Badger Barn Retreat
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- Romantic glamping hideaway in Gloucestershire’s Forest of Dean
- Symonds Yat 15 minutes’ drive; Gloucester Cathedral 35 minutes
- Wildlife haven with a well-equipped kitchen and proper double bed
Site type
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Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Occupancy
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Reception
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Admission
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sun, Mar 1 to
Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
100% would stay here again
What customers say
Badger Barn Retreat: Peaceful, picturesque spot with cozy, clean cabins & amenities. Guests loved the quiet, beautiful scenery, and nearby trails/Puzzlewood. Host Julie is lauded for helpfulness. Most found cabins well-equipped/private, though one noted BBQ cleanliness in July 2026. Spotty WiFi, but not a big deal for most.
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Last updated 2026-09-29
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Lovely stay, shame we couldn’t use…
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Liked Lovely stay, shame we couldn’t use the bbq as it wasn’t clean enough
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Really enjoyed my stay, the perfect space to switch off and just be
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Liked The location is really beautiful and secluded but only a 10 minute drive to the nearest town. Lots of privacy. How welcoming Jules and her friends were to me. How safe and comfortable I felt. The fact that the forest is just across the road.
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Peaceful, quaint, and pretty and if…
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Liked Peaceful, quaint, and pretty and if you have enough of of the pretty surroundings the Forest is a 5 mins walk away. Also easy access with a car back into Coleford for supplies a few minutes drive away
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Liked Everything we needed in the snug little cabin, with our own private garden area to enjoy. Beautiful fresh flowers put out for us and a friendly and helpful host.
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Very nice, badger barn is in…
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Liked Very nice, badger barn is in a lovely setting very peacful, the weather wasnt on our side but the cabin was lovley warm and cosy,
Very clean facilities,
Plenty to do with symaon yat close by. Would highly recommend
Disliked Noughing
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Clean facilities, quiet at night, highly recommended!!
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Liked Everything about our stay was perfect, the cabin we stayed in was cosy and clean, the toilet and shower were modern and clean, the location was quiet and serene, the surroundings were picturesque!!! And its only 5 minute drive away from Puzzlewood. We will definitely return and recommend that people go and experience Badger Barn retreat!!! WiFi wasn't the best but there is a spot you can get good signal but I wasn't fussed about the WiFi as was lovely to unplug for the weekend!!
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Julie was awesome with suggestions of…
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Liked Julie was awesome with suggestions of hikes and places to eat. The location, cleanliness, and coziness of the hit was great. Highly recommend.
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Features
No dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Badger Barn Retreat
Blackthorn Farm
Hillersland
Coleford
Gloucestershire
England
GL16 7NY
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.82417°N
2.62716°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Food and drink
- The New Inn Pub 0.8 km
- The Dog & Muffler Inn Pub 1.3 km
- The Dog & Muffler Inn Pub 1.3 km
- The Globe Pub 1.6 km
- Yo Wah House Restaurant 1.7 km
- The Royal Lodge Restaurant 1.8 km
- The Saracens Head Pub 2 km
- Gamekeepers Inn Pub 2.2 km
- White Horse Inn Pub 2.6 km
- Ye Olde Ferrie Inn Pub 2.6 km
Groceries
- Lidl Supermarket 3.6 km
- The Co-operative Food Supermarket 3.6 km
- Lidl Supermarket 5.7 km
- M&S Foodhall Supermarket 6.4 km
- Majestic Off-licence 6.5 km
- Waitrose Supermarket 6.5 km
- Co-op Food Supermarket 6.8 km
- Lidl Supermarket 8.7 km
- Tesco Supermarket 9 km
Parks and play
- Forest Holidays Forest of Dean 1.4 km
- Lydbrook Recreation Ground 3.8 km
- 2nd Lawdley Road park 3.9 km
- Lower Lydbrook Park 4 km
- The Kymin 4.4 km
- Millennium Green 5.4 km
- Millennium Fields 6.2 km
- Chippenham Park 6.3 km
- RSPB Nagshead 6.8 km
- Drybridge Park 6.9 km
Family days out
- Wild Woods Centre Visitor attraction 1.8 km
- The chalet Visitor attraction 1.9 km
- Wye Valley Heritage Centre Visitor attraction 3.1 km
- Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo Visitor attraction 3.7 km
- Pedal-a-Bike-Away Centre Visitor attraction 4.3 km
- Coppett Hill Butterfly Site Zoo 4.3 km
- Hopewell Colliery Visitor attraction 4.3 km
- The Round House Visitor attraction 4.4 km
- Perrygrove Railway Visitor attraction 4.7 km
- Puzzlewood Visitor attraction 4.9 km
- Ragmans Lane Farm Visitor attraction 5 km
- Puzzlewood Visitor attraction 5.2 km
- Dark Hill Visitor attraction 5.7 km
- Goodrich Castle 5.9 km
- New Castle 12.5 km
Public transport
- The Mount 0.07 km
- The New Inn 0.8 km
- Hillersland 0.8 km
- Folly Ln 0.9 km
- Bridewell Farm 0.9 km
- Christ Church 1.2 km
- Woodland Rd 1.2 km
- Christchurch Camp Sites 1.2 km
- Eastville Caravan Park 1.2 km
- Crossroads 1.3 km
Other nearby
- Forest Hills Golf Club Golf course 2.7 km
- Forest Golf Club Golf course 4.2 km
- Monmouth Golf Course 5.5 km
- Redhill Fishery Fishing 8.5 km
Local services
- Lloyds Bank Cashpoint 3.5 km
- Central Stores Cashpoint 3.7 km
- Nationwide Cashpoint 6.2 km
- Pod Point Charging station 1.3 km
- Texaco Fuel station 2.2 km
- Great Oaks Hospice Hospital 2.8 km
- Lydbrook Health Clinic 3.7 km
- Coleford Health Centre Doctors 3.7 km
- Applegreen Fuel station 3.8 km
- Brunston Surgery Doctors 3.8 km
- Texaco Fuel station 3.9 km
- Shell Fuel station 4 km
- Brierley Service Station Fuel station 5.4 km
Must see
Goodrich Castle 5.1 km
Caldicot Castle & Country Park 6.3 km
Raglan Castle 16.4 km
WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 17.9 km
Berkeley Castle 19.1 km
National Trust
The Kymin 4.5 km
Skenfrith Castle 13 km
Westbury Court Garden 14.8 km
Woodchester Park 27.2 km
Ashleworth Tithe Barn 27.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Symonds Yat, Goodrich and the Bicknors 1.5 km
Symonds Yat - Lydbrook - Eastbach 1.7 km
English Bicknor - Hillersland - Symonds Yat East 2 km
A4136 - Longstone - Forest Trail - A4136 2.2 km
Staunton - Highmeadow Woods - Symonds Yat 2.4 km
Local events
- Cheltenham Festival (Tuesday, March 16, 2027 – Tuesday, March 16, 2027)
Cheltenham, England 39.8 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.
Offers
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–Min. stay 7 nights
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Badger Barn Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Badger Barn Retreat dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Badger Barn Retreat? Local attractions and activities include: - Symonds Yat: under five minutes' drive - Golf course: five minutes - Clearwell Caves: 10 minutes - Puzzlewood: 10 minutes - Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail: … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Badger Barn Retreat?
Read moreOn-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Badger Barn Retreat? From $124.49 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.