Willow Hill

9.6 5 reviews
Swimming pool with view

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  • Relaxed site with far-reaching views over the Cotswolds
  • A 10-minute drive to Tewkesbury and 20 minutes to Cheltenham
  • Heated outdoor pool with raised sun deck
A peaceful, family-friendly Gloucestershire retreat surrounded by fields and ancient apple orchards, Willow Hill is on a farm just outside the village of Apperley and 20 minutes’ drive from Gloucester. This chilled-out site is located within about half an hour’s drive of not one, not two, but three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty: the Cotswolds, which it overlooks, the Malvern Hills and the Wye Valley. Needless to say, there’s some splendid scenery around these parts, and some equally splendid places for a walk or bike ride. It’s about a mile through the apple orchards to the Severn Way, or two miles to ancient Odda’s Chapel. Other places to explore nearby include Tewkesbury (10 minutes’ drive), Upton on Severn and the lovely spa town of Cheltenham (both 20 minutes). If you decide to stick around the site, you can spend your time gazing out over the gorgeous hilly scenery (particularly fine at sunrise or sunset) or swimming a few laps in the heated saltwater pool, with its raised sun deck and six-person hot tub. There’s also table service poolside, so you don’t have to go far or make much of an effort for a drink or a snack; more substantial meals are also available on site from the site's very own Happerly Kitchen. Those travelling with kids are likely to be pleased to find plenty of space on site to kick a football around, and the owners can also set up badminton nets and ping-pong tables. Amenities at Willow Hill include toilets, hot showers, a laundry area, a camp kitchen, and electrical points for charging your devices. Two pubs within a five-minute drive of the site serve traditional British food.

Site type

Rent a tent 10
Tent pitches 15
Motorhome pitches 15
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

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 pitch/unit Composting toilet 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

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Willow Hill

School Road

Apperley

Gloucestershire

England

GL19 4DJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.94633°N
2.2025°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.8 km The Crescent
5.8 km The Crescent
7.2 km Prince of Wales
Rail
8.7 km Ashchurch for Tewkesbury Rail Station
8.9 km Cheltenham Spa Rail Station
9.3 km Gloucester Rail Station
Ferry
31.2 km Sharpness Old Docks
33.6 km Lydney Harbour
Airport
6.7 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

If the on-site pool has whetted your appetite for all things watery, you can head to Croft Farm Water Park (15 minutes' drive), where you can have a go at canoeing, windsurfing and sailing. There’s also paddleboarding, either on your own individual board or on an oversized one for the whole family. The Regency spa town of Cheltenham (20 minutes) is renowned for green areas like Pittville Park, with a boating lake, and Montpellier Gardens, with tennis courts and a bandstand. When you’re done relaxing on grassy expanses, you can head to Cheltenham Racecourse and have a flutter on the horses. Take a walk through Showborough House Sculpture Garden (20 minutes) to get an insight into the contemporary local art scene. From large metal installations to delicate glass pieces, all works displayed in the pretty 1.5-acre garden are for sale, so you may return to the site with a unique souvenir of your holiday.

Must see

Tewkesbury Abbey 5.7 km

Gloucester Cathedral 9.2 km

Gloucester Quays 9.9 km

Gloucester Waterways Museum 10 km

Eastnor Castle 15.9 km

National Trust

Ashleworth Tithe Barn 5 km

Bredon Barn 10.8 km

Croome Park 17.7 km

Hailes Abbey 18.7 km

Westbury Court Garden 19.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Battle of Tewkesbury, 1471 4.8 km

Maisemore - Ashleworth Tithe Barn - Maisemore 7.8 km

Churchdown - Chosen Hill - Badgeworth - Churchdown 8.1 km

PITTVILLE PARK 9.9 km

HIGHNAM COURT 10.5 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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Sean F.

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked You can’t go wrong here, a good mixture between rustic camping and glamping . The site has everything you need, fantastic views, great facilities a swimming pool. Not to mention the campsite dog Craig.
Yes we would go back again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A brilliant campsite - highly recommend!

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Jade S.

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked This campsite is golden! Loads of places to pitch, over looks a stunning view, loads of bits to do around the campsite for adults and kids, toilets were well kempt and showers were hot, bar was well stocked and the pool was such a brilliant addition and really made it feel like we were over seas! The owner / staff were very accommodating and really nice to have around and get to know. Thank you for a great stay!

Disliked Nothing to dislike!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff, lots of space.

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Kate G.

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Excellent quality facilities, friendly staff, beautiful spacious field, no times to arrive or depart

Disliked Not loads to do, grass could have been shorter on lower end of field. Would be good to be able to use basketball hoop

Recommend to friends Visit again

An absolute gem! We loved it…

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Debra C.

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked An absolute gem! We loved it here. The children played in the pool and loved all the games. The bar was fantastic and the breakfast baps delicious. We would love to come again next year!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent camp site, with lots of activities

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katie A.

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Loved the facilities: the pool, the microwave and kettle, the animals, the TV room, the board games, the view, Craig!!

Disliked There weren’t many toilet options for females, as there some of the toilets were ‘out of order’
This appeared to be a temporary issue though, and was resolved on my last day

Recommend to friends Visit again


Frequently asked questions

  • Does Willow Hill have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Willow Hill dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Willow Hill? If the on-site pool has whetted your appetite for all things watery, you can head to Croft Farm Water Park (15 minutes' drive), where you can have a go at canoeing, windsurfing … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Willow Hill?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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