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The Paddock at Hardwick

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Furnished bell tent (added by manager 29 Aug 2023)

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The spacious bell tent (added by manager 29 aug 2023)

Tent and fairy lights (added by manager 25 jun 2023)

View from the bed (added by manager 25 jun 2023)

Exclusive-use glampsite in a Stottesdon riverside paddock, Shropshire
Top Adventures and Severn Valley Quad Trekking five minutes’ drive
Alfresco nature bath; pub 20 minutes walk; farm shop 10 minutes’ drive

If you’re feeling the need to escape from everyone and everything, it’s time to book a stay in The Paddock at Hardwick. You’ll have the stylishly laid-out and spacious bell tent – looking out over peaceful Shropshire countryside – all to yourselves, with nothing to disturb you except the burbling of the neighbouring River Rea, accompanied by the sweet sound of birdsong. Inside the tent is a warm double bed for snuggling into, a coffee table, vintage armchairs and a sideboard for storage. Conjure up camping suppers on the gas stove, and off-grid solar energy powers lighting to pretty the place up at night as well as charge any phones. You’ll soon get with the back-to-nature vibe here. An exclusive-use eco-toilet – apparently with one of the best views in Shropshire – is a few steps away across the camping paddock, and down on the river bank you can wallow alfresco in a nature shower with lots of hot water. Chill in the hammock slung between two trees, or embark on meandering country walks and cycling jaunts. If the fancy takes you, go wild swimming in the river, and warm up afterwards with peppermint tea brewed from the leaves of the plants outside your tent; it’s fantastic for curing migraines and aiding sleep – not that you’ll need much help after all that Shropshire fresh air. If you want to pick up bits for a barbecue, there’s a farm shop 10 minutes’ drive away, and a supermarket in Cleobury Mortimer (15 minutes). Alternatively, you can have a wander down to the local hostelry (20 minutes’ walk) for generous helpings of pub classics.

Site type

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
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 campground/park are unlit.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Bell tent

2 people maximum

Dimensions: 7.0m width x 7.0m length (23.0ft width x 23.0ft length) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)

2 people maximum

Please bring your own towels.

Dimensions

7.0m width x 7.0m length (23.0ft width x 23.0ft length) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)

2 rooms

Open space 1 x King sized bed
Bathroom 1 x Eco toilet, 1 x Shower

Features

Bed linen 1 included, 1 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.
Doona and pillows 2 included, 2 max.

Barbecue
Beds made up
Campers' kitchen
Car parking by site/unit
Cooking equipment
Dining table and chairs
Dry toilet / eco toilet
Firepit
Kettle
Lanterns/fairy lights
Outdoor furniture
Picnic table

Extras

Dog (2 max) £20 (£20) per stay

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

Arrival days

No availability on our site

Reviews

would recommend this site to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Perfect idyllic countryside escape, Bliss.

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 2023

Bell tent

Liked: Incredibly private, very large beautiful riverside spot with stunning scenery and walks, felt like we had half of Shropshire to ourselves, just the sound of running water and hooting owls to keep you company at night, wonderfully maintained and stocked with everything you’d ever need. Outdoor shower next to the river was a great addition, impossible not to feel completely at peace with nature. The hosts couldn’t be more welcoming and helpful, incredibly informative and helped us find a taxi service into Bridgnorth when we were struggling to find somebody ourselves. Impossible to find any flaws at the paddock, the best experience me and my partner on any of our camping breaks up and down the country. Would thoroughly recommend to anybody seeking a complete escapist countryside getaway, and hope to be returning again soon. 10/10 👌

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Features

Pop-up campsite

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

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

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

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

The Paddock at Hardwick

Hardwick Forge

Stottesdon

Shropshire

England

DY14 8TL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.43477°N
-2.49945°W

Nearest transport

Coach

27 km Bus Station

29.8 km Dudley Bus Station

30.3 km Raven Hotel

Rail

16.4 km Ludlow Rail Station

18.6 km Kidderminster Rail Station

22 km Hartlebury Rail Station

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

If you’re feeling in need of immediate rejuvenation, there are loads of lovely walks close to the site, including Clee Hill (15 minutes’ drive) and Brown Clee Hill (20 minutes), for views into the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, as well as woodland and riverside hikes or cycle routes in Severn Valley Country Park (40 minutes) and a scenic walk around Trimpley Reservoir (half an hour). If you’re looking for a bit more outdoor action, Top Adventures (five minutes) has all sorts going on, from pony trekking to paddleboarding and archery. You can explore off-road Shropshire from the back of a quad bike at Severn Valley Quad Trekking (also five minutes), or practise your golf swing on several courses within 20 minutes by car. See lions, giraffes and hippos on a drive through their enclosures at West Midland Safari Park (25 minutes), and if you’re seeking some animal cuddles, go for a stroll with the amiable and shaggy-headed beasties at Severn Valley Alpacas (35 minutes).

Must see

Ludlow Castle 16.9 km

Much Wenlock Priory 18.4 km

Witley Court & Gardens (English Heritage) 19.7 km

Enginuity 21.3 km

Ironbridge Gorge Museums 21.7 km

National Trust

Dudmaston Estate 11.2 km

Wilderhope Manor 15.9 km

Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses 17.6 km

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 25.2 km

Wightwick Manor and Gardens 26.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

BURWARTON HOUSE 6.1 km

Brown Clee Hill via Shropshire Way and Jack Mytton Way 6.2 km

Titterstone Clee Hill via Shropshire Way and Jack Mytton Way 6.2 km

Hampton Loade – Dudmaston - Comer Wood and Quatt 9.7 km

ARLEY HOUSE 10.4 km

Local events

Camp Bestival Shropshire (Thursday, 15 August 2024 – Thursday, 15 August 2024)
Telford, England 31.3 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

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Safety

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

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Vehicles

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

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

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.

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.
The campground/park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
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 building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Admission

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

Visitors

Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Does The Paddock at Hardwick have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Paddock at Hardwick dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near The Paddock at Hardwick? If you’re feeling in need of immediate rejuvenation, there are loads of lovely walks close to the site, including Clee Hill (15 minutes’ drive) and Brown Clee Hill (20 minutes), for views … Read more
When can I check in and check out of The Paddock at Hardwick?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more