Beanhill Farm

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View of the site from the field
Field
Bikers welcome
Gus helping the guests
Wildflowers on site
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Our view
View of the site from the field
Field

  • Peaceful site set in the Royal Forest of Dean
  • A 20-minute drive from Tintern Abbey and Chepstow Castle
  • Less than a mile from two excellent village pubs
Green fields galore + a meandering brook + gently sloping hills = a splendid spot to pitch up. Beanhill Farm may look like a humble enough place, but its location in the Royal Forest of Dean (how posh) puts it firmly into 'excellent area' territory. In this secluded corner of Gloucestershire, guests can take in valley views by day and stargazing opportunities overhead by night (a firepit and wood can be arranged to keep you warm after dusk). The prevailing colour of those views depends on the season: bluebells fill the surrounding woods in spring, while bright yellow rapeseed takes over for a bright backdrop in summer months. The A48 is less than a mile away, making it easy to plan day trips either side of the Welsh border. The nearest supermarket, in the nearby town of Lydney, is a 10-minute drive away; if you'd rather someone else sorted the eats, stroll down into Alvington (20 minutes' walk) for local food and an ale or two at one of two local pubs. Barbecues are allowed for open-air cookouts, and you’re welcome to bring your dog along for this rural jaunt. All the essentials – a washing-up area, toilet block and showers – are provided to keep everyday life ticking along.

Site type

Caravan sites 15
Tent sites 15
Motorhome sites 15
Open now
Opens 7 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • A charge of £1.00 ($2.08) applies for the use of the shower.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Reception is open 9am to 11am and 2pm to 7pm Monday to Saturday, 9am to 10am and 6pm to 7pm on Sunday.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 7 Apr to

Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 139 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

91% would recommend this site to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

Well-kept, tranquil spot amid lovely countryside. Owners are friendly, facilities spotless, esp. showers. Spacious pitches & quiet vibe. Access via narrow lanes. Some note unisex showers needing tokens, limited availability. Good value for many, though some found it pricey due to no EHU & shower fees.

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Very quiet and simple small site…

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Anonymous

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Liked Very quiet and simple small site

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Tidy site, well kept gardens…

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Anonymous

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Liked Tidy site, well kept gardens

Disliked Country lanes around site very restrictive, paying for showers, no shelves in showers, showers mixed, sloping site, very little info given on site of local amenities/pubs/places to go

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Nice and tidy site, excellent helpful and cheerful owner. Facilities spotless and…

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Clive M.

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Liked Nice and tidy site, excellent helpful and cheerful owner. Facilities spotless and if you can call loos charming they are charming. Very quiet, plenty of wild life and the sky at night was great with no light pollution.

Disliked Single track lanes only way to walk to the pub. Not the sites fault but something my wife did not like.

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Would recommend

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lindsey l.

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Liked Lovely campsite
Well maintained shower block and toilets

Recommend to friends Visit again

This is a real gem of a campsite

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Chris J.

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Liked Immaculate campsite situated in a beautiful location with great facilities
Teresa , the host was very helpful and helped me find a lovely local walk to the ponds.
The campsite is stunning and I had a wonderful stay there in my micro camper van.
The depth of bird song was amazing and the dawn and evening chorus were stunning to listen to.
The campsite was pretty empty so lots of space around the van.
Also only 35 mins from my home town so quick to get to.

Disliked Absolutely nothing !!!

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Would stay again

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Siana T.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Nice quiet campsite, good facilities (a little old fashioned but hot water and good showers) in converted barns. Lots of water points and recycling bins. Great location for lots of outside activities.

Disliked Very sloped field but we did get a fairly even space at the top

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The location of the site, the welcome from the owner, the organisation…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked The location of the site, the welcome from the owner, the organisation of the site, and the choice of pitch we had.

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Friendly owners and very clean facilities with the best showers!!…

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Amanda S.

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Liked Friendly owners and very clean facilities with the best showers!!

Disliked Nothing negative about the campsite itself that I can think of, we just were unfortunate that there was a group of 6 friends who took the 12pm til 8am quiet hours very literal and every played their music loud up right up until midnight on both nights we were there …even my ear plugs didn’t cope with the base sound. It’s such a shame that for some people camping equals party time, disrespecting both the quiet countryside setting and fellow campers who have chosen a smaller campsite deliberately, looking for a peaceful and relaxing time
. There’s nothing wrong with being social with friends on a campsite, but they could’ve been more considerate to the other families and couples on the site and turned the music down off around 22:00…or at least further down..

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Expensive for what you get.

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Joanna B.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Tranquility.

Disliked Price paid for what you get. Having to pay extra for showers. Only two sinks in unisex toilet block. Dogs coming up to our pitch with leads on but loose. Walk to pub a mile through lanes and not safe with young children.

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Beautiful small site, very well kept with excellent showers (for a small…

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helen r.

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Liked Beautiful small site, very well kept with excellent showers (for a small fee). The field is on a slope so make sure you bring your chocks. Not too far from Bristol and a great local pub nearby.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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

Bush Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Beanhill Farm

Alvington

Gloucestershire

England

GL15 6AE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.71018°N
2.58932°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.9 km Bus Station
14.3 km Bus Station
22.7 km Cantilupe Road
Rail
4.1 km Lydney Rail Station
9.7 km Chepstow Rail Station
15.9 km Cam & Dursley Rail Station
Ferry
5.7 km Lydney Harbour
7.6 km Sharpness Old Docks
24.2 km Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
Airport
36 km Gloucestershire Airport
37 km Bristol International 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

Outdoorsy types will have plenty of options in the Forest of Dean. Offa’s Dyke Path (10 minutes’ drive) straddles the English-Welsh border: following the route down towards the Sedbury Cliffs near Chepstow makes for a particularly pleasant jaunt. The site is also 10 miles south of the popular Family Cycle Trail, where guests can make a whistle-stop tour of the surrounding countryside. The circular 11-mile route runs through the Cannop Valley, along the old tracks of the Severn and Wye railway (passing through abandoned stations) and passes the remains of former coal mines at Foxes Bridge and Lightmoor. Mallards Pike (20 minutes' drive), where there is a car park, is also home to a Go Ape high ropes course. If you want to experience greenery with a bit of a twist, head to Puzzlewood (15 minutes) for a maze (as the name suggests), plus farm animals, an adventure playground and an interactive treasure hunt for the kids. For a proper step back in time, Tintern Abbey (20 minutes' drive) is surely one of the most impressive ruins in Wales. Make a day of it by contrasting its elegant Gothic facade with the sturdy walls of Chepstow Castle (also 20 minutes), built in days of yore to defend the banks of the River Wye.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clevedon Beach 35.8 km Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 46.4 km Estuary N/AN/AGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Berkeley Castle 9.4 km

Chepstow Castle 9.5 km

WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 13.2 km

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 14.3 km

Goodrich Castle 17.9 km

National Trust

The Kymin 13 km

Westbury Court Garden 17.4 km

Newark Park 20.7 km

Woodchester Park 21.5 km

Blaise Hamlet 22.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Clanna Wood - The Gloucestershire Way - Clanna Wood 1.3 km

B4228 - Oakhill Wood - B4228 - East Wood - B4228 3 km

Tidenham Chase - Poors Allotment - Jubilee Stone - Tidenham 4 km

Tidenham Chase - Devils Pulpit - Offa's Dyke - Tidenham Chase 4.2 km

Tidenham Chase - Offa's Dyke Path - Oakhill Wood - Tidenham Chase 4.2 km

Local events

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

    Bristol, England 30.2 km

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

    Crickhowell, Wales 44 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 Beanhill Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Beanhill Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Beanhill Farm? Outdoorsy types will have plenty of options in the Forest of Dean. Offa’s Dyke Path (10 minutes’ drive) straddles the English-Welsh border: following the route down towards the Sedbury Cliffs near Chepstow … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Beanhill Farm?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Beanhill Farm? From $54.12 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.