Colemere Caravan Park

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Hot tub at sunset
Hut at night
Nordic woodfired hot tub
Misty morning mosco island, ellesmere lake

  • Lakeside park in a wildlife haven on five acres of grassland
  • Dog friendly with woodland walks; hot tub to hire
  • A few minutes' walk from a nature reserve with fishing pools
Grownups! If you seek serenity, scenery and nature-spotting on holiday, this is the Shropshire site for you. Adjacent to the mere of Colemere and set on the lake's south side, adults-only Colemere Caravan Park is in a countryside setting on five acres of wildlife-laden land with peaceful walks all around – and a quarter of a mile from Wood Lane nature reserve, which the expert folk at the BBC describe as one of the best birdwatching sites in Shropshire. Owners Dave and Ingrid have put a lot of thought into ensuring that guests are kept comfy at this peaceful and popular little site: as well as a good range of accommodation options, guests have access to a fully-equipped and cute social area, all hand-built and including a kitchen with fridge, kettle, utensils, pots and microwave. Firepits are available on request and guests can bring their own barbecues. And for keeping toasty after that, a Nordic wood-fired hot tub overlooking the lily pond is available to hire in the afternoons and evenings for four-hour periods (couples only). Picnic tables are dotted around to place the campfire food on, and the park has well-kept separate bathrooms for ladies and gents.

Campground type

Tent sites 10
Camper sites 6
RV sites 6
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Open fires are only permitted when using firepit kits from the site.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

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Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
6
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
7

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This adult-only site offers a serene lakeside setting with great walks. Guests rave about clean facilities, a social area with a kitchen, and friendly owners. Spacious, private pitches connect you with nature. Some pitches can be sloped & cell service is spotty, but most plan to return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

An excellent site with good local walks.

Overall

9 out of 10
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9
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9
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9
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9
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9
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Cathy B.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Well kept site with excellent facilities. Well
Signposted.
Shower and loo block were spotless.
Social area was great with fridges, kettles etc. There’s benches and sofas, tv etc.
was given an info sheet on arrival with local walks and things to see.
10 walk to the Mere with a nice 45 minute walk around, through woodland and a boardwalk. As a solo female, it felt very safe and was used by families and walkers.
Really quiet and dark at night with just a couple of hooting owls, heaven!
I was in a campervan and I noticed a few vans used chocks to get level but there are plenty of level pitches.
Will definitely return.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

My husband and I loved our…

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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10
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8
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10
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Gemma B.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked My husband and I loved our stay here as a peaceful night away without the children. The facilities were excellent and the communal area is beautiful and so well-equipped.

Disliked We had tried to book the hot tub but there was a breakdown in communication and this wasn't ready when we arrived, which was a shame.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Just our kind of place.

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9 out of 10
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7
Value for money
7
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7
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10
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9
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5
ben T.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked great toilets and showers, brilliant indoor cooking and chilling facility if needed, well maintained and very pretty campsite if you are using electric hook up. I think those that are not are put in adjoining field , not as pretty but lush countryside and loads of sky.

Disliked bit of walk to the toilets from the furthest point of the site but not a massive issue.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Powered grass campervan campsite

Liked Everything. Facilities. Communal area. Waljs from the door

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic site in beautiful area

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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Cindy P.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Fantastic site with direct access to Colemere. Great for the dogs. Beautifully landscaped with ponds and trees adding to the privacy of our pitch and abundant wildlife. Very clean facilities. Welcoming friendly hosts provided lots of local info
Quiet and peaceful site

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely stay on a relaxing site.

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8 out of 10
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8
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8
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No rating
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5
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10
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5
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1
Doug J.

Powered grass campervan campsite

Liked The owners, the pitches, the relaxing atmosphere and the social space.

That I was allowed to move pitches because of a barking dog with useless owners!

Disliked The rustic facilities as I am not fond of spiders or their webs….

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Doug thanks for the review!

Ingrid and Dave

Lovely place to stay nice and…

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9 out of 10
Location
7
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
1
Alana M.

Otter camping pod

Liked Lovely place to stay nice and peaceful would go again.

Disliked Wasn't told the hot tub wasn't working properly before paying for it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Just to reiterate there was no problem with the hot tub at all when you hired it.
The hot tub is not driven by electric therefore has no bubbles . Sorry if this was a problem for you, as this has never been questioned before by anyone.

Thanks
Ingrid and Dave

It's so peaceful Good for star…

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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8
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9
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9
Wifi
8
Wendy A.

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked It's so peaceful
Good for star gazing , plenty of wildlife , lovely walks
Dave and his wife are lovely and welcoming.
Plenty of hot water for pot washing and showers.
Would recommend

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

the whole place was stunning! very…

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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Olivia B.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked the whole place was stunning! very relaxing, which is exactly what we wanted.
toilets and showers were very clean
friendly owners
great pitches

Disliked nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent dog friendly site. Clean facilities, and friendly owners

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10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
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No rating
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9
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Carol M.

Badger camping pod

Liked Repeat visit, love everything about this beautiful campsite. It is clean, quiet, friendly, accommodating. Adult only and dog friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Hot tub 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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities 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

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Colemere Caravan Park

The Birches

Mill Lane

Colemere

Ellesmere

Shropshire

England

SY12 0QL

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.88994°N
2.84602°W

Route directions

Coming from Ellesmere to Shrewsbury on the A528 you will see signs for Colemere after 2 miles. Turn left at the crossroads and drive to the next junction where the three lanes converge. Turn left on to Mill Lane and the park is 100 metres on your right-hand side.

Nearest transport

Bus
8 mi Bus Stop No 3
8 mi Bus Stop No 1
8.8 mi Bus Station
Rail
5.8 mi Wem Rail Station
6.6 mi Prees Rail Station
7.2 mi Yorton Rail Station

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

There's stacks to do in the surrounding area, whether you want to stick close to home by foot or pedal, or drive a bit further afield to the towns, tourist attractions and landscapes of Shropshire, Cheshire and north-east Wales – the city of Chester is 40 minutes away and Llangollen on the River Dee reachable within an hour. On the doorstep, tackle the two-mile walk along the canal towpath to Ellesmere or make your way via the purpose-built circular walk and through a wooded area of rhododendrons around the mere and nature reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest with species galore to see like otters, lapwings and water birds. The reserve also has several deep fishing pools well-stocked with catfish and big carp; more fishing – and carp – can be had nearby at Blackmere along the towpath from Colmere. Also nearby, wander into Colemere village to see the fifteenth-century thatched cottages, listed in the Domesday Book, to Ellesmere for food festivals, regattas and boat rides on the mere, or drive to Rednal Karting, Paintballing and Laser for an exciting time ten minutes away. Castles including Chirk and Whittington are a doddle to drive to too. If being on the water is your thing, a narrowboat marina is a three-minute drive away from the caravan park and both Colemere and Whitemere sailing clubs are within easy reach. By car, the standard of whitewater rafting at Bala Adventure and Watersports will have you foaming at the mouth – a milder form of the sport, along with abseiling, gorge walking, a steam railway and horse-drawn boat trips is available over the border in Wales at Llangollen.

Must see

Chester Castle 20.6 mi

Cheshire Military Museum 20.6 mi

Chester Cathedral 21 mi

Powis Castle & Garden 21.1 mi

Darby Houses (Ironbridge) 22.6 mi

National Trust

Chirk Castle 10.7 mi

Attingham Park 16.1 mi

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 16.7 mi

Sunnycroft 19.2 mi

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 23.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Colemere - Wem Moss - Shropshire Union Canal 0.3 mi

Overton / Owrtyn - Erbistock - Overton / Owrtyn 6.6 mi

PRADOE 6.8 mi

The Sandstone Trail S to N (Part 1): Whitchurch - Bickerton 8.5 mi

Chirk - The Aqueduct - Shropshire Union Canal - Chirk 9.2 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Colemere Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Colemere Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Colemere Caravan Park? There's stacks to do in the surrounding area, whether you want to stick close to home by foot or pedal, or drive a bit further afield to the towns, tourist attractions and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Colemere Caravan Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    Tourers and motorhomes are requested to depart at this time to prevent congestion on the lane during busy periods.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Colemere Caravan Park? From $27.11 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.