Catchasmile
From £20 For 1 night, 2 adults
- Peaceful Gloucestershire spot by the River Severn, with café on site
- A 15-minute drive to Gloucester; 45 minutes to Forest of Dean
- Fishing and farm animals to meet next door; accessible site
Site type
15
5
2
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 1 Feb to
Pitch types & availability
Electric optional grass tent pitch
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 3.0m width x 3.0m depth (10.0ft width x 10.0ft depth) Calculated area: 9.3m² (100.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric optional grass and gravel motorhome pitch
4 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 6.1m width x 3.0m depth (20.0ft width x 10.0ft depth) Calculated area: 18.6m² (200.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 1 night, 2 adults
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Bob camping pod
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Dimensions: 2.4m width x 3.7m length (8.0ft width x 12.0ft length) Calculated area: 8.9m² (96.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £80 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
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Excellent pitchup
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Electric optional grass and gravel motorhome pitch
Liked: The owners are lovely and so welcoming. Very helpful. There is a pub not too far (nice walk down the canal) and there is a cafe on site. It is a lovely place with animals and you can fish there. Also space for a fire (several fire pits).We will certainly back!
Disliked: Nothing really, they are still developing the camping site and will be great when the showers are installed.
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We loved it, the site was perfect for us, plus potential gatherings…
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Liked: We loved it, the site was perfect for us, plus potential gatherings in the future, staff are very friendly.
Disliked: Would have liked some warning about roaming goats being friendly beforehand.
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Great peaceful site
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Liked: The whole site was lovely and peaceful great scenery and good for kids with the animals and dino area plus great for fishing peoples as well great hosts Danny and his wife cafe was good for a coffee and snacks
Disliked: Nothing
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Electric optional grass tent pitch
Liked: Everything
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Good stopover site, aiding the charity which runs it.
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Electric optional grass tent pitch
Liked: We booked this site to watch the Severn Bore. Camping is a new venture for the charity running the site which provides fishing opportunities for families, particularly those facing hardship or disability. We were made very welcome, there is a café on site, barbecue area and shelter. The toilets are functional & clean rather than fancy. We will come back with the grandchildren to do the fishing.
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Quiet basic pitch supporting a charity, what's not to like
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Liked: Quiet, unusual grounds. Basic but adequate bathroom facilities. Barbeque pit was great. It's a charitable organisation during the day, fishing, and a peaceful pop-up site in the evenings.
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A little gem of a place with a great surroundings. Loved the…
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Liked: A little gem of a place with a great surroundings. Loved the small animal and dino park and views of the ponds. Lovely walks nearby.
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Brilliant find for a night and will be booking again
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Liked: We were the first campers to book on the day this site went live. Brilliant find! Lovely site, secure and well kept. You’re in the car park but with use of the sites toilets. Owners are lovely and it’s ideal for a stop over or a rest site as part of a journey. You’re supporting a great cause while staying as your fees head straight into the charity 👍
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Features
No dogs allowed
Pop-up campsite
Adults only
Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site cafe
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Adults only
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
No dogs allowed
No pets allowed
Themes
Peaceful
Walkers' paradise
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No drinkable water point
No hot water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Pop-up campsite
Small (11-25 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
Catchasmile
Elmore Lane West
Stonebench
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
England
GL2 3NW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.8331°N
-2.29143°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Must see
Gloucester Waterways Museum 4.2 km
Gloucester Quays 4.3 km
Gloucester Cathedral 4.9 km
Painswick Rococo Garden 7.8 km
WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 12.8 km
National Trust
Westbury Court Garden 8.4 km
Ashleworth Tithe Barn 10.4 km
Woodchester Park 13.7 km
Newark Park 21.7 km
Bredon Barn 24.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
HIGHNAM COURT 4.3 km
Longney - Severn Way - Longney 4.5 km
Highnam Woods - Gloucestershire Way - Telford Bridge - Three Choirs Way - Highnam Woods 4.5 km
HIGHNAM WOODS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 02/02/1987) 5.2 km
Maisemore - Ashleworth Tithe Barn - Maisemore 6.5 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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Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Catchasmile? From €23.28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.