Stay by the River
Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5SB
In short: Stay by the River is a campsite in Wem, with pitches for tents and glamping.
Adults-only glamping site in Wem, Shropshire, with one luxury bell tent on the River Roden offering trout fishing and a wood-fired hot tub for two.
About Stay by the River
Stay by the River lives up to its name: this adults-only retreat sits directly on the banks of the River Roden in North Shropshire's lush countryside, where you can literally fish for trout from your pitch. The single luxury bell tent comes fully equipped with a kingsize bed, quality linen, log burner, and thoughtful extras like fresh flowers and slippers on the carpeted floor. A wooden cabin on the decking houses a composting toilet and hot shower, while outside you'll find a barbecue area and the real showpiece – a wood-fired hot tub for two.
No children, no dogs, just birdsong and the gentle flow of the river. It's gloriously peaceful, though with just one pitch this is understandably one of Shropshire's hardest places to book. When you do fancy venturing beyond your riverside cocoon, the market town of Wem lies 10 minutes away for pubs and provisions, while Whitchurch (20 minutes) offers more dining options.
Can I bring...?
Lodges & pods
- Roden Retreat bell tent
Facilities
Takeaway & food delivery
Handy if you fancy a night off cooking — here's what delivers near this site.
Just Eat — 11 takeaways deliver to this postcode (SY4 5SB)
The Munch Box
5.0 · Breakfast, Brunch
The Spice House
5.0 · Indian, Asian
The Taste of Punjab
5.0 · Indian, Asian
Flaming Great
5.0 · Kebab, Burgers
Ramna Balti
5.0 · Indian, Curry
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Nearest supermarkets
Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.
- Co-op, Shawbury 1.2 miles
- Aldi, Shrewsbury 5.1 miles
- Tesco, Shrewsbury 5.7 miles
- Lidl, Shrewsbury 5.8 miles
- Morrisons, Shrewsbury 6.4 miles
- Asda, Shrewsbury 7.9 miles
- Sainsbury's 9.1 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Quick answers
What facilities does Stay by the River have?
Stay by the River has showers.