Fairoak Lakes

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  • Cosy glamping pods with lake views near Chepstow in Monmouthshire
  • Tintern Abbey and Chepstow Castle 15 minutes’ drive: Forest of Dean 40
  • Proper beds and private decking; woodland walks direct from the site
Neatly spaced out and overlooking a lake and trees, the gorgeous Fairoak Lakes camping pods sit in a secluded valley near Chepstow in Monmouthshire. They’re surrounded by 10 acres of woodland and fields for that relaxing, back-to-nature vibe, and as well as your neighbours the resident goats, you’re more than likely to see plenty of local wildlife flitting around. This tiny rural site is family run; the owners built the wooden pods themselves and each is proudly named and themed after a woodland animal that you might just spot hereabouts. When it comes to the details, each unit is heated by electricity and fitted out with comfy double beds and a kitchenette with all the essentials. Outside is a private decking area where you can cosy up for barbecues, and handy family facilities away from the pods include showers with plenty of hot water as well as a parent and baby washroom. Access woodland walks and mountain-bike trails direct from the site, and the Offa’s Dyke hiking trail starts in nearby Chepstow (15 minutes’ drive), where you can also pick up supplies for your supper or have a night out in the town’s pubs and restaurants.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Tent pitches 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • 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 naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Arrival date (latest first)

If you like birds, water and campfires this is the place to stay.

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Raven T.

Camping pod (pet friendly)

Liked Fairoak Lakes are stunning, hidden in a safe, peaceful spot near Chepstow, accessed via a single track lane. I enjoyed the scenery and birdsong. The woodland trails are just past the lodge through a gate. The ducks and geese are tame. They approach guests and accept bird food that is purchased on site. There are cows and goats in the fields behind the pods. The site is well maintained and family owned. Each pod has an animal name and a forest theme. The pods are cosy with lighting, kettle and a fridge. There is WiFi on the site. The facilities are clean. Each pod has a picnic bench and fire pit. Sitting out to watch the sunset with my senior dog was the highlight of my stay. There are no cars by the pods. The grass is neat. Remember to take towels and a picnic blanket. I did drive to the Spar once to get strawberries. I was onsite just relaxing or walking around the lake and taking photos. I recommend this site for a quiet break and restful sleep.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

A peaceful oasis in the middle of stunning landscape

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Jackie B.

Camping pod (no pets)

Liked Peaceful, serene, great location.
Clean and comfortable, everything that is needed.
Beautiful location.

Disliked Nothing - all great

Wonderful break in a lovely setting

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Khodor H.

Camping pod (no pets)

Liked A beautiful, relaxing getaway — truly a great break. Rio and Joe have done an amazing job looking after the place and were incredibly friendly throughout. All in all, I highly recommend it — such a lovely spot!

Disliked None

Everything. Such a beautiful place.…

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Ian T.

Camping pod (no pets)

Liked Everything. Such a beautiful place.

Excellent site very relaxing

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Anthony F.

Camping pod (pet friendly)

Liked Was an Amazing weekend break couldn't fault anything the pod was comfortable and clean with comfortable bed and pillows with all the kitchen accessories you needed .The horse and goats so friendly our grandchildren loved feeding them and the ducks.Toilets and shower facilities where spotlessly clean ,and Rio and Joe was there if you needed anything very friendly lots of knowledge on the surroundings. Will definitely be going back .

Disliked No Dislikes

Magical location, peaceful, beautiful, perfect!

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Anonymous

Camping pod (pet friendly)

Liked With two adventurous and outdoorsy boys, Fairoak lakes was simply perfect. A tranquil and stunning location, in the midst of picturesque forest, we spotted a kingfisher and some deer. The peace and quiet is indescribable, the owners were friendly and welcoming and fantastic with my sons and the animals both wild and tame were fascinating.
I cannot recommend this place enough, it took my breath away and I will definitely return

Disliked For us, nothing!

Wildlife, plus friendly goats, horse and ducks, incredibly peaceful with small play…

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Anonymous

Camping pod (no pets)

Liked Wildlife, plus friendly goats, horse and ducks, incredibly peaceful with small play area, WiFi (and ducks and animals) to keep kids entertained. The pods were fantastic, cosy and clean.

Disliked Absolutely nothing.

Excellent site and clean facilities.

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sanjay c.

Camping pod (no pets)

Liked Picturesque, excellent, peaceful location, with fantastic views and really well looked after site, the owner was really welcoming and helpful. Couldn’t recommend it more, Great facilities for all ages. Very clean and tidy faculties. Wifi was excellent, No fault in the site 5 star for everything.

Disliked Nothing we noticed.

Gorgeous peaceful site, super staff and great facilities

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Lucinda C.

Camping pod (no pets)

Liked Gorgeous peaceful site, photos don’t do it justice! The pod was lovely, spacious and cozy, with its own deck and chairs/table. Thoughtfully included a small fridge, kettle, toaster, proper sized mugs for tea, tumblers and BBQ utensils. There is a cute little electric fire which is super efficient! Enclosed shower/toilet/sink units were well proportioned and always well stocked and cleaned. Eggs and animal feed available from an honesty box by the showers and yes I spent all weekend feeding the ducks. We had the most wholesome, lovely break! Coal was available to purchase for the BBQ as well as logs for the firepit (each pod has its own which is fab). Honestly feel blessed to have found this little gem. I also loved the detailed welcome email we got beforehand, and they were really responsive and friendly. We only had a couple of days but will definitely return for a longer period!

Disliked Nothing.

Stunning place - only wish we had stayed longer .. peaceful and…

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Jonny M.

Camping pod (no pets)

Liked Stunning place - only wish we had stayed longer .. peaceful and tranquil, exactly what was needed --35 minutes from Bristol and a lovely little haven - we will be back !


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 Wild swimming

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

D. of E. 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

Themes

Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

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

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Fairoak Lakes

The Cot

St Arvans

Chepstow

Monmouthshire

Wales

NP16 6HQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.68763°N
2.70921°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.7 km Bus Station
13.6 km Bus Station
21.7 km Trussel Road
Rail
5.9 km Chepstow Rail Station
12 km Caldicot Rail Station
12.4 km Severn Tunnel Junction Rail Station
Ferry
14.2 km Lydney Harbour
16.2 km Sharpness Old Docks
20.4 km Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
Airport
33.5 km Bristol International Airport
44.4 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

This is a region with bags of history, and there’s no better place to start learning about it than at Tintern Abbey, with photogenic ruins sitting on the banks of the River Wye since it was sacked in the 16th century. Built in medieval times to defend the English and Welsh borders, clifftop Chepstow Castle (both 15 minutes’ drive), is now open for circular walks around its grounds. If fabulous gardens are more your thing, head for walkways fringed with yew and beech hedges at Veddw House Garden (five minutes, open in summer) or explore the fairytale follies at Dewstow Gardens and Grottoes (20 minutes). The Forest of Dean has walks aplenty as well as cycling trails – rent a bike from the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre if needs be – as well as a sculpture trail with stained-glass windows and brightly coloured obelisks. For more active days out, go whitewater rafting on the River Wye or take the kids on Gruffalo-hunting expeditions around the lake at Mallards Pike (all 40 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clevedon Beach 29.8 km Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 40.1 km Estuary N/AN/AGoodGood
Weston Main 42.9 km Estuary PoorN/APoorN/A
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway 44.8 km Estuary PoorPoorN/APoor
Brean 45.8 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Chepstow Castle 5.4 km

Raglan Castle 13.3 km

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 13.8 km

Berkeley Castle 17.4 km

Caerleon Roman Fortress & Baths 19 km

National Trust

The Kymin 13.7 km

Blaise Hamlet 20.7 km

Skenfrith Castle 22.1 km

Westbury College Gatehouse 22.4 km

Westbury Court Garden 25.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Vedw Wood - The Tout - The Cot - Vedw Wood 0.8 km

Chepstow Park Wood - New Wood - Devauden - Chepstow Park 1 km

Near Devauden - Chepstow Park Wood - Near Devauden 1.1 km

Upper Wyndcliff - Wye Valley Walk - Upper Wyndcliff 2.2 km

Tintern - Angiddy Valley - Gethin's Grove - Eagle Nest 2.2 km

Local events

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday 8 August 2025 – Friday 8 August 2025)

    Bristol, England 27.3 km

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

    Crickhowell, Wales 37.8 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Fairoak Lakes have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Fairoak Lakes dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Fairoak Lakes? This is a region with bags of history, and there’s no better place to start learning about it than at Tintern Abbey, with photogenic ruins sitting on the banks of the River … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Fairoak Lakes?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Fairoak Lakes? From €197.37 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.