Beanhill Farm
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- Peaceful site set in the Royal Forest of Dean
- A 20-minute drive from Tintern Abbey and Chepstow Castle
- Less than a mile from two excellent village pubs
Campground type
15
15
15
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- A charge of £1.00 ($1.21) applies for the use of the shower.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- Reception is open 9am to 11am and 2pm to 7pm Monday to Saturday, 9am to 10am and 6pm to 7pm on Sunday.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Mon, Apr 7 to
Reviews
91% would recommend this campground to a friend
88% would stay here again
What customers say
A quiet, well-kept campground praised for friendly owners and spotless facilities, especially showers. Guests love the spacious sites, peaceful vibe, and location for walks/pubs. Downsides: some sloping areas, shower fee, and no electric hookups.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Excellent site clean facilities
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Very clean and tidy site facilities first class grass mowed
Disliked Nothing
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Would definitely rebook
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Beautiful surroundings
Small site
Very clean
Few basic facilities
Disliked Purchased token for shower but it was cold so a wasted token
Sloping site meant you had to be particular about where you pitched
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From the manager: So sorry about the cold shower, the boiler had a blip - it’s now been sorted by our plumber - unfortunately no one let us know .. if you had obviously we would have refunded you and sorted it out sooner. 🙃
Very quiet and simple small site…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Very quiet and simple small site
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for the review 🙂
Excellent
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Everything! Quiet lovely site, very clean facilities. Friendly owners. Close to a great pub. Couldn’t fault anything
Disliked N/A
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From the manager: Thank you 😁
Tidy site, well kept gardens…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Tidy site, well kept gardens
Disliked Country lanes around site very restrictive, paying for showers, no shelves in showers, showers mixed, sloping site, very little info given on site of local amenities/pubs/places to go
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From the manager: Part of the joy of having a quiet site with no traffic noise means we are down country roads..this is usually what people come to us for.
Pitch up does point out that our showers are charged for and the shower block is unisex.
There IS information in the shower block and on the window at reception about local pubs, shops and towns.. but it’s always worth asking me about things to do in the area if you are looking for places to go as a lot of attractions don’t send out flyers anymore, always happy to tell you about the amazing attractions we have in the Forest of Dean and wye valley 😁
Nice and tidy site, excellent helpful and cheerful owner. Facilities spotless and…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Nice and tidy site, excellent helpful and cheerful owner. Facilities spotless and if you can call loos charming they are charming. Very quiet, plenty of wild life and the sky at night was great with no light pollution.
Disliked Single track lanes only way to walk to the pub. Not the sites fault but something my wife did not like.
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From the manager: Thanks for the review 😁
Would recommend
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Lovely campsite
Well maintained shower block and toilets
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From the manager: Thank you ☺️
This is a real gem of a campsite
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Immaculate campsite situated in a beautiful location with great facilities
Teresa , the host was very helpful and helped me find a lovely local walk to the ponds.
The campsite is stunning and I had a wonderful stay there in my micro camper van.
The depth of bird song was amazing and the dawn and evening chorus were stunning to listen to.
The campsite was pretty empty so lots of space around the van.
Also only 35 mins from my home town so quick to get to.
Disliked Absolutely nothing !!!
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From the manager: Wow.. thank you for the lovely review 😊
Would stay again
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Nice quiet campsite, good facilities (a little old fashioned but hot water and good showers) in converted barns. Lots of water points and recycling bins. Great location for lots of outside activities.
Disliked Very sloped field but we did get a fairly even space at the top
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From the manager: Thank you 😁
The location of the site, the welcome from the owner, the organisation…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked The location of the site, the welcome from the owner, the organisation of the site, and the choice of pitch we had.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for your review ☺️
Features
Dogs allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Beanhill Farm
Alvington
Gloucestershire
England
GL15 6AE
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.71018°N
2.58932°W
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clevedon Beach | 22.3 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay | 28.9 mi | Estuary | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Berkeley Castle 5.9 mi
Chepstow Castle 5.9 mi
WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 8.2 mi
Caldicot Castle & Country Park 8.9 mi
Goodrich Castle 11.1 mi
National Trust
The Kymin 8.1 mi
Westbury Court Garden 10.8 mi
Newark Park 12.9 mi
Woodchester Park 13.3 mi
Blaise Hamlet 14.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Clanna Wood - The Gloucestershire Way - Clanna Wood 0.8 mi
B4228 - Oakhill Wood - B4228 - East Wood - B4228 1.8 mi
Tidenham Chase - Poors Allotment - Jubilee Stone - Tidenham 2.5 mi
Tidenham Chase - Devils Pulpit - Offa's Dyke - Tidenham Chase 2.6 mi
Tidenham Chase - Offa's Dyke Path - Oakhill Wood - Tidenham Chase 2.6 mi
Local events
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, August 8, 2025 – Friday, August 8, 2025)
Bristol, England 18.8 mi
- Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 14, 2025 – Thursday, August 14, 2025)
Crickhowell, Wales 27.3 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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Beanhill Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Beanhill Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Beanhill Farm? Outdoorsy types will have plenty of options in the Forest of Dean. Offa’s Dyke Path (10 minutes’ drive) straddles the English-Welsh border: following the route down towards the Sedbury Cliffs near Chepstow … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Beanhill Farm?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Beanhill Farm? From $39.81 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.