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General
- Friendly family-run farm estate next to the Forest Of Dean
- Within easy reach of Symonds Yat Rock, Go Ape and Puzzlewood
- Views of valley, lakes and fields and heaps of space for dogs to play
Woof woof... This peaceful lakeside retreat is a veritable pup's paradise: not one, but two large off-leash exercise areas and lead walks, a lake to paddle in and heaps of long countryside walking trails to take their humans out and about on. Two licensed fishing lakes, separate from the dog-friendly swimming lake, are also on site; day tickets are available to purchase on site.
Near Lydney in Gloucestershire, Forest Oak Farm is a friendly dog-centred farm estate that lies between the banks of the River Severn and the Forest of Dean, and very warmly welcomes dog owners and their canine compadres to come spend some time there; since opening in 2012, the site has been expertly cultivated by the Dodson family – who also run a fab dog training centre on the farm – to provide a scenic spacious site and a welcoming atmos to all.
Set out over 20 acres of fields, lakes and woodland filled with mature trees, this is a well-equipped park with plenty of 10-amp metered electric hook-ups and a bathroom block with toilets, showers, accessible facilities, a washing-up area and a laundry room. Foodwise, you can take your barbecue bits down to the smashing lakeside picnic area for an alfresco feast by the water. The site also has two large fenced dog exercise areas.
Off site, there are heaps of good places to eat out around in Lydney and a little further afield around Blakeney, Alvington, Parkend and Clearwell – just ask the Dodsons about their favourite dog-friendly food joints.
Open from 01/04/2024 to 20/10/2024
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Reception is unmanned after 7 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Units longer than 10 metres are not allowed.
Minimum spacing of 2 metres between pitches.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Bookings for Tent must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
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Max. persons: 3 x
One Camper trailer or Campervan or Motorhome or Caravan allowed per site
Site size: Min 8.0m width x 10.0m depth (26.2ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)
Ground type: Grass and gravel
Max. persons: 3 x
One Camper trailer or Tent or Campervan or Caravan allowed per site
Site size: Min 9.0m width x 10.0m depth (29.5ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 90.0m² (968.8ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 2 x
One Tent allowed per site
Site size: Max 4.0m width x 4.0m depth (13.1ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 16.0m² (172.2ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 3 x
One Camper trailer or Campervan or Motorhome or Caravan allowed per site
Site size: Min 8.0m width x 10.0m depth (26.2ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)
Ground type: Grass and gravel
Max. persons: 3 x
One Camper trailer or Tent or Campervan allowed per site
Site size: Min 8.0m width x 10.0m depth (26.2ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Reviews
Excellent site & location, clean with good facilities and a … Faye K.Confirmed
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Brilliant dog friendly site Tracey Y.Confirmed
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Good site and very peaceful Robert S.Confirmed
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Fantastic site, excellent large pitches, clean, friendly, beautiful. Emily G.Confirmed
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Loved the lake and site spotless clean Jane G.Confirmed
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Features
Coronavirus
Check-in: contactless (in person)
Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning
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 site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundry
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Picnic table
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Camping 2.0
Jumbo tent sites
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Bush
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Communal freezer
Dump point
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transport nearby
Type
Farm
Medium (26-50 sites)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Watersports nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Seasonal sites
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Bus Station
— 16.4 kilometres
Bus Station — 16.7 kilometres
Merrywalks — 19.7 kilometres
- Train stations
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Lydney Rail Station
— 3.6 kilometres
Cam & Dursley Rail Station — 10.3 kilometres
Stonehouse Rail Station — 15.5 kilometres
- Ferry ports
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Sharpness Old Docks
— 2.3 kilometres
Lydney Harbour — 3.5 kilometres
Bristol Docks Ferry Landing — 29.8 kilometres
- Airports
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Gloucestershire Airport
— 29.2 kilometres
Bristol International Airport — 42.0 kilometres
Please be aware there are a number of farms using the same postcode. Do not turn off the A48 as the site entrance is on the main road. Keep going until you see a large white house between Lydney and Blakeney Village, called 'The Willows', with white painted stones around the driveway and garden. The site is directly opposite that house. The farm entrance has large flag poles on either side.
Local attractions
Forest Oak Farm is in a splendid spot for easy access to the Forest of Dean, the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the wider Gloucestershire, south Wales and south-west England areas.
Adventurers can test their mettle on the high ropes course at Go Ape, five miles from base, and over at Puzzlewood, eight miles away, there's a walking trail that meanders through an ancient 14-acre forest filled with towering trees and rugged rock formations. At Clearwell Caves, right next door to Puzzlewood, explore its sprawling natural cave system and learn all about the forest's 4,500-year iron ore and ochre mining history.
The Forest Of Dean, around half an hour's walk from the park, is full to the brim with woodland walks, cycle tracks, lakes and secluded valleys. Be sure to bring your binoculars, because the forest is home to wild boar and deer that can (and should) be admired from afar.
The smashing Symonds Yat Rock is a mere 25-minute drive away from Forest Oak Farm and provides visitors with plenty of fun outdoorsy and sightseeing opps; take one of the many waymarked trails that link it with the River Wye and a number of circular walks into the surrounding forest, visit the ancient Iron Age hill fort and – if you're there between April and August – point your trusty binoculars towards the nearby cliffs to spot the peregrine falcons that nest and hunt around them.
Canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding and mountaineering are available around the village of Symonds Yat too.
Must see
- Berkeley Castle (6.7 kilometres)
- WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre (6.9 kilometres)
- Chepstow Castle (16.0 kilometres)
National Trust
- Westbury Court Garden (11.0 kilometres)
- The Kymin (14.9 kilometres)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
Camping and caravan | ||
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Arrive: | 1 p.m. – | 7:30 p.m. |
Depart by: | 11 a.m. |
Please stop at the Reception Hut and ring the doorbell for assistance. It may take a few moments for someone to get to you.
Forest Oak Farm cancellation policy
No refunds within 2 weeks of arrival date.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The campground/park 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. Forest Oak Farm will debit the balance from your card 3 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 3 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
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Maestro
Cash
Bank transfer
Apple Pay
Google Pay
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Forest Oak Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Forest Oak Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Forest Oak Farm? Forest Oak Farm is in a splendid spot for easy access to the Forest of Dean, the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the wider Gloucestershire, south Wales and south-west … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Forest Oak Farm?
Camping and caravan Arrive: 1 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Please stop at the Reception Hut and ring the doorbell for assistance. It may take a few moments for someone to get to you.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Forest Oak Farm? From $37.89 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.