Badger Barn Retreat

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  • Romantic glamping hideaway in Gloucestershire’s Forest of Dean
  • Symonds Yat 15 minutes’ drive; Gloucester Cathedral 35 minutes
  • Wildlife haven with a well-equipped kitchen and proper double bed
Romantic getaway anyone? Tucked into woodland on the edge of Gloucestershire’s Forest of Dean, Badger Barn Retreat really is a couples’ retreat from the pressures of everyday life. Peering out between lush greenery and mature hedgerows, this stylishly boho hideaway is accessed by a labyrinth of paths lined with stone circles. The hand-built cabin is a well-insulated and cosy space, suitable for whatever the English summer throws at you, with a proper double bed and heaps of feather pillows. Cooking facilities include an induction hob, electric kettle and tabletop oven, with washing-up facilities outside, and a hot shower and flushing loo a few steps away. More than 1,000 trees have been planted around the cabin in the last two decades, and you are free to wander in the wildflower meadows, orchard, nut wood, organic vegetable garden and a sunken garden. If you’re particularly quiet going about your business on site, you may spot deer flitting among the trees or grazing in front of the cabin. And wherever you go on site, look out for frogs, dragonflies, owls, rabbits, shrews, buzzards, peregrine falcons and a whole lot more.

Site type

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Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 1 Mar to

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Very nice, badger barn is in a lovely setting very peacful, the…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
zoe B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Cabin

Liked: Very nice, badger barn is in a lovely setting very peacful, the weather wasnt on our side but the cabin was lovley warm and cosy,
Very clean facilities,
Plenty to do with symaon yat close by. Would highly recommend

Disliked: Noughing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean facilities, quiet at night, highly recommended!!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Hayley J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Cabin

Liked: Everything about our stay was perfect, the cabin we stayed in was cosy and clean, the toilet and shower were modern and clean, the location was quiet and serene, the surroundings were picturesque!!! And its only 5 minute drive away from Puzzlewood. We will definitely return and recommend that people go and experience Badger Barn retreat!!! WiFi wasn't the best but there is a spot you can get good signal but I wasn't fussed about the WiFi as was lovely to unplug for the weekend!!

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Julie was awesome with suggestions of hikes and places to eat. …

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Nancy P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Cabin

Liked: Julie was awesome with suggestions of hikes and places to eat. The location, cleanliness, and coziness of the hit was great. Highly recommend.

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Lovely little spot for a few nights. Very peaceful, very nice hosts.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Cabin

Liked: Lovely little spot for a few nights. Very peaceful, very nice hosts. Great location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent, relaxing holiday!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Claire P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Cabin

Liked: The Badger Barn Retreat really felt like a retreat as it’s private and secluded. We loved the privacy of our own garden, bathroom and shower facilities. The hut had a comfortable ready-made bed, a sofa, many cosy blankets and pillows. There’s an area to cook and make coffee-tea, a dinner table inside and outside too. We loved the hammock and the pretty gardens. We are planning on staying again as it was a perfect getaway. The location is good too as it’s close to many outdoor adventure places. Our favourite day out was to Puzzlewood Forest. Would love to revisit in the winter and use the cosy fire!

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What a fantastic hut! We stayed in the Badger Barn Hut. There’s…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Sarah H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Cabin

Liked: What a fantastic hut! We stayed in the Badger Barn Hut. There’s a hammock and it’s much larger than the pictures make it look. Lovely hideaway for a couple. Quiet, private, peaceful.

Disliked: Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice cosy

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Cabin

Liked: Good secluded spot everything we needed for one night

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Features

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

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Badger Barn Retreat

Blackthorn Farm

Hillersland

Coleford

Gloucestershire

England

GL16 7NY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.82417°N
-2.62716°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.1 mi Bus Station
6.5 mi Cantilupe Road
12 mi Kings Arms
Rail
8.7 mi Lydney Rail Station
12.9 mi Chepstow Rail Station
13.7 mi Cam & Dursley Rail Station
Ferry
9.2 mi Sharpness Old Docks
9.4 mi Lydney Harbour
22.3 mi Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
Airport
20.6 mi Gloucestershire 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Symonds Yat: under five minutes' drive - Golf course: five minutes - Clearwell Caves: 10 minutes - Puzzlewood: 10 minutes - Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail: 15 minutes - Dean Forest Railway: 20 minutes - Go Ape Mallards Pike: 20 minutes - Dean Heritage Centre: 20 minutes - Hereford: half an hour - Gloucester Cathedral (Harry Potter Experience): 35 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clevedon Beach 28.6 mi Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Goodrich Castle 3.2 mi

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 3.9 mi

Raglan Castle 10.2 mi

WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 11.1 mi

Berkeley Castle 11.9 mi

National Trust

The Kymin 2.8 mi

Skenfrith Castle 8 mi

Westbury Court Garden 9.2 mi

Woodchester Park 16.9 mi

Ashleworth Tithe Barn 16.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Symonds Yat, Goodrich and the Bicknors 0.9 mi

Symonds Yat - Lydbrook - Eastbach 1 mi

English Bicknor - Hillersland - Symonds Yat East 1.2 mi

A4136 - Longstone - Forest Trail - A4136 1.4 mi

Staunton - Highmeadow Woods - Symonds Yat 1.5 mi

Local events

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday 14 August 2025 – Thursday 14 August 2025)

    Crickhowell, Powys 23.6 mi

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday 8 August 2025 – Friday 8 August 2025)

    Bristol, Greater Bristol 26.4 mi

  • The Hay Festival (Thursday 22 May 2025 – Thursday 22 May 2025)

    Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire 27.3 mi

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.

Offers

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Badger Barn Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Badger Barn Retreat dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Badger Barn Retreat? Local attractions and activities include: - Symonds Yat: under five minutes' drive - Golf course: five minutes - Clearwell Caves: 10 minutes - Puzzlewood: 10 minutes - Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail: … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Badger Barn Retreat?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Badger Barn Retreat? From £66 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.