Elmwicke Campsite

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  • Award-winning Gloucestershire farm site with Malvern Hills views
  • A 10-minute drive to Tewkesbury; 20 minutes to Gloucester Cathedral
  • Tractor tours of the animals; on-site café and occasional restaurant
Fans of animal antics, step this way… stay at award-winning Elmwicke Campsite and you'll be on a working farm surrounded by a flock of Jacob sheep, a herd of rare-breed Gloucester cattle, and the Pygmy goats Mabel and Martha, plus Bacon the pig. As you can probably tell, this spot in the Severn Vale is a proper rural retreat, with fabulous views of the Malverns and Bredon Hill to boost your Gloucestershire break. Site owners (and carers to all those animals) Jon and Ruth opened up the site in 2012; they're fourth-generation farmers and you’ll see them at some point during your stay, whether that’s welcoming you in, delivering wood, cleaning the facilities or having a good old natter. The campsite is a seven-acre flat field where you can choose your own pitch, and camp together if you’re with friends or family. There’s plenty of space for games of cricket, rugby, football, rounders or flying kites, and the owners are more than happy to take guests on a tractor-trailer ride around the fields to visit the animals. Alongside men’s and women’s loos, the amenities block also has showers and a family room with baby-changing facilities. To help you with keeping everybody clean and tidy, there’s also a laundry area with a washing machine. An on-site café is open for breakfast rolls, pastries and fresh coffee to get you going in the morning, and on some nights you can eat at the pop-up restaurant that's run by a fab local caterer. If you’d rather be self-sufficient, barbecues are allowed on site, and you can order meat packs from the farm, as well as hiring firepits and buying bags of wood, which are delivered daily.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Touring caravan pitches 50
Motorhome pitches 50
Open now
Opens 8 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Protective masks must be worn at all times in common areas.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 3 different households.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 08 Mar to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 294 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Elmwicke Campsite gets the thumbs up! Immaculately clean facilities, friendly owners, and spacious pitches. The on-site cafe's breakfast rolls are a winner. Kids love the tractor rides. Expect some distant motorway noise, but it's a relaxing, well-kept spot guests highly recommend and plan to return to.

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Returned today from a lovely stay at Elmwicke this weekend. This is by…

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Rhea W.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Returned today from a lovely stay at Elmwicke this weekend.

This is by far one of the nicest sites we've ever had the pleasure of staying at. Ruth and John are so welcoming, friendly & attentive as hosts. As soon as you arrive you can feel the lovely atmosphere. The views were outstanding, the site is flat, clean & well maintained & the bathrooms are tidy, clean and well stocked. They also have a cafe on site which serves delicious breakfast rolls along with other options such as ice-creams, snacks, drinks etc.

Really looking forward to heading back again when we can!

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Ok for a stopover

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John Y.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Wash rooms basic but clean and hot water
Long walk to tap and waste.
Overall ok would use as a stopover again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for your review John. Think small serviced pitch sites are more your vibe than us!

Spacious pitches Free washing machine Cleanliness Hot showers Friendly welcoming host who went above and beyond…

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Karen W.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Spacious pitches
Free washing machine
Cleanliness
Hot showers
Friendly welcoming host who went above and beyond

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent campsite

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Robert F.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Everything.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely a site I would stay at again.

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8 out of 10
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Tracy S.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Sunsets on an evening were beautiful. The toilets & showers were very clean with personal touches. Large open and flat field with campers around the perimeter.

Disliked Tall hedging prevented views into the neighbouring fields, however, this did provide screening from poor weather.

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Would highly recommend and will definitely returning!

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Michelle J.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Fantastic site with great facilities. Excellent location for exploring the local area. Facilities were so clean and well maintained, as was the cafe area. The breakfast sandwiches are definitely worth a try. Ruth was just lovely too. On the last day let our girls feed the goats which that absolutely loved.

Disliked Nothing at all.

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I would visit this campsite again

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Clean, well set out campsite, clean toilets and showers. Great safe area for kids to ride bikes or play.

Disliked Unclear instructions on arrival, showers were not working on the 2nd day, shop could have stocked more necessary items. Felt host was stressed so unfortunately communication may have come across as rude on her part. Sign at cafe/shop stated to call if unattended, so when she came she told us she was busy so just text her. We felt like we had annoyed her.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely relaxed campsite

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9 out of 10
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Charlie N.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Relaxed campsite. Good facilities, clean, hot showers. Non defined pitches. Tractor ride.
Lovely friendly owners.

Disliked No wifi (although we were in far corner of field)
No trees/ shelter
Not a lot to do in the area

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Very chilled site, bathroom with very clean showers and toilets, cafe with…

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Maria U.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Very chilled site, bathroom with very clean showers and toilets, cafe with brekkie and great coffee. There’s a hairdryer too! Owners are so lovely and make you feel very welcome. WiFi also available.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Family-friendly site, level pitches & spotlessly clean facilities

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Laura L.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked We had a fantastic long weekend at Elmwicke. The toilet & bathroom facilities were always spotless, and the family shower room was a godsend. The pitches were flat, on a nice big open field, with a football goal in the middle which was enjoyed by young and old. The kids also loved the tractor ride. Would highly recommend camping at Elmwicke.

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Features

Dogs allowed

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

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Level site, no steep slopes Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Elmwicke Campsite

Red House Farm

Copse Green Lane

Elmstone Hardwicke

Cheltenham

Gloucestershire

England

GL51 9TB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.94372°N
2.13897°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.5 km The Crescent
5.5 km The Crescent
6.4 km Royal Well Bus Station
Rail
5.8 km Cheltenham Spa Rail Station
6.5 km Ashchurch for Tewkesbury Rail Station
11.1 km Gloucester Rail Station
Ferry
33.9 km Sharpness Old Docks
36.3 km Lydney Harbour
Airport
5.8 km 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

Gather the kids up for games of mini-golf at Sherdons Golf Centre’s Pirate Adventure (five minutes’ drive), or let them have a look at the Harry Potter film locations in Gloucester Cathedral (20 minutes). They can follow treasure trails at Puzzlewood in the Forest of Dean (both 50 minutes), where you can also hike forest paths or up the activity levels and get some cycling in. Keen for more exercise? Have a go at skiing or tubing at Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre, or head for Sandford Parks Lido in Cheltenham (both 25 minutes), with its gorgeous Art Deco architecture and two outdoor pools to cool off in on sunny days. Mooch around indie shops in Tewkesbury (10 minutes), where you can also visit the historic abbey, grab an ice-cream or relax on a boat trip along the Severn and Avon rivers. Mellow-stone Cotswolds towns to add to your itinerary include Broadway (half an hour) for its delightful architecture and design museums, and Stow-on-the-Wold (40 minutes) for its cracking selection of antique shops.

Must see

Tewkesbury Abbey 5.4 km

Gloucester Cathedral 11.2 km

Gloucester Quays 11.8 km

Gloucester Waterways Museum 12 km

Sudeley Castle Gardens and Exhibition 12.5 km

National Trust

Ashleworth Tithe Barn 9 km

Bredon Barn 9.5 km

Hailes Abbey 14.5 km

Croome Park 17.9 km

Snowshill Manor and Garden 20.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Battle of Tewkesbury, 1471 4.5 km

PITTVILLE PARK 6 km

Churchdown - Chosen Hill - Badgeworth - Churchdown 7.8 km

BOUNCER'S LANE CEMETERY, CHELTENHAM 7.9 km

Cleeve Hill and Belas Knap 8 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.

Offers

Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Non-electric grass pitch
  • 10% off 5 NIghts or More 10 % Off Offer –
Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Electric grass pitch
  • 10% off 5 NIghts or More 10 % Off Offer –

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Elmwicke Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Elmwicke Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Elmwicke Campsite? Gather the kids up for games of mini-golf at Sherdons Golf Centre’s Pirate Adventure (five minutes’ drive), or let them have a look at the Harry Potter film locations in Gloucester Cathedral … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Elmwicke Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Elmwicke Campsite? From R640,64 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.