Mountain campsites in Cotswolds AONB

If you want a mountainous camping experience in the Cotswolds AONB, Hipcamp lists over a dozen options tailored to rugged hills and winding valleys. Here, you’ll find sites with showers, toilets, and pet-friendly policies—a solid base after a day of fishing, horseback riding, or wild swimming. Expect an average night to cost around £140, but you can snag a pitch for as little as £20. For tried-and-tested recommendations, check out Penylan Cider Farm (20 reviews), Broadmeadow Glamping (18 reviews), and Stargazer Glamping (16 reviews). Locals know you’ll need to pack for quick weather changes, and don’t forget to sort your rubbish before you go.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Cotswolds AONB

If you want a mountainous camping experience in the Cotswolds AONB, Hipcamp lists over a dozen options tailored to rugged hills and winding valleys. Here, you’ll find sites with showers, toilets, and pet-friendly policies—a solid base after a day of fishing, horseback riding, or wild swimming. Expect an average night to cost around £140, but you can snag a pitch for as little as £20. For tried-and-tested recommendations, check out Penylan Cider Farm (20 reviews), Broadmeadow Glamping (18 reviews), and Stargazer Glamping (16 reviews). Locals know you’ll need to pack for quick weather changes, and don’t forget to sort your rubbish before you go.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Cotswolds AONB

1. Penylan Cider Farm

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3 units · Motorhomes, Glamping · Pontrilas, Wales

Pitches and tiny home glamping on a cider farm in Herefordshire

2. Cuddfan - The Hiding Place

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2 units · Glamping · Crickhowell, Wales

A secluded, riverside bell tent in the heart of The Black Mountains

3. Goytree Glamping and Treehouses

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4 units · Glamping · Walterstone, England

Enchanting places to stay on an organic farm in Herefordshire

4. Offas Dyke Retreat

5 units · Glamping · England

A holiday taking in two countries – a tad ambitious? Not in the slightest. Take off to Offa’s Dyke Retreat and such escapades are very easy indeed, as you’re almost on the border of England and Wales, with plenty of gorgeous scenery and outdoorsy antics on both sides of the divide. Site is set in 3 acres with new 2023 communal space, including games room sofa snug, dinning area, new wet rooms and kitchen to be complete December 2023. You can start gazing at that scenery without even leaving this friendly glamping site in the little village of Longtown, for the outlook here is one of the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons National Park. Ready for a closer look? Get those boots on and set off for a wander. The Offa’s Dyke path passes nearby on its way from Pandy to Hay-on-Wye, and there are lots of little local paths to explore too. A stroll of a much less strenuous variety (barely a 7 minute, in fact) takes you to the local pub for home-cooked meals, local ales. If you can manage a little further (a 6 minutes walk), you can get to a fab village shop stacked with fresh and frozen food, local tipples and homemade cakes. Stock up there and trot back to the site for a picnic or barbecue (firepit provided, with firewood available to buy on site), or use the well-equipped communal kitchen to prep your eats. 5 ensuite railway carriages with kitchenette, 2 pods and 3 further carriages use shared facilities on site include a toilet block with a couple of showers; no need to bring your own towels, as you’ll be provided with these when you get here, along with bedding for your cosy sleeping quarters.

5. Cadora Woods Glamping

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5 units · Glamping · St Briavels, England

Hand-crafted shepherd's huts and yurts overlooking the Wye Valley.

6. Stargazer Glamping

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3 units · Glamping · Ross On Wye, England

Luxury bell-tent glamping for couples and families in the serene Wye Valley.

7. Broadmeadow Glamping

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3 units · Glamping · Hereford, Herefordshire, West Midlands

A quaint wooden cabin, tucked away on a Herefordshire farm. Perfect for a romantic glamping retreat or year-round family getaways.

Camper favorites in and near Cotswolds AONB

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Offas Dyke Retreat

5 units · Glamping · England

A holiday taking in two countries – a tad ambitious? Not in the slightest. Take off to Offa’s Dyke Retreat and such escapades are very easy indeed, as you’re almost on the border of England and Wales, with plenty of gorgeous scenery and outdoorsy antics on both sides of the divide. Site is set in 3 acres with new 2023 communal space, including games room sofa snug, dinning area, new wet rooms and kitchen to be complete December 2023. You can start gazing at that scenery without even leaving this friendly glamping site in the little village of Longtown, for the outlook here is one of the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons National Park. Ready for a closer look? Get those boots on and set off for a wander. The Offa’s Dyke path passes nearby on its way from Pandy to Hay-on-Wye, and there are lots of little local paths to explore too. A stroll of a much less strenuous variety (barely a 7 minute, in fact) takes you to the local pub for home-cooked meals, local ales. If you can manage a little further (a 6 minutes walk), you can get to a fab village shop stacked with fresh and frozen food, local tipples and homemade cakes. Stock up there and trot back to the site for a picnic or barbecue (firepit provided, with firewood available to buy on site), or use the well-equipped communal kitchen to prep your eats. 5 ensuite railway carriages with kitchenette, 2 pods and 3 further carriages use shared facilities on site include a toilet block with a couple of showers; no need to bring your own towels, as you’ll be provided with these when you get here, along with bedding for your cosy sleeping quarters.

Cadora Woods Glamping

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(4)

5 units · Glamping · St Briavels, England

Hand-crafted shepherd's huts and yurts overlooking the Wye Valley.

Stargazer Glamping

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(40)

3 units · Glamping · Ross On Wye, England

Luxury bell-tent glamping for couples and families in the serene Wye Valley.

Broadmeadow Glamping

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(35)

3 units · Glamping · Hereford, Herefordshire, West Midlands

A quaint wooden cabin, tucked away on a Herefordshire farm. Perfect for a romantic glamping retreat or year-round family getaways.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

6m Stargazer Tent + 3m Lotus Belle AirBud

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Karina

September 2025

Group trip

3 nights at Stargazer Glamping

Really happy with our stay for 5. Would definitely recommend a stay here!

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Ashik

September 2025

2 nights at Cuddfan - The Hiding Place

Thanks Mark for the lovely stay! The area is secluded and picturesque, which really gave us the feeling of living a nomadic life with just the basic amenities. A few tips for future visitors: Bring a hanging light or headlamp, as it gets very dark and there’s no lighting provided. There’s a gas stove and cooking area, but you’ll need to bring your own utensils. Pack warm duvets and thick jackets if you’re visiting in autumn, as nights can get very cold. 🚗 Important: Do not drive your car down to the tent. Park just after entering the gate and walk down instead. I missed the host’s message about this, got stuck trying to drive back up, and had to be rescued by a farmer with his tractor (thankfully the host responded quickly and was super helpful!). Despite that little adventure, I absolutely loved the stay and would highly recommend it if you’re looking for a unique experience without the hassle of putting up a tent yourself.

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Bertie

July 2025

4 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Penylan Cider Farm

Brilliant site .would definitely recommend. Great hosts and look forward to a return

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Michael

July 2025

3 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Penylan Cider Farm

Very friendly and welcoming. A beautiful little spot overlooking rolling hills with stunning views. All facilities were clean and serviceable and would stay again if I’m ever passing through.

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Alice

June 2025

With kids

5 nights at Cuddfan - The Hiding Place

Great location, secluded but close to crickhowell. Amazing bird song. Nice river. Loved the ease of camping we without putting up a tent. We stayed in the wild camp bell tent.

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Ines

May 2025

Weekend Trip to Cuddfan - The Hiding Place

Quiet and beautiful camp spot, perfect for hiking in the black mountains. One WARNING, there is a gas stove but no cooking equipment provided contrary to listing so plan ahead if you want to cook. Still great value and would recommend

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Antony

May 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Penylan Cider Farm

Simply lovely, idyllic and views to die for, you won't be disappointed

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Thomas

May 2025

Weekend Trip to Cuddfan - The Hiding Place

The camp site is great! Hot shower hit the spot! Fire pit was awesome! Tranquil sound of running water from the river! Overall a very good spot! Would recommend!

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Jenny

March 2025

4 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Penylan Cider Farm

Beautiful spot with absolutely gorgeous views. We had a lovely warm welcome and thoroughly enjoyed the cider!

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Nicci

October 2024

5 m Class B

2 nights at Penylan Cider Farm

The Cider Site is a small family run camping site, which made it feel very intimate and homely. The views are great and you feel relaxed and part of nature. We stayed right at the end of the season (the last weekend of October), so it was quiet and the Cider Bar was closed.....but we'll be back another time to sample the home made Cider :). The facilities are good - warm shower, towel rail, toilet. This site is on the border of Hereford and Abergavenny, so perfectly placed to explore either, which we did! Great location! Great find! :)