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Willow View - Nearly-wild, woodland pitch

UK England West Midlands Herefordshire Ross-on-Wye Ryeford Ponds

  • Sleeps 5 (max 2 adults, 3 children)
Nearly-wild, off-grid camping pitch, sited amongst ponds, woodlands and meadows. Located in our secluded and very private valley on the farm, with no crowds and plenty of space to roam freely. Simple and back to nature camping with campfires, picnic benches and good washing facilities nearby.

The Owner Says

Willow View - One of only 2 woodland, nearly-wild, off-grid camping pitches.  Located in our secluded and very private valley on the farm,  camping pitches are fairly flexible and sited amongst ponds and meadows. We guarantee dark skies at night and plenty of space to roam freely.  Simple and back to nature camping!  Picnic bench and fire pit are provided.

The wash shack, with flushing toilets and hot showers,  is located nearby and is only shared by a maximum of 3 groups of guests. A small gas fridge, access to mains water and washing up facilities are also available there.
Please bring good torches and power bank with you, we are happy to refreeze your ice blocks and charge any power banks or similar at the farm, but there is no mains electricity at the camp. We use solar powered lights and fairy lights around the site.
Parking is available at the top entrance but you are welcome to park by the pitch on arrival for unloading and then for packing up before departure. Please be mindful of the steep and bumpy track.
We are certified The Greener Camping Club site and are committed to run a quiet, family-friendly and sustainable campsite, with no crowds and low impact on surrounding environment.  This means we are keeping things to certain standards and are audited by the club annually. If you aren't a member yet, there is a small fee of £12 payable at the time of booking (one per booking). It gives you access to many amazing campsites and as a bonus we receive a tree to plant in the Autumn per each new member we introduced! (please let us know your favourite native tree and we will plant it on site!)
Unfortunately we currently don't accept dogs, and no stag/hen parties are allowed at the site.
Minimum stay - 3 nights. Flexible check in day, but arrivals are between 4pm-7pm unless otherwise arranged.  Check out is by 12:00 noon.
Level pitch is approximately 7x7m, and will fit a large tent or two tents nearby if camping together.
You are welcome to bring your own firewood or purchase some on site.
Along the two camping pitches, we also offer stays in our two fully set up and furnished bell tents and a small shepherd's hut.
We are looking forward to meeting you.

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Willow View - Nearly-wild, woodland pitch
Willow View - Nearly-wild, woodland pitch
Willow View - Nearly-wild, woodland pitch
Willow View - Nearly-wild, woodland pitch
Willow View - Nearly-wild, woodland pitch
Willow View - Nearly-wild, woodland pitch
Willow View - Nearly-wild, woodland pitch
Willow View - Nearly-wild, woodland pitch
Willow View - Nearly-wild, woodland pitch
Willow View - Nearly-wild, woodland pitch

About Ryeford Ponds

Suitable For

Glamping and Camping.
Families ( 2 Adults +  up to 3 children, possibly 4 - but please enquire before booking). Couples welcome. Family groups can rent the whole site - please contact us to check availability.
Our Tilia tent can accommodate one well behaved dog if you are holidaying with your furry family member.  Dog must not be left alone in the tent or your vehicle and be kept on lease at all times, due to other guests, wildlife habitat on site and potential livestock on the farm.  There is a large, 1 acre secure dog paddock available on site for fun, exercise and off-lead play.

No stag/hen parties - sorry to disappoint. We are a quiet family friendly site.  No caravans or motorhomes at this point. Small campervans at owners discretion, please enquire.

Nearby

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

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