Gwatkin Red Cow Campsite

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View across the campsite
View across the campsite
Restaurant and outdoor tables
A cosy setup in the camping field
Grass pitches
Open grass pitches
Grass pitch
Camping field
Restaurant on site
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Restaurant and outdoor tables
A cosy setup in the camping field
Grass pitches

  • Well-maintained Herefordshire campsite with lovely Golden Valley views
  • A 20-minute drive to Hay-on-Wye and Black Mountains
  • Part of a working farm with restaurant and cider mill on site
The part of Herefordshire that’s close to the England/Wales border is a particularly fine area for an outdoor break – it puts you within easy reach of days wandering around Hereford, poking around the bookshops of Hay-on-Wye, paddling down the River Wye or hiking through the Black Mountains. If that sounds enticing enough, how about a place to stay that’s got not only its own restaurant but also a traditional cider mill? That’s the tempting offer at Gwatkin Red Cow Campsite, a well-maintained site with lovely views across the area known as the Golden Valley. Settle in for a stay here and you can fill your days with all sorts of adventures before getting back to a shower, a fresh pint of award-winning cider and a meal in the restaurant, which serves up a range of home-cooked dishes to hungry travellers. Handily, it’s also open for cooked breakfasts, lunches (including an excellent Sunday roast) and afternoon pick-me-ups with coffee and cake. At times when the restaurant isn’t open, you’ve got the option of getting your barbecue going; there’s a butcher 10 minutes’ drive away for top-notch local meat, or a couple of supermarkets 20 minutes away in Hereford. And of course you can still wash it down with a couple of bottles of cider from the shop on site… Things have been kept fairly simple on the pitches here, but you’ll have access to toilets and showers, and are welcome to bring dogs along to join your break.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 10
Tent pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 10
Open now
Opens 3 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 3 Apr to

Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 91 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

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Excellent site basic but clean facilities some pitches were on a slope

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Darran M.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great location middle of nowhere plenty of piece and quite friendly staff in the shop and restaurant

Disliked Nothing at all

Red cow camping, brilliant.

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Andrew M.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked A great place to get away. Nice clean toilets and showers. Great food in the lovely Red cow Restaurant. Plus not forgetting the award winning ciders 😛. Very friendly staff.

Disliked I couldn't stay longer.

Peaceful site with lots of space. Onsite restaurant and cider shop were…

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Charlotte B.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Peaceful site with lots of space. Onsite restaurant and cider shop were added bonus. Clean facilities too

Excellent site, brilliant Cider and Food.

Overall 10/10

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Sarah F.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The cider – Try them all! Every flavour was delicious, but the Elderflower was my favourite.

The restaurant – The food was amazing. We have two coeliacs in the family, and knowing the chef had personal experience with coeliac disease completely put our minds at ease. We were able to relax and really enjoy our meals. The quality of produce used was excellent.

The facilities – All clean and conveniently located.

Camping space – There’s loads of room to set up, whether you want to pitch in the orchard or the field.

The people – All the staff and owners were genuinely friendly and welcoming.

Location – Super easy to find and get to.

Would highly recommend. We will be back.

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James D.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great location, good facilities. Very friendly. They make their own cider which is superb. Had breakfast and Sunday roast, during the few days we stayed there, both were excellent. Real history to the farm.

Easy to find a level pitch. Friendly staff always at hand.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The showers, toilets and washing up area a converted pigsty. Brilliant. Such character.
Well lit at night. I felt safe. And the temperature and pressure of showers was excellent. All Lovely and clean

A lovely site & would highly recommend.…

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Julie M.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked A lovely site & would highly recommend.

Lovely setting in the apple orchard, fabulous views. Cider & ice cream…

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Jody B.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely setting in the apple orchard, fabulous views. Cider & ice cream from the shop was great. Ate in the Red Cow restaurant which was delicious. Clean facilities. Would definitely stay again and recommend.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

Great!!

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Nicola W.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely rural campsite. Camped in the orchard, peaceful and lovely views.
Showers and toilets clean.
Great place on site for breakfast with very friendly staff.
Would recommend

Disliked Shame the restaurant wasn’t open in the evenings while there.

Nice quiet site, level pitches, good toilet block

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Glyn D.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Quiet location, nice views, we didn’t park under the trees, so pitch was level and sunny. Toilet block was nice and clean showers were hot

Disliked Not a dislike, but not much to do from the site we like to cycle and walk but the roads are quite busy no mountain bike trails nearby. The Hereford Way does go through the campsite but it’s not very well marked or advertised. Also didn’t get to try the restaurant as it only opens Wednesday to Sunday from 930 till 3 o’clock. Nearest shop is about 4 miles away

Features

Dogs allowed

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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Location

Gwatkin Red Cow Campsite

Moorhampton Park Farm

Abbey Dore

Hereford

Herefordshire

England

HR2 0AL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.00186°N
2.90821°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.8 km Telephone Exchange
15 km Country Bus Station
21.5 km Bus Station
Rail
15.2 km Hereford Rail Station
21.7 km Abergavenny Rail Station
25 km Warrington West Rail Station
Ferry
42.5 km Sharpness Old Docks
42.6 km Lydney Harbour

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

Walking is a real treat around here – favourite spots nearby include the Cat’s Back (half an hour’s drive) and Hay Bluff (35 minutes), as well as the hour-long walk from the site to Dore Abbey. For other outdoor activities, try canoeing from Symonds Yat (35 minutes), horse riding/pony trekking with Noakes Farm Riding Centre (50 minutes) or go-karting at Herefordshire Raceway (half an hour). For something a little less strenuous, take walks around National Trust site The Weir Garden and Brobury House Gardens (both 20 minutes), or sign up for a llama trekking experience with Golden Valley Llamas (10 minutes). A day spent exploring the many bookshops of Hay-on-Wye (20 minutes) is usually a good idea too, as is one wandering around the city of Hereford (25 minutes), taking in the cathedral, the Mappa Mundi exhibition and the Black and White Museum – and maybe also the Museum of Cider?

Must see

Goodrich Castle 24.6 km

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 24.9 km

Raglan Castle 26.1 km

Blaenavon Ironworks 28 km

Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 28.3 km

National Trust

The Weir 10.1 km

Skenfrith Castle 15.7 km

Cwmmau Farmhouse 20 km

The Kymin 26.1 km

Croft Castle and Parkland 32.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

WHITFIELD 5.3 km

Urishay - Craswall - Urishay 6.5 km

Ewyas Harold - Marches Way - Rowlestone - Monnow Valley 6.6 km

Rowlestone - Marches Way - Llaneilo - Rowlestone 6.9 km

Longtown - Michaelchurch Escley - Longtown 7.4 km

Local events

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday 14 August 2025 – Thursday 14 August 2025)

    Crickhowell, Wales 23.7 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.

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Gwatkin Red Cow Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gwatkin Red Cow Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Gwatkin Red Cow Campsite? Walking is a real treat around here – favourite spots nearby include the Cat’s Back (half an hour’s drive) and Hay Bluff (35 minutes), as well as the hour-long walk from the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gwatkin Red Cow Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Gwatkin Red Cow Campsite? From €20.88 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.