Sheephouse Campsite

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View of camping field
View to the river severn
Camping field
View from camping field to the wash block

  • Relaxed, family-friendly campsite 10 minutes’ drive from Chepstow
  • Wye Valley National Landscape 15 minutes’ drive; Tintern 20 minutes
  • Communal kitchen and games room; pub in Woolaston 20 minutes’ walk
Halfway between historic Chepstow and seaside Lydney (both 10 minutes’ drive) in Gloucestershire, family-friendly Sheephouse Campsite is handily located for forays into the Forest of Dean and expeditions to gorgeous Tintern Abbey (both 20 minutes). Everything about this laidback site is designed to make life easy for you. There are no firm arrival or departure times, and no set pitches on the more-or-less level camping field – which has views over to the River Severn, by the way – so family groups and friends can pitch up together. Your younger offspring can busy themselves on the climbing frame and slide, while teens may well head straight to the games room with table-tennis and pool tables, as well as a chillout area for hanging out with new pals and USB charging points for your devices. The simple shared kitchen has a washing-up sink, freezer, kettle and a table and chairs for eating if the weather is not up to alfresco dining. Woolaston (five minutes’ drive/20 minutes’ walk) has a couple of farm shops for picking up bits to barbecue (bring your own barbecue), or you could abandon the car and stroll down to the pub, which does a good line in curries, served both in-house and as takeaways.

Campground type

Tent sites 15
RV sites 3
Open now
Opens May 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • The games room is open between 05/01 and 09/30.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 7 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 1 to

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9
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10
Child friendliness
10
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10
Wifi
9

95% would recommend this campground to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

Clean, well-kept, and friendly campsite with roomy spots. Facilities like showers, toilets, and a game room get high marks for cleanliness and quality. Owners are helpful and welcoming, creating a laid-back vibe. Some mention road noise and minor issues with shower timers/access. Great value, guests would return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 6/9/2026

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Beth P. 1 review

Primitive grass RV campsite (maximum 6 metres)

Liked Nice campsite with great facilities

Disliked Be great if there were a few more bits in kitchen like a microwave & some cutlery/crockery?

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A really relaxing and chilled 2 night stay. Would recommend

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Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite (maximum 6 metres)

Liked A really well kept site with attention to detail, such as the comprehensive recycling system, soap and paper towels in the toilet block, hot water showers etc. Everywhere was very clean. A great games room. Beautiful views across the country side, with lots of nature to observe.
A friendly and helpful welcome and explanation of the site.
Free wifi on site. Free access to the next door car boot sale on Sundays!

Disliked The noise from the road, but doesn't really count because its outside of the site and can't be changed.

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We had a great stay. Really…

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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked We had a great stay. Really well kept site with lovely owners. Our son loved the games room and all the facilities were very clean. There is some road noise but it didn't bother us at all.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed staying at Sheephouse Campsite.
We do think the Games room is such a bonus for our camper to use and we are pleased your son enjoyed playing in there.

Very clean and tidy.…

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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Very clean and tidy.

Disliked At our time, septic tanks were being poured in nearby fields. The smell was strong.

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Welcoming and good sized level pitch,…

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Primitive grass RV campsite (maximum 6 metres)

Liked Welcoming and good sized level pitch, facilities where good and clean

Disliked Road noise was unexpected it may have been mentioned in details but I missed it, the shower timer is way to short and it’s difficult to hold it on while showering I understand the need for a timer but a few seconds isn’t helpful. Also ladies toilets do not have a way to dispose of sanitary products so have to put them in the general bin.

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From the manager: Hi, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are pleased you thought our facilities are good and clean. We do try our best to make everyones stay as pleasant as possible. Kind regards, Sheephouse Campsite Team.

That the pitches where large…

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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked That the pitches where large

Disliked There was no feminine hygiene buns in the women's toilets

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From the manager: Thank you for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed staying at Sheephouse Campsite.

Small friendly site. Clean and tidy.…

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Primitive grass RV campsite (maximum 6 metres)

Liked Small friendly site. Clean and tidy. Helpful owner. Will visit again.

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We enjoy our stay definitely will be considered to come back

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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Very clean nice area, not too big, but facilities were great, plenty of showers and toilets and play room, we really enjoyed it and no mosquitos to bother us.

Disliked N/A

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us.

The size, you genuinely feel that…

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Primitive grass RV campsite (maximum 6 metres)

Liked The size, you genuinely feel that you are in someone’s back yard, the family team running the site are so friendly and welcoming they make you feel right at home! The facilities are spotless and plentiful, this place is more about the the experience than the profits something a lot of campsites have forgotten!

Disliked The footpaths in the area not being kept up, not the campsites fault but something people should be aware about.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi, Thank you so much for this lovely review. We do try and make everyone's stay feel like it is relaxed and homely.

Would recommend and stay again 😊

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Primitive grass RV campsite (maximum 6 metres)

Liked Very friendly and helpful owner, who didn't charge us for one of the nights we couldn't get there. Lovely big field. Great amenities on site 😊

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Hi, Thank you for your lovely review. It is so nice when campers enjoy their stay with us.


Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Sheephouse Campsite

Sheephouse

Brookend

Woolaston

Lydney

Gloucestershire

England

GL15 6PW

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.68846°N
2.59973°W

Nearest transport

Bus
4.7 mi Bus Station
9.9 mi Bus Station
15.6 mi Cantilupe Road
Rail
3.4 mi Lydney Rail Station
4.6 mi Chepstow Rail Station
9.2 mi Pilning Rail Station
Ferry
4.3 mi Lydney Harbour
5.7 mi Sharpness Old Docks
13.5 mi Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
Airport
21.4 mi Bristol International Airport
23.6 mi 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

Cyclists have easy access to the Wye Valley Greenway (20 minutes by bike), or you can up the physical ante with climbing and abseiling at waterside Symonds Yat (35 minutes). Hikers should grab their boots and head off into the Wye Valley National Landscape (15 minutes’ drive) to follow sections of the scenic Wye Valley Walk along the river banks. Kids unwilling to walk? Tempt them with colourful art installations on the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail (25 minutes), or let them have a run around in the moss-covered undergrowth at Puzzlewood (15 minutes). If little legs tire, you can all hop aboard the Forest of Dean Railway (10 minutes) to chug through the woodland by heritage train. Clearwell Caves (15 minutes) will also intrigue most children with its network of underground caverns once mined for iron ore; today a self-guided tour leads to an illuminated and ice-cold subterranean lake. Learn more about local heritage with a visit to spectacular Tintern Abbey (20 minutes), with its photogenic setting by the River Wye, or take a look around medieval Chepstow Castle (10 minutes) on its craggy hilltop.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clevedon Beach 20.8 mi Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 27.4 mi Estuary N/AN/AGoodGood
Weston Main 29.1 mi Estuary PoorN/APoorN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Chepstow Castle 4.5 mi

Berkeley Castle 6.1 mi

WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 9.1 mi

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 9.9 mi

Raglan Castle 12.1 mi

National Trust

The Kymin 9.2 mi

Westbury Court Garden 12.2 mi

Blaise Hamlet 12.6 mi

Newark Park 12.8 mi

Westbury College Gatehouse 13.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Tidenham Chase - Poors Allotment - Jubilee Stone - Tidenham 1.7 mi

Tidenham Chase - Devils Pulpit - Offa's Dyke - Tidenham Chase 1.7 mi

Tidenham Chase - Offa's Dyke Path - Oakhill Wood - Tidenham Chase 1.7 mi

B4228 - Oakhill Wood - B4228 - East Wood - B4228 1.8 mi

Clanna Wood - The Gloucestershire Way - Clanna Wood 2 mi

Local events

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, August 7, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 2026)

    Bristol, England 17.2 mi

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 20, 2026 – Thursday, August 20, 2026)

    Crickhowell, Wales 27.6 mi

  • Cheltenham Festival (Tuesday, March 16, 2027 – Tuesday, March 16, 2027)

    Cheltenham, England 27.7 mi

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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Sheephouse Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Sheephouse Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Sheephouse Campsite? Cyclists have easy access to the Wye Valley Greenway (20 minutes by bike), or you can up the physical ante with climbing and abseiling at waterside Symonds Yat (35 minutes). Hikers should … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Sheephouse Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Sheephouse Campsite? From $29.44 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.