A secluded spot with a camping atmosphere but comforts of glamping, that's what you'll get at Barnutopia. There is a mix of glamping yurts, cabins, lean-tos and a bunk house to choose between. Children love the farmyard setting and animals and parents love the peace on tranquility, and everyone enjoys a walk to the local waterfall, taking in the stunning views of the Shropshire hills.

Family and dog friendly site with attentive owners, an ideal getaway 15 minutes from Owestry

Countryside setting on the Welsh border with mountain views - 30 minutes to Snowdonia National Park

Cosy furnished yurts, cabins and a bunkhouse - facilities include a games room and events barn

About Barnutopia

This picturesque site is located in Shropshire, England, right on the border with Powys, Wales. You can stand with one foot in each country. There are views in every direction and public footpaths and bridleways surrounding the site. The ex-farm setup is appealing and practical. There are six grass pitches for tents only, measuring a spacious 10m x 10m and allowing up to four people each. These are unallocated so guests can choose where they pitch upon arrival, and fire pits are available for free upon request. The glamping village includes ten furnished yurts, cabins, stable and bunkhouse, perfect for a family getaway. Three camp kitchens onsite are equipped with everything you need to prepare, cook and eat food. All of the glamping units are fully furnished with real beds, linen, power, heating and lighting. The smallest takes three people and the largest sleeps ten, so there really is something for all groups. The heated accommodation makes Barnutopia perfect for a glamping getaway at any time of year, and the indoor/outdoor Dutch barn allows for campfires even if the weather is poor. Breakfast is available to order if desired. Campfires are encouraged and logs are provided for glampers. Whole site bookings are accepted. Come back and sit around a campfire toasting marshmallows. Perfect for individuals, couples, families, larger groups and events. A maximum of three dogs are allowed per unit, just please keep them on the lead.

Open from 1 January to 14 November


Facilities and amenities

Site facilities include toilets, showers, disabled access facilities, WiFi, three shared camp kitchens, a games room with foosball and a covered barn area great for campfires in the rain.

The site also offers breakfast service, with many guests choosing the all-you-can-eat breakfast of pancakes and toppings, bacon, sausages, scrambled eggs, baked beans, tomatoes, mushrooms, toast, tea, coffee and orange juice. There is also an event barn available for weddings (licensed for ceremonies), hen dos, family gatherings and other special occasions.

A ten minute drive away is Owestry, with a couple of great pubs - The Fox Inn, The Kings Head and The Plough - as well as supermarkets including an Aldi and Sainsbury's.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


A note from the site themselves...

I am Mrs B at Barnutopia, also known as Katrina. Born and raised in Llangollen, Wales, I spent twenty years or so living in Russia, France and the United States. I returned to Britain in 2014 and set up Barnutopia, after being inspired by the yurts my kids had stayed in on school trips in the US.

The three original Mongolian yurts are long since gone and replaced with far more practical wooden octayurts and cabins. Our returning guests (we have lots) love them even more than the canvas structures. Since 2015 the site has gone from strength to strength.

We are always looking for small improvements and experiences for our guests and recently added Ben and Jerry, two miniature Hereford bullocks. Come and visit us soon!


Map and address

Park address

Barnutopia,

Tanycoed Farm, Llansilin, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 9BS

Coordinates

52.8470, -3.1577 | SJ 22 28

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Barnutopia is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Large same-sex groups

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 16 accommodation options on-site

6 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Max 4 people

Grass pitches set on an open field where you choose where to pitch (approx 10m x 10m). Use of kitchen shack and fire pits available for free on request.



Interested in staying at Barnutopia?

Call 01691 791624 to book.

Unfortunately Barnutopia doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.


FAQ

Check-in is available from 4pm - 9pm. Check out is due before noon on your last day.

Yes a maximum of three dogs are allowed per unit at no additional cost.

Yes campfires are permitted in raised fire pits and there is also an onsite communal BBQ.

Yes there is free internet access onsite.

No but you can preorder breakfast and there are lots of other dining options within a five mile radius.


Guests often choose just to relax on site and enjoy the peace, tranquillity and spectacular views. Children love to explore the farmyard and meet the dogs (Zebedee and Ziva), cats (Oscar, Pinky, Snippet and Tabasco), horse (Spirit) and piggies (Felix and Fiona)!

There are beautiful hikes locally and many historic landmarks and natural attractions within easy driving distance. The nearest village is Llansilin, less than a five minute drive away. Oswestry, one of the oldest market towns in Britain, is five miles away and has a range of places to explore.

Other things to do locally include:

  • Old Oswestry Hill Fort (15 minutes)
  • Whittington Castle (20 minutes)
  • Pont-y-Meibion Pony Trekking and Quad Bike Centre (20 minutes)
  • Chirk Castle (30 minutes)
  • Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall (30 minutes)
  • Pontcysyllte Aqueduct (30 minutes)
  • Llangollen Wharf (35 minutes)
  • Lake Vyrnwy (40 minutes)
  • Dinas Bran Castle (40 minutes)
  • Rodney's Pillar (50 minutes)

Interested in staying at Barnutopia?

Call 01691 791624 to book.

Unfortunately Barnutopia doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

The listing for Barnutopia was last updated on May 14th, 2024 at 2:34 PM

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