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Greenway Farm Campsite
Puddlebrook Road
Drybrook
Gloucestershire (Browse area)
GL17 9HW
Tel: +44 7880 700513
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Pitches: 31
Open: 30/03/2024 to 01/11/2024
30/03/2025 to 01/11/2025
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| Who's it for |
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| Facilities |
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 No Chemical Disposal |
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 Golf <5 miles |
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| Date of Visit: July 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Barkley |
7 reviews from this member |
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 A great site with lovely views of the surrounding fields and hillside. There were two kid goats in the field beside us. The middle tent field is on a hill and therefore pitches aren't entirely level, but when we were there the grass was short, there were no demarcation lines - so we could pitch the tent how we wanted - and there was plenty of room to pitch the tent and to park the car. One warning to the noise-sensitive: we pitched at the highest point, and discovered there is a road hidden directly behind the high hedge which seems to carry a fair bit of traffic at times.
All the site staff were friendly and helpful. There is no shop on site, but the village is about ten minutes' walk away. We hadn't planned to use the cafe as we had our dog with us, but the weather prevented barbecues, so we decided to ask if they would allow a takeaway service. The cafe staff let us take meals from the cafe, on their own plates which we returned in the morning, and nothing seemed too much trouble. The food was fine and very reasonably priced - in total less than £20 for dinner for four adults - and there was plenty of choice on the evening menu, including two veggie options.
The site information sheet states that all dogs are on leads or staked beside tents so they don't pose a problem by wandering around, a rule which was adhered to. (This rule could also be made applicable to very young children - we had a few rather noisy stray ones wandering around our tent chatting and singing at 6am.!).
There is a 'no noise after 10.30pm' rule in force - this was pretty much followed to the letter. There is also a 'no outside music' rule, so the site was pleasantly quiet, just people chatting to each other and playing ball games in the centre of the field.
The shower block was always clean and tidy and there were plenty of showers, sinks and toilet cubicles. There is a washing-up hut with two large sinks; all nice and clean, lots of hot water, but the lighting is a bit on the dim side!
Locally, Drybrook (just down the road) is a small village with not an awful lot to see, but with some useful shops. Ross on Wye, about ten minutes' drive from the site, is well worth a visit for the river alone - drive down to the bottom of the hill in town where there is a small car park on the left - walk through it, follow the field round to the left, and eventually the path takes you to the right along the river Wye, where there is a long walk along wide green banks under ancient fir trees (large fir cones everywhere - great fun for kids and dogs!). There is a pub called The Hope & Anchor (recommended by one of the site staff) which serves reasonable lunches in a beautiful riverside setting. There are also some striking metal sculptures of flying swans on tall plinths along the walk. 
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| Date of Visit: July 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Bhwh |
2 reviews from this member |
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Just returned from a 2 night stay at this clean and well organised site. We occupied two tent pitches on the lower field, both with EHU.
The pitches were well spaced and only occupying the perimeter of the field meant plenty of free space centrally, providing a good view and space to play the odd game of frizbee!
The facilities on-site were excellent. The shower/toilet block was modern and we never had to wait for a hot shower or toilet. Although we didn't use the cafe too much during our stay, it was clearly one of the best features of the site: friendly staff, clean and comfortable with a varied menu. Before leaving we had coffee and a bacon sandwich. Very good.
By far the most satisfying aspect of this site for us was the peaceful and quiet surroundings. We did not have children ourselves and really wanted a quiet break away from it all. There were lots of children enjoying themselves on the site but at no point was noise an issue, especially in the evening.
The only slight disappointment for us was the actual area: Forest of Dean. It is a little like stepping back in time but we knew this already as we live in Gloucestershire. Slightly lacking in terms of quality pubs, restaurants etc. We spent the day in Hereford with is better catered for. This aspect didn't bother us too much however, as really the trip was a trial run for our Summer trip to the Vendee in 3 weeks time.
All in all, a very good site which I would recommend to both couples and families with young children.
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Julie57 |
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What a lovely clean well kept site. Very easy to bike into the Forest of Dean from the site which is a rel bonus. Owners very friendly and always there if you need anything. The 'GARDENER' or should I say owner is always around doing some type of work :-) Toilet blocks are all new and well light at night. Showers and hair dryer are both free.Plenty of room on tent pitch.The baby goats were a delight to watch. We will be returning with out a doubt:-)
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Mmiles70 |
2 reviews from this member |
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Top notch site! Perfect location with brand new facilities, that have been built to a very high standard. Excellent showers and toilets, never had to queue once despite the campsite being full.
The on-site Greenway Cafe is a huge benefit serving good quality food at reasonable prices.
Lorraine the owner is extremely helpful, on-site all the time to deal with any queries and nothing is too much trouble.
The site is perfectly safe for children of all ages and my 2 kids (aged 7 & 4) had a great time making friends, leaving the adults to enjoy a well earned rest!
Symonds Yat a must if you have a day out and we enjoyed an afternoon at Puzzlewood.
Probably best to book in advance for peak times, this site is popular!
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Willymakitswife |
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We visited Greenway Farm Camping Site in Drybrook this week with a large party of 10 tents / caravans / campervans. The site owners were extremely accommodating and we all had an absolutely fabulous time, especially the children.
The pitches were spacious and facilities excellent, with the additional benefit of an on-site cafe which offered good home-cooked food / drinks at very reasonable prices. There was no shop on-site but this did not matter as the cafe sold milk and the local shop was a short drive (or 10 minute walk) away.
The shower/toilet block appeared new and was very clean and warm (with hairdryers too). There was also a washing-up hut which we did not make use of.
The site itself is perfectly situated close to the Forest of Dean, Ross On Wye and beautiful Symonds Yat. The local walks are very enjoyable and there are local companies offering canoes for rent along the River Wye.
All in all, a fantastic stay for us and I would certainly recommend this site to anyone wanting to visit this beautiful part of the country.
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| Date of Visit: April 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Pandapaws |
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Our favourite campsite so far. Pitched wherever we fancied so set up in the top field with beautiful view along the valley with horses to watch as we drank beer and basked in the sun. Very smart washing up hut.
Lovely new ladies facilities opened up on our fist night. Very spacious showers with a chair and plenty of hooks to keep your stuff off the floor - no queuing at all and it was Easter weekend.
Really friendly staff - on site, in reception and in the cafe. We ate at the cafe one evening, the food was yummy and very reasonably priced. Had to try the lemon cake the next day and that was superb too!
Reception sold firelogs which at first glance seemed inadequate but do not be fooled, they burned beautifully for more than the 3 hours that were promised on the packaging. A
s described, Greenway is perfectly located for Ross, Momouth and the Forest. Definitely on the list for a return visit - soon.
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| Date of Visit: April 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Jjas2007 |
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We had a really pleasant 2 night stay. There are 2 camping fields and 1 for caravans with electric hook ups. It had been raining for the previous 2 days, but the fields were well drained and the weather was not a problem.
We spoke to the guy who runs the site, lovely man, very friendly and helpful, told us all about the local area and places to visit. He also told us not to rush off on our last day which allowed us to squeeze in another day trip instead of having to pack everything up before 11am! (Not sure if this would be viable when they are busy though!) This was the perfect end to our weekend away as we have been to a lot of places where the owner is practically pushing you off the field come 11am!
The owner had just finished the new shower block in time for Easter, there are about 5 or 6 showers in the women's block which are lovely and also partitioned off with hooks and a chair so that your clothes don't get soaked, also has 2 free hairdryers, much to the relief of my teenage daughter and her friend! Can't say about the men's block, but hubby didn't complain so I am sure they were just as nice!
The cafe provided a lovely breakfast,(9-11am, it was nice not to have to cook for one morning), and also a menu of baguettes, sandwiches and hot food after 11am.
All in all a really nice campsite and good base to explore the surrounding area. I will be recommending this site to friends and will definitely be back in the summer!
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
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| Reviewer: LITTLEJAMESADAMS |
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We - 2 families, 4 adults 3 kids (11-13) just had a fantastic weekend at this site. We had 2 spacious pitches with EHU in a corner of the field so we had a little extra room for our day tent. Although the site appeared full this didn't hinder us in any way as there was still plenty of room for the kids to play football and cricket without bothering anyone else.
The site is set in picturesque surroundings and we would definitely recommend it to other campers who would like somewhere quiet to stay. We only met one of the owners - he was a really friendly bloke who suggested places of interest locally for us to visit. He also told us about the local chippy and pub which were both very good.
There were only 2 showers and 2 toilets in the main block, (another 2 toilets in one of the 3 fields that you could camp in) and although they were in constant use first thing in the morning we only had to wait a few minutes before one became available, they were kept very clean though considering we had rain for most of the weekend. We were told by the owner that a new toilet block, a shop and a launderette was in the process of being built.
The cafe on the site was very good too and the staff in there were very friendly
One last thing which was a lovely personal touch was that the owner came and asked us if we'd had a good time while on his site and wished us all the best - if we camp in the Forest of Dean again this is where it will be!
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
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| Reviewer: Karen27 |
4 reviews from this member |
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We spent a weekend last month - the site is spacious, although got crowded while we were there. The owners are very welcoming and the cafe and food was a great boon to us in a small tent!
The only downside was that although the toilet / shower block was new, there was no ventilation and within about 30 mins of morning usage, the floor was soaked and very slippery and two showers for each gender (2 for women, 2 for men).
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
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| Reviewer: Sallywright |
6 reviews from this member |
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Still a young site but very pleasant. We were allowed to choose our own pitch which was nice, and we had the whole field to ourselves, although we did arrive on a Friday! More campers turned up on Saturday, but was still very quiet.
There is a cafe on site which was used by other campers, we didn't use this so I cannot comment.
No shop on site but the cafe will sell milk if you need it.
The showers and toilets were clean and when we used them there was always hot water (free).
The campers wash-up was very basic with not enough hot water if you go at the wrong time, but more hot water is ready in about 20 mins, but to be fair a new kitchen is being built which will have constant hot water. The existing wash-up is too far from gas pipe so an electric water heater is used. There is a freezer for your freezer blocks. We stayed for 3 nights and wish we could have spent more time.
A lovely area with Ross on Wye close by. Friendly pubs in the area. Local shops sell everything you need (Local Nisa shop) We didn't eat out so can't comment on local pub grub. Brilliant butchers in Ross on Wye where we got a beautiful rolled loin of lamb for the BBQ and lovely local free range huge eggs, local bacon, etc. For breakfast
All in all a lovely weekend, would recommend this site for peace and quiet.
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