Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite

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Firepit in front of the camp kitchen (added by manager 19 Jul 2023)

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A rope swing over a gulley (added by manager 19 jul 2023)
Firepit and camp kitchen (added by manager 28 jun 2022)
Bell tent and picnic table set with wild flowers from the wood (added by manager 28 jun 2022)

  • 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.

Site type

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Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Scouts welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest

Hikers’ paradise

Leave the car at home

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

No hot water

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transportation nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horseback 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 GMT (GMT+00:00)

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

  • Cheltenham Festival (Tuesday, March 12, 2024 – Tuesday, March 12, 2024)

    Cheltenham, England 33.6 km

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Thursday, August 8, 2024 – Thursday, August 8, 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.

Want to know more about camping in Gloucestershire?

  • 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
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    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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