How much does it cost to stay at Ryeford Ponds Glamping?

From €75.91 (for 2 nights, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Ryeford Ponds Glamping

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Shepherd's hut sleeps 2 a located at the top of the valley

With low light pollution ryeford ponds is a perfect place for stargazing!

Comfortable spots for pitching your tent, with a mixture of sun and shade for comfort

Dark skies at night! great chance for stargazing, or even perseids showers and aurora borealis!

Secluded dark skies site in Herefordshire; campfires allowed
Ross-on-Wye 10 minutes' drive; Ledbury 25 minutes
On the doorstep to the gorgeous Forest of Dean and Wye Valley

Ryeford Ponds Glamping is a small-scale glamping and camping site in Herefordshire. Set over six acres of green countryside, this site has meadows, ponds and woodlands to explore and is family-owned. Set 10 minutes' drive from the attractive market town of Ross-on-Wye, Ryeford Ponds Glamping is an off-grid site where you can enjoy dark skies at night, no crowds and the possibility of lighting a campfire and gathering together as a group under the stars. You're encouraged to put your feet up here, with hammocks available and plenty of secluded spots for an afternoon snooze. Listen to the buzzards above you, spot a woodpecker, or perhaps catch a glimpse of the Canada geese coming in to land on one of the ponds. The pitches here are spread out for privacy, but close enough that if you're camping as part of a group, you'll only be a short distance from your friends or family. Private and clean toilet and shower facilities will surely make your stay comfortable; other amenities include an outdoor summer kitchen, washing-up area and rope swings/natural games for the kids.

Site type

Opens 23 May

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
There is no reception on-site: 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

Polish

Open from Fri, 23 May to Wed, 1 Oct 2025

Pitch types & availability

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Wharton shepherd's hut

2 people maximum No dogs allowed

Dimensions: 4.5m width x 2.0m length (14.8ft width x 6.6ft length) Calculated area: 9.0m² (96.9ft²)

2 people maximum No dogs allowed

Please bring your own towels.

Dimensions

4.5m width x 2.0m length (14.8ft width x 6.6ft length) Calculated area: 9.0m² (96.9ft²)

1 room

Open space 1 x King sized bed

No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.

No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.

Features

Bed linen 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 1 max.
Duvets and pillows 2 included, 2 max.
Fridge 1 included, 1 max.

Beds made up
Campers' kitchen
Car parking by pitch/unit
Cooking equipment
Dry toilet / eco toilet
Firepit
Firewood provided
Kettle
Kitchen corner or kitchenette
Lanterns/fairy lights
Patio
Picnic table
Shower
Shower room with WC

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed

Extras

Greener Camping Club Membership (compulsory)

£12 (£12) per stay
Already a Greener Camping Club Member? (1 max)

-£12 (-£12) per stay

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £150 (£150) 2 nights, 2 adults plus taxes or fees £12 (£12)

Other pitch types

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch

5 people maximum

No dogs allowed

Ground type: Forest floor

Pitch size: Min 6.0m width x 5.0m depth (19.7ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 30.0m² (322.9ft²)

5 people maximum

No dogs allowed

Multiple Tent allowed per pitch

Pitch size

Min 6.0m width x 5.0m depth (19.7ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 30.0m² (322.9ft²)

Ground type

Forest floor

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Firepit

Picnic table

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed

Car parking by pitch not allowed

Extras

Greener Camping Club Membership (compulsory)		£12 (£12) per stay
Already a Greener Camping Club Member? (1 max)		-£12 (-£12) per stay
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£20 (£20) per stay
Travelling as a group of 2 or less? (1 max)		price varies

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £64 (£64) 2 nights, 2 adults plus taxes or fees £12 (£12)

Bell tent

5 people maximum No dogs allowed

Dimensions: 6.0m width x 6.0m length (19.7ft width x 19.7ft length) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)

5 people maximum

No dogs allowed

Please bring your own towels.

Dimensions

6.0m width x 6.0m length (19.7ft width x 19.7ft length) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)

2 rooms

Open space 1 x Double bed, 2 x Single airbed, 1 x Single sofa/futon
Bathroom 1 x Shower, 1 x Toilet

Features

Bed linen 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 1 max.
Duvets and pillows 2 included, 2 max.
Fridge 1 included, 1 max.

Barbecue
Beds made up
Campers' kitchen
Cooking equipment
Dining table and chairs
Firepit
Firewood provided
Kettle
Kitchen corner or kitchenette
Lanterns/fairy lights
Outdoor furniture
Picnic table

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed
Car parking by pitch not allowed

Extras

Greener Camping Club Membership (compulsory)

£12 (£12) per stay
Already a Greener Camping Club Member? (1 max)

-£12 (-£12) per stay

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £150 (£150) 2 nights, 2 adults plus taxes or fees £12 (£12)

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

A fantastic stay at Ryeford Ponds. Aldona was an amazing host, and…

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Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Aug 2024

Bell tent

Liked: A fantastic stay at Ryeford Ponds. Aldona was an amazing host, and the accommodation was 1st class.
It was so lovely to see the grandchildren getting dirty on the rope swings and running around free and safe. Will definitely be back. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Ahhh Thanks for taking time to leave your review, so so SO good to hear you've had a great stay and enjoyed your time at ryeford ponds. Means a lot and is truly BEST COMPLIMENT, especially when guests mention you'd love to be back! THANK YOU.
And children running around care and "schedule" free ... well - it is just what the place is about. Back to nature stays with comforts and a good base to explore the wonderful Herefordshire and forest of dean and enjoy the outdoors! Perfect to hear you had a great break. THANK YOU FOR LETTING US KNOW.

Secluded, beautiful site with great facilities and lovely hosts.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2024

Bell tent

Liked: I had the most wonderful weekend glamping at Ryeford Ponds. I stayed in one of the bell tents and was immediately blown away by the beautiful location and the secluded nature of the site. There is so much outdoors space, the tents are so well prepared, clean and comfortable and the facilities were amazing. Aldona was such a lovely host who ensured I was comfortable and had everything I required, and the camping kitchen would have provided the rest had I forgotten it. This was a truly magical site and Aldona & Ed really have thought of everything. I have recommended it to so many people already and I can't wait to return.

Disliked: Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi!!! so lovely to read your feedback - MASSIVE THANKS for taking time to let us know you've had a good stay at Ryeford Ponds. Means so much to us! Thank you for noticing the little things we put so much effort into... like the kitchen or "unspoiltness" of the valley. It is just how WE like it and i love hearing others enjoying their time here too. It is all about the fabulous great outdoors - but with added comfort of good bed, spacious tent, decent bathroom, great cooking facilities for proper alfresco dining and enjoying the nature around us.... stargazing, campfires, morning birdsong... great to hear people appreciate it! And the biggest compliment to us is to hear guests would love to come back.
Thanks very much for all your kind words!

Aldona

Five star stay, everything we needed, and more.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

maxine a. Aug 2023

Wharton shepherd's hut

Liked: We loved the beautiful natural surroundings, and the cosiness of the shepherds hut. Our host was brilliant, and made us feel so welcome.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Maxine, Thank you so much for your kind words. It warms my heart to hear you had a lovely stay and enjoyed your break.
We try to make everyone welcome in this neck of the woods and absolutely loved meeting you and your daughter. My personal aim is to make everyone's stay as pleasant as possible so they can relax and make some great memories here, sitting under the tree, roasting marshmallows, singing in a hammock or exploring Herefordshire, forest of Dean or Wye valley...... To hear you loved the campsite and had a good stay makes it all worthwhile. THANK YOU!

Picturesque campsite set amongst nature, our pitch was alongside a pond and…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Wayne L. Aug 2023

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked: Picturesque campsite set amongst nature, our pitch was alongside a pond and we were able to have privacy as well as in earshot of facilities such as toilet, washing up and shower. The site owners were only a call away and kids enjoyed themselves. Would return here in future. Many thanks to site owners for their hospitality and kindness.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Wayne, thanks for your review and comments. Glad to hear you've had a good stay and would return to stay with us. It is always the best compliment! We try to make everything comfortable and thought through so everyone's holidays are easy and enjoyable. Thanks for noticing our efforts and taking time to leave a review, much appreciated.
Aldona

Features

Campfires 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 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

Themes

Forest Peaceful Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Ryeford Ponds Glamping

Wharton Farm

Ross-on-Wye

Herefordshire

England

HR9 7PY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.89834°N
-2.51764°W

Route directions

Arrive from the Ross-on-Wye direction if possible, as it's the safest way to turn onto the farm track. Lower your speed to a minimum when on the farm.

Nearest transport

Coach

4.7 km Cantilupe Road

8.4 km Kings Arms

Rail

17.5 km Ledbury Rail Station

19.6 km Gloucester Rail Station

20.5 km Lydney Rail Station

Ferry

19.4 km Sharpness Old Docks

20.9 km Lydney Harbour

45.7 km Bristol Docks Ferry Landing

Airport

24.8 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Ross-on-Wye: 10 minutes' drive - Goodrich Castle: 15 minutes - Monmouth: 20 minutes - Symonds Yat: 20 minutes - Dean Forest Railway: 20 minutes - Puzzlewood: 25 minutes - Clearwell Caves: 25 minutes - Tintern: 40 minutes.

Must see

Goodrich Castle 7.7 km

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 16.7 km

Eastnor Castle 17 km

Gloucester Waterways Museum 18.6 km

Gloucester Quays 18.7 km

National Trust

Westbury Court Garden 11.2 km

The Kymin 15.3 km

Ashleworth Tithe Barn 17.5 km

Skenfrith Castle 19 km

Woodchester Park 26.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Mitcheldean - Plump Hill - Abenhall - Brimps Hill - Breakheart Hill - Mitcheldean 4.2 km

Mitcheldean - Wigpool Common - Abenhall - Mitcheldean 4.2 km

Ruardean - The Pludds - Ruardean Woodside - Ruardean Hill - Ruardean 5.2 km

Ross-on-Wye - Wye Valley Walk - Chase Hill - Ross-on-Wye 5.4 km

Longhope - Gloucestershire Way - St Antony's Well 5.4 km

Local events

Green Man Festival (Thursday 14 August 2025 – Thursday 14 August 2025)
Crickhowell, Wales 45.3 km
The Hay Festival (Thursday 22 May 2025 – Thursday 22 May 2025)
Hay-on-Wye, England 45.8 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 28 day(s) of arrival.

Occupancy

Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Hired accommodation

Hired accommodation: a £150.00 (€179.59) damage/cleanliness deposit hold is required prior to arrival and will be released within 24 hours of your departure date after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found. The damage deposit will automatically be pre-authorised in advance on the card used to make your booking.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Arrivals and departures

Please pick any available pitch on arrival.

General

Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.

Safety

Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Reception

There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Occupancy

The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

General

The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Arrivals and departures

The site will send you further check-in information 5 day(s) before your arrival.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Hired accommodation

Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of £50.00 (€59.86) will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Ryeford Ponds Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Ryeford Ponds Glamping dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Ryeford Ponds Glamping? Local attractions and activities include: - Ross-on-Wye: 10 minutes' drive - Goodrich Castle: 15 minutes - Monmouth: 20 minutes - Symonds Yat: 20 minutes - Dean Forest Railway: 20 minutes - Puzzlewood: … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Ryeford Ponds Glamping?

Camping and touring
Arrive:	4 p.m. –	7 p.m.
Depart by:	noon
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	4 p.m. –	7 p.m.
Depart by:	10:30 a.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Ryeford Ponds Glamping? From €75.91 (for 2 nights, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.