Ryeford Ponds

Glamping holidays in Herefordshire, Central England

A humble and warm welcome awaits guests at this private and secluded glamping site near the Wye Valley and the Forest of Dean in Herefordshire.

Midweek 2 nights from £160 + more price options

• Venue: Campsite

About Ryeford Ponds

Small-scale, private camping & glamping site on the doorstep to the beautiful Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. Nestled in a secluded valley on a farm. Ideal for family breaks and couple's getaways.

Ryeford Ponds camp is sited on our 6-acre paddock in a sheltered valley with woodlands, meadows and ponds – just outside the beautiful market town of Ross-On-Wye, minutes away from the Forest of Dean.

With only 2, spacious, fully set-up bell tents, shepherd’s hut and 2 woodland pitches you are guaranteed a restful break from the crowds and the hustle & bustle of everyday life.

Here, you are encouraged to put your feet up and embrace the moment. Enjoy the freedom and space, sit by the campfire, relax in a hammock and reconnect with nature.

Listen to the buzzards above you, spot the woodpecker, kingfisher or a heron and perhaps catch a glimpse of Canada geese landing on the ponds. Switch off, unwind and simply “be”!

Our bell tents are located at one side of our camp, with Wharton Hut at the top of the valley and woodland camping spots at the other end. They feel private but are not too distant from each other to allow small groups and families to holiday together.

Bell tents are fully equipped and furnished and can sleep 2 adults (on a comfortable, made-up bed) and 3 children on futons and camp beds. Addition of an awning expands your sheltered space and fairy lights and solar lamps add to the charm of camping with comforts and enjoying outdoors.

Your private, flushing toilet and shower room is located nearby together with our well-equipped and exclusive to bell tents guests Summer Kitchen.

Wharton Hut (sleeping 2) is sited at the top of the valley, enjoying more widespread views and sunsets. It’s furnished with a made-up king size bed, some storage and simple furniture.

Addition of outdoor seating and fire pit will sure make your stay enjoyable. All utensils, cooking kit, charcoal bbq, small fridge, pots and pans and basic necessities are also provided. Shared, spacious flushing toilet and shower room is located a short walk away.

Two nearly-wild camping spots are provided with picnic bench and fire pit, washing-up facilities.

Onsite facilities

• Parking

There is no club house here. We are a "back to basics, close to nature, dark skies at night and off-grid kinda site".... There is no Wi-Fi here, but we are sure you will find a BETTER CONNECTION! Enjoy evenings spent by the campfire, toasting marshmallows... Relax in a hammock, sipping your favourite coffee... or gin! Hunt for some frogs. Have fun pond dipping. Play on a tyre swing... After all, nature is the best playground and mud and dirt wash off, but the memories last forever.

Shared facilities

• Kitchen - Outside
• Showers
• Toilets
• Washing Up Area

Private facilities

• BBQ
• Campfire
• Picnic Tables
• Showers
• Toilets
• Washing Up Area

Dedicated building houses newly refurbished shower rooms and flushing toilets. Bell tents guests enjoy their private facilities, while shepherd's hut glampers and campers share a family-size wash room. Our Summer Kitchen and outdoor eating area is exclusive for bell tents glampers. Shepherd's hut is equipped with its own gas hob, mini fridge, fire pit, outdoor kitchenette and seating. For our campers there are picnic benches and fire pits installed, along with a small fridge and wa

Eco features

• Natural Spring
• Off-Grid
• Recycling
• Solar Power
• Sustainability
• Upcycling

Our ethos is based on sustainable and low environmental impact of tourism, leaving no trace and respecting wildlife and fellow guests and neighbours. We promote recycling, repurposing and composting and use solar energy only. The site is open only a third of the year to ensure minimal impact on ecosystems. We teamed up with The Greener Camping Club and are members-only site, welcoming guests who share similar values. We plant a native tree per every new member staying with us! So... Thank you!

What To Bring

• Food & Drink
• Torches
• Towels
• Wellies

We are an off-grid site so please bring good torches and power banks. Glamping accommodation is fully set up including bed linen (we ask to bring towels/tea towels- thanks). Children's beds have a pillow and a sheet ready - please byo sleeping bag. All cooking utensils, crockery etc are provided (plus some basics i.e oil, sugar, salt, spices, cling film), so are camping chairs, fire pit and bbq (please byo charcoal). Camping guest bring their own kit, picnic bench/fire pit provided.

Distances

Onsite activities

• Walking

Activities nearby

• Cycling
• Foraging
• Hiking
• Kayaking
• Mountain Biking
• Sightseeing
• Walking

You will be spoilt with local offerings and activities nearby! Forest of Dean and Wye Valley are packed with things to do, explore and take part it. Kayaking, Canoeing, Walking, Paddleboarding, Cycling, Sightseeing.... you name it! How about a visit to a Castle? or local Heritage Centre? Cider Museum? You can also choose to explore our most local footpaths... they go one for miles! You can be as active or as idle as you wish - no rush to leave your comfy hammock, the choice is yours. Enjoy.

• Midweek 1 night Contact owner
• Midweek 2 nights £160 - £180
• Midweek 3 nights Contact owner
• Midweek 4 nights £320 - £340
• Midweek 5 nights Contact owner
• Weekend 2 nights Contact owner
• Weekend 3 nights £270 - £340
• Weekly 7 nights Contact owner

Extras

• Extra child per night £10
• Fire wood per night £8

Notes about prices

Glamping - In holidays time we offer 4 nights mid-week or 2 or 3 nights weekend stays, with check-in Monday and Friday. Off peak we are more flexible - offering min 2 nights stays with additional check in day on Wednesday. Check in 4-7pm, check-out 10:30. Camping - min 3 nights stay and flex arrival day. Check in 4-7pm, check-out 12:00.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation made more than 28 days before the holiday start date will be subject to a 30% admin fee equal to the non-refundable deposit paid during reservation. Cancellation made within 28 days of the holiday start date will not be refunded. Any rearrangement within our discretion. We suggest you take out holiday insurance to cover any losses.

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