Bozedown Boltholes
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- Self-contained luxury safari tent near Pangbourne in Berkshire
- Chiltern Way Extension five minutes’ drive; Caversham Lakes 25 minutes
- Four-poster bed, kitchen, outdoor cooking area and veranda with views
Fancy staying in a luxury, self-contained safari tent with exclusive use of about an acre of land? Bozedown Boltholes, a five-minute drive from the Berkshire village of Pangbourne, might just be the place for you and your family.
Located on the edge of the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding National Beauty, this dog-friendly site is part of a larger (18-acre) property. When you’re not busy spotting the wild pheasants, muntjacs and deer that lurk about, you can relax on the veranda (with ample seating) and take in far-reaching views across the Thames Valley.
The tent has a well-equipped kitchen, but if you want to fire up the barbecue, the outdoor cooking area (known as The Pheasling) has a traditional stone-ringed campfire with a grill, plus any tools you might need. A converted field shelter nearby has a covered seating area for alfresco meals in all weathers. On cool nights, you can cosy up by the woodburning stove in the tent too. Other luxury touches include a four-poster kingsize bed and a rainshower with plenty of hot water.
There are heaps of trails in the area, including an extension of the Chiltern Way (five minutes’ drive); if you need a little inspiration, the information folder in your unit comes with possible routes and a waterproof Ordnance Survey map that you can use during your stay. The folder also includes cycling routes, so those who prefer two wheels to two legs needn’t feel left out (the site owner used to train for Ironman, and she has suggested different routes for different distances).
There are restaurants, pubs and shops in nearby Pangbourne, just across the pretty Whitchurch Bridge on the Thames.
Site type
1 Open now
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 14 Mar to
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Luxury Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Bozedown Boltholes
Lower Hitch
Whitchurch Hill
Reading
Berkshire
England
RG8 7NU
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.49802°N
-1.08571°W
Nearest transport
Coach4 mi Calcot Sainsbury's
12.3 mi Bus Station
13.1 mi Lewknor Turn M40 J6
Rail0.9 mi Pangbourne Rail Station
2.6 mi Goring & Streatley Rail Station
3 mi Tilehurst Rail Station
Ferry28.3 mi Shepperton Ferry Landing
28.3 mi Weybridge Ferry Landing
Airport25.1 mi London Oxford Airport
25.8 mi London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
27 mi London Heathrow Airport Terminal 3
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
An imposing 18th-century pile, Basildon Park (10 minutes’ drive) is worth a visit for its Palladian architecture, its elegant interiors with period furniture and its art collection. The surrounding parkland, which bursts into colour during the warmer months, is a popular spot for dog walks.
From farmyard animals to small exotic mammals like lemurs and mongoose, you’ll find plenty of beasties at Beale Wildlife Park (10 minutes). There is also a reptile house, where you can get up close and personal with tarantulas, snakes and lizards. And if the kids need to blow off some steam, there’s an adventure playground.
Other ways to keep the kids (or the kid in you) entertained include paintballing at Weekend Warriors (10 minutes) and tumbling on the nets at RedKangaroo Trampoline Park Reading (15 minutes), where there are also giant slides and inflatable obstacle courses. Caversham Lakes (25 minutes) has a floating water park and paddleboarding.
Must see
Didcot Railway Centre 10.3 mi
West Wycombe Park 13.6 mi
The Look Out Discovery Centre 16.7 mi
Highclere Castle and Gardens 16.8 mi
Stanley Spencer Gallery 16.8 mi
National Trust
Basildon Park 1.6 mi
Greys Court 6.4 mi
Priory Cottages 13.3 mi
The Vyne 13.4 mi
West Green House Garden 15.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Pangbourne - Whitchurch - Thames Path - Goring 0.8 mi
Pangbourne - Path Hill - Cold Harbour - Gatehampton 0.8 mi
Pangbourne - Sulham Woods - Thames Path 0.8 mi
Pangbourne - Tidmarsh - Upper Basildon - Pangbourne 0.9 mi
Pangbourne - Greenmoor Hill - Mapledurham - Pangbourne 0.9 mi
Local events
- Reading Festival (Thursday 21 August 2025 – Thursday 21 August 2025)
Reading, Berkshire 4.9 mi
- Rewind South (Friday 15 August 2025 – Friday 15 August 2025)
Henley On Thames, Oxfordshire 9.2 mi
- CarFest (Friday 22 August 2025 – Friday 22 August 2025)
Basingstoke, Hampshire 20.7 mi
- Farnborough International Airshow (Monday 20 July 2026 – Monday 20 July 2026)
Farnborough, Hampshire 20.9 mi
- Blenheim Palace Flower Show (Friday 27 June 2025 – Friday 27 June 2025)
Woodstock, Oxfordshire 26.8 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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- Does Bozedown Boltholes have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bozedown Boltholes dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Bozedown Boltholes? An imposing 18th-century pile, Basildon Park (10 minutes’ drive) is worth a visit for its Palladian architecture, its elegant interiors with period furniture and its art collection. The surrounding parkland, which bursts … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Bozedown Boltholes?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Bozedown Boltholes? From £400 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.