Gate Farm

Fen End Road, Solihull, West Midlands, CV8 1NW

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Ideal for ...

  • Dogs
  • Peaceful stays
  • Scenic views
  • Working farm

Why stay here ...

Gate Farm is a mixed farm worked by the present family for more than 50 years. Alongside a tributary of the River Blythe SSSI it is a haven for wildlife, including 10-acres of wildflower meadows.

The Caravan site is securely located in the centre of the farm with exceptional views across the valley and surrounding farmland and offers enhanced fully serviced hardstanding pitches, including electric hook-up and free Wi-Fi. Freeview and 4G reception are good. As it is close to Birmingham Airport planes pass intermittently, but at other times the site is peaceful.

The main entrance to the farm is secured with automatic gates which are operated by a supplied key fob.

The site is motorhome-friendly (maximum length 8.5 metres) and has ground-level disposal points. Dogs are welcome but, because there are farm animals here, dogs must be kept on a lead at all times. The adjacent footpaths provide pleasant dog walks direct from site.

Facilities on site ...

  • Dog walk from site
  • Information room
  • TV reception: good
  • Wi-Fi
  • Working farm

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Latest arrival time: 9:00 PM

Latest departure time: 12:00 PM

0.5 acres

Electric amperage: 16

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Postcode:
CV8 1NW
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GPS:
Lat 52.379875 / Lon -1.679401
OS field ref:
SP219758
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Transport links

  • Bus stop within 1 mile
  • Buses go to: Coventry Pool Meadow via Balsall Common Solihull Station via Knowle
  • Daily public transport within 1 mile
  • Nearest train station: Berkswell
  • Train station within 5 miles

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A friendly working Farm

Gate Farm
We agreed that we thoroughly enjoyed this site, and being a working farm there is always something going on, including lambs playing in the field adjacent the fenced CL. Tom is such a kind and helpful owner who couldn't have done more to help us, even taking us to see his Tamworth pig. (His children were equally proud of their goats, a Christmas present). The Information Hut contains books and info on walks, including the simple stroll across the fields to 'Ye Olde Saracen's Head' where affordable meals and good beer are served. We will definitely return.

HurricaneSmith

Reviewed on 28/06/2024 19:17

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Gate Farm
We stayed here twice last week to break our travel time, Tom and Nicola are always nearby to assist should that be necessary. The site was full and most of us stayed in due to the terrible weather but we know that on sunny days the site and its surroundings have much to offer. Hope the rest of the season your busy as it’s a site not to be missed.

mike66alston

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Reviewed on 02/06/2024 12:31

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Gate Farm
stopped here for two nights en route home from Scotland, as we wished to visit Coventry. This is a really well-run site with friendly, chatty and helpful owners. Level serviced pitches and excellent facilities in a secure environment. The Dexter cattle made their presence known (from their barn), but that was all part of the fabulous environment of a working farm. Access to buses is really easy, as they pass the gate, but Tom, the site owner advised the service is now very limited, sadly. The railway station is a short drive away and there is plenty of parking. The car park has a height barrier, but there was plenty of room in the adjacent lay-bys for our rather large motorhome. The train is about three stops into Coventry and costs less than a fiver. If we ever venture this way in the future, we'd very happily stay here again and I recommend it.

MikeBotten

Reviewed on 12/05/2024 15:55

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Gate Farm
We have just returned from a 3 night stay at Gate Farm in our motorhome. Very easy to book on their website. All pitches are fully serviced and hardstanding. £20 metered EHU with 12 units of electric, any over charged at 30p per kWh. The aircraft were good to see and didn’t disturb our sleep. Information hut which had lots of walks from the site as well as numerous places to visit locally. Easy walk to Balsall Common and its Oakes farm shop. Cycled to Knowle on one of the provided routes, having a stop at Knowle Locks and cycling a little further down the towpath to the Black Boy, enjoying an excellent ploughman’s lunch. Welcome pack provided on arrival. Tap and drain on each pitch. Ground level Elsan which was so easy to use. Excellent bin facilities in a neat and tidy set up. Plenty to do around the area and an excellent base for nearby attractions. We will return and see more of the lovely area..

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Reviewed on 11/05/2024 13:13

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Gate Farm
We have just returned from a 3 night stay at Gate Farm CL. Booking was so easy and having chatted with Tom , i booked on their website where all information is provided ... Very easy directions and access to the very secure site for which you are provided with your own gate fob. All pitches are fully serviced as well as flat & hardstanding and have open views across the fields. As well as enjoying watching the sheep, new born lambs and other wildlife, we loved seeing the aircraft on final approach into Birmingham Airport and did not find the sound intrusive or disruptive to sleep at all .Very informative information hut which has books, DVDS and magazines also . There is free wi fi provided but we didnt need to access this as the 4G phone signal is excellent and great for hot spot sharing for Netflix etc . Lots of walks from the site as well as numerous places to visit locally ( Knowle, Kenilworth, Warwick etc ) For £20 per night inc 12 kw electric per night allowance was great value ..We chose to use more for our purposes and was happy to pay the additional 30p per kw surcharge . Absolutely superb site and credit to Tom & Susie.....We will be back regularly as we cant recommend the site highly enough . Perfect for us .

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Reviewed on 19/04/2024 15:50

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