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On-park accommodation Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. Read more

Little Bull Hill

10 5 reviews

Secluded bell tents at a Herefordshire family smallholding
A 10-minute drive from Ross-on-Wye and close to Forest of Dean
Feed the animals, collect eggs and build dens in the woods

Head down a Herefordshire country lane, cross a little stable yard and you’ll meet lovely Lilly and Billy, the emperor bell tents living in their own one-acre paddock at Little Bull Hill. Easily accessed from the M50 and a 10-minute drive from Ross-on-Wye, this spot makes a fab base for days out exploring the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley. Much of what you’ll need is provided here, so you should be able to settle in with minimal fuss. Bedding is all sorted, and there’s lots of helpful kit in the stable yard kitchen to help prep meals (which you might like to cook over the firepit, perhaps?). Guests also have access to a toilet and a shower with oodles of hot water, plus a fridge freezer, firewood and laundry facilities on request. All of this is set up in a very private pitch so you’ll be able to enjoy the peace at your leisure. As for getting out and about, it’s all about the outdoor activities: wild swimming, riding, canoeing and mountain biking are all popular picks around here (and there’s bike storage and a wash-down area on site to help with this last one). Friendly owner Emma is on hand to point you in the direction of good places to go, and she’s happy for kids to build dens in the woods or get stuck in with helping to feed the smallholding’s animals (ponies, horses and chickens) or collect eggs from the free-roaming chickens.

Site type

Opens July 10

Please note

The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
No gas barbecues allowed.
No electric barbecues allowed.
There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, Jul 10 to Sun, Sep 7 2025

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

2 tents were perfect with everything we needed as a group

Kids were enthralled with the horses in the stables

Exceptional

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Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Jon P. Aug 2024

Lilly bell tent

Liked: The whole set up👍

Recommend to friends Visit again

Emma and her partner was really welcoming and made us feel at…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Anonymous Aug 2024

Billy bell tent

Liked: Emma and her partner was really welcoming and made us feel at home. She really has thought of everything you could possibly need and more. Brilliant set up to cover all weathers. Very clean and tidy, and no extra costs for wood/ bbq ( which we have experienced with other places). Lots of lovely walks nearby. Horses were an extra bonus for us and she didn’t mind us petting them throughout the day. Would definitely recommend this place for a family and with dogs.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike about the place, all clearly explained on the booking page.

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Excellent location for small groups, perfect for kids

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Katie A. Aug 2024

Billy bell tent

Liked: Facilities were excellent - super shower and hot water!
So much space for the kids to run around, and well maintained.
Everything we needed was provided - bedding, stuff for cooking etc. having the kitchen facilities as well as the fire and camping stoves was an added bonus.
Incredibly friendly hosts and horses - made the kids weekend for sure.

Disliked: We were unfortunate to clash with a wedding at the nearby neighbouring campsite on the Saturday night which had really loud live music until midnight, that was impossible to ignore - which had we know we would have chosen different dates as with small children just made sleep incredibly difficult. We were told on arrival that and I’m not sure much else could have been done.

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We visited as a family with young children. To give them some…

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

Lucy T. Aug 2023

Lilly bell tent

Liked: We visited as a family with young children. To give them some fresh air , get back to basics and spend some quality time as a family. Comfy beds, lovely size tent. We didn’t feel the need to leave the site as the children were happy playing grass games and painting a pony. Not much to walk to locally, would need to drive if left site for the shops, pub etc. Host on hand if needed.

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Wonderful long weekend spent at Little Bull Hill. Highly recommend. Each tent…

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

Jon B. Aug 2023

Lilly bell tent

Liked: Wonderful long weekend spent at Little Bull Hill. Highly recommend. Each tent has its own outside table with camping kitchen. Outside area with seating, fire-pit and grill. Access to a shared kitchen with everything you need. Lovely shower and toilet facilities, spotlessly clean. Emma is a warm and welcoming host. We would definitely visit again. The kids (9 and 11) loved the location and horses. Great value for money. Thank you.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Little Bull Hill

Kempley Road

Gorsley

Gloucestershire

England

HR9 7EF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.93414°N
-2.46462°W

Nearest transport

Coach

3.8 km Kings Arms

8.3 km Cantilupe Road

Rail

12.6 km Ledbury Rail Station

17.3 km Gloucester Rail Station

17.8 km Colwall Rail Station

Ferry

23.3 km Sharpness Old Docks

25.1 km Lydney Harbour

Airport

21.6 km 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - The International Centre for Birds of Prey: five minutes’ drive - Canoeing and paddleboarding from Ross-on-Wye: 10 minutes - Three Choirs Vineyard: 10 minutes - Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: 15 minutes - Hellens (one of the UK’s oldest homes): 15 minutes - Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo: 15 minutes - Go Ape Forest of Dean: 25 minutes - Clearwell Caves: half an hour - Puzzle Wood: half an hour - Hereford (for the Mappa Mundi, cider museum and Black and White House Museum): half an hour.

Must see

Eastnor Castle 11.8 km

Goodrich Castle 12.8 km

Gloucester Waterways Museum 16.6 km

Gloucester Quays 16.7 km

Gloucester Cathedral 16.7 km

National Trust

Westbury Court Garden 13 km

Ashleworth Tithe Barn 13.6 km

The Kymin 20.7 km

Skenfrith Castle 23.3 km

Bredon Barn 25.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Kilcot - Three Choirs Way - Hay Wood - Kilcot 1.8 km

Kilcot - Woodgate - Three Choirs Way - Kilcot 1.8 km

HOMME HOUSE 6.1 km

Huntley - Glasshouse - Newent Woods - Mayhill - Huntley 7.5 km

Longhope - Hobbs Quarry Nature Reserve - Longhope 7.5 km

Local events

The Hay Festival (Thursday, May 22, 2025 – Thursday, May 22, 2025)
Hay-on-Wye, England 47.7 km

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

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 28 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Dogs

Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

Hired accommodation

Hired accommodation: £100.00 ($171.68) damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found.

Safety

If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

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.

Extras

Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Safety

No electric barbecues allowed.
No gas barbecues allowed.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Sites

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.

Hired accommodation

The damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit required on arrival can only be paid for in cash.

Dogs

The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Arrivals and departures

The park will send you further check-in information 7 day(s) before your arrival.

Reception

There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 10 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 Little Bull Hill have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Little Bull Hill dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Little Bull Hill? Attractions and activities nearby include: - The International Centre for Birds of Prey: five minutes’ drive - Canoeing and paddleboarding from Ross-on-Wye: 10 minutes - Three Choirs Vineyard: 10 minutes - Malvern … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Little Bull Hill?

On-park accommodation

Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 10:30 a.m.

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