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Monk's View

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Lakeside wild camping on a nature reserve near Evesham, Worcestershire
A 15-minute drive to Broadway, and half an hour to Cotswold Farm Park
Limited pitches on a dog-friendly site with fishing and woodland walks

If wild camping at an eco-friendly spot in Worcestershire is what you’re looking for, then a few days on a lakeside pitch at Monk’s View in Evesham is the way to go. When you get there, pick your own pitch and settle down in almost total seclusion on a private nature reserve. Everything is done on site to make your stay as sustainable as possible. Tent numbers are kept low to maintain guest privacy and respect nature. Minimal facilities cause minimal impact on the environment, and the facilities are indeed pretty minimal: a composting loo – but a very fine one made from recycled wood. Just a note of warning here: the site does not have running water or electricity. Bring your own drinking water and a torch for finding your way around after dark. The simplicity of the campsite is one of its biggest attractions: here you can escape the daily grind and relax in peaceful surroundings, fish on the wild lake and spend hours watching the swans float past. Dogs are welcome and there are waterside and woodland walks for exercise (yes, for both canines and humans), and at the end of a chilled day, gather wood among the trees and then gather everyone up around the firepit for a barbecue. Stock up on foodie bits and bobs at the supermarkets in Evesham (10 minutes’ drive), and if you fancy a change of scenery, there are pubs, bars and takeaways in the town too.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearest sites

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Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 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

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No running water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Location

Monk's View

The Black Monk

Lenchwick

Evesham

Worcestershire

England

WR11 4TG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.12292°N
-1.95473°W

Route directions

From Lenchwick village turn onto Chadbury Road and find our entrance 100m on the left.

Nearest transport

Coach

3.5 km Bus Station

7.9 km Budgens

Rail

2.8 km Evesham Rail Station

8 km Pershore Rail Station

8.6 km Honeybourne Rail Station

Airport

29.1 km Gloucestershire Airport

39.6 km Birmingham International Airport Terminal 2

39.8 km Birmingham 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

The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is justly famous for its honey-stone villages, cosy pubs and historic attractions. Start your exploration in Broadway (15 minutes’ drive) and its indie shops and tempting inns, or visit a couple of stately homes: Croome Court and National Trust-owned Snowshill Manor and Garden or Coughton Court are all within 20 minutes’ drive. Right on the edge of the Cotswolds is Stratford-upon-Avon (25 minutes), the birthplace of Shakespeare. It’s well-worth dropping by to tour Anne Hathaway’s half-timbered cottage, stroll along the river or book a play at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. There’s lots to keep kids happy too: a visit to Cotswold Farm Park (half an hour) turns up rare-breed animals, or All Things Wild (15 minutes) has an entertaining mix of wild animals and dinosaur trails to discover. Riverside Evesham (10 minutes) has plenty to offer if you hit a rainy day with the family: shops, pubs, bars and a cinema as well as a leisure centre with an indoor pool.

Must see

Ragley Hall 9.6 km

Snowshill Manor & Garden (National Trust) 14.8 km

Hidcote Manor Garden (National Trust) 15.1 km

Croome Park (National Trust) 15.9 km

Anne Hathaway's Cottage 16.7 km

National Trust

The Fleece Inn 7 km

Kinwarton Dovecote 13.2 km

Croome Park 14.5 km

Snowshill Manor and Garden 14.9 km

Hidcote Manor Garden 15 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Battle of Evesham, 1265 2.1 km

ROUS LENCH COURT 6.4 km

Elmley Castle - Bredon Hill - Elmley Castle 7.8 km

Barton - Bickmarsh - Marlcliff - Bidford-on-Avon 8.5 km

Barton - Bidford-on-Avon - Cleeve Prior - Marlcliff 8.5 km

Local events

Wilderness Festival (Thursday, 1 August 2024 – Thursday, 1 August 2024)
Oxford, England 43 km
Fairport's Cropredy Convention (Thursday, 8 August 2024 – Thursday, 8 August 2024)
Chipping Norton, England 43.6 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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The location and tranquility. It was a very peaceful and relaxing break.…

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Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
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Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2023

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: The location and tranquility. It was a very peaceful and relaxing break. It had a lovely array of animals around the lake.

Disliked: We were fortunate that we had the site to ourselves so we had a lovely few days. However, had there been other campers, I think we would have felt crowded. There are no obvious secluded pitches which I thought was shown in the photos.

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Absolutely loved our stay here! We only booked the one night but…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
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Customer service	10
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Cleanliness	10
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Anonymous Aug 2023

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Absolutely loved our stay here! We only booked the one night but had the space to ourselves and we wished we'd booked for longer! It was so peaceful and we'd certainly come back again. If you're booking to stay, don't forget the insect repellant and a supply of fresh water.

Disliked: Almost got caught out by there being no running water at the site - the lack of drinking water is clear from the check boxes but worth being aware of if, like me, you don't always read the fine print

Recommend to friends Visit again

A hidden gem!

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

Sarah G. Oct 2022

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: As close to wild camping as we’ve got without actually wild camping. Had the place to ourselves apart from a couple of deer and the swan. Exactly what we wanted. Will definitely return :-)

Disliked: Leaving.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely perfect for wild campers!!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
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Anonymous Oct 2022

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Beautiful scenery and views over the lakes. Very peaceful and loafs of wildlife. Perfect for us wild campers!! Cute little toilet pod too!

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect place to escape the real world for a few days.

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Oct 2022

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: How peaceful it was. It's just you, your tent and a solo swan that swims around in the beautiful lake all day. Try and get the place to yourself if you can, you will not be disappointed. So much space to bumble around you wont need to leave the campsite. You really feel like you've left the real world behind once you settle in to Monks View. It doesn't come equipped with much but if it's not much you need then this is the perfect place to stay. Will 100% be staying again!

Disliked: You can't park next to pitch.

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Does Monk's View have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Monk's View dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Monk's View? The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is justly famous for its honey-stone villages, cosy pubs and historic attractions. Start your exploration in Broadway (15 minutes’ drive) and its indie shops and … Read more
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