Ellis' Hill Farm Campsite

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Camping field
Camping field
Picnic spots a-plenty on site
Friends lazing in the evening sun
Summer party time
Nothing says 'camping' like a well-stacked firepit
Kid-friendly site
Wedding party
Build a woodland den
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Picnic spots a-plenty on site
Friends lazing in the evening sun
Summer party time

  • No-frills farm campsite 10 minutes’ drive from Winnersh in Berkshire
  • Legoland Windsor Resort half an hour’s drive; Thorpe Park 45 minutes
  • Camping field bounded by woodland; two pubs within five minutes’ drive
When you’re looking for a slice of country living under canvas, but equally well can’t face pottering down too many country lanes, Ellis’ Hill Farm Campsite will suit you very well. Just double check the directions on your way there, as satnav may direct you through a ford and you don’t want to end up with a car issue.
 At 10 minutes’ drive from Winnersh in Berkshire, this peaceful farm site is close to several major road networks. Even better news – for the kids if not your pocket – it’s within half an hour by car of family attractions like Legoland Windsor Resort and Beale Wildlife Park. Sheltered by tall trees, the camping field is mostly level with a few undulations. You’ll need sturdy footwear, and as it’s only mown once a year, if you’re a repeat visitor you’ll see how the meadow grows through the seasons. Also be aware that there’s no electricity to hand, so bring torches for wandering around your pitch after dark.
 The surrounding woodland is a fascinating habitat for wildlife. Don’t be surprised if you encounter the odd deer or sneaky fox – just please make sure your food is stored away from all animal foragers. Barbecues are allowed on site, but of course you can also sneak off to the two local pubs (both around five minutes’ drive) for a pint and helpings of comfort food.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Touring caravan pitches 25
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 16 or over.

Languages spoken

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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0 children
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Reviews

8.9

Overall rating from 161 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

91% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-kept, peaceful campsite set in beautiful surroundings, offering a 'back to basics' experience. Visitors praise the friendly and helpful owners, spacious pitches, and opportunities for nature walks. Basic toilet facilities are available, though some guests note a desire for showers. Issues with site access and toilet maintenance have been acknowledged and addressed by management. The farm shop is also a popular feature.

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Lovely owners, very helpful. We got…

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Jane F.

Non-electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked Lovely owners, very helpful. We got there late so didn’t have a great deal of time there just an overnight for legoland but the views in the morning over the field was beautiful! The boys particularly liked the rope swing!

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Beautiful rural setting and a warm welcome

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Isabel W.

Non-electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked We loved our stay at Ellis' Hill Farm, especially watching wild deer grazing metres away from our caravan. Close enough to Reading for visiting our daughter but completely rural and surrounded by walks in beautiful woodland. We felt really welcomed and bacon butties and tea at the cafe was an added bonus. We look forward to returning.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked Coffee with the locals Saturday morning. Pork butchery onsite and amazing. The hosts are the most genial and accommodating in 8 weeks on the road. In the country ( it is a farm ) very quiet and deer in the meadow in the morning. Clean washrooms, no showers. Great value.

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Great site with basic services.

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Anthony G.

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Liked Lovely, accommodating staff. Great site. For the price and the honest description, I got exactly what I was expecting from the site. For those negative reviews, I suggest they pay over the odds for a luxury site… I love that we can still get away in this country for minimal cost and minimal gimmicks. A true back to basics weekend with great links and plenty of local attractions. Will definitely stay again in the future. The toilet facilities could do with an update, however it’s perfectly serviceable.

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The campsite was amazing and everyone…

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Jemma W.

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Liked The campsite was amazing and everyone was so lovely and welcoming. We had such fun. Only wish we were staying longer!!
Will be back for sure!! Thanks so much. xx

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Rural, peaceful location. Almost felt like…

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Andy C.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Rural, peaceful location. Almost felt like a wild camp, but without needing to pack up and move on at sunrise!

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

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Disappointing experience and certainly not peaceful

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked - Site feels secluded and remote despite being close to big towns like Reading and Wokingham
- Short, pleasant off-road walks to 2 decent pubs

Disliked - The guy who ran his petrol generator all evening and following morning (looks like a permanent resident?) - definitely not a peaceful experience
- Haulage company lorries arriving and unloading until around 1am
- As with other reviews, bathroom facilities are functional but pretty grim

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Friendly and welcoming, basic but good value.

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Anonymous

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Liked Friendly staff and very relaxed atmosphere, lovely to be in nature and see the geese flying over and the rooks circling before roosting at night. The cafe and farm shop looked nice but we didn’t have a chance to sample it. Lovely walks nearby.

Disliked Unfortunately there was work going on well into the evening, lorries loading up with aggregates in the yard near the field. The toilets were very basic and although the toilet itself was clean the room wasn’t, sink, walls and floors very dusty and grimy and no hot water. Without showers on site this might be the only option for those camping to be able to wash but not a problem if you have a camper van.

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Libran W.

Non-electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked Rural aspect and close to a pub, Friendly staff.

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Will definitely be returning ☺️

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Shelle B.

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Liked Very friendly. Very quiet. Facilities basic but clean. Great pub nearby.

Disliked Field is a ittle bit uneven, but quiet flat. And bumpy road to get there.

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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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Ellis' Hill Farm Campsite

Ellis' Hill Farm

Gravelpit Hill Lane

Arborfield

Reading

Berkshire

England

RG2 9JG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.40388°N
0.89383°W

Route directions

Please use Gravelpit Hill Lane to access the site. Satnav devices often suggest Ellis’ Hill as the best route, but there is a ford that can be quite deep. Stay on the B3030 (Arborfield to Twyford or vice versa), drive to the top of Gravelpit Hill Lane and turn right. The farm is a few hundred yards on the left. What3words: blip.reverted.cutback.

Nearest transport

Coach
6.2 mi Bracknell Bus Station
7.7 mi Calcot Sainsbury's
9.9 mi Kingsmead Bus Termini
Rail
2 mi Winnersh Rail Station
2.3 mi Winnersh Triangle Rail Station
2.3 mi Wokingham Rail Station
Ferry
18.9 mi Shepperton Ferry Landing
19 mi Weybridge Ferry Landing
22.9 mi Moulsey - Hurst Park Ferry Landing
Airport
18.1 mi London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
19.2 mi London Heathrow Airport Terminal 3
19.7 mi London Heathrow Airport Terminal 4

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

The kids will be pestering you for their day on the water rides, gentle rollercoasters and splash parks at Legoland Windsor Resort (half an hour’s drive), where kids can also build their own Lego Ferrari. Once that’s done, no doubt Thorpe Park (45 minutes) and all its adrenaline-inducing thrill rides will be on their agenda too. All wildlife lovers will appreciate the chance to spot sloths, monkeys and reptiles moving about freely in the tropical glasshouses at The Living Rainforest (35 minutes). Another option is to head for Beale Wildlife Park (half an hour) to feed exotic capybaras and tapirs or get up close to whiskery binturongs, a cat-like mammal from southern Asia. To up the activity stakes, set out on the lake for kayaking adventures at Wokingham Waterside Centre (15 minutes), or try out the paddleboards and sailing dinghies at Dinton Pastures Country Park (10 minutes). If you hit the odd rainy day, simply catch blockbuster films at Showcase Cinema de Lux Reading (10 minutes), or take refuge on the lazy river and waterslides at under-cover Coral Reef Waterworld (25 minutes).

Must see

The Look Out Discovery Centre 6.7 mi

LEGOLAND® Windsor 11 mi

Windsor Great Park 12.1 mi

The Savill Garden 12.8 mi

Cliveden 13.1 mi

National Trust

West Green House Garden 7.3 mi

Greys Court 10 mi

The Vyne 10.8 mi

Basildon Park 11.8 mi

Cliveden 14 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

BEARWOOD COLLEGE 0.6 mi

Around Barkham (Wokingham) 0.8 mi

FARLEY HALL 2.3 mi

SWALLOWFIELD PARK 2.7 mi

WARBROOK HOUSE 3.8 mi

Local events

  • Farnborough International Airshow (Monday 20 July 2026 – Monday 20 July 2026)

    Farnborough, Hampshire 10.7 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Ellis' Hill Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ellis' Hill Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ellis' Hill Farm Campsite? The kids will be pestering you for their day on the water rides, gentle rollercoasters and splash parks at Legoland Windsor Resort (half an hour’s drive), where kids can also build their … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ellis' Hill Farm Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  12:30 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  12:30 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ellis' Hill Farm Campsite? From £20 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.