When can I check in and check out of The Riverside Retreat?

On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at The Riverside Retreat?

From £130 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

The Riverside Retreat

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Log burner in the bell tent to keep us toasty warm!

Exclusive occupancy site in a peaceful riverside setting
On the edge of the Forest of Dean; 10 mins' drive to a Go Ape course
Easy access to walks; gas/charcoal barbecues and a woodburning stove

Settling down in a single stargazer bell tent with views out over the River Severn and exclusive occupancy of a quarter-acre site is a pretty surefire way to ensure you’ve got a peaceful place to stay. And it’s a good thing too, because you’ll be needing a good night’s rest to make the most of all the many things there are to do in the area around The Riverside Retreat. This well-maintained, insulated Gloucestershire stargazer tent is in a quiet spot about 10 minutes’ drive from Lydney and half an hour from Gloucester, with fabulous views out over surrounding fields towards the River Severn. Guests will be relaxing in a quarter of an acre of space so there’s plenty of room to soak up all those views, light a campfire and spend the evening looking up at the glittering night sky. Inside the stargazer, there's a large, luxury kingsize bed (where bedding is provided for two adults only) and an electric socket for charging a phone or laptop. If you're bringing kids, please also bring your own bedding and blow-up bed (or similar). Just-married couples who want to spend one night on a mini-moon are very welcome, as are those celebrating a special occasion or anniversary. The set-up includes access to a hot-water shower and a washing-up area, but please note that the hot water is only for the shower. Storage for bicycles in a secure lockup overnight is available if you ask the site when you arrive (note that there are competitive mountain biking trails, jumps and family bike trails a short drive away). There's also a small woodburning stove inside the stargazer and gas or charcoal barbecues for cooking. Filling your days should be no problem around this area, with both the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty close by and a whole lot of options for walks, bike rides, canoeing, fishing and golf along with attractions like Tintern Abbey and Goodrich Castle. A handful of pubs and takeaways are scattered around local villages. Court Farm Lakes, a facility with wild swimming and paddleboarding, is also within a 20-minute drive of the site.

Site type

Open all year

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
The site only allows dogs up to 30kg.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Stargazer bell tent

5 people maximum No dogs allowed

Dimensions: 6.0m width x 6.0m length (19.7ft width x 19.7ft length) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)

5 people maximum

No dogs allowed

Bedding and bed linen is only provided for the king size bed

Dimensions

6.0m width x 6.0m length (19.7ft width x 19.7ft length) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)

2 rooms

Bathroom 1 x Shower, 1 x Toilet
Open space 2 x Bring your own bed, 1 x King sized bed, 1 x Z-bed or foam mattress

Features

Bed linen 1 included, 1 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.
Duvets and pillows 1 included, 1 max.
Fridge 1 included, 1 max.

Barbecue
Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet
Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm)
Bean bags
Beds made up
Campers' kitchen
Car parking by pitch/unit
Cooking equipment
Dining table and chairs
Entrance: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm)
Firepit
Firewood provided
Gas and electricity included
Heating
Kettle
Kitchen corner or kitchenette
Lanterns/fairy lights
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Picnic table
Power socket(s)
Towels
Wood-burning stove

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed

Extras

Bring your own tent (1 max)

£15 (£15) per stay
Hot tub hire Free (1 max)

£0 (£0) per stay

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £130 (£130) 1 night, 2 adults

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Gorgeous view and so quiet!

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Nicola B. Aug 2024

Stargazer bell tent

Liked: The view is incredible, the host is lovely, the whole place is a dream! We loved our stay so much. The kitchen had everything we needed and the tent is perfect with such a comfy bed! We had the most amazing nights sleep in the most peaceful setting. Thank you so much Vanessa and Craig! We loved meeting you and we will definitely be back!

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A great location and the facilities are perfect. There's a comfortable bed,…

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Katie N. Jul 2024

Stargazer bell tent

Liked: A great location and the facilities are perfect. There's a comfortable bed, lovely kitchen and bathroom area. The wood burning stove makes it so cosy! It's quiet and peaceful with a wonderful view.

Disliked: The water into the bathroom was a little erratic and touch and go at times.

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From the manager: Thank you, we will definitely address this as it shouldn't be the case. It was lovely to meet you both and we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay

Great hosts. Beautiful views in a large and comfortable bell tent. Comes with everything…

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finlay a. Mar 2024

Stargazer bell tent

Liked: Great hosts.
Beautiful views in a large and comfortable bell tent.
Comes with everything you need and a porcelain toilet 👍👍

Disliked: The toilet lock is too high so everytime my son wanted the toilet, I'd have to open it for him, then lock him inside and wait until he is finished to let him out.
Please put a handle lower down so children can go by themselves.

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From the manager: Thank you! We never thought of this and will sort out the lock straight away. We are grateful that you took the trouble to write a review

Lovely friendly and cosy

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Laura S. Oct 2023

Stargazer bell tent

Liked: Very cosy facilities. Made to feel very welcome and the area is beautiful

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What an amazing retreat. Highly recommended for the next person. Very tidy and clean.…

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Mathew B. Aug 2023

Stargazer bell tent

Liked: What an amazing retreat.
Highly recommended for the next person.
Very tidy and clean. And PEACEFUL.

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Peaceful, quiet site perfect for switching off from the outside world.

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Sophie G. Aug 2023

Stargazer bell tent

Liked: Absolutely beautiful site with so many welcoming and homely touches made by the owners.
Bed was comfortable and the tent was warm and light. The log burner inside was a lovely touch.
So much effort has been put in to make even a chemical toilet feel like a relaxing facility to use.
Beautiful views and set in a really quiet and peaceful location!

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Excellent Glamping location, clean facilities & friendly hosts.

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Katie N. Aug 2023

Stargazer bell tent

Liked: Highly recommend!

A Lovely Glamping getaway in a perfect location. Facilities were amazing and well equipt. We have enjoyed exploring the Wye valley. Friendly and helpful hosts. We will be returning in the near future!

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Features

Dogs allowed

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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups 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 pets allowed

Themes

Forest Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location 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 Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Riverside Retreat

Etloe House

Blakeney

Gloucestershire

England

GL15 4AX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.74723°N
-2.47318°W

Route directions

The site is just after the second house on the left, after Gatcombe Lane (which will also be on your left-hand side).

Nearest transport

Coach

10.9 mi Merrywalks

11.4 mi Bus Station

11.5 mi Bus Station

Rail

3.4 mi Lydney Rail Station

5.3 mi Cam & Dursley Rail Station

8.3 mi Stonehouse Rail Station

Ferry

1.6 mi Sharpness Old Docks

2.9 mi Lydney Harbour

19.5 mi Bristol Docks Ferry Landing

Airport

16.8 mi Gloucestershire Airport

26.9 mi Bristol International 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

Getting out for a walk is very straightforward here – you can access trails both long and short from the site or set off to one of the many trails in the area. Some favourite spots in the Forest of Dean include Soudley Ponds, Mallards Pike (both 10 minutes' drive) or Cannop Ponds (15 minutes), along with the atmospheric Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail (15 minutes). To get a bit more adrenaline flowing, try mountain bike outings from the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre (15 minutes) – it’s got bike hire for the skills area and cross-country trails as well as more easy-going trails (with e-bikes to hire too). If you’re with a gang of pals, you may like to try the games at Forest of Dean Paintball & Airsoft (15 minutes' walk); there are also Go Ape adventure courses at Mallards Pike (10 minutes) and Beechenhurst (15 minutes). If you'd like to drop by at a historic site while you’re in the area there are some great walks that take in Tintern Abbey (half an hour) or you could tack on a visit to the ruins of Goodrich Castle while canoeing around Symonds Yat (35 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Clevedon Beach	27.2 mi	Estuary	N/A	Good	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 3 mi

Berkeley Castle 4.1 mi

Goodrich Castle 10.6 mi

Chepstow Castle 11.2 mi

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 11.3 mi

National Trust

Westbury Court Garden 5.8 mi

Woodchester Park 8.7 mi

The Kymin 10.2 mi

Newark Park 10.2 mi

Horton Court 14 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Blakeney - Oldcroft - Allaston - Oakenhill Wood - Blakeneyhill Woods 1.9 mi

Wenchford Picnic Site - Viney Hill - Wenchford Pic 2.2 mi

Blackpool Bridge - Bradley Hill - Blaize Bailey - Soudle 2.4 mi

Lydney - Harbour Road - Naas Lane - Lydney 2.7 mi

Mallards Pike - Brierley - Cannop Ponds - Mallards Pike 3.2 mi

Local events

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday 8 August 2025 – Friday 8 August 2025)
Bristol, Greater Bristol 22.6 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The site will send you further check-in information 7 day(s) before your arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
The site only allows dogs up to 30kg.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 9 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 9 p.m..

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does The Riverside Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Riverside Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near The Riverside Retreat? Getting out for a walk is very straightforward here – you can access trails both long and short from the site or set off to one of the many trails in the … Read more
When can I check in and check out of The Riverside Retreat?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at The Riverside Retreat? From £130 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.