When can I check in and check out of Gwatkin Red Cow Campsite?

Camping and touring Arrive: noon – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Gwatkin Red Cow Campsite?

From R435,74 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Gwatkin Red Cow Campsite

View prices & book Last booked one day ago 9.1 75 reviews

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.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 03 Apr to Tue, 30 Sept 2025

Pitch types & availability

Non-electric grass pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: unlimited

6 people maximum

One Touring caravan or Roof tent or Tent or Motorhome or Campervan or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

unlimited

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Touring caravan, Roof tent, Tent, Motorhome, Campervan, Trailer tent

Features

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Picnic table

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Dog (3 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £18 (£18) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Fantastic 😊

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Paula C. May 2025

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Gorgeous views . Lovely toilet/shower block. Everything you need. Shop and restaurant on site. Very peaceful. Will definitely be back. Gorgeous breakfast 😋.

Disliked: Not a dislike but a observation.
It would be good if electric hook up was an option.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant campsite. Loved that you could pitch up wherever you wanted. Super…

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Wifi	1

Mitsy E. May 2025

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Brilliant campsite. Loved that you could pitch up wherever you wanted. Super relaxed atmosphere.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely place to stay for a few nights

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Paul H. May 2025

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: The site, the views, the facilities and the neighbours.

Disliked: Some farmyard smells if the wind was in one direction but it was a farm after all.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The campsite is very peaceful and green, and it's very useful having…

Overall	10/10
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Anonymous May 2025

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: The campsite is very peaceful and green, and it's very useful having the shop and restaurant on-site. The toilets and showers were clean and in good condition.

Recommend to friends Visit again

It's a great site and I would recommend and expect to return.

Overall	8/10
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Child friendliness	10
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Wifi	1

Anonymous May 2025

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: It's a great site, very quiet lovely views. The small shop and cafe do really good food. The homemade burger was very tasty.

Disliked: It's not that it was a problem but I fear it would be when the site is busier because there is only one sink in each male and female facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site in a lovely part of the world. Toilet and shower…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
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Emma M. May 2025

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Great site in a lovely part of the world. Toilet and shower facilities were clean and modern. Bonus with the restaurant on site which did fab food and the cider shop too.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I don’t usually write reviews but I feel like this site deserves…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
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Accommodation	10
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Child friendliness	10
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Wifi	No rating

Gail S. May 2025

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: I don’t usually write reviews but I feel like this site deserves one!
We wanted a weekend away to press the reset button and we got just that at Gwatkins. The pitches had no number which was perfect in my opinion, being able to choose where you wanted to be and allowing spaces between other campers. We chose a quiet spot on the edge of the orchard. The staff were friendly and helpful. The facilities were clean and tidy. The food in the restaurant was home cooked and delicious. The cider was mouthwatering. The site has no electric hook up which is ideal for getting back to basics! Thank you for our stay! Would definitely recommend it!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything…

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Ross E. May 2025

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely orchard pitch with clean facilities, very good value and enjoyed the…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
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Child friendliness	10
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Wifi	4

Rosie S. May 2025

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Lovely orchard pitch with clean facilities, very good value and enjoyed the restaurant and cider!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent small site, will return

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Anonymous May 2025

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Beautiful views, excellent walks from the site. The shower’s & toilets were extremely clean, even though we were there on a busy bank holiday.

Disliked: No organisation as to where people pitched we were restricted in some places because of the trees due to our height so the tents would have better there.

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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 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups 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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

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

Coach

6.8 km Telephone Exchange

15 km Country Bus Station

21.5 km Bus Station

Rail

15.2 km Hereford Rail Station

21.7 km Abergavenny Rail Station

25 km Warrington West Rail Station

Ferry

42.5 km Sharpness Old Docks

42.6 km Lydney Harbour

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

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 24.6 km

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 24.9 km

Raglan Castle 26.1 km

Blaenavon Ironworks 28 km

Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 28.3 km

National Trust

The Weir 10.1 km

Skenfrith Castle 15.7 km

Cwmmau Farmhouse 20 km

The Kymin 26.1 km

Croft Castle and Parkland 32.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

WHITFIELD 5.3 km

Urishay - Craswall - Urishay 6.5 km

Ewyas Harold - Marches Way - Rowlestone - Monnow Valley 6.6 km

Rowlestone - Marches Way - Llaneilo - Rowlestone 6.9 km

Longtown - Michaelchurch Escley - Longtown 7.4 km

Local events

The Hay Festival (Thursday, 22 May 2025 – Thursday, 22 May 2025)
Hay-on-Wye, England 16.7 km
Green Man Festival (Thursday, 14 August 2025 – Thursday, 14 August 2025)
Crickhowell, Wales 23.7 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 14 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Dogs

Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Extras

Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Pitches

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.

General

Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.

Arrivals and departures

Please pick any available site on arrival.

General

Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m..
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Dogs

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Vehicles

Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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?

Camping and touring

Arrive: noon – Anytime

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Gwatkin Red Cow Campsite? From R435,74 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.