Gwatkin Red Cow Campsite

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View across the campsite
View across the campsite
Restaurant and outdoor tables
A cosy setup in the camping field
Grass pitches
Open grass pitches
Grass pitch
Camping field
Restaurant on site
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Restaurant and outdoor tables
A cosy setup in the camping field
Grass pitches

  • Well-maintained Herefordshire campsite with lovely Golden Valley views
  • A 20-minute drive to Hay-on-Wye and Black Mountains
  • Part of a working farm with restaurant and cider mill on site
The part of Herefordshire that’s close to the England/Wales border is a particularly fine area for an outdoor break – it puts you within easy reach of days wandering around Hereford, poking around the bookshops of Hay-on-Wye, paddling down the River Wye or hiking through the Black Mountains. If that sounds enticing enough, how about a place to stay that’s got not only its own restaurant but also a traditional cider mill? That’s the tempting offer at Gwatkin Red Cow Campsite, a well-maintained site with lovely views across the area known as the Golden Valley. Settle in for a stay here and you can fill your days with all sorts of adventures before getting back to a shower, a fresh pint of award-winning cider and a meal in the restaurant, which serves up a range of home-cooked dishes to hungry travellers. Handily, it’s also open for cooked breakfasts, lunches (including an excellent Sunday roast) and afternoon pick-me-ups with coffee and cake. At times when the restaurant isn’t open, you’ve got the option of getting your barbecue going; there’s a butcher 10 minutes’ drive away for top-notch local meat, or a couple of supermarkets 20 minutes away in Hereford. And of course you can still wash it down with a couple of bottles of cider from the shop on site… Things have been kept fairly simple on the pitches here, but you’ll have access to toilets and showers, and are welcome to bring dogs along to join your break.

Campground type

RV sites 10
Tent sites 10
Camper sites 10
Open now
Opens April 3
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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).
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, Apr 3 to

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Reviews

9.2

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, friendly campsite in a beautiful orchard with lovely country views. Guests loved the clean, quirky facilities like the pigsty shower block. The on-site restaurant and cider shop were big bonuses. Some noted limited electric hook-ups & long grass, and occasional wedding disruptions. Highly recommended for its relaxed vibe & welcoming staff.

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miranda b.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked The most peaceful site you could wish for. Loved how the Sow and Boar blocks so well done with barrel sinks. Shower so hot just what you want after a night on the airbed. Visit the restaurant for a delicious meal, indulgent dessert and a pint of cider. Wow all round 10 stars.

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Robin G.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Loved this site. So quirky . Great cafe next door.

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Fabulous place, will return

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Stephanie R.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked I loved Gwatkins... All of it.. completely peaceful, beautiful orchard (trees dripping in ripe apples and pears), fab views... Watching the tractor dump loads of apples into the juicing hopper.. the restaurant And the homemade cider! The loos and showers are in a converted pig sty and the hand wash basin is a stroke of genius!

Disliked It closes end October!

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Beautiful site in a lovely location.

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Rachel D.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Location , scenery, cider, relaxed

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Fabulous campsite set in the midst…

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Verena R.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Fabulous campsite set in the midst of an orchard.
The shower and toilet facilities are conveniently close by, and well-maintained. The on-site restaurant offers a wide variety of meals, which are both delicious and reasonably priced. If you're visiting during the busy camping season, I recommend booking your meals in advance - the restaurant is also popular with locals and can get quite busy.
The staff are extremely friendly and welcoming, which really added to the experience

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sally d.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Great site

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Warm and relaxed welcome, nice little…

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Kayla A.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Warm and relaxed welcome, nice little shop with some good ciders. Quiet site with lots of space and parked in the orchard which was pretty. Easy to find and was a pleasant nights stay! Owner also recommended some pubs in either direction when we asked, and we ended up having a fantastic meal at The Boughton upon recommendation

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Therese W.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked No set sized pitches. Non electric pitches were set in the orchard. Great, clean, toilets and showers. Beautiful countryside, sheep and cows in nearby fields, lots of birds and could hear Tawny owls at night

Disliked Nothing really. Unfortunately we didn't get to try the restaurant as it's closed Monday Tuesday. But that was my fault for not checking opening hours before booking the campsite.

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Great peaceful place

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lisa s.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Beautiful and peaceful, lots of space to park where you like.
Great cider farm shop you must try them 👍
Great place for a sunset.

Disliked Nothing

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Excellent nights stay here 😊 We pitched…

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Dean T.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Excellent nights stay here 😊
We pitched up in the apple orchard field rather than the open field. You could pick any spot you wanted. The Sunday lunch (pork and beef) was incredible, and the different cider options were vast and strong! Plenty of walk options and beautiful views of the Golden Valley.
We were looked after from the minute we arrived. The fella with the red braces (forgot his name) couldn’t do enough for us and was always around the farm to be on hand to help.
Will definitely return if we get the chance.

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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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Location

Gwatkin Red Cow Campsite

Moorhampton Park Farm

Abbey Dore

Hereford

Herefordshire

England

HR2 0AL

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.00186°N
2.90821°W

Nearest transport

Bus
4.2 mi Telephone Exchange
9.3 mi Country Bus Station
13.4 mi Bus Station
Rail
9.5 mi Hereford Rail Station
13.5 mi Abergavenny Rail Station
15.5 mi Warrington West Rail Station
Ferry
26.4 mi Sharpness Old Docks
26.5 mi Lydney Harbour

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

Walking is a real treat around here – favourite spots nearby include the Cat’s Back (half an hour’s drive) and Hay Bluff (35 minutes), as well as the hour-long walk from the site to Dore Abbey. For other outdoor activities, try canoeing from Symonds Yat (35 minutes), horse riding/pony trekking with Noakes Farm Riding Centre (50 minutes) or go-karting at Herefordshire Raceway (half an hour). For something a little less strenuous, take walks around National Trust site The Weir Garden and Brobury House Gardens (both 20 minutes), or sign up for a llama trekking experience with Golden Valley Llamas (10 minutes). A day spent exploring the many bookshops of Hay-on-Wye (20 minutes) is usually a good idea too, as is one wandering around the city of Hereford (25 minutes), taking in the cathedral, the Mappa Mundi exhibition and the Black and White Museum – and maybe also the Museum of Cider?

Must see

Goodrich Castle 15.3 mi

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 15.5 mi

Raglan Castle 16.2 mi

Blaenavon Ironworks 17.4 mi

Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 17.6 mi

National Trust

The Weir 6.3 mi

Skenfrith Castle 9.8 mi

Cwmmau Farmhouse 12.4 mi

The Kymin 16.2 mi

Croft Castle and Parkland 20 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

WHITFIELD 3.3 mi

Urishay - Craswall - Urishay 4.1 mi

Ewyas Harold - Marches Way - Rowlestone - Monnow Valley 4.1 mi

Rowlestone - Marches Way - Llaneilo - Rowlestone 4.3 mi

Longtown - Michaelchurch Escley - Longtown 4.6 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 Gwatkin Red Cow Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gwatkin Red Cow Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Gwatkin Red Cow Campsite? Walking is a real treat around here – favourite spots nearby include the Cat’s Back (half an hour’s drive) and Hay Bluff (35 minutes), as well as the hour-long walk from the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gwatkin Red Cow Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Gwatkin Red Cow Campsite? From $24.51 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.