Stay by the River

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  • Adults-only bell tent by the River Roden, a 10-minute drive from Wem
  • Shrewsbury half an hour’s drive; Stoke-on-Trent 50 minutes
  • Kingsize bed; decking with hot tub and barbecue; fishing
Stay by the River certainly doesn’t stretch the truth with this name, for this adults-only site occupies a secluded spot right on the banks of the River Roden, amid the lushly green countryside of North Shropshire. And right on the banks is no exaggeration either: you can see the waters flow past as you sit on the decking of your luxury bell tent; take 10 steps (fewer, if you have long legs), and you’re literally in prime position to cast a line and fish for trout. There are no noisy children to spoil your moment of Zen here, nor any barking dogs (sorry, but your canine friend will have to go to kennels on this occasion). This is all about soaking up the peaceful ambience, listening to birdsong and having some quality time with your other half. The well-appointed tent comes with a kingsize bed (plus bed linen and towels), a log burner and thoughtful touches like bedside lighting, fresh flowers and slippers (the tent is fully carpeted). A wooden cabin on the decking houses a (composting) toilet and a hot-water shower. Then, there’s a barbecue and dining area, and a decadent two-person wood-fired hot tub. A relaxing soak under starry skies, maybe while sipping a glass of bubbly, is just the ticket, don’t you think? And if you don’t fancy using the barbecue, the market town of Wem, with its pubs and restaurants (plus supermarkets, if you need supplies) is a 10-minute drive away. Whitchurch (20 minutes) is also famed for its dining options.

Site type

Rent a tent 1
Open now
Please note
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 1 May to

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Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campsite

Adults only

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Hot tub

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Luxury

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Location

Stay by the River

Hillcop Bank Farm

Aston

Wem

Shropshire

England

SY4 5SB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.84647°N
-2.68304°W

Route directions

The site entrance is on the corner of the Hundred Steps sign. Pass through the wooden gates and follow the driveway.

Nearest transport

Coach
9.8 mi Bus Station
11.2 mi The Crescent
11.2 mi The Crescent
Rail
1.6 mi Wem Rail Station
3.4 mi Yorton Rail Station
3.7 mi Prees Rail Station

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

If you’re after inspiration for your green space back home, head to Hodnet Hall Gardens or Wollerton Old Hall Garden (both 15 minutes’ drive). The former has multiple themed areas, including the luxuriant Water Garden and a Kitchen Garden producing traditional and exotic fruit and veg. Wollerton is a formal four-acre space with colourful roses. The Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery in medieval Shrewsbury (half an hour) is home to archaeological and decorative arts collections, plus minerals and fossils. Stock up on picnic food at the award-winning Shrewsbury Market Hall, and devour it at The Dingle, a garden on the banks of the River Severn. Picture yourself on the next season of ‘The Great Pottery Throwdown’ when you visit Gladstone Pottery Museum in Stoke-on-Trent (50 minutes), where the TV show is filmed. At the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery you can see exquisite ceramics, as well as the Staffordshire Hoard, a collection of Anglo-Saxon gold and silver.

Must see

Darby Houses (Ironbridge) 16.2 mi

Blists Hill Victorian Town 16.5 mi

Iron Bridge and Toll House 17 mi

Ironbridge Gorge Museums 17 mi

Enginuity 17.2 mi

National Trust

Attingham Park 11.2 mi

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 12.3 mi

Sunnycroft 12.6 mi

Chirk Castle 18.1 mi

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 21.6 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

HAWKSTONE 2.7 mi

HODNET HALL 4.1 mi

Battle of Shrewsbury, 1403 6.9 mi

Ebury Hill - Uffington - Haughmond Abbey 7 mi

Colemere - Wem Moss - Shropshire Union Canal 7.2 mi

Local events

  • Camp Bestival Shropshire (Thursday 15 August 2024 – Thursday 15 August 2024)

    Telford, Shropshire 20.1 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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  • Does Stay by the River have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Stay by the River dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Stay by the River? If you’re after inspiration for your green space back home, head to Hodnet Hall Gardens or Wollerton Old Hall Garden (both 15 minutes’ drive). The former has multiple themed areas, including the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Stay by the River?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Stay by the River? From £180 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.