Welcome to Cayo Retreat, where luxury glamping meets the raw beauty of nature. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Black Mountain, our stunning waterside retreat offers an unforgettable escape, centred around spacious bell tents and uninterrupted panoramic views. Proudly recognised with multiple awards for excellence from 2021 through to 2025, Cayo Retreat has established itself as one of the region’s most desirable and highly regarded holiday destinations. By popular demand, we are delighted to introduce our all-new Superior Premium 7m x 7m Bell Tent, offering the ultimate glamping experience. This impressive accommodation comfortably sleeps up to 8 guests and features adjacent heating along with a private outdoor seating area, creating the perfect space for families and groups to relax in comfort and style. Set within nearly 8 acres of beautifully maintained grounds, Cayo Retreat welcomes a wide range of stays. Whether you’re joining us with a tent, campervan, motorhome, or embracing the ever-growing trend of the roof tent box, our site is perfectly suited to all styles of outdoor living. We are also proud to be a dog-friendly retreat, meaning your four-legged companions are more than welcome to enjoy the space, freedom, and scenic surroundings right alongside you. Our immaculately presented grounds are home to a private river that gently flows through the site, creating a peaceful and therapeutic atmosphere—perfect for switching off and reconnecting with nature. Overlooking the retreat is a striking 11th-century castle, adding a unique sense of history and character to your stay, and providing a truly memorable setting unlike any other. Guests can also enjoy the luxury of our bespoke private bathrooms and wet rooms, thoughtfully designed to combine comfort, style, and convenience throughout your stay. As evening falls, prepare to be captivated by truly spectacular dark skies. With minimal light pollution, Cayo Retreat offers a magical stargazing experience that continues to leave guests in awe. Ideally located, you’re just a short 10-minute walk from a welcoming country pub serving quality food and drinks, alongside a well-stocked local shop for all your essentials. Cayo Retreat is more than just a stay—it’s an experience. A place of tranquillity, natural beauty, rich history, and understated luxury, where you can truly unwind, recharge, and escape the everyday Please note: All firewood must be purchased on site.
Andrew's field is beautiful and idyllic but has limited facilities, it has a tap for drinking water, and waste water disposal point (ELSan). There is no electricity on site. The best things about the field: Peaceful and unspoiled Close to nature -wild deer often wander through the filed to drink from the river. The field is an excellent place for bird watching; Kingfishers, Cuckoos and Woodpeckers are regularly seen. We have a Little Owl in the area which is a little more elusive. If you camp you can fish for free on the River Avon. You can launch Kayaks/ canoes directly from the field into the river Avon - a great place to start your adventure. Family run - the field is run by Andrew and his family who are thrilled that campers take joy in the beauty of their field, they can give you local hints and tips and are always happy to help. Camp fires are allowed - so it properly feels like camping. The field is still a hidden gem and therefore does not get overcrowded. The field has beautiful vistas in all directions and is South facing so warms up nicely when the sun is out whilst benefiting from the cooling breeze from the river. You can walk to three pubs from the campsite. The limited facilities means it is most suited to caravans and campervans however if you have a tent and a camping toilet you are welcome to come. - No loud music onsite - Dogs to be under control at all times. They are not free to roam the site and all mess taken with you. There is a dog poo bin on the lane. - Noise to a minimum after 22:00 - No night fishing - Please be respectful of other campers - Please don't put wet wipes or dog poo bags down the elsan (CDP) - Please take all your rubbish with you. - Firepits are allowed but must be off the floor.
Merrydown is close to the Devon and Dorset coast, rural towns and villages and easily accessible from the A35 and A303. Our highly convenient location within Blackdown Hills area of Outstanding Natural Beauty means that the thriving town of Lyme Regis is just 15 minutes away; Exeter and Taunton are just a 30-minute drive away. It’s a great place for either a one-night stopover or longer stay. Beautiful rural views of Danes Hill and occasional visits from deer and many rabbits will add to your stay. The Taunton Cross bus stop is just a short walk away and the number 4 route gives hourly good access to Axminster, Honiton, Ottery St.Mary and Exeter. Dogs are welcome. Please add them at checkout. Please let us know in advance if you will be coming in a tent/ caravan/ motorhome so we can allocate the best pitch for you. If you are staying in our Shepherd's hut ot loft you do not need to be a CC Member, please add random code in the box when prompted. Enjoy a break away for all with beautiful countryside views!
We have individually designed and furnished our selection of Bell Tents, to provide our guests with a unique environment in which to enjoy Luxury Glamping in the beautiful Shropshire countryside. With all the creature comforts you need for a relaxing stay provided, we're sure you'll leave refreshed and relaxed. Just bring along your clothes, Towels and food, we will provide the rest. Our Luxury tents can accommodate between 4-6 people so are ideal for a family staycation. We provide Beds, Bedding, Wood Burner, Cutlery, Plates & Cups, BBQ, seating area and of course a Kettle! . On-Site we have fully equipped showers and WC's There are countless walks on our doorstep where you can enjoy the stunning Shropshire countryside or observe the wildlife along the Montgomery canal. For the more adventurous Kayaking, paddleboarding, paintballing or even Go-karting are available at a number of locations locally. For shopping and dining, you can try the local market town of Oswestry or venture to the picturesque medieval towns of Shrewsbury and Chester, both definitely worth a visit. A five minute walk away the Queens Head Public House offers a superb home-cooked menu accompanied by a variety of local ales.
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If, like Moley, Ratty and Badger you love nothing more than gadding about in and around the river, then read on. With tranquil waters lapping the banks, weeping willows trailing their branches into the water, dragonflies swooping over the waterlilies, and miles and miles of meandering gentle pathways, pottering along a river can be one of the most beautiful, peaceful and low impact ways of exploring the countryside. Through farmland, woodland, dense forests and coastal routes leading to the sea, British rivers provide a wonderfully inspirational journey across some of the most beautiful landscapes....and canoeing these rivers is one of the best ways to explore them. Pack a picnic, grab an oar and push-off downstream. Here are some wonderful campsites where you can stay for a few days, hire a canoe (or bring your own) and set off right from your tent. Some even pack you off with a river map and top tips for the best riverside pub on route too. So what are you waiting for? Relax, unwind and potter off downriver for a camping trip with a bit of extra adventure....
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