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.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 16 or over.
  • 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.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

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Peaceful

90% would recommend this site to a friend

85% would stay here again

What customers say

This back-to-basics campsite offers a peaceful, natural escape with spacious pitches and friendly, helpful owners. Popular highlights include the on-site cafe with delicious breakfast baps and lovely woodland walks. Basic, clean toilet facilities are provided, though some guests noted the absence of showers. The bumpy access track is mentioned, and while some reviews highlight noise from nearby farm operations, many find it a great value location for a relaxed stay.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 09/06/2026

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Wonderful, relaxed experience!

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Hannah C. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked What a wonderful relaxed campsite! Exactly as described!
Fantastic communication, friendly and welcoming owners and the best bacon sandwich we’ve had in a long time! Thank you for welcoming us, we will certainly be back soon!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quite few days with the kids

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked Great quite campsite. Lovely little cafe at the top with locally produced eggs bacon and sausages.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

Come again soon.

Beautiful, peaceful place!

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Claire B. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked We had a lovely peaceful stay. Beautiful surroundings, a lovely big, green site & lovely hosts. Would highly recommend!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Brilliant comments. Thank you so much.

See you again soon, hopefully.

Very basic but lovely

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paul w. 13 reviews

Non-electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked Farmer Kieth is the loveliest man, so friendly and chatty, clean toilets

Disliked Access through gate to the path to the lovely pub

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind words.

We will try to improve the gate through to the path. You can walk up through the yard, but the field gate is quicker!

See you again soon, hopefully.

Peaceful and lovely

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 Annabel F. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked We have never been camping before and we found the owners to be so helpful and kind. Very peaceful and just a beautiful site.

Disliked N/A

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Great location…

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Nicholas C. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked Great location

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From the manager: Thank you. Short and sweet!

Very peaceful, clean but basic facilities…

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Alison M. 7 reviews

Non-electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked Very peaceful, clean but basic facilities and lots of nature.

Close to a pub and it was easy to get an Uber into Reading....cost about £15 each way from The Bull Inn....didn't go in but looked like a lovely pub

Disliked You need to be very careful walking across the field....there are lots of dips/ small holes that are hidden by long grass.

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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. It’s very useful information about Uber prices. Also, The Bull has had very good reviews from our campers.

We note your comments about the uneven ground. The wet winter has caused some ruts and we are working towards filling them in as soon as possible. Thank you for letting us know your thoughts.

We remind guests that sturdy footwear is advised at all times.

Big open space and you could…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked Big open space and you could pick where you set up camp. Rustic charm.

Disliked Not a dislike just a bit of feedback. Whilst we dont mind a bit of long grass the grass was so long we would have needed a rug to flatten the thick blades of grass for us to sit on our chairs. It had been raining and we got there about 7pm and only stopped for the night so it wasn't a problem but usually we dont find sites have grass quite so long.

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From the manager: Thank you very much for your kind comments.

See you again soon.

Great place with relaxed atmosphere

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lisa k. 12 reviews

Non-electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked I absolutely loved the lay back feel to the place. The owners were fantastic and gave a warm welcome over the phone and the next morning. I had great conversations with the guy who owns the land.
Wonderful walks around the land and through the many forest paths with my little dog. It felt very safe there and really does have an indescribable vibe about the place.
I loved that it’s not far from London and I could drive in just over an hour and truly relax in this place after a busy work week.
Lovely cafe which also offers local meats. Loved the duck eggs I bought and cooked for breakfast on Saturday and Sunday morning. There is something about this little spot.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review.

We’re so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us.

The walks around here are amazing. You can lose yourself for hours if you have the time!

Our shop is currently open from Wednesday to Saturday, so best to stock up early if you want ingredients for Sunday breakfast!

See you again soon, we hope.

Wonderful secluded site. Pleasant area.…

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 Dean C. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked Wonderful secluded site. Pleasant area.

Disliked Hard to find but the cafe was a giveaway once I knew it was the entrance.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the trouble to leave such a nice review.

It is indeed secluded, and therefore a bit hard to find!

It’s worth it though!

See you again soon.

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 BST (GMT+01:00)

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 they 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 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, cat-like mammals 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, you can 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

  • Reading Festival (Thursday, 27 August 2026 – Thursday, 27 August 2026)

    Reading, Berkshire 5.7 mi

  • Henley Royal Regatta (Tuesday, 30 June 2026 – Tuesday, 30 June 2026)

    Henley On Thames, Oxfordshire 9.3 mi

  • Rewind South (Friday, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)

    Henley On Thames, Oxfordshire 10.3 mi

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

    Farnborough, Hampshire 10.7 mi

  • Hampton Court Palace Festival (Thursday, 11 June 2026 – Thursday, 11 June 2026)

    Hampton, Surrey 24 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 they 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.