Big Bear Lodge
Shropshire
📍 Melverley, SY10 8PH
- Four private pods spaced for a remote getaway or group gathering
- Communal grass area for group eating and barbecues
- Fire pit with logs available to toast marshmallows
- Pods include kettle, TV, lights and tabletop fridges
- Set in rural Shrewsbury countryside with good local walks
Big Bear Lodge offers glamping pods set in the rural countryside near Shrewsbury, Shropshire. There are four pods in total, spaced well apart for a private retreat, though they can also be hired together for group or family gatherings, with a grass area for communal eating and barbecues. Each pod comes with comfy fixed beds, electricity, a kettle, TV and tabletop fridge, and logs can be bought for the fire pit so you can toast marshmallows on the terrace. There are plenty of local walks and space for kids to play. Further afield, you're within a few miles of several museums, including the Tanat Valley Light Railway Museum, Cambrian Railways Museum and Oswestry Town Museum, with Welshpool station 8.7 miles away.
How far to…
- Station
- 8.7 miles
- Tanat Valley Light Railway Museum
- 6.1 miles
- Cambrian Railways Museum
- 7.9 miles
- Oswestry Town Museum
- 8 miles
Accommodation on site
- Glamping pods
Details taken from the operator's own website on 24 Sep 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Pet Friendly
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