Between The Woods and The Water

Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite sits in five acres of woods by the banks of the Severn Estuary, in the Forest of Dean. This is off-grid, nearly wild camping, and booking gets you exclusive use of the site and surrounding woodland and field. You’ll be sharing with no one but the badgers and the barn owl.

The site accommodates up to twenty people, either on tent pitches, or a camper van parking area. There is a covered camp kitchen, with running cold water and a large table and benches. Toilets are composting and there is a bucket shower. You are welcome to light a fire but you’ll have to collect your own firewood, but that’s the fun bit, right? Check out the About page for more details on the site.

Swallow Barn is a smallholding that we farm according to organic and regenerative principles. We can supply seasonal vegetables from our garden and eggs from our flock of Cuckoo Marans hens.

Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite

4.6

Based on 14 reviews

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Shannon Frost

17:01 01 Sep 24

We recently enjoyed a 5 night stay at Swallow Barn with the whole family. What an amazing campsite- truly special!

The campsite itself has plenty of space, so we were able to pitch our tents in our own spots, with ample space between eachother. Having the whole site to ourselves really made a difference, and it really felt like wild camping. The bucket shower was fabulous, and is definitely a must try for any wild camping enthusiast.

An enchanting woods, with multiple winding paths, is at the rear of the site - absolutely wonderful for our kids to run around and explore ( FYI it is quite steep, in case you have little ones).

The hosts were lovely. When we arrived, they gave us a short tour and then left us to enjoy our experience. They did make it clear that we could come to them if we needed anything.

Honestly, it was one of our favorite camping experiences.

Kim Goslett

08:05 29 Aug 24

Lovely camping site surrounded by woodland in a secluded spot, close to walking trails and beautiful forest of Dean. Amenities included compost loo, outside wooden shower and covered kitchen area. Lots of space to erect our own tents. A truly fun, relaxing and enjoyable camping holiday for the whole family.

Jacob Oxford

15:11 26 Jul 24

M E

10:48 05 Jun 24

This was a really beautiful camping spot. So peaceful and lots of fun for the children. We loved it!

Kristin Croucher

15:57 29 Aug 23

A secluded camp site for a single group at a time (up to 20 people). Dog friendly and gorgeous. Will definitely be back!

Hannah Bonnar

05:50 07 Jun 23

Such a beautiful spot! Had the best weekend getting back to basics with friends! So many lovely walks and things to see in the area, will definitely be going back!

James Dunlop

14:59 07 Sep 22

Lovely place if you want a private camping experience. I have no doubts we’ll be back!

Leslie Bell

16:40 18 Aug 22

It is a perfect place to hide away with mates or family rough camping at its best. great walks and not far from the river why.
there was a few issues but we brough them up with the owner more theething problems than anything

Sharan Kaur

18:14 06 Aug 22

Stunning tiered woodland grotto camping spot with all the facilities you need in one place - perfect! Fantastic homegrown vegetables grown by the very generous owners added an extra dimension to our stay. Thanks so much for sharing your harvest and space!

Tony Lee

08:40 06 Aug 22

I took a group to Swallow Barn on Wednesday for the night. It's a beautiful site in a fantastic location 10 mins from the Forest of Dean.
The on site facilities are minimal but fantastic. There's an kitchen area, compost loos, bucket shower, rope swing and an area for a fire. What more could you ask for in a campsite? Book before someone else does.

E O Connell

13:04 04 Aug 22

Little gem of a place! Such a nice place to escape to and only a 40 minute drive from Bristol. Loved all the activities there is to do in the area. Perfect to come back to such a peaceful spot and the outdoor kitchen was a lovely touch. So nice to see the stars so clearly too. Compost toilets and an interesting shower!!! Perfect, almost wild camping and our host Simon was very friendly and accommodating. Excited to go back!!

Caitlin Ovenden

10:33 04 Aug 22

Amazing location . Very close to the Forest of Dean. Beautiful campsite , very well equipped with toilets and outdoor kitchen with running water ! Perfect place to stay for a weekend of hiking.

Rowan Clarke

19:46 25 Jul 22

Magical nearly wild camping - this place is a real escape. The facilities are basic, but perfectly clean and really well thought out - composting toilets and a lovely kitchen area with a table and sink covered by a hand-built shelter. The shower bucket is a fantastic touch. But the best is having the five acres of woodland to ourselves - the kids explored and built dens and loved the rope swing. We camped as four families - perfect wild camping experience and the children's favourite campsite ever.

Location

Swallow Barn
Etloe
Blakeney
Gloucestershire
GL15 4AT

Swallow Barn lies off the A48, south of Blakeney. There is a bus stop at the turning off the main road and Lydney railway station is four miles away.

We can provide a free taxi service to and from both the bus stop and the railway station for car free bookings. If you are car free, we will also offer you a 10% discount. If this is you, get in touch before you book.

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Camping in The Forest of Dean

This ancient Forest is rich in history and incredible wildlife. You can visit hilltop Iron Age forts, Victorian coal mines or the many castles that mark the Welsh border nearby.

If you are lucky, you might spot a sounder of boar, or glimpse the beavers that have recently been reintroduced to the area.

The forest also offers a wide range of activities. Dean mountain bike trails are some of the best in the UK, from single track to full on downhill. There is canoeing on the Severn and Wye rivers and rock climbing up the limestone crags that line the Wye Valley.

If you are looking for a gentler way to spend your day, the walking is outstanding, with Offa’s Dyke long distance path running along the western edge of the district.

Contact Us

Address

Swallow Barn Etloe Blakeney Gloucestershire GL15 4AT

Telephone

01594 510530