4.78 /5
61 reviews
98%
would recommend
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VW-Type Campervan - Electric Gravel Tent and Campervan Pitches Jul 2024 This site is fantastic. There is so much to do on site and plenty to do locally too. The location is wonderful and you can wander straight into woodland. Great if you have a dog and there are dog wash spots/stations too. There are also bike wash stations. Great cycle friendly site-recommended to take a bike lock.
There is plenty to do to keep little ones entertained; this can be done on a budget easily or there are lots of 'add ons' that you can indulge in should you wish to. There is a wide range of activities on offer and there's evening entertainment on offer should you wish to indulge/partake. A great timetable for you to have a look at and guide you through various options.
Camping spots are generous and there are lots of friendly staff on hand to support. Picnic areas, BBQ bricks, well resourced additional extras. Everything is well maintained. Only negative was a lack of hair dryers. If you plan to use the pool, bring 20p for the dryers and £1 for the lockers.
A quality campsite that we shall return to and we are people who always endeavour to try new places and don't make returns in a bid to explore a little more. This will be the exception.
Thank you Whitemead for a wonderful stay.
Nice enough, staff could be friendlier
Single Axle Caravan - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Jul 2024 We had a great time. It's a stunning location and you can cycle easily on to the FoD cycle trails and to the cycle centre.
The swimming pool was nice enough - surprisingly murky under water when you wear goggles! It's 1.2m across the whole pool, with a very small shallow (0.6m) pool attached. 1.2m is a bit hard for kids who can swim enough not to want to wear armbands, but aren't tall enough to touch the bottom.
Bar staff were very unfriendly when ordering food/drinks. They were more interested in talking to each other than serving customers. The food is poor, especially considering it's quite expensive. My £15 burger came already cut through the middle was poor. The "street food" was better quality and better value than the meals.
It's is a lovely location though and we would definitely go back - but we'd be cooking for ourselves or going out to eat elsewhere.
Wi-Fi was non-existent most of the time. Although it showed that you were "connected", we couldn't even send/receive basic emails or WhatsApp messages.
Lovely stay
Camping Pod - Mega Glamping Pods (Dog Friendly) Jul 2024 We had a lovely stay. Facilities & location great.
We were slightly disappointed we didn't receive a welcome pack this time. We did last time, so I didn't pack washing up liquid/cloths etc, so had to purchase some.
Smashing
Motorhome - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Jul 2024 Lovely, last minute short break.
Short break
Sprinter-Type Campervan - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Jun 2024 Brilliant site. Very clean and lots of open spaces. Great walks direct from site.
First class
Motorhome - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Jun 2024 This is our second visit to Whitemead and again it did not disappoint.
The pitches are spacious, the walks are great, the staff and very friendly and the facilities are spot on. Would definitely recommend.
Stay over
VW-Type Campervan - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Jun 2024 A great stop over whilst touring around.
Lovely site
Motorhome - Electric Hardstanding Pitches May 2024 Lovely site, clean and quiet, plenty to do. Nice heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi. Also had a good sized gym.
The forest is a short walk away. Lovely and clean. Very nice hot meal in the restaurant, would definitely would go again.
An amazing campsite with a great vibe and so much so do
VW-Type Campervan - Electric Hardstanding Pitches May 2024 We stayed at Whitemead to celebrate my partner's 40th birthday. There were about 25 of us and every single person commented on what an amazing campsite it was with many saying it was the best they'd ever been to. There were activities for everyone of all ages and the kids had such a great time. We saw so many children enjoying the freedom to explore the camp site which felt safe and secure. We would love to return!
Great family weekend
Large Tent - Electric Gravel Tent and Campervan Pitches May 2024 Had a lovely long weekend break with family and friends. Site is in a beautiful location with lots of walks suitable for young children. The facilities on site are great and kept everyone entertained. Was a bit sceptical about pitching up on gravel but was fine and less bugs around than on a grass pitch. Would return. .
Great
Large A-class or Tag Axle Motorhome - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Apr 2024 We stayed on the meadow camp site which we couldn't fault. We really enjoyed our stay, there is one but!
I booked this site so we could use the gym but it's not much of a gym, there were running machines, cross country machines and a couple of dumbbells and that's it.
The fog walk was awesome.
Excellent campsite
VW-Type Campervan - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Mar 2024 Although we had a short stay, we found the site excellent.
Great food every time we had a meal in the restaurant, brilliant helpful staff, great facilities and importantly to us, everything was very clean. Thank you for a great, relaxing break.
Great stay
Single Axle Caravan - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Feb 2024 We had a great stay here. The facilities were great and cleaned very well and frequently. The leisure pool was great, as were the staff. Thanks for everything, we will recommend and also return.
Awesome
VW-Type Campervan - Electric Gravel Tent and Campervan Pitches Feb 2024 We weren’t sure what to expect but it was just what we were looking for with February weather!! Great facilities. Everything was very clean and well organised.
Great short break
Camping Pod - Mega Glamping Pods Feb 2024 We had a lovely stay. The park is in a great location and the facilities were just what we were after. It was peaceful and quiet when we wanted it. Had nice walks and lovely pods. At night, there was entertainment and a lively bar when we wanted it too.
Nice local pubs within walking distance. The food onsite was good and large portions. The pool and spa facilities were good.
All the staff were really friendly and helpful. We had no change for the locker, so were loaned a £1 coin. We had no phone charger and this was also loaned.
Lovely place to stay
Large A-class or Tag Axle Motorhome - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Nov 2023 All staff here were very helpful and friendly. If you want a place to stay if you have children, or just as a couple, then I will highly recommend Whitemead. The facilities were great, as was the food, oh and the alcohol too. The walks around the Forest of Dean were excellent and the views amazing.
Very welcoming, clean and peaceful
Motorhome - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Nov 2023 Beautiful campsite, very clean and tidy facilities. Warm pool, which both my teenage and toddler children enjoyed. Food tasted delicious, with variety of gf and vegan options.
Peaceful, no noise and staff very welcoming & friendly.
Great apart from Wi-Fi
Single Axle Caravan - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Oct 2023 Good site with great facilities for kids with a swimming pool and outdoor play, however there was scope for improvement.
We found that the Wi-Fi signal was non-existent (when connected it didn't work and dropped out), and the phone signal was limited on Three and EE. This made it very difficult to do anything that required a phone or internet. This was super disappointing given we had hoped it would be great, to allow daytime play and evening work.
The facilities weren't clean in the morning after the night before. I thought they offered a kids club - one of the reasons for booking, but there was no kids club and all kids activities required a parent to attend.
We will return, but I hope they resolve these issues.
Really, really nice
Medium Tent - Electric Grass Pitches Sep 2023 Was our first time stopping at the park, and found it an excellent site. Camping pitches were well spaced and didn't feel cramped. Facilities on the site were far better than expected. Went for a lovely long walk round the surrounding forest.
Will definitely be coming back!
Fantastic weekend
VW-Type Campervan - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Aug 2023 Brilliant bank holiday weekend. Pristine facilities, good service, friendly people and plenty of activities to entertain everyone.
Excellent
VW-Type Campervan - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Aug 2023 Excellent, last minute choice having wild camped for a week, lovely end to our hols!
Lovely site, friendly and helpful staff
Motorhome - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Aug 2023 Lovely clean campsite. Very friendly and helpful staff. Facilities superb.
Only negative, the plots are a little tight for longer and bigger caravans/motor homes.
Summer trip
Motorhome - Electric Grass And Gravel Pitches Aug 2023 Lovely site.
Very clean beautiful swimming pool. Activities were a bit expensive & only lasted 30 minutes.
Staff very friendly & helpful. Camping pitches were a very good size.
Beautiful meadow to walk in.
Lovely park with lots to do
Motorhome - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Aug 2023 This is a lovely park in a beautiful landscaped setting with great facilities and lots to do. Highly recommend.
Whitemead
Large Tent - Electric Grass Pitches Aug 2023 Excellent pool and restaurant. Could have done with more people serving on the bar, especially for breakfast.
