Stuarts Wood

Everything, from the friendly and efficient welcome to the site itself.
Basic (wild) camping.
Great surroundings.
Walks and great scenery all round

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Serene woodland with some delightful pitches set up for single or double family use. It's been sculpted from the woodland by the resident managers, with a few simple games, a common area with some log and pallet furniture, cold running water and compost toilets. Wheelbarrows were available for moving materials between the camping and parking areas.

We chose a pitch by the pond, with three trees available to set up a hammock. Delightful!

We enjoyed the dragonflies, a few piglets kept by the managers, and of course the rainbows, the shade, birds, etc.

The host facilitated some painting and artwork time for the children, which we really appreciated.

Nobody was playing any music, and cars don't drive in the camping area. We are all feeling so good and looking forward to return in future years.

Our child (age 6) didn't want to leave after the second night.

Although a lovely deciduous woodland, it is small for a forest. An adult can walk the entire length in under five minutes. It's rich enough to provide all-day exploration for young children, however.

The earth on the pitches is not a forest floor of say, pine needles. It's been cultivated in nice, level pitches with good drainage with a soft layer over the clay soil base. Unfortunately, this soft covering is almost like potting soil. A moderate rain splatters the light particles everywhere, up to 20cm off the ground. Exposed materials got very dirty. Better than clay! But not as nice as, say, needles or compacted leaves.

Great camp site and really friendly managers. Liked the layout and the simplicity, very peaceful surroundings.

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Back to nature, well spaced out pitches, plenty of space, friendly staff

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Loved the warm welcome, freedom and easy going nature of the site and hosts. They are so laid back. The more natural feel of the site really appeals to us (compost loos and one drinking water tap/sink). There were less distractions so the children just played in the forest with us or with their new friends.

The children also enjoyed sitting on the forest floor making fairy houses and painting with our host. Then being taken up to feed the pigs, finding some clay on the way back and making pots for us!

Sitting round the communal fire pit chatting and cooking with new families was my high light. A fantastic weekend was had by us and our two young children.

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Wilderness, friendly manager's and great experience.

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Great back to basics site....pitches are just what you need....toilets kept really clean. Great owners, very helpful. chilled relaxed....what else do you want. Going back in a fortnight.

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The hosts, the setting, and the pitches

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Being in the woods for a couple of days, off-grid, was a salve for the soul. This is a beautiful spot: lovely plots which afford plenty of privacy, and great facilities. Sonya and Ken were amazing hosts - thank you! Sonya’s craft session went down a treat with the seven year old (who wants to live in Stuart’s Wood, if only). Plenty of places to visit nearby, but no need when there are woods to play/relax in.

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Lovely chilled back to nature site. With nice footpaths in the area including a walk via St Peters Way through to the Three Compasses pub.
Ken and Sonya are the perfect hosts, friendly and helpful and kept the two composting loos clean and surprisingly fresh smelling.
The four little piggies were a nice addition, will definitely return with my 8 year old.

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