Compare 7 holiday parks in Gloucestershire – filter by hot tubs, pets, pools and more, then check dates and prices.
Cotswold Gateway Escape is part of our Autograph Lodge Holidays Collection, nestled into the picturesque countryside in the stunning Vale of Evesham on the edge of Cotswolds.
Croft Farm Water Park enjoys a picturesque location near the medieval Cotswold town of Tewkesbury in the scenic Avon Valley.
If peace, quiet, an idyllic setting and luxurious accommodation are what you are looking for, look no further.
Forest Hills Lodges is a stylish and established lodge park set on the edge of the Forest of Dean, offering a peaceful countryside escape with modern luxury at its heart.
These superb lodges enjoy a spectacular setting in the heart of England’s first national forest park.
Whitemead Forest Park is peacefully tucked away amidst the rolling hills and tranquil woodland of the majestic Forest of Dean.
Welcome to Woodside Lodges Country Park – Your Magical Getaway! Part of our Wanderwood Lodge Holidays Collection, Woodside Lodges Country Park is a tranquil rural retreat set within 25 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, proudly awarded the David Bellamy Gold Award for Conservation every year since 2005.
Picture the steam rising off your hot tub as the ancient oaks turn copper around the lodge, and a stroll to the village pub is the hardest decision of the day. That's what the best holiday parks Gloucestershire has to offer are about: self catering lodges, cabins and caravan holiday homes in quiet woodland or beside a lake, a short drive from Gloucester, Cheltenham and the Cotswolds.
Gloucestershire splits neatly in two. West of the River Severn you've got the Forest of Dean, the Wye Valley and Symonds Yat. To the north and east are Tewkesbury, the Severn Vale and the honey-coloured Cotswold villages, which sit in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty now called the Cotswolds National Landscape.
Pick which side of the county you want to explore first, then your park.
We've picked six parks with accommodation we can book for you, all within about 40 minutes of Gloucester. Four sit in or beside the forest, one is on a lake near Tewkesbury and one is on the Vale of Evesham side of the Cotswolds. Every one has lodges with their own tubs, five are dog friendly and the facilities run from a full leisure club to a quiet stream.
Parkend, Gloucestershire - about 35 minutes from Gloucester - sleeps up to 6 - hot tubs / pets / pool
Tucked into rolling hills and tranquil woodland, Whitemead is the liveliest of the Gloucestershire parks here, and guests can do as little or as much as they like. Thrill seekers get high-energy activities and outdoor adventure, while everyone else can relax in the indoor pool when it rains. On-site facilities include:
A typical lodge has a master bedroom, a bunk room, a sofa bed, bed linen and towels, and a private tub sunk into the deck. Guests can also choose log cabins, glamping pods, or camping and caravan pitches.
Coleford, Gloucestershire - about 32 minutes from Gloucester - sleeps up to 8 - hot tubs / pets
These are big lodges, over 1,000 square feet inside, with a bedroom suite at each end, a walk-in wardrobe, ensuites, decking and a private garden. They overlook a parkland golf course, and you can stroll onto the trails or walk into the market town of Coleford.
Guests rate it 4.9 out of 5, and it's a handy location for exploring the western side of Gloucestershire.
Coleford, Gloucestershire - about 34 minutes from Gloucester - sleeps up to 10 - hot tubs / pets
Set entirely within the Forestry Commission estate, this is the accommodation for bigger groups, with 28 self catering holiday homes and room for up to ten. Canoeing in the Wye Valley, sailing on the Severn and gentle cycle paths are all close by, so there's a wealth of outdoor activities and adventure without much driving.
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire - about 22 minutes from Gloucester - sleeps up to 6 - hot tubs / pets
Lake views from the sofa! Croft Farm sits in the scenic Avon Valley near medieval Tewkesbury, and every one of its facilities is built around the lake.
It's the quickest drive from the city, and a good location to discover the Malvern Hills and Bredon Hill.
Kilcot, Newent, Gloucestershire - about 23 minutes from Gloucester - sleeps up to 4 - hot tubs / pets
Small, family run and very peaceful, with a stream running past and unspoilt countryside all round. Each lodge has an electric woodburner style stove, with fishing, golf and tennis nearby. Newent is just 2 miles away, and Hereford, Ledbury and the Malverns are about 20 minutes off, which makes it a superb touring base for exploring both sides of the border.
Rated 4.9 out of 5, it's one of the top parks in the county for couples and small families who want a quiet short break.
Offenham - about 40 minutes from Gloucester - sleeps up to 6 - hot tubs / pets in some lodges
For the Cotswolds side, this is the one. It's a rural getaway in the countryside of the Vale of Evesham near Broadway, the honey-coloured stone village often called the jewel of the Cotswolds, full of pubs and shops. The accommodation has a king-size master bedroom with an en suite, a twin bedroom, a garden and patio and a private tub, and there's fishing too. It's a lovely base to explore the villages from.
Here's how they compare. Tap a heading to sort, or use the Yes/No filters.
| Holiday park | Drive (mins) | Sleeps | Hot tubs | Pets | Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croft Farm Water Park | 22 | 6 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Ford Farm Lodges | 23 | 4 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Forest Hills Lodges | 32 | 8 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Forest of Dean Lodges | 34 | 10 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Whitemead Forest Park | 35 | 6 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cotswold Gateway Escape | 40 | 6 | Yes | Some | No |
If you'd rather a static caravan, Hoburne Cotswold at South Cerney is a lakeside caravan park built around four lakes, with indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna and fishing.
England's first National Forest Park was named in 1938, and it's still one of the country's largest ancient forests. Three of our parks are right in the middle of it, so you can start exploring straight from the lodge and discover a different corner of Gloucestershire every day.
Mossy rocks, twisted roots and narrow paths make Puzzlewood feel like a film set, which it is: Star Wars and Doctor Who have both filmed here. It's one of Gloucestershire's best days out, but leave the dog at the lodge: there are animals on site, so dogs aren't allowed.
Nearby, Clearwell Caves takes you through mine workings dug over 4,500 years. It's a steady 10 degrees underground all year. Bring a jumper, even in August.
Hire bikes at Pedalabikeaway in Cannop and you're straight onto the Family Cycle Trail, a 9 mile loop along old railway lines that takes most families an hour to an hour and a half. It's gently sloping apart from one long downhill.
At Beechenhurst, the Forestry England Sculpture Trail runs for about 4.8 miles, with shortcuts of 2.2 and 3 miles for little legs. Go Ape has treetop adventure courses there and at Mallards Pike, and Beechenhurst has a big outdoor playground. Parking is pay and display, from £5.50 for up to three hours.
Climb up to Symonds Yat Rock, on Gloucestershire's border with Herefordshire, for the classic scenic view of the Wye looping through the valley below. In spring, peregrine falcons nest on the cliffs, and it's one of the best wildlife spots in the country to see them. Down on the river, canoe adventures and boat trips take you through the gorge.
Steam trains run 8.5 miles through the woods between Lydney and Parkend, mostly at weekends from late March to early November. There are extra days in summer and Santa Specials in December.
Explore the eastern side of Gloucestershire and the days look different: abbey towns, golden stone and big open water.
Tewkesbury Abbey has the tallest Norman tower in England, and the town's timber-framed streets are a short drive from Croft Farm. Every July the Tewkesbury Medieval Festival, Europe's biggest free medieval festival, fills the fields; in 2026 it ran on 11 and 12 July.
The county town is closer than you'd think. Gloucester's cathedral cloisters stood in for Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films. Further south, WWT Slimbridge is full of wildlife, from Bewick's swans in winter to kingfishers, and Berkeley Castle is one of the oldest inhabited castles in the country.
Broadway Tower stands on the escarpment above the village, with views across 16 counties on a clear day. From there, it's an easy loop of honey-stone villages:
Families can add the Cotswold Farm Park, and Cirencester, the old Roman town of Corinium, is worth a morning.
Near Cirencester and South Cerney, the Cotswold Water Park spreads more than 180 lakes across 42 square miles of Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. Its Country Park and Beach has soft sand, a swimming lagoon, boat hire and the Aquaventure inflatable waterpark.
Here's a quick guide to the big days out across Gloucestershire.
| Day out | Area | Dogs? | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puzzlewood | Forest of Dean | No | Open daily, 1.5 miles of paths |
| Clearwell Caves | Near Coleford | Check first | 10 degrees underground, book online |
| Sculpture Trail | Beechenhurst | Yes | 4.8 miles, parking from £5.50 |
| Symonds Yat Rock | Wye Valley | Yes | Free, parking from £2 |
| WWT Slimbridge | Severn Vale | No | Open daily except Christmas Day |
| Westonbirt Arboretum | Near Tetbury | Silk Wood only | Open daily from 9am |
| Country Park and Beach | Near Cirencester | On leads | Late March to late September |
Among the holiday parks Gloucestershire offers, five of our six take dogs, which makes dog friendly caravan holidays in Gloucestershire easy to plan. Days out are a mixed picture. Puzzlewood and Slimbridge don't allow dogs at all, and at Westonbirt, the National Arboretum, dogs can run off lead in Silk Wood but aren't allowed in the Old Arboretum.
The Country Park and Beach even runs a monthly dog swim on the last Saturday!
To explore with a dog, the forest trails, Symonds Yat and the Cotswold Way all make good walks. See every dog friendly holiday park we have if you're bringing more than one, then pack these:
Late spring and early autumn are hard to beat. May brings Gloucestershire's cheese rolling at Cooper's Hill on the Spring Bank Holiday, when racers chase a Double Gloucester down a 200 yard slope. October has the Cheltenham Literature Festival and Westonbirt's maples at their best.
Bigger accommodation makes group stays good value. Forest of Dean Lodges sleeps up to 10, so split the cost of your holiday home between everyone coming.
Which holiday parks in Gloucestershire have hot tubs?
All six parks on this page have accommodation with private tubs, from Croft Farm near Tewkesbury to Whitemead in the Forest of Dean.
What are the closest holiday parks near Gloucester?
Croft Farm Water Park near Tewkesbury is about 22 minutes away, and Ford Farm Lodges near Newent is about 23 minutes.
Are there holiday parks in the Cotswolds?
Yes. Cotswold Gateway Escape is near Broadway, and Hoburne is a lakeside caravan park at South Cerney.
Which Gloucestershire holiday park has a swimming pool?
Whitemead's leisure club has an indoor pool, a sauna and a steam room, and every break there includes access for guests.
Can I bring my dog to a Gloucestershire holiday park?
Dogs are welcome at five of our six featured parks. The Gateway Escape takes pets in some lodges only, so check before you book.
Is the Birds of Prey Centre at Newent still open?
No. The International Centre for Birds of Prey closed to the public in 2022 after 55 years.
Wherever you land in Gloucestershire, you're never far from a woodland trail or a village pub. Have a look at our South West England holiday parks, or head over the border to Wiltshire and Somerset, with Bath an easy day out. When you've found your favourite, book your holiday park break with us and the lodge will be waiting.
