Cartref Campsite – Should you stay at this tranquil Campsite in Shropshire?

Here is our review of Cartref Campsite in Shropshire. As with all our reviews here, and what we want to achieve on this site, we only review the campsites we have stayed at, so you know you are getting an honest opinion from honest campers.

This is a review based on our experiences, totally independent and not sponsored or influenced by the campsite in any way.

Video Review of Cartref Campsite


The Important Bits

Campsite Name:
Cartref Caravan & Camping

Location:
Ford Heath, Shrewsbury
Shropshire, SY5 9GD

Location

Rating: 3.5 out of 5.

In the middle of nowhere, but only 15 minutes to Shrewsbury

Toilets & Showers

Rating: 3.5 out of 5.

Very good. Not the best we have seen, but more than adequate

Cost

Rating: 4 out of 5.

Average pricing, at £39 for one night in August

We Like

Tidy, well-kept pitches with privacy hedges
The Bar!!!

We Don’t Like

Not much, apart from children cannot ride bikes or play with balls


Location of Cartref Campsite

Cartref Campsite in Shropshire is located just 15 minutes drive from the market town of Shrewsbury.

Here, you have the Market Hall, or perhaps you fancy a self-guided tour of the prison?

For me, the Hawkstone Park Follies looks like a great place to visit.


Range of Facilities

  • Toilets
  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Showers
  • Dog Walk
  • Small Shop
  • Play Park

Toilets and Showers – See Below

Small Shop – It doesn’t appear to sell lots and lots, so it is advisable to come prepared if you are planning on cooking meals

Bar – Great little bar, open until 7pm when we stayed. Great atmosphere, and good selection of drinks.

Dog Walk Area – The dog walk area is behind the static caravan field

Play Park – Suitable for the younger children. Our son was 8 at the time and he didn’t find it too enthralling


Customer Service and Staff

The man that checked us in was very pleasant, walked us to our pitch, and answered any questions we had.

He was also in the bar later that evening and was very easy to talk to.


Showers and Toilets

The facilities, while dated, were clean tidy and more than adequate.

The showers had proper taps instead of the push button ones, and the 4 pegs helps hang clothes and towels while showering.


General Cleanliness

Very clean, very tidy, and very well-kept.

I can’t recall seeing anything that I thought could be done better.

Each time I used them, the showers and toilets were clean.

Campsite in Shropshire, Cartref Campsite

Conclusion for Cartref Campsite in Shropshire

This is a really nice site, and while they have a small playpark, I wouldn’t recommend it for older children. They are clear on their website that riding bikes and playing ball games are not allowed.

We were ok as we just stayed as a stopover, but I think we would only revisit if we were without Max, or again, as a stopover.

If you are travelling without children, I can heartily recommend this site if you want a neat and tidy Campsite in Shropshire, close to Shrewsbury in particular.


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