Escape to a tranquil oasis in the South West, inspired by the Bahamas. Unwind with a wood burning stove and firepit at this luxury glamping site, nestled between Wye Valley AONB and Cotswolds AONB. Stargaze from your bed or gazebo/bar, indulge in pizza from the kitchenette oven or relax on sofas with various seating options.
Blakeney is home to this lodge. Dean Heritage Centre and Taurus Crafts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Go Ape at Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire and Puzzlewood. Wenchford Picnic Site and Dean Forest Railway are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling. Visit our Blakeney travel guide
You can look forward to a firepit, a garden and a playground at The Riverside Retreat. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can also expect to find laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
A bike on-site, books and smoke-free property
Beach towels, outdoor furniture and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at The Riverside Retreat offer comforts, such as fireplaces, as well as
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Things to do
Bicycle storage
Bicycles
Books
Hot tub
Playground
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
1 accessible parking space
No lift (single-level property)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dining table
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
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Fireplace
Heating
Living room
Recycling
Water-efficient showers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Children over age of 8 or babies up to 1 year
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Frequently asked questions
Is The Riverside Retreat pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Riverside Retreat?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Riverside Retreat?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Riverside Retreat?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is The Riverside Retreat located?
Situated in Blakeney, this lodge is within 6 miles (10 km) of Wenchford Picnic Site, Dean Heritage Centre and Dean Forest Railway. Go Ape at Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire and Taurus Crafts are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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The Riverside Retreat Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Really great hosts and great communication
Everything you could need has been thought about
Relaxing break with beautiful views we would definitely stay here again
Brilliant views , comfortable bed , hot tub and loads of kitchen amenities Vanessa and Craig were so helpful and lovely - can’t wait to come back in the summer
We had a fantastic stay at Riverside Retreat. The place was wonderful. A real gem. It had everything we needed, it was clean and extremely comfortable. Vanessa was so helpful and made sure we had an excellent stay. It was just what we needed. We will definitely be returning and recommending to others.
This was my husband and i’s first time glamping and we loved it. The host Vanessa was so friendly and helpful, and we couldnt of asked for anything more. We especially loved our visit from Jack the dog, who was so friendly and well behaved. The hot tub was lovely, underneath all the lights during the night, the bed was extremely comfortable and there was a lot of activities for us to do. 10/10 will definitely return. I’ve also sent recommendations to friends and family. Thank you again for having us
Stunning property and location. It was such a relaxing setting and had everything we needed and more. The host was incredibly helpful and you knew they would go above and beyond if we needed anything. I will be recomminding this place to everyone. Cannot fault anything. It was perfect.
alastair j.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
MAZEN
10 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication