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
Green fields galore + a meandering brook + gently sloping hills = a splendid spot to pitch up. Beanhill Farm may look like a humble enough place, but its location in the Royal Forest of Dean (how posh) puts it firmly into 'excellent area' territory. In this secluded corner of Gloucestershire, guests can take in valley views by day and stargazing opportunities overhead by night (a firepit and wood can be arranged to keep you warm after dusk). The prevailing colour of those views depends on the season: bluebells fill the surrounding woods in spring, while bright yellow rapeseed takes over for a bright backdrop in summer months. The A48 is less than a mile away, making it easy to plan day trips either side of the Welsh border. The nearest supermarket, in the nearby town of Lydney, is a 10-minute drive away; if you'd rather someone else sorted the eats, stroll down into Alvington (20 minutes' walk) for local food and an ale or two at one of two local pubs. Barbecues are allowed for open-air cookouts, and you’re welcome to bring your dog along for this rural jaunt. All the essentials – a washing-up area, toilet block and showers – are provided to keep everyday life ticking along.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 15
Tent pitches 15
Motorhome pitches 15
Open now
Opens 7 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • A charge of £1,00 (R23,07) 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, 07 Apr to

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92% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

Lovely, tranquil spot with top-notch facilities. Spacious pitches, friendly owners, and lots of wildlife praised. Unisex loos and shower tokens were a minor niggle for some, as were the slopes. Most keen to return!

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Anonymous

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Liked Very quite , facilities are clean .

Disliked None

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A fabulous, quite campsite.

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Anonymous

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Liked The owners were welcoming when we arrived. Campsite was clean and it was a good size field so that there was space between pitches. Toilets and showers were clean, the shower was powerful and lasted long enough. Pubs were a short walk away and the food available was yummy.

Disliked Nothing.

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Chris J.

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Liked When I arrived the lady was lovely. She said I could pitch where I liked.

Disliked A little bit of a slope, quite far out to walk through forest.

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Great site, very peaceful and set…

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Jack N.

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Liked Great site, very peaceful and set in a very convenient location to access wales and the Forest of Dean. Pubs and shops within a 5 minute drive. Site owners were lovely and even was going to lend me shower tokens when I had no cash on me. Park benches were also a nice touch for cooking and eating. Site was quiet and toilet, showers and other amenities were spotless. Highly recommend and will be returning in the near future.

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Worth a visit.

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Anonymous

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Liked Lovely quiet site. Our second visit and we will definitely be back. Several pubs and shops within walking distance which is a bonus.
Teresa is great, very helpful.
There’s a farm down the road from the site that you can visit, llamas, donkeys etc.

Disliked Not overly struck on the unisex bathrooms/toilets but it’s no big deal. Showers and hairdryers are available but payment is on top of your pitch fee. Some people park too close for safety and privacy reasons, it should be 6 metres not 3 but this isn’t stipulated on the page and some folk are just rude and entitled.

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Michelle H.

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Liked Quiet, lovely site and very clean facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice quiet campsite

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Anonymous

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Liked Nice tranquil location close to Forest of Dean. Open field where you can pitch up anywhere. Good washing up area and clean toilets. Drinking water spots dotted around the site.

Disliked Charge for use of showers

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Mixed toilets and showers not for everyone

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LEIGH C.

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Liked Nice quiet location with big pitches

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Juliet S.

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Liked A great open space to camp without being too close to other campers. Facilities clean and functional

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Would highly recommend

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Anonymous

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Liked A wonderful little site, very quiet and peaceful. The facilities are perfectly adequate. Everywhere is spotlessly clean. The birds are amazing (especially the buzzards). Loved it!

Disliked Nothing

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Features

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

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

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Beanhill Farm

Alvington

Gloucestershire

England

GL15 6AE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.71018°N
2.58932°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.9 km Bus Station
14.3 km Bus Station
22.7 km Cantilupe Road
Rail
4.1 km Lydney Rail Station
9.7 km Chepstow Rail Station
15.9 km Cam & Dursley Rail Station
Ferry
5.7 km Lydney Harbour
7.6 km Sharpness Old Docks
24.2 km Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
Airport
36 km Gloucestershire Airport
37 km Bristol International 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

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 makes for a particularly pleasant jaunt. The site is also 10 miles south of the popular Family Cycle Trail, where guests can make a whistle-stop tour of the surrounding countryside. The circular 11-mile route runs through the Cannop Valley, along the old tracks of the Severn and Wye railway (passing through abandoned stations) and passes the remains of former coal mines at Foxes Bridge and Lightmoor. Mallards Pike (20 minutes' drive), where there is a car park, is also home to a Go Ape high ropes course. If you want to experience greenery with a bit of a twist, head to Puzzlewood (15 minutes) for a maze (as the name suggests), plus farm animals, an adventure playground and an interactive treasure hunt for the kids. For a proper step back in time, Tintern Abbey (20 minutes' drive) is surely one of the most impressive ruins in Wales. Make a day of it by contrasting its elegant Gothic facade with the sturdy walls of Chepstow Castle (also 20 minutes), built in days of yore to defend the banks of the River Wye.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clevedon Beach 35.8 km Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 46.4 km Estuary N/AN/AGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Berkeley Castle 9.4 km

Chepstow Castle 9.5 km

WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 13.2 km

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 14.3 km

Goodrich Castle 17.9 km

National Trust

The Kymin 13 km

Westbury Court Garden 17.4 km

Newark Park 20.7 km

Woodchester Park 21.5 km

Blaise Hamlet 22.8 km

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 1.3 km

B4228 - Oakhill Wood - B4228 - East Wood - B4228 3 km

Tidenham Chase - Poors Allotment - Jubilee Stone - Tidenham 4 km

Tidenham Chase - Devils Pulpit - Offa's Dyke - Tidenham Chase 4.2 km

Tidenham Chase - Offa's Dyke Path - Oakhill Wood - Tidenham Chase 4.2 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 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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Beanhill Farm? From R571,74 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.