Elton Farm
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Add your business details- Forest of Dean glamping in restored 1950s caravans
- Fishing, adventure golf and giant maze within a few minutes' walk
- Retro features with kitchen, heating and bathroom on board
Jaunts around the gorgeous Gloucestershire countryside take on a different flavour when you’re staying at Elton Farm – a break at this farm close to the villages of Newnham and Cinderford means taking a step back in time as you move into original 1950s American trailers surrounded by the stunning scenery of the Forest of Dean.
They may be classed as ‘vintage’ these days, but the caravans (known as Jessie and Nellie) are certainly looking good for their age – they've been carefully restored to a state that’s fully in keeping with the 21st century. That means original features are still in place for a real retro vibe, but you’ll also have the benefit of having a full kitchen (fridge, cooker, kettle, the lot…), heating and a private toilet and shower on board.
Much is provided here to make life nice and easy for your stay: beds are made up and towels are provided, and you’ll have a firepit for outdoor evenings. The caravans are off grid, but have got 12v electric USB points for charging your phone (just as well, as you’ll probably want to snap a pic or two…)
Spending time in and around your caravan is likely to make for a memorable stay – and it’s easy to boost that with some great outings nearby too. Several activities are within a short walk, including adventure golf, fishing and a giant maze, and you can also easily stroll to the banks of the River Severn (for a pint in one of the riverside pubs, perhaps?)
Site type
3Languages spoken
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Features
No dogs allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Bush PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Elton Farm
74 Deans Way
Elton
Newnham
Gloucestershire
England
GL1 2QD
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.82481°N
2.45323°W
Nearest transport
Coach12.5 km Kings Arms
12.5 km Kings Arms
13.3 km Cantilupe Road
Rail13.4 km Lydney Rail Station
13.6 km Cam & Dursley Rail Station
14.9 km Stonehouse Rail Station
Ferry11.3 km Sharpness Old Docks
13.3 km Lydney Harbour
39.6 km Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
Airport21.7 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
Fancy a day off from driving? One of the handy aspects of this site is how much is within walking distance: it’ll take you five minutes to stroll to Forest of Dean Adventure Golf or to Elton Giant Mazes for a fun time trying to navigate your way out of one of the huge themed mazes or cross the various obstacles of the Activities Maze. After that, perhaps you’ll want to sit quietly at Elton Carp & Catfish Lakes (10 minutes’ walk) for a while…
Having a car is rather handy, however, as it’ll allow you to head off for days of canoeing from Symonds Yat, underground adventures at Clearwell Caves or a magical (and kid-friendly) walk along the trails of Puzzlewood – all are about 20 minutes’ drive away.
Also within easy driving distance are days out in Gloucester (25 minutes’ drive) and Cheltenham (half an hour) or a stroll around the imposing medieval fortress Goodrich Castle (25 minutes), known for its spectacular views as much as its well-preserved building
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 16.1 km)
Food and drink
- The White Hart Pub 1.6 km
- The Belfry Pub 2 km
- The Black Pig Pub 2.4 km
- Post Restaurant 2.4 km
- The Lyon Inn Pub 2.8 km
- Mount Pleasant Pub 3.1 km
- Red Hart Pub 3.1 km
- The Fern Ticket Pub 3.1 km
- lotus Restaurant 3.2 km
- Golden Lion Pub 3.2 km
Groceries
- Tesco 3 km
- Lidl 3.3 km
Parks and play
- Latimer Road Park Playground 2.7 km
- Double View Playing Area Playground 3 km
- Double View Playing Area Playground 3.1 km
- Miners Welfare Playing Field Park Playground 3.6 km
- Ruspidge Recreational Ground park 4.1 km
- Longhope Recreation Ground park 4.9 km
- Lydbrook Recreation Ground park 8.6 km
- Lower Lydbrook Park 9.7 km
- RSPB Nagshead park 9.9 km
- Riverlife Playground 10 km
Family days out
- Littledean Jail Visitor attraction 1.6 km
- Westbury Court Garden Visitor attraction 3 km
- Saint Augustines Working Farm Visitor attraction 3.5 km
- Lea Bailey Light Railway Visitor attraction 7 km
- Go Ape Visitor attraction 7.1 km
- Pedal-a-Bike-Away Centre Visitor attraction 8.2 km
- Hopewell Colliery Visitor attraction 9 km
- Ragmans Lane Farm Visitor attraction 9.3 km
- Slimbridge Wetland Centre Zoo 9.8 km
- Canoe Safari Visitor attraction 9.9 km
- Coppett Hill Butterfly Site Zoo 12.1 km
- Goodrich Castle 12.6 km
- Clearwell Castle 13.5 km
- Cattle Country Farm Park Theme park 14.7 km
- Berkeley Castle 15.2 km
Public transport
- Greyhound Inn 0.2 km
- The Lower White House 0.3 km
- Elton Farm 0.5 km
- Severn View 0.7 km
- Wyncoll's Turn 0.7 km
- Chestnuts 1 km
- Blaisdon Turn 1.1 km
- Flaxley Cottage 1.1 km
- Model Cottages 1.1 km
- Flaxley Village Hall 1.1 km
What’s nearby
- The Green Shop 8.5 km
Local services
- Texaco Fuel station 1.5 km
- Newnham Pharmacy 2.3 km
- Market Street Pharmacy 3.2 km
- EG on the go Fuel station 3.4 km
- Forest of Dean Community Hospital 3.7 km
- Gulf Fuel station 3.7 km
- Dockham Surgery Doctors 3.8 km
- Forest Health Care Doctors 3.8 km
- Forest Dialysis Centre Clinic 4.3 km
- Steam Mills Garage Fuel station 4.3 km
Must see
WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 9.9 km
Goodrich Castle 12.5 km
Gloucester Waterways Museum 14.4 km
Gloucester Quays 14.5 km
Gloucester Cathedral 15 km
National Trust
Westbury Court Garden 2.8 km
The Kymin 16.3 km
Ashleworth Tithe Barn 17 km
Woodchester Park 17.6 km
Newark Park 22.9 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
FLAXLEY ABBEY 1.4 km
Newnham - Blaize Bailey - Bullo Pill - Newnham 2.7 km
WESTBURY COURT 3.1 km
Arlingham - Severn Way - Arlingham 3.7 km
Plump Hill - Haywood Plantation - Wysis Way - Plump Hill 4.1 km
Local events
- Cheltenham Festival (Tuesday, 16 March 2027 – Tuesday, 16 March 2027)
Cheltenham, England 28.4 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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- Does Elton Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Elton Farm dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Elton Farm? Fancy a day off from driving? One of the handy aspects of this site is how much is within walking distance: it’ll take you five minutes to stroll to Forest of Dean … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Elton Farm?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.