Acton Scott Escapes

Front of the safari tent
Front of the safari tent
Outdoor dining table
Cosy shepherd's hut with private hot tub, bbq and outdoor dining table
Hot tub
Front view of safari tent
Lovely rural views
Countryside walks
Dog-friendly site
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  • Stylish glamping in ancient woodland at a 1,000-acre Shropshire estate
  • A 15-minute drive to Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd
  • Hot tub, barbecue, bathroom and kitchen for each unit
Now, here’s something a bit special… Acton Scott Escapes is a smart glamping site tucked away in ancient woodland in the heart of the 1,000-acre Acton Scott Estate, about 10 minutes' drive from Church Stretton in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It’s a fabulous location indeed – and if the name of the place sounds slightly familiar, that may well be because it’s the setting of the BBC’s ‘Victorian Farm’ programmes. The glamping units here are well spaced out, each within its own little encampment that has a barbecue and hot tub (you’ll need to book this as an extra) plus plenty of private space where you can spend an evening stargazing. Each unit also has electricity and hot water connections, so although it’s all pretty rural in atmosphere you don’t have to live completely off grid. Much is provided for guests here, with beds made up ready for your arrival, towels provided and various extras included such as firewood, a barbecue and lanterns. Each unit has a kitchen area, a woodburning stove and private bathroom facilities. The site was remodelled for the 2023 season with the addition of a lovely shop that sells tasty handmade ready meals from the local deli (a fine option for days when the weather puts you off barbecuing or your outings have left you too tired to cook). There’s also a very handy ‘Wander Wall’ listing local hikes and activities for all ages and abilities; if you need more advice on how to fill your days, take a look in the handbook provided or ask your friendly host Tam for recommendations.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open all year
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs 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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Acton Scott Escapes

Hatton Wood Farm Track

Acton Scott

Church Stretton

Shropshire

England

SY6 6QP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.50147°N
-2.79141°W

Nearest transport

Coach
23.4 km Bus Station
24.1 km Rural Cottages
24.1 km Rural Cottages
Rail
4.1 km Church Stretton Rail Station
7.3 km Craven Arms Rail Station
10.8 km Broome 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd (walking area): 15 minutes’ drive - Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre: 15 minutes - Stokesay Castle: 15 minutes - Caer Caradoc (hill walking): 15 minutes - Ludlow (town with castle and independent food shops): 25 minutes - The Edge Adventure Activities: 25 minutes - Kerry Vale Vineyard: half an hour - Stiperstones National Nature Reserve: 40 minutes - Croft Castle and Parkland: 40 minutes.

Must see

Stokesay Castle 8.4 km

Ludlow Castle 15.7 km

Much Wenlock Priory 18.8 km

Enginuity 24.5 km

Ironbridge Gorge Museums 24.7 km

National Trust

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 5.4 km

Wilderhope Manor 8.7 km

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 19.9 km

Attingham Park 22 km

Croft Castle and Parkland 24.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Church Stretton and Acton Scott 4.1 km

Caer Caradoc from Church Stretton, via Three Fingers Rock 4.1 km

Church Stretton - Pole Bank - Carding Mill Valley 4.1 km

Church Stretton - Caer Caradoc - Hope Bowdler Hill 4.1 km

Church Stretton - Carding Mill Valley - Long Mynd 5.3 km

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.

Offers

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Acton Scott Escapes have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Acton Scott Escapes dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Acton Scott Escapes? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd (walking area): 15 minutes’ drive - Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre: 15 minutes - Stokesay Castle: 15 minutes - Caer … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Acton Scott Escapes?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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