The Magical Glade
Location
A secret spot in Deer's Choice wood (planted in 1991). Sheltered seclusion and sunlight. As close to wild camping as it gets. Simplicity at it's best
Suitable For
One or two families or a handful of friends. Max 8 including all little ones. The perfect playground for children and great for adults who just want some space away from others. Max 8 people
Whats Inside
- Nothing, you are bringing everything!
What's Outside
- A fireplace with logs to sit on
- Loads of wood to scavenge (BYO bowsaw)
- Stand alone cold water tap, all water from the farm bore hole, safe and delicious to drink
- Private compost loo (2 minutes walk away)
- A wheelbarrow to transport your gear (parking 2 minutes away outside the wood)
What To Bring
- Everything you need for a weekend camping trip...except a fire pit!
- Bikes (or hire eBikes
What Not To Bring
- Not too much food! The farm shop is full of fresh veg, fruit, meat, dairy and bread from the farm as well as all the groceries, alcohol and household items you could ever need. Delicious homemade ready meals perfect for heating up on the fire or your camping stove. (The cafe - currently closed due to Covid, serves hot drinks and cakes, light breakfasts and vegetarian lunches, with meat from the farm on a Sunday)
What To Do Here
- Hang out!
- Let the children explore the 2 acre enclosed young woodland. Just shout and they'll hear you. Just keep an eye on little ones with the natural ponds that appear if lots of recent rain
- Keep your eyes peeled for deer, rabbits, hares, foxes...send the kids off on their very own British woodland safari
- Amble or bike down the old railway line (then loop back across the fields) to the farm shop to pick up local fresh organic food to take back and cook on the fire
- Explore the farm and it's many woodlands, meeting grazing animals (wild ones too) along the way. Just be sure to stay on the right side of the fence and keep gates closed
- Regular farm walk and tours during the summer months, dates coming soon
- Hire eBikes from Cotswold eBikes who are based on the farm and can deliver right to the Huts. Child seats and trailers available. Choose one of the bespoke routes taking in the beautiful Cotswolds with lots of sights, food and watering holes along the way
- Cirencester (Roman capital of the Cotswolds) is 2 miles away and has a brilliant museum, a lido and lots of independent shops to explore.
Important Info
- Arrival between 4.30pm - 7pm
- Departure by 11am
- No amplified music at any time
- Cars to park 3 mins walk from the camp, wheelbarrow provided
- No dogs
- No day visitors
Cost
£12 per person (0 - 90yrs!) per night
(£60 per night minimum charge)
3 night minimum bank holiday
