Kinwarton Dovecote (3.0 miles)
- Hanbury Hall (7.4 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. – | Anytime |
| Depart by: | 11 a.m. | |
English Forest Experience cancellation policy
No refunds within 2 days of arrival date.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Bookings cannot be amended within 2 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. English Forest Experience will debit the balance from your card 1 week before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 1 week 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
Bank transferTerms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does English Forest Experience have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is English Forest Experience dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near English Forest Experience? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Stratford-upon-Avon (birthplace of William Shakespeare with theatres, ghost walks and activities on the river): 20 minutes’ drive - Hanbury Hall (country house, park and garden): 20 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of English Forest Experience?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m.
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