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17/6/2013 at 12:59pm
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You don't say when in July sphil but if it's NOT the week of the 21st to 25th (Royal Welsh Show) you might take a look at Fforest Fields. There are lots of quiet corners you can be tucked and although it's not 1.5hrs from Somerset it is about that from the Severn Bridge. All three requirements are on site, forest, water, campfires!
Fforest Fields
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17/6/2013 at 1:51pm
Location: Somerset
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http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/reviews.asp?revid=3947
Whitemead Forest Park
Not been but it seems to fit driving route, activities for kids. On the website Under camping it shows a site plan, it looks like just 10 camping spots, not sure about spacing though so you could phone and ask.
Also says pitch price is for 6 people, so that seems good as normally i get charged extra for kids
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17/6/2013 at 6:40pm
Location: Devon
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How about this one near Chepstow? http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/reviews.asp?revid=9620 Reviews are good and one review remarked how much space they have on pitches. A laid back site, only 20 pitches & has woodlands to explore and firepits. I would maybe email the site direct and ask your questions with regards to pitches - I'm sure they would help.
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17/6/2013 at 8:24pm
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Looks as though the 20 pitches are over 2 fields but I would check with the owner to clarify. I've got that site on my favourites if we were passing that way but have never stayed there - it looks quite a basic, farm style site if you don't mind that sort of thing.
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23/6/2013 at 4:51pm
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I'm sure this is too far for you for this trip, but I would recommend Foxholes Castle for a future trip, which sounds just what you want. Loads of open space, campfires etc.
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26/6/2013 at 7:43pm
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I would suggest Bracelands in the Forest of Dean.
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27/6/2013 at 5:17pm
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Actually in Somerset, not sure if suits your travel plans but Alpine Grove at Chard would be perfect, especially if you ask for a woodland pitch. Sorry Ratty, can't do linky thing..
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27/6/2013 at 5:22pm
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No worries at all Becci Boo, here is the link to read reviews Alpine Grove Touring Park,
Cheers Ratty
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30/6/2013 at 9:49pm
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You could try Thistledown in Stroud, Gloucestershire:
http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/details.asp?revid=8686
Loads of space, and the top Elderflower orchard takes tents and campervans, although the facilities are on the bottom pastures. It's a truly wonderful site.
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