Spring Field Dark Skies Eco Camp Reviews
Spring Field Dark Skies Eco Camp has spacious grass pitches for tents and some all-weather hardstanding pitches for motorhomes and campervans. Enjoy views of the twinkling lights of Shrewsbury. Spot Buzzards, Red Kites and Owls. Wild deer wandering through the nearby fields. Communal fire pit, or hire your own! Admire the constellations at this Dark Skies location. Pre-booked hardstanding pitches or upgrade on arrival if the weathers bad.
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Best place I have ever stayed by a mile
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Andy M
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If you're looking for a short stay and peace then this is perfect. The views are amazing and the site is very welcoming. The owners were unbelievable and made it perfect. Seriously, the owners are so sociable and helpful. We even got some amazing left over lemon cake from a batch that was too big and it was given as a treat. They were so nice to my kids. I WILL go back. Wow what a clean ,polite, peaceful place. Ps. I never do reviews but this needed to be said.
Site's response
Thank you so much for your kind review. We enjoyed your stay and the fact that you chatted to other guests, making friends and advising on astronomy. We look forward to seeing you again.
Peaceful site with a friendly welcome and beautiful views
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Tracy C
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This is such a great site. Small and friendly, with basic facilities but clean and tidy. Lovely views of the surrounding countryside stretching over to the Shropshire Hills, Shrewsbury and the Wrekin in all directions. Hosts Linda and Malcolm gave me the warmest welcome and were so helpful in advising me, as a new camper, where to pitch. The site is so peaceful and calm, and as a solo female camper I really appreciated their awareness of site security, I felt safe all the time. There are easily accessible walks through the woods right by the campsite, and round the neighbouring fields and the hosts are always ready to point you in the right direction. A gem of a site, can't wait to go back again!
Site's response
Now closed for the winter but planning a new season March 1st 24 onward, Tracy. No plans to make our little site bigger, just keep it small and eco cosy.
Lovely quiet site
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Matt R
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Lovely quiet campsite with friendly owners who were happy to recommend some local walks to tire out little legs.
Site's response
Lovely to meet you and I will find some more walks for you. That stream is lovely in the hot weather.
First trip out with a toddler
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peter m
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We had a wonderful first tentative step into camping with our toddler last weekend here at the Spring Fields dark sky site. The site was lovely, small and cosy, kept very well, everything you need was close by and the setting was amazing. With beautiful views looking down over the Shropshire countryside, brilliant for watching sunsets, and gorgeous bluebell carpeted woodland on site it was the perfect place to dip our toe in. What really made it special were the wonderful hosts who made us feel right at home and even brought out lemon drizzle cake for pudding. We look forward to our next visit and would recommend to anyone looking for a few days away from the city.
Site's response
We are pleased to welcome you to the world of camping and you took to it like ducks to water. We look forward to welcoming you again.
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Clare W
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A beautiful, quiet and idyllic location. If you're looking for somewhere out of the way for a break, this is ideal. Hosts Malcolm and Linda were fantastic. They were available for any of your needs or questions. Linda especially was an exceptional host. (The eggs were delicious by the way Linda, thank you for the little run out) I would recommend and will be returning in the summer.
Site's response
Lovely guests and we look forward to seeing you again.
Excellent site
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Ian S
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Excellent site and beautiful view. Wish we could have stayed longer. Very ecologically aware. Be aware that if you have a hook-up and use electric heating, then it will drain their resources. We were off grid. Very nice hosts.
Site's response
Thank you for visiting us and we hope to see you again, maybe for longer to enjoy some of our amazing walks.
Peaceful and quiet site
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Shane S
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Perfect peaceful and quiet site. Lovely hosts, Malcolm and Linda, and fantastic views, will be visiting again. Unfortunately no shower, but no major issue that. Highly recommend if this is what you're looking for.
Site's response
Thank you Shane for your lovely review. We hope to see you again.
Campervan and small tent stay
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Lyndsay S
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What a beautiful location for a campsite! Definitely appropriately named 'Dark Skies'. Fortunate to have a clear spell to see the stars before the rain and wind came! Really enjoyed our stay in our campervan and friends were in a small tent. Everything provided was five star. Toilet very clean and hot water in sink, light sensors in the toilet, washing up facilities and electric hook up. Malcolm and Linda, the owners, were very helpful and friendly. They answered numerous queries before we booked. Will definitely visit again when weather is better. Great place though for our maiden trial with the van. Thank you for making us so welcome Malcolm and Linda 😊
Site's response
Thank you for visiting us during our new winter opening, which we are trialling for just a couple of campers for November and December. So pleased you enjoyed your stay and appreciated our beautiful location. Hope you have lots of fun times in your new campervan. Do come back and see us again when we hope the weather will be kinder. Linda & Malcolm.
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Annie H
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Lovely high setting/location. Great outdoor BBQ/fire pit area. Very friendly hosts, super clean (and nice smelling!) toilet block - everything we wanted.
Site's response
So pleased you enjoyed our special site. Now have 2 nice & clean toilets. Hope to see you next year from March 1st.
Amazing views, beautiful area
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Adrian R
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We booked one night here as part of our return leg to Kent. We loved it. From the field you get impressive views across a valley and a wide panoramic view. We met Malcolm and he has done many things over the years to reduce their carbon footprint and certainly not green-wash. We would be delighted to stay again and can recommend highly. We had a late afternoon/ early evening meal at The Riverside Inn with incredible views over the river. There was a fire pit towards the centre of the camping field, a reasonable distance from the pitches around the perimeter and we could imagine a great place to chill with friends. A number of electric hook up points and fresh water taps are located conveniently around the perimeter of the camping field. Separate open air wash up facilities.
Site's response
Thank you for your kind review. It nice to see that our Green efforts are appreciated and understood. Wind turbine next and solar showers in the planning this winter. Hope to see you again.
Fantastic off grid camping
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Laia C
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The campsite is doing a fantastic off grid-sustainable policy on site and the place and views are stunning.
Site's response
Thank you for your lovely review. It's nice to know our Eco efforts are appreciated. Please see us again soon.
A good, quiet, basic camping experience
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David W
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We were welcomed at the gate by the owners, who were a wonderful couple, and we were given a brief rundown of the site and facilities and left to get on with our weekend. The site is secluded, quiet and dark at night, just what we wanted. There are no showers or washing facilities, only a couple of sinks with cold water. We used the communal fire pit with wood purchased on site, this was fantastic and we met some very nice fellow campers and had a great weekend break.
Site's response
So pleased you appreciated what we have here, back to basics and eco sustainable. No plans to get bigger, so look forward to seeing you next year from March 1st.
Lovely!
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Charlie W
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Unbeatable! We were passing through, so only stayed one night. We were welcomed at the gate so had the pick of sites with a lovely view across the valley, and loved it. Next time we'll stay longer and take advantage of the super-size fire pit.
Site's response
True campers. We enjoyed meeting you both and look forward to seeing you around the campfire next time.
Nice and quiet
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Kyara L
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It is a nice and quiet camping pitch right beside a field of cute cows. Really appreciated the free Wi-Fi which was really fast. The park has a very cute shared firepit that is free of use which we also loved. I really recommend this campsite.
Site's response
Glad you enjoyed our friendly cows. Come back and enjoy the big fire pit. 2nd toilet is now installed. See you soon.
Amazing site
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Theresa L
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Best views and the campsite was well looked after. We were made very welcome by the hosts, and was given all information including places to visit and eat. The weather was against us, so didn't get to see the clear skies. We will definitely be returning.
Site's response
Thank you for your visit and we look forward to seeing you again so that you can stargaze.
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Lee H
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Very friendly welcoming with amazing views, ideal for a short stop over. Sadly no shower, but we were aware of that before booking. Nice fire pit in the centre of the field.
Site's response
Thank you for your comments. We're working on the shower and hope to have it ready soon. 2nd flushing toilet is now installed.
Small but beautiful
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Philip F
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This is a super little campsite with incredibly friendly owners. The location is stunning (dark site) but the facilities are not great (no showers/sinks etc). The toilet is a very posh portaloo. However, if you just want to get away from it all for one or two days, then this is the site for you. Also be aware it is hard to find (no signs until you are next to it). Me and my wife loved it.
Site's response
Thank you for your comments. We are working on the showers and constantly improving our facilities. As a certified site, we are limited to "portable type" not permanent buildings (SCC Council rules). We have a 2nd flushing toilet pod now installed with hot water.
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Lotte G
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Beautiful location, very friendly owners. Nice fire place in the centre and a very cosy place to stay. I would have appreciated a place to shower, but the toilet was really clean. No place to walk nearby for the dogs, but a good recommendation from the owner to visit the mountain, The Wrekin (30min drive), very beautiful!
Site's response
The site facilities are highlighted in the booking terms there are no showers at this site. So why book a site without showers if this is your requirement and mark us down? In addition to the adjacent woodland, we offer advice on numerous way paths nearby. We put people and families first and try to make it a safe environment. Unfortunately, some owners of dogs do not respect our control rules.