Tilia Bell Tent (Dog Friendly) (2 at Ryeford Ponds)
UK England West Midlands Herefordshire Ross-on-Wye Ryeford Ponds
The Owner Says
Our Tilia (Lime tree) bell tent located in our private, secluded valley awaits your arrival!
Our spacious (6m), fully equipped and furnished bell tent can sleep 2 adults (on a comfortable, made-up double bed with a real mattress) and 3 children on comfy futons and camp beds ready with the bottom sheets and pillows (please byo children’s bedding or alternatively we have a limited number of sleeping bags for hire) If you are blessed with 4 children please contact us directly as we might be able to accommodate extra beds.
Tilia is our dog friendly bell tent and you are welcome to book it if you are planning to bring your four-legged family member with you.
Addition of an awning expands your sheltered and usable space and pretty fairy lights and solar lamps add to the charm of camping with comforts and enjoying outdoors. There are also some spare blankets and hot water bottles provided.
Charcoal bbq, fire pit, utensils, basic equipment and outdoor seating are provided for your comfort in this peaceful setting. (wood and kindling for the first night's fire is included)
Your private flushing toilet and shower room is located nearby together with a shared outdoor kitchenette. There, you will find some additional equipment, small fridge, washing up facilities, drinking water, gas hob and some basic games, books, magazines etc You can also find there some extra wood/charcoal and limited “bare necessities” you might have forgotten which can be purchased from our small supplies.
Please don’t forget your torches and a power bank for any devices. These can be hired with a deposit if needed. Also we ask if you could bring your own towels and tea-towels.
We (unfortunately....) haven't got a magic wand yet but honestly.... if there is anything else you may require to make your stay more comfortable - PLEASE JUST ASK as we will try our best to accommodate your (reasonable!) wishes and requests.
2024 Rates from £75 per night /2 Adults, Check-in days: Mon, Wedn, Fri; min 2 night stay mid-week and 3 nights weekend stay.
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About Ryeford Ponds
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Ryeford Ponds is nestled on a border of Herefordshire and Gloucestershire with an extensive offer of attractions and activities. Forest of Dean and stunning Wye Valley are just minutes away. We are blessed with easy links to local footpaths with truly amazing rural scenery - like our family favourite – Penyard Park circular walk. But if you fancy something more exciting - you certainly won't be disappointed! If you are eager to explore here is just a flavour what's on offer. (please check opening times and admission prices before setting off, some attractions need an advance booking)
Within a very short drive (<20mis)
Pedal Bike Away Cycle centre - Forest of Dean and Wye valley bike hire and miles of family cycle routes and thrilling downhill bike trails, Goodrich Castle, Inspire2Adventure - a superb selection of activities for the whole family, Canoe the Wye, Rock Climbing and Caving -Summit Mountaineering, Symonds Yat with Wye Valley cruises and stunning scenery, Go Ape. There are loads of great spots for picnics, shorter walks and wanders – like Cannop Ponds, Beechenhurst (with a large playground and good café), Mallards Park, Soudley Ponds – to list just a few.
Choice is yours - why not visit the Dean Heritage Museum or amazing Clearwell Caves, Perrygrove steam railway or Dean Forest Railway? Family favourite - Newbridge Farm Park is not too far away.
You may also consider - Weston Cider, Three Choirs Vinyard or Hillside Brewery tour... Or perhaps a visit to the nearby Newent will be your pick – small market town with a lovely lake and many good cafes and the famous International Centre of Birds of Prey in Newent
20min+ but not too far
Eastnor Castle, Ledbury Town, Landrover Experience, Oldfield Forge blacksmith experience (Garway), AdAstra Paddle boarding – Monmouth and Brecon, Gloucester Cathedral, Stunning Wye Valley and Tintern Abbey, the stunning Malvern Hills, Hereford Cathedral and Mappa Mundi and many museums.
Food & Drink
We are a short journey from Ross-On-Wye - a beautiful market town with a galore of coffee shops, gift shops, Truffles Deli, Rossiters - amazing book shop, Hank's Meat And game Butchers, TOY BOX toy shop, galleries and ‘Made in Ross’ local crafts and arts centre located in the 16th century Market House. A must to visit! (Visit Ross-On-Wye guide)
Ross offers a great choice of eateries and coffee shops. Our favourite are most definitely: Café Eleganza, Truffles Deli and Garden Shed – Engine Room – which serve THE BEST coffee – locally roasted and ground James Gourmet! (you must try if you are a bit of a ‘coffee snob’ like us).
Our favourite restaurants and take away venues in town include No3, King’s Head, Avelino (Italian) and Rice Berry (Thai). If you fancy a rural pub grub – why not try Moody Cow in Upton Bishop, Kilcot Inn, The Mill Race in Walford, Penny Farthing in Aston Crews or Weston Cross in Weston-Under-Penyard.
We also highly recommend The Bakehouse cafe in Longhope, Orchard Café in Gorsley and Hen and Dot café Kerne Bridge/Walford.
Why not browse some local shops while you here - Lizzie Bunting, the Architectural Shop, Rossiters, The Crows feet… just to name a few!
For more extensive list of ideas and places too visit please see visitdeanandwye.co.uk