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Families love getting back to nature and exploring our ancient forest and wild river valley so it’s no surprise that we’re a popular holiday choice for families. The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley offers a huge range of family friendly accommodation of all types.
From a family holiday cottage to glamping in a yurt or safari tent, family campsites to hostels there is something for every budget and taste.
Many have on site facilities for kids such as play areas or outdoor space for games. There are often footpaths nearby and of course we have a wide range of attractions and activities especially suited to families too.
Bringing teenagers? See our guide to holidaying with teens for inspiration including things to do for mixed age groups so that you can make sure that the whole family has a great time in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.
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Westbury-on-Severn
A fabulous Grade II listed barn with many original features, set within a private walled garden, Holly Barn in Westbury-on-Severn sleeps up to fifteen people and provides an ideal location to explore the Forest of Dean, the Wye Valley and the surrounding region of South Gloucestershire. Nearby you’ll find Symonds Yat, the River Severn and Gloucester, all of which are perfect for a day out.
Blakeney
Set on a hillside in the beautiful Forest of Dean you’ll find a unique and stylish holiday home of laidback luxury. A relaxing self-catering experience in an architect-designed single-storey cedar-clad eco retreat for couples, solo travellers and families with up to 2 children. The master bedroom can also be set as a twin.
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Coleford
Located on the edge of the Forest of Dean, Bracelands campsite is open all year, allowing you to embrace nature’s best surroundings whenever you like. As soon as you enter the grounds of Bracelands campsite, you’ll be immediately impressed with its size and ability to encompass you in the wonderful landscapes of the forest of Dean.
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JANUARY: Beat the blues 2025 - 25% Discount on all pitch types: BTB25
Booking window 01/01/25 – closes 14/02/2025
Stay 06/01/2025 – 16/02/25
Sherwood, Bracelands
2 night minimum – 14 day maximum stay
Book online or via campsite website only
All touring & glamping
Terms and conditions
The discount code must be entered at the time of booking, or quoted when calling to book and cannot be added retrospectively to an existing booking.
Bookings must be paid in full, are nonrefundable, non-transferrable (this includes moving stay dates forward where part or all of the stay falls beyond the 16 February 2025)
With the exception of Back Packer* & Solo Campers all rates apply to a max of 6 persons per pitch
If Travelling with 2-5 children/infants, you will also benefit from our family deal which only charges for 2 children (5-17). Infants (0-4) are free at all times.
No other discounts (including ACR & Midweek, or loyalty stays) can be applied in conjunction with this offer
Subject to limited availability, and discount applies to the specific stay dates only
Offers can be withdrawn at any time by Sherwood Pines Camping Ltd
Applies to NEW bookings only. Cancellations to existing bookings during the period of the offer to be rebooked to take advantage of this offer will not be refunded.
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Coleford
The Speech House is a former historic hunting lodge located in the centre of the Royal Forest of Dean. With 35 en-suite bedrooms, a cosy bar, pretty garden with heated dining dens, and two restaurants serving morning coffee, lunches, afternoon tea, bar meals and fine-dining. Car park with EV charging points. Dog friendly.
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2-4 persons per
Littledean
A private hamlet - 3 or 5 self-catering cottages: sleep 16 or 26. All luxuriously equipped with private hot tubs. Separate Function Barn with bar area and wood fired pizza oven. Child/dog friendly. Large gardens with seating. Kids play area. Civil Ceremony Licence – small weddings, vow renewals and celebrations. Catering and spa treatments available.
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Parkend
Our Glamping Pods are luxury furnished MegaPod timber lodges which are great for couples and families with young children. Situated on a fantastic hillside location stunning views of the park.
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Lydney
Lydney Park Estate has five wonderful holiday homes available to rent in a beautiful location in the Forest of Dean close to numerous activities that the local area has to offer.
Lodge Barn - sleeps 18
Old Pumphouse - sleeps 6
Quarry Lodge - sleeps 6
Bertha - sleeps 2
Betty - sleeps 2
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2-18 persons per
Coleford
Bells Hotel and Country Club is based on the outskirts of Coleford Town Centre. With a 53 bedroom hotel, 18 hole golf course, bar, restaurant and beauty salon on site we offer a range of options to make your break with us enjoyable. We have a range of family, double, twin and single rooms all of which are en suite and well equipped. Families and dogs are more than welcome.
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Littledean
2 hours from the M25, 40 mins Bristol, 20minutes from the Welsh border and just 30 minutes from Cheltenham. An idyllic location to relax with family or explore the Forest of Dean.
Littledean
Spacious detached holiday house sleeps up to 8 with character features. Private hot tub and log burner. Child/dog friendly. Walks from the door. Large secure garden with outdoor seating and BBQ/pizza oven. Cycle store, kids play area/games room. Luxury Welcome Hamper with sparkling wine from our vineyard. Free EV charging.
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Parkend
A fantastic range of self-catering accommodation with a large restaurant on site. We have 56 self-catering rooms ranging from log cabins to apartments and bungalows. Many have hot tubs, all are dog-friendly. We also have a large camping and caravan site alongside. The perfect location for a self-catering holiday. On-site facilities include a pool, play area, salon and shop. Forest walks all around. Entertainment on site.
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4-6 persons per
Lydney
Woodsman cabin is one of two gorgeous, sustainably-built log cabins at Resilient Woodlands Retreat. Each cabin is nestled in its own private piece of woodland, and features a wood-fired hot tub and stunning panoramic views over the Severn estuary.
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Coleford
‘Treehouse Zero Zero’ is designed with Wellness in mind, and has its own little private spa.
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Coleford
Greenacres is a family run campsite situated just outside Coleford. Caravans and tents. Ideal for all facilities in the Forest and Wye Valley.
Westbury-on-Severn
Located on the edge of Westbury-on-Severn is Ardens Farm, a three storey Grade II listed farmhouse, complete with everything you need to explore the Forest of Dean. This spacious house is set within a working farm and provides plenty of room for families and large groups and is pet friendly, so your four legged friends can join you too!
Littledean
Converted traditional barn with all of today's mod cons including private hot tub and log burner. Child/dog friendly. Walks from the door. Garden with seating. Cycle store, kids play area/games room. Suit reduced mobility. Free EV charging. Luxury Welcome Hamper with sparkling wine from our vineyard. Short breaks all year.
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Coleford
Dome Garden is a magical eco-encampment with a mix of geodesic domes, inspiring hotel rooms and now a transformational contemporary treehouse in the heart of the Forest of Dean, just north of Bristol.
Coleford
A spacious campsite and caravan park with glamping pods nestled among majestic oaks, stunning copper beech and tall pine trees. Located on the edge of the Forest of Dean, Bracelands offers panoramic views of the countryside. Walking paths to Symonds Yat, archery and high ropes nearby.
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Coleford
Stay on site at the popular attraction Puzzlewood and enjoy unlimited access to the woods outside of normal hours with direct access from the cottages. Kids love getting involved with feeding our animals and photographers love having the woods to themselves.
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4-8 persons per
Lydney
Coppice cabin is one of two gorgeous, sustainably-built log cabins at Resilient Woodlands Retreat. Each cabin is nestled in its own private piece of woodland, and features a wood-fired hot tub and stunning panoramic views over the Severn estuary.
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