Cartref Camping and Caravan Site
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- Small and friendly adults-only site 10 minutes' drive from Shrewsbury
- A 15-minute drive to Wroxeter Roman City; Ironbridge half an hour
- Five-acre site with a bar and shop; shared kitchen; dedicated dog walk
Site type
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The grocery shop is open between 24/03 and 30/10.
- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
- Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Until 01 March 2025 all electricity is included in the price. From 01 March 2025, 7 kWh is included in the nightly price and any usage beyond this is metered on site at £0.31 per kWh.
Languages spoken
English

Reviews
99% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
Immaculate, peaceful, adults-only site with well-kept grounds & private pitches. Friendly staff, excellent cleanliness, and a charming on-site bar are consistently praised. Cartref is highly recommended for a relaxing getaway, despite minor points like shower design.
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Lovely landscaped site with all pitches with privacy hedges
Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Pitches all relevantly level with privacy hedges, site perfectly landscaped with shrubs and potted plant pots. Lovely little rustic bar with plenty of seating inside & out very dog friendly. Food available during the evening, we did not eat there, but wished we did it smelt and looked lovely. Very helpful and friendly staff. Our first site in our new to us motor home and it was a very good experience helped by the staff & site been perfect for us.
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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Would definitely stay again
Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Very well kept site. Lovely layout with tidy hedges between pitches.
Friendly and helpful staff.
Friendly bar
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Privacy hedges between pitches Location Great little club house Perfect size site…
Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Privacy hedges between pitches
Location
Great little club house
Perfect size site
Disliked Nothing
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A great, well presented site with friendly staff and great atmosphere.
Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site
Liked The hedges! I’ve never seen such a well kept site, it was like Minecraft. A lovely atmosphere, great location and a warm welcome when we arrived. The bar is brilliant and had a great selection and a cosy atmosphere to enjoy a drink.
Disliked Nothing!
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Superb would recommend
Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Everything was excellent
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Very friendly, excellent site to relax with its own pub on site.…
Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Very friendly, excellent site to relax with its own pub on site. There’s also a dog friendly pub within walking distance, that serves great food at reasonable price.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Friendly, quiet, clean, small site. Staff helpful.
Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Friendly, quiet, small site. It had a nice little bar. Staff very helpful and everything very clean. Nice for dogs too.
Disliked Nothing!
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Lovely site - good sized pitches with privacy hedges and lovely landscaping.…
Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Lovely site - good sized pitches with privacy hedges and lovely landscaping. Great location. A nice size - not too big. Bar, diner and other food options are great. Friendly helpful and welcoming staff. Good facilities - clean.
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Clean facilities and great size pitches. Staff very friendly.
Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Brilliant friendly site. Great pitches and bar. Will be back again soon
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Really nice place to stay
Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Well kept with lovely surroundings. Staff friendly and helpful. Little bar and shop on site. In easy reach of Shrewsbury and surrounding area.
Disliked Unfortunately had noisy neighbours, loud music, TV and barking dog but that wasn't the site's fault
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Features
Dogs allowed
Adults only
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 Local produce 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
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Medium (26-50 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Cartref Camping and Caravan Site
Ford Heath
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
England
SY5 9GD
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.69808°N
2.86568°W
Nearest transport
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
Must see
Powis Castle & Garden 20.5 km
Much Wenlock Priory 23.6 km
Darby Houses (Ironbridge) 25.8 km
Blists Hill Victorian Town 26 km
Ironbridge Gorge Museums 26.3 km
National Trust
Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 12.4 km
Attingham Park 13.5 km
Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 17.2 km
Wilderhope Manor 22.7 km
Sunnycroft 23.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
QUARRY PARK, AND DINGLE GARDENS SHREWSBURY 7.2 km
Shrewsbury Town Centre 7.9 km
CONDOVER HALL 10.3 km
Battle of Shrewsbury, 1403 10.9 km
Middletown and Moel y Golfa 11.4 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.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Cartref Camping and Caravan Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Cartref Camping and Caravan Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Cartref Camping and Caravan Site? Shropshire's splendid capital of Shrewsbury is around five miles from Cartref Camping and Caravan Site. The piles of old buildings to see will keep anyone occupied for quite some time, but ask … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Cartref Camping and Caravan Site?
Camping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Cartref Camping and Caravan Site? From $85.37 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.