Countryside Campsite!
Hawthorne Cottage Caravan Site is located on the edge of woodland in the Forest of Dean, offering a tranquil setting for nature lovers. Conveniently situated a short drive from Lydney, Coleford, and the Welsh border, the site is also an excellent base for exploring the Wye Valley.
This adults-only site features 10 well-spaced pitches, each equipped with hardstanding and electric hook-up points. Facilities include a toilet block with a hot shower, a chemical toilet disposal point, and a freshwater tap with wastewater disposal nearby. A small hut provides leaflets detailing local places of interest and events.
The site is a haven for bird watchers and wildlife enthusiasts. Site owner Bev Allcock takes pride in maintaining the campsite, keeping it in pristine condition. Dogs are welcome, but they must be kept on a lead and walked offsite, with a charge of £1 per dog per night.
The site caters to caravans, motorhomes, and trailer tents only. While there are no cycle rentals on-site, the nearby Pedal-a-Bike-Away centre, located about four miles away, offers a variety of bikes for hire. The site offers free 5G superfast Wi-Fi and Freesat, and guests have direct access to the Forest of Dean.
Facilities include:
- Parking
- A new shower block (from 2024), requiring a 50p token
- Electric hook-up points
- Shaver point
- Freesat boxes available for hire at £1 per night
- Dog wash
- Bike wash
- Washing up area
Local attractions include the Speech House, built in 1676 as a court for local residents, and Clearwell Caves and Puzzlewood, known for their ancient iron mines and recent filming of *Merlin*. The Dean Forest Railway operates steam trains between Norchard Railway Centre, Lydney Junction, and Parkend. Mallards Pike offers scenic picnic areas, walking paths, and an energetic Go Ape experience.
Monmouth, the birthplace of Henry V, is only a short drive away, featuring the historic Monnow Bridge and several museums, including one dedicated to Lord Nelson. The Naval Temple on Kymin Hill, founded on the anniversary of the Battle of the Nile, is also worth a visit.
Nearby, St Briavels Castle, once a hunting lodge for King John and now a youth hostel, is located in the charming village of St Briavels. From there, a steep road leads to the picturesque Wye Valley, home to the stunning ruins of Tintern Abbey, which sit on the banks of the River Wye, surrounded by autumnal woodlands.
The area also offers several golf courses, leisure centres, and swimming pools within a 4-mile radius. A local bus route runs regularly, with a bus stop conveniently located just 250 yards from the site.
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Hawthorne Cottage Caravan Site, Coleford, Gloucestershire, Forest of Dean (Campsite)
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