The Firs

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Forest of Dean recce

Arrived on site to be warmly welcomed by Mary, who was absolutely delightful. She explained all the site facilities and even made us a much needed cup of coffee. The Site is quite, beautiful, scenic and relaxing and with a lot of family history. There's a lovely 5 minute walk out the side gate down to the Iron mines that are worth exploring with a lovely cafe there too. With everything just a short distance is all directions. We will definitely be visiting this site again in the near future and highly recommend it.

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Reviewed on 05/06/2023 19:55

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Rated 4 of 5

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Such a friendly site

We arrived to a lovely welcome from Mary. She even offered us a cup of tea. All you need here apart from a shower but that didn’t bother us as we are self sufficient. Four pitches so nice and small. Toilet which was clean. A lock up for your bikes with power if you have electric bikes and need to recharge. Two pubs within walking distance and easy access to the forest. The only downside there is road noise but you can still hear the birds singing. We really enjoyed our stay and will be back next time we want to cycle the Forest.

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hendrick1724

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Reviewed on 30/04/2023 12:05

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Lovely reception by owners

We were pleased with the site layout, 4 hard standings just as you enter the site to the left with a grass pitch on the top of the grassed area next to the facilities, which also had a lock up store for push bikes. We arrived but no one was about , we did manage to catch someone's attention in the house eventually the lady offered us coffee or tea and showed us to our pitch. The site also has caravan storage at the top of the site. We visited just after Covid19 restrictions were lifted, Sanitising facilities were available in the facilities building, none at the drinking water taps, or gate, this would have been better as many people were using the gate who were not staying on site and we also noticed none used anything when filling their water butts. We enjoyed the stay here but as the owners were thinning down the woods behind the site the traffic noise was very load and intrusive, it is a pity as the site is lovely. Due to the excessive traffic noise we will sadly not return.

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Kiaboy

Caravanner from Derbyshire

Reviewed on 24/11/2021 15:03

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Wonderfully welcomed by Mary with a tea and coffee.

Very pleasant site and great links to the Forest of Dean by bicycle via tracks and old railway lines. Great to cycle mainly off road. Very friendly campsite hosts. We were lent a map of the Forest which was handy although it is still easy to get a bit lost with so many tracks. Would definitely return.

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Stan15

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Reviewed on 14/10/2021 09:51

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Quiet Site, lovely location, very warm welcome

The Firs is a first rate CL. Although it is relatively near a busy - ish road, it is well screened by trees - but we were on the grass pitch, furthest from the road - those closer may not be so quiet. The facilities are very good, and kept scrupulously clean by Mary. Mary is very welcoming, offering a cup of tea on arrival, and in our case begging us to pick some plums as she had a glut ! There are three pubs within easy walking distance offering good food at reasonable prices. It gives easy access to the cycling and walking tracks in the Forest, and bike hire is in easy distance at Cannop and Parkend. The site is right on top of Clearwell Caves (quite literally!) which are worth a visit. We will certainly put it on our list for a second visit

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Abergarfan

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Reviewed on 28/08/2021 20:50

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Above & Beyond

On the Friday evening of August bank holiday we decided we'd like to find a site rather than drive all the way home from Alton Towers. Having used the CMHC app to look for availability & phoning several sites I was met with laughter at the prospect of finding a pitch. But not from this warden... she looked at her pitches, juggled things, & after an initial no she called us back & said she could accommodate us! When we arrived, the welcome was warm & we were given all the info we needed (details of a local pub & a curry house that delivers!). This site is IMMACULATE. Probably the best kept site we have ever stayed on. It is peaceful & has beautiful scenery. The facilities are superb. We will definitely return & stay longer next time.

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Reviewed on 28/08/2021 17:47

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A mixed bag

We arrived to a warm welcome from Mary and offer of tea followed by an informative brief on all matters necessary. We had a great pitch on the grass and settled in quickly, good job we brought plenty of levelling blocks though. The toilet and waste facilities were excellent and clean. The site is part caravan/container storage and part CL site so we had to be selective with where we viewed but generally nice. There is a pleasant walk out the back of the site which leads through bracken fields and twisting paths - very nice indeed. The site is convenient for getting to all areas of the Wye Valley so good again for that reason. We booked the site based on the principle that the reviews stated it was peaceful and tranquil, however this is definitely not the case. The B4228 is extremely busy from 4.00 a.m. to 11.00 p.m. every day except Sunday (oh with the occasional boy racer and lorries continuing thereon). This is of course out of the hands of Mary and Penny but (all but a very few of) the site reviews should have mentioned it, unless of course most people visiting live on the M25 (everything is relative I suppose). So all in all a mixed bag! Depends what you want, but my wife's and I's overriding remit was peace and quiet and it weren't that.

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Marky Marky

Caravanner from Devon

Reviewed on 05/07/2021 13:16

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Excellent Break

D day - 12th April a significant date for 2021 - 'the great escape' and a significant birthday that week too. Fab welcome from Mary and Penny who couldn't do enough for us - they totally engaged in the party spirit - taking delivery of a variety of gifts and booking us in to the Miners for a birthday dinner - alfresco of course. Beautifully kept site and a great brick built bike shed too. There is a path directly into the woods so avoids the main road. Great cycling straight out from the site and less than a mile to the Forest of Dean. Thank you so much Mary and Penny for your wonderful hospitality and great sense of humour. Annie & Sarah xx

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McP

Reviewed on 30/05/2021 16:08

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Wonderful Break during Covid

This CL was a real find and one I am sure we will return to time and again. Penny and Mary couldn't have been more welcoming and accommodating, as others have said. Facilities are first class and extremely clean. Although we have owned dogs for many years we also appreciated a 'dog free' site. Sadly too many dog owners let their dogs roam freely on sites and then don't 'pick up' after them. It was great to have a bike store provided - a real bonus. We didn't have our bikes with us but we will next time knowing they will be safe and dry when we're not using them. We loved the fact that there were so many walks nearby and we haven't anywhere near exhausted them! We particularly enjoyed walking out from the site and exploring nearby Clearwell. Many thanks for a lovely 'safe' break this autumn.

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Adkins

Motorhomer from Cornwall

Reviewed on 30/10/2020 15:23

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Fantastic access to all that the area offers

Fantastic welcome - loved the home made raspberry jam. Penny and Mary always around to help and provided maps for the area. New building housing a secure bike store with electric to charge e-bikes, unisex toilet and black waste disposal. 4 of the pitches are hardstanding with electric. Easy access to.cycle trails and downhill trails along Dark Hill tramway from Coleford. Lots of walking direct from the campsite both farmland and open land. Lots of wildlife on site and just out the back gate - squirrels, owls, deer etc. Lovely farm shop about 6 miles west at Cowshill selling rare breed and local produce. Coleford Leisure helped us out when we had a MH issue. Only slight downside is the road noise from the B4228 which runs along the site. Affected my partner more then me so will depend on your individual perspective. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

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Nikal

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Reviewed on 25/10/2020 19:19

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