Elton Farm

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Seats and firepit (added by manager 12 Oct 2022)

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  • Forest of Dean glamping in restored 1950s caravans
  • Fishing, adventure golf and giant maze within a few minutes' walk
  • Retro features with kitchen, heating and bathroom on board
Jaunts around the gorgeous Gloucestershire countryside take on a different flavour when you’re staying at Elton Farm – a break at this farm close to the villages of Newnham and Cinderford means taking a step back in time as you move into original 1950s American trailers surrounded by the stunning scenery of the Forest of Dean. They may be classed as ‘vintage’ these days, but the caravans (known as Jessie and Nellie) are certainly looking good for their age – they've been carefully restored to a state that’s fully in keeping with the 21st century. That means original features are still in place for a real retro vibe, but you’ll also have the benefit of having a full kitchen (fridge, cooker, kettle, the lot…), heating and a private toilet and shower on board. Much is provided here to make life nice and easy for your stay: beds are made up and towels are provided, and you’ll have a firepit for outdoor evenings. The caravans are off grid, but have got 12v electric USB points for charging your phone (just as well, as you’ll probably want to snap a pic or two…) Spending time in and around your caravan is likely to make for a memorable stay – and it’s easy to boost that with some great outings nearby too. Several activities are within a short walk, including adventure golf, fishing and a giant maze, and you can also easily stroll to the banks of the River Severn (for a pint in one of the riverside pubs, perhaps?)

Site type

Trailers for rent 3

Languages spoken

English

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Features

No 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

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Forest

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Fishing nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Elton Farm

74 Deans Way

Elton

Newnham

Gloucestershire

England

GL1 2QD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.82481°N
-2.45323°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12.5 km Kings Arms
12.5 km Kings Arms
13.3 km Cantilupe Road
Rail
13.4 km Lydney Rail Station
13.6 km Cam & Dursley Rail Station
14.9 km Stonehouse Rail Station
Ferry
11.3 km Sharpness Old Docks
13.3 km Lydney Harbour
39.6 km Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
Airport
21.7 km Gloucestershire 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

Fancy a day off from driving? One of the handy aspects of this site is how much is within walking distance: it’ll take you five minutes to stroll to Forest of Dean Adventure Golf or to Elton Giant Mazes for a fun time trying to navigate your way out of one of the huge themed mazes or cross the various obstacles of the Activities Maze. After that, perhaps you’ll want to sit quietly at Elton Carp & Catfish Lakes (10 minutes’ walk) for a while… Having a car is rather handy, however, as it’ll allow you to head off for days of canoeing from Symonds Yat, underground adventures at Clearwell Caves or a magical (and kid-friendly) walk along the trails of Puzzlewood – all are about 20 minutes’ drive away. Also within easy driving distance are days out in Gloucester (25 minutes’ drive) and Cheltenham (half an hour) or a stroll around the imposing medieval fortress Goodrich Castle (25 minutes), known for its spectacular views as much as its well-preserved building

Must see

WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 9.9 km

Goodrich Castle 12.5 km

Gloucester Waterways Museum 14.4 km

Gloucester Quays 14.5 km

Gloucester Cathedral 15 km

National Trust

Westbury Court Garden 2.8 km

The Kymin 16.3 km

Ashleworth Tithe Barn 17 km

Woodchester Park 17.6 km

Newark Park 22.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

FLAXLEY ABBEY 1.4 km

Newnham - Blaize Bailey - Bullo Pill - Newnham 2.7 km

WESTBURY COURT 3.1 km

Arlingham - Severn Way - Arlingham 3.7 km

Plump Hill - Haywood Plantation - Wysis Way - Plump Hill 4.1 km

Local events

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

    Cheltenham, England 28.4 km

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

    Bristol, England 45 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.

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Love location. Plenty of utensils and nice area to sit outside. Bed…

Overall 4/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Katie b. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Jessie Jetstream on-site travel trailer

Liked: Love location. Plenty of utensils and nice area to sit outside. Bed very comfy

Disliked: Battery going flat on 2nd day so had no lights or hot water in the evening all we could do was go to bed early.Owner wasnt much help. Didnt ask if we had been ok overnight.Gas had been left on when we got there so had to stay outside for a while why we ventilated the caravan.

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From the manager: Apologies for the technical hitch. Upon restoring the power we found that the awning lights were on. This may have contributed to the power drain. Further investigation will be needed. Hope this didn’t spoil your stay.

Very quiet, only us in the field. Good location for visiting places.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
mel l. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Jessie Jetstream on-site travel trailer

Liked: Peaceful, owners helpful. Lovely welcome.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your comments. So glad you enjoyed your stay.

  • Does Elton Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Elton Farm dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Elton Farm? Fancy a day off from driving? One of the handy aspects of this site is how much is within walking distance: it’ll take you five minutes to stroll to Forest of Dean … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Elton Farm?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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