Stay on a Working Cider Farm: Ross-on-Wye Valley + Snowdonia

Make a stay at Ross-on-Wye Cider & Perry Co. the flavour-filled centrepiece of a West of England or Wales campervan journey

Camp beneath the apple trees at Broome Farm, enjoy personal introductions to traditional cider-making, and unwind to the sound of live folk music at the farm’s weekend socials and cider festivals. Whether you're continuing on toward the mountains of Snowdonia or simply seeking a pastoral retreat, this is orchard life at its most welcoming.

Stay among the orchards on a working cider farm
Join guided tastings or visit during the annual cider festival in September
Wood-fired pizza, live music, and a cider taproom right on site
Combine with a scenic loop through the Wye Valley and North Wales

Why With-a-Camper?

🚐 Sleep under the apple trees with your camper parked among the orchards

🍎 Join other travellers for outdoor dining, tastings, and music with no need to drive

🛣️ Easily link this stay with mountains, coasts, and castles throughout western Britain

Featured Trip Highlight (Campervans under 6m only)

Camp among the apple trees just steps from the taproom and Yew Tree Inn. Spend your day relaxing in the orchards, meeting the cider-makers, and learning about traditional techniques from the farm team. Enjoy a guided tasting of dry and medium ciders, perries, and seasonal small-batch blends, each introduced with stories from the land and the pressing shed. It's a personal, unhurried experience that makes each glass feel rooted in place.

Ross Cider Festival is scheduled for Friday 28th - Sunday 31st August in 2025, the Ross Cider Festival brings together local food trucks, artisan producers, and folk musicians for a relaxed, family-friendly weekend in the orchard. Booking is essential, with a three-night minimum stay during the event.

Book This Trip

Depending whether you wish to travel with your own van or also rent a vehicle our recommended providers for this trip are:

Book your van rental: Choose a campervan under 6m from Just Go Motorhomes – Birmingham depot, from £100/night
Camping and cider tour & tastings: booked via Broome Farm, from £10.50 per adult per night
Festival Pitch: Ross Cider Festival camping booked via Broome Farm (3-night minimum, pre-booking essential)

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Passion Categories

UK | Cider Farm Stay | Live Music | Food & Drink | Rural Escape

Itinerary details

Day 1 – Arrival in Ross-on-Wye
Pick up your camper and arrive at Broome Farm in the late afternoon. Settle in among the trees, explore the taproom, and enjoy a relaxed dinner and a pint of dry cider. Ross-on-Wye itself is a lovely riverside market town with Georgian architecture, antique shops, riverside walks, and cafes dotted along its winding streets. It’s worth an afternoon in its own right.
Day 2 – Orchard Tour + River Wye Walks
Join a morning tasting and tour, or wander the orchards on your own. In the afternoon, drive or cycle into Ross-on-Wye, rent a canoe on the River Wye, or enjoy a peaceful walk along the riverbank towards Wilton Bridge. Return to Broome Farm for pizza and music.
Day 3 – Hay Bluff or Herefordshire Hills
Take a short drive west to hike the ridge of Hay Bluff or visit nearby market towns like Ledbury or Monmouth. If you’re visiting during the festival, spend the entire day enjoying cider, food, and live performances.
Day 4 – Drive to Snowdonia
Head northwest into Wales, taking in views of the Brecon Beacons as you drive toward Snowdonia. Stop for lunch in Llangollen or at Lake Bala before reaching your campsite near the base of the mountains.
Drive time: ~3.5 hrs

Top tips for this trip in a campervan

The festival sells out months in advance – book early
There are no electric hookups – the orchard is rustic, bring solar or battery
Dogs welcome, but must be kept on leads in orchard
Taproom is open most weekends from spring through early autumn

Other great itineraries

Depending on your time and passions, other top UK options could be:

🏖️ South West England: Beaches, Bays & Cream Tea Days
A scenic loop through Dorset, Devon and Cornwall — with fossils, surf, cream teas, and coastal camping.

🚲 The Cotswolds: Villages, Gardens & Rolling Green Escapes
For families who enjoy relaxed cycling, storybook towns, and countryside picnics — perfect for younger kids and gentler pacing.

🏰 Northumberland & The North East: Castles, Cathedrals & Coastal Trails
History meets dramatic landscapes — from Bamburgh Castle to Durham Cathedral and wild, wind-swept beaches.

🧭 Lake District & Hadrian’s Wall: Hiking, History & Hilltops
A more active route combining Roman forts, scenic drives, and soft hikes beside England’s most beautiful lakes.

Suggested campsites

Broome Farm

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