Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite

Firepit in front of the camp kitchen (added by manager 19 Jul 2023)
Firepit in front of the camp kitchen
A rope swing over a gulley
Firepit and camp kitchen
Bell tent and picnic table set with wild flowers from the wood
Guest relaxing in a hammock
Large pitch
Herb robert and bluebells carpet the woods in spring
Steps cut into the bank lead steeply down to the stream
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  • Low-impact, nearly wild woodland site on the banks of the River Severn
  • A 20-minute drive from the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley
  • Exclusive use of five acres of dog-friendly wood and field
With five acres of woods by the banks of the Severn estuary, the only beings you’ll share Swallow Barn Campsite with are badgers and a barn bowl. Booking gets you exclusive use of this off-grid,semi-wild site and the surrounding woodland and field. Being only 20 minutes’ drive away from the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley is just the cherry on top. This is a low-impact site, with composting toilets, a bucket shower and a firepit. Swallow Barn is a smallholding that the owners farm according to organic and regenerative principles, and handily, they can supply guests with seasonal vegetables from their garden and eggs from their flock of Cuckoo Marans hens. The site accommodates up to 20 people, either on tent pitches or in a campervan parking area. There is a covered camp kitchen, with running cold water and a large table and benches. Toilets are composting. You’re also welcome to light a fire, but you’ll have to collect your own firewood (that’s the entertaining bit, right?). The Swallow Barn wood lies along a deep, lush valley, with a stream where kids can set about building dams. There’s a rope swing, which soars over the drop, and you’re also welcome to collect as much wood as you can carry for your fire. History fans might like the fact that the hamlet of Gatcombe at the foot of the woods was once a lively ship-building port and Francis Drake (an English naval officer) is reputed to have hidden there for a number of years. When it comes to public transport, there’s a bus stop at the turning off the main road and Lydney railway station is 10 minutes’ drive away. The site can provide a free taxi service to and from both the bus stop and the railway station for car-free bookings. For those with cars, Etloe is 35 minutes’ drive from the M5, half an hour from the M4, 45 minutes from Bristol and an hour and 35 minutes from Birmingham.

Campground type

Tent sites 1
RV & Motorhome sites 1
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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 Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

Bush Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite

Swallow Barn

Etloe

Blakeney

Gloucestershire

England

GL15 4AT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.74723°N
-2.47057°W

Nearest transport

Coach
17.4 km Merrywalks
18.6 km Bus Station
18.6 km Bus Station
Rail
5.6 km Lydney Rail Station
8.4 km Cam & Dursley Rail Station
13.2 km Stonehouse Rail Station
Ferry
2.6 km Sharpness Old Docks
4.8 km Lydney Harbour
31.5 km Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
Airport
27 km Gloucestershire Airport
43.4 km Bristol International Airport

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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Hopewell Colliery (old coal mine): 15 minutes’ drive - Forest of Dean (outdoor activities such as mountain biking; wildlife such as wild boar and goshawk; castles): 20 minutes - Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (climbing, caving, canoeing on the gorge): 25 minutes - Offa’s Dyke Path (60-mile trail): 20 minutes - Puzzle Wood (ancient woodland with remnants from the New Forest’s iron mining history): 20 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Clevedon Beach 43.9 km Estuary N/A Good Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 4.7 km

Berkeley Castle 6.6 km

Goodrich Castle 17.1 km

Chepstow Castle 18.2 km

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 18.4 km

National Trust

Westbury Court Garden 9.2 km

Woodchester Park 13.9 km

Newark Park 16.3 km

The Kymin 16.6 km

Horton Court 22.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Blakeney - Oldcroft - Allaston - Oakenhill Wood - Blakeneyhill Woods 3.2 km

Wenchford Picnic Site - Viney Hill - Wenchford Pic 3.6 km

Blackpool Bridge - Bradley Hill - Blaize Bailey - Soudle 4 km

Lydney - Harbour Road - Naas Lane - Lydney 4.5 km

Mallards Pike - Brierley - Cannop Ponds - Mallards Pike 5.3 km

Local events

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Thursday 8 August 2024 – Thursday 8 August 2024)

    Bristol, England 36.5 km

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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Hopewell Colliery (old coal mine): 15 minutes’ drive - Forest of Dean (outdoor activities such as mountain biking; wildlife such as wild boar and goshawk; castles): … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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