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Camping pod (pet friendly)
From £81 (£81)
4 people maximum 
9.6/10
45 reviews Bring all camping equipment minus the tent (linen, sleeping bags, pillows, cooking equipment, etc.)
Dimensions
8.2ft width × 14.8ft length
1 room
Open space 4 x Bring your own bed
No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.
No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.
Features
Car 1 included, 1 max. Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 2 max. Car parking by pitch/unit Gas and electricity included Other restrictions
Bed linen not provided
Extras
| Pet (2 max) | £10 (£10) per stay |
You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.
Availability
| Your booking From £81 (£81) | |
Based on 2 nights, 4 people | |
| 2 adults |
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Bracelands Campsite
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Reviews
95% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
This Forest of Dean campsite boasts ample space, direct forest access & lovely views. Reviewers rave about the friendly, helpful staff, clean but dated facilities, and tranquil vibe. Perfect for walks & cycling, with deer often spotted. Ideal for nature lovers, despite sloping pitches & patchy signal.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Great,well kept site.Definitely imagine using it as a base in future.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Great location for local drives/walks to excellent places.
Disliked Not so much a dislike but food truck only really open in season which makes sense. WiFi not so good deeper into the forest.
Recommend to friends Visit again
A fantastic stay. Can’t wait to come again.
Camping pod
Liked We have always camped at Bracelands. I came here as a child and have brought my children and now my foster son. We love the area. The staff are always friendly and approachable. The facilities are good. This time we stayed in a pod for the first time. It was fantastic. The beds were comfy, the pod warm and snug, we had electricity and we were close to the washing up area and toilets and showers. The nearby town of Coleford had plenty of takeaway shops and supermarkets. We visited Goodrich castle and had a lovely afternoon there. I love coming to Bracelands especially as my foster son had a learning disability. He loves it here and I’ve been bringing him for the last 7 years. He loves the space. One of the best sights was the night sky on our first night. No light pollution and the clear sky was awe inspiring to say the least. I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many stars.
Disliked Nothing.
Recommend to friends Visit again
A bit overpriced for the quality
Camping pod
Liked On site breakfast option.
Location is amazing
Disliked The community areas are in desperate need of refurbishment.
Our pod could have been cleaner.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great site. Very clean facillities. Good sized pitches.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely, peaceful and well kept site. Greeted my a friendly member of staff. Great location for exploring the Forest. Lots of lovely walks and cycle routes.
Disliked No dressing area in the showers. Hard to keep clothes from getting wet whilst showering and changing.
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Overall would recommend but money definitely needs to be reinvested.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely campsite in a stunning location! Staff are great! Our children love it here, laid back vibe, very safe site and very clean. We love the “Bracelands bubble” and escaping the madness of normal life, you feel like you’re far away from civilisation, even though everything you need is fairly close by.
Love the pizza van that comes twice a week and the new onsite coffee van is a great idea but unfortunately it wasn’t open when we ventured up one morning to try it.
Disliked We come every year and this year noticed the toilet blocks are in dire need of upgrading! Lots of toilets and shower cubicles were out of use. Some doors were missing locks. And it’s just generally looking very tired and run down, a real shame because the site itself is so beautiful! Based on this I feel it was overpriced and after 15 years of coming, I would actually question if we would return again next year.
The site could also benefit from some levelling out to a lot of the pitches.
Looks like a lot of money has gone into new glamping accommodation and original site has been somewhat forgotten.
There was also tree management (I presume by the forestry commission rather than the site) going on during our stay, which was particularly noisy and I feel we could have been warned of this at booking, especially as it was high season.
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The site was lovely and clean…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked The site was lovely and clean and in a perfect spot for walks.
Disliked So many loud campers after 10 and other campers taking up more room than they really should. Ie outdoor seating areas. The on site shop and food could be better.
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A nice site but the facilities weren’t great for the price we paid
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Beautiful area with plenty of attractions nearby and an overall clean and friendly site.
Disliked Very hilly and not much level ground where we were and the showers aren’t great, only one temperature and not much pressure. WiFi signal was very poor and no signal for us on site
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fantastic location next to the forest…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked fantastic location next to the forest and great walks straight from site
good showers
the staff were really helpful about everything (apart from comment below)
Disliked We stayed during a very busy weekend and staff were not able to keep on top of the rules for people to pitch 6 metres apart from each other. We were unlucky with some very close and noisey neighbours.
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Would definitely be using this campsite again!
Electric grass pitch
Liked Immaculately clean facilities!
Lovely friendly staff, great location.
Disliked Pitches were very hilly. Pitches should be marked out for numerous reasons- no clear boundaries and people were just slotted in anywhere.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Clean facilities can’t fault anything
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely campsite beautiful walks seen some deers
Disliked Pitches not level , no WiFi
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Features
Dogs 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Very large (over 200 pitches)Accessibility
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) Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level accessNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilitiesLocation
Bracelands Campsite
Bracelands Drive
Coleford
Gloucestershire
England
GL16 7NP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.81485°N
2.63991°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
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 | 44.7 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Caldicot Castle & Country Park 5.3 km
Goodrich Castle 6.3 km
Raglan Castle 15.2 km
WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 18.2 km
Berkeley Castle 18.9 km
National Trust
The Kymin 3.4 km
Skenfrith Castle 12.7 km
Westbury Court Garden 15.7 km
Woodchester Park 27.5 km
Ashleworth Tithe Barn 28.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
A4136 - Longstone - Forest Trail - A4136 0.9 km
Staunton - Highmeadow Woods - Symonds Yat 1 km
Staunton - Buckstone - Hearkening Rock - Staunton 1.9 km
A4136 - The Kymin - Wysis Way - A4136 2.3 km
Symonds Yat, Goodrich and the Bicknors 2.4 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Bracelands Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bracelands Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Bracelands Campsite? There’s simply masses to do in the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley – from adventurous outings to cultural visits. Get the kids up and active with a visit to Go … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Bracelands Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: noon – 9:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Bracelands Campsite? From R384,89 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.