Small campsite with fire pit and cook hut

 

Maggie’s Field is a small non-electric, self-pitch campsite in a secluded rural setting in the village of Staunton-on-Wye. Just a 4 minute drive from the River Wye at Bredwardine and within a 10 mile radius of Hereford, Hay-on-Wye and Kington.

The campsite offers half an acre of space for the exclusive use of one group of adults and kids (up to 10 in total, although one dog is allowed to come along too…)

Prices - enjoy a private campsite

Up to five campers get the entire campsite to themselves for as little as £75 per night mid- week or £100 per night at weekends.

Additional campers, up to a maximum of ten add £15 pppn mid-week or £20 pppn at weekends.

Who Can Stay?

The site is suitable for self-pitch tents and camper vans, but unsuitable for motorhomes. Cars are permitted to load/unload at the pitch with parking just a few metres away.

Please note that although this is an exclusive-use site it is not suitable for noisy parties – no amplified music is allowed. Sorry, no stag or hen parties. 

Safe for Kids

The site is self-contained so kids can run about safely. A huge oak tree provides a home for a lovely tree swing to be enjoyed by kids and adults alike. Football, jigsaw, and playing cards are all on hand to entertain while the adults get the tents up!

Cooking & Dining Facilities

A firepit and barbecue are provided on site, along with a little Cook Hut that has a simple 2 ring gas stove and a kitchen table to gather round, should the weather not be to your liking. Alternatively, outdoor dining can be enjoyed around a long trestle table under the shelter of a canopy. Enamel mugs and china plates, kettle and frying pan are also provided.

A small log fire will be set ready for you to light, with additional logs, BBQ coal, firelighters and kindling all available to buy on site.

Toilet & Washing Facilities

The campsite has a charming compost loo with simple wash stand for ablutions. Water is available from a stand pipe on the site.

Supplies

You can buy free-range eggs for breakfast from a nearby farmhouse, and it’s a little further to walk to the nearest farm shop for freshly picked local produce and meat from the local butchery. In a nifty little touch, a bike is provided so you can whizz up there easily enough to pick up supplies.

Ideas for the perfect stay

Archery lessons and Canoeing on the River Wye can be booked ahead, please call Fred on 07968 333095 or visit Interactivities-uk.org )

Fishing permits are available from the Red Lion Hotel at Bredwardine - for fishing the 8 miles of the river known as The Moccas Fishery.

Wild swim in the river, take in the stunning scenery of the Black Mountains, walk along Offas Dyke, browse the bookshops of Hay on Wye, visit the Chained Library and Mappa Mundi at Hereford Cathedral.

Explore Arthur's Stone, the atmospheric Neolithic burial chamber made of great stone slabs, set in the hills above Dorstone.

Or simply stay at the campsite to see Red Kites circling overhead, to hear Woodpeckers and Cuckoos by day and Owls hooting by nightfall. Take in the beauty of the Night Sky with no street lights to disturb the view.

If you fancy taking a break from cooking, the Fish and Chip Van arrives on Friday evening from 5-6pm at the Village Hall. Sample local tipples at the village pub. The Red Lion at Bredwardine and the Swan at Letton both offer great food. Weobley village offers great food at Jules Restaurant, Ye Olde Salutation Inn and Lal Bagh Indian Restaurant.

For Food with a view try the glorious setting by the river at Whitney Toll Bridge or at The Boat Inn both at Whitney on Wye.

Directions, Arrivals and Departures

Arrival is from 2pm and departure at 11am

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The campsite is situated in the village of Staunton-on-Wye, which is on a loop road from the A438.

There are four turnings from the main road into the village: if you are coming from Hereford take the third turning, go up the hill to the T-junction, turn left, then take the next right-hand turn signposted Little London and follow the signs for the campsite. 

If coming from Brecon/Kington direction take the first turning into the village then drive into the village as far as the primary school, and take the first left to Little London as above. 

When you see a white cottage (Ivy Cottage), take the bridle path to the right of the cottage.