The Wildings Campsite

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Grass pitches
Nettle bell tent
Yurt
Exterior

  • Family-friendly site in the centre of the Cotswolds National Landscape
  • Bourton-on-the-Water 20 minutes' walk; Cirencester 25 minutes' drive
  • Windrush Valley views; spacious communal kitchen and chillout space
If getting away from your everyday life is your top priority of late, you should very much like this peaceful site in the centre of the Cotswolds National Landscape. Created with families in mind, The Wildings Campsite is just the spot for some days away from home – especially if you're a fan of nature, as it's surrounded by the sloping countryside, scenic walking routes, country pubs and quiet farmland of the Cotswolds. It's just a 20-minute walk from the scenic village of Bourton-on-the-Water on the river Windrush, where there's so much to see, from a model village and motoring and toy museum to a maze and restaurants. Of course, you'll want to check out what's happening on site, too. If you're peckish or forgot to pack a few basic items, head along to the shop, which stocks crisps, snacks and other basics. For your caffeine fix, there's the on-site coffee shop; in high season, it's stocked with pastries from the local bakery (the recommendation is to eat those slowly, preferably with nowhere to be). There's also an on-site bar called The Watering Hole open on Saturdays from 3pm to 8pm, serving fresh coffee, soft drinks and delicious crafted (and seasonal) cocktails. The kids will have plenty of ways to keep busy at The Wildings Campsite, with opportunities for whizzing around the site to explore the grounds or sliding around at the play area. If you'd rather head indoors, the cook house has ample space for food prep (provisions can be picked up in Bourton-on-the-Water), plus board games and a collection of books. Heated toilets, hot showers and a handy communal kitchen and chillout zone are also on site.

Site type

Rent a tent 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 7
Tent pitches 25
Open now
Opens 14 February
Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

  • Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat 14 Feb to

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9
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8
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5
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
4

91% would recommend this site to a friend

82% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-maintained, friendly campsite with gorgeous, private pitches and great facilities, including clean, individual shower units. Guests appreciated the peaceful atmosphere, lovely setting, and convenient on-site cafe and bar. The location is ideal for exploring nearby attractions. Some guests noted a desire for more shade in the main camping area and suggested improvements for checking toilet occupancy. One reviewer felt the price-quality ratio for glamping was insufficient, citing issues with seating capacity and sanitation facilities, though the manager clarified seating arrangements and explained the lack of Wi-Fi is part of the off-grid experience.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 18/08/2026

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Loved this campsite! Liked the clearly…

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10 out of 10
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Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Loved this campsite! Liked the clearly defined pitches and opportunity to buy coffees and pastries from the reception area.

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The pitches spacious Cafe/shop good. …

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10 out of 10
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Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The pitches spacious
Cafe/shop good. Negroni was fantastic
People were friendly
Very clean. Liked the showers in individual units rather than a block

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The most beautiful peaceful friendly well…

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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Shaz Y. 1 review

The Coppice non-electric grass tent pitch (large)

Liked The most beautiful peaceful friendly well appointed clean campsite thst we've visited in the UK. We loved the private pitch, nice toilets and showers, and interesting site for the kids to explore.

Disliked Nothing

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Organized, clean, family friendly, great location…

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Organized, clean, family friendly, great location close to bourton on the water town centre, recommend and would like to come back next year.

Disliked Needs more shade in the main campsite

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Vriendelijke ontvangst met duidelijke uitleg, tent…

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4 out of 10
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Jan W. 2 reviews

Bell tent

Liked Vriendelijke ontvangst met duidelijke uitleg, tent was in orde

Disliked Prijs-kwaliteitsverhouding is onvoldoende. Als je een glamping tent voor 5 personen boekt, zou je ook 5 zitplaatsen verwachten. Capaciteit sanitair en douches te laag voor het aantal gasten, dat zie en ruik je. Daarnaast was er geen wifi en kent gebied een beperkt mobiel netwerk. Terrein is erg rommelig.
Al met al voelt het alsof de prijs niet in verhouding staat tot wat je ervoor krijgt.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that you didn't feel your stay offered good value for money, as we always aim to provide a memorable glamping experience.
Regarding the seating, our bell tents sleep up to five guests and are provided with six seats in total: two wicker chairs inside the tent and two two-person benches around the fire pit, so there is seating available for everyone.
We also understand that Wi-Fi can be important to some guests. We don't provide Wi-Fi on site, and this is clearly stated before booking as it's part of the off grid experience we offer rather than something we try to hide.
In terms of facilities, we have eight showers and twelve toilets located around the site. We're sorry if they didn't meet your expectations during your stay.
We're particularly sorry that you felt the site was untidy. Our team works incredibly hard every day to care for the grounds and create the best possible experience for our guests. This summer has been exceptionally dry, with very little rainfall for an extended period, and unfortunately the dust and the impact on our trees and willow are beyond our control. While the landscape may not have looked as lush as we'd like, we continue to work hard to keep the site welcoming and well maintained.
We genuinely appreciate your feedback and are sorry that your experience didn't match the one we strive to provide. We wish you all the best with your future travels.

Small site with individual private pitches.…

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Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Small site with individual private pitches. Lovely setting. Onsite bar was very welcome. Little play frame in the tent field was perfectly sized for my 17month old. With bigger play frame for older kids up by the shop. Would definitely go back.

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Perfect wholesome family camping site. Small…

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10 out of 10
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The Coppice non-electric grass tent pitch (large)

Liked Perfect wholesome family camping site. Small and friendly. We stayed in pitch 25 in the coppice and the pitch was massive and had its own bench. I would recommend the coppice pitches as they are tucked away and offer more space and privacy.
Toliets were spotless and showers lovely and warm.
The park was small but my 6 year old son loved going up down the slide.
The farm shop was fab and the coffee was amazing! We will be back!

Disliked Nothing!

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Very peaceful and a perfect location!…

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Jess H. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Very peaceful and a perfect location!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very friendly and helpful staff,well maintained…

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Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Very friendly and helpful staff,well maintained site and toilets and great location

Disliked Some way to see if toilets are occupied without pulling door would be good

Recommend to friends Visit again

Koelkast…

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7 out of 10
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8
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7
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Koelkast

Disliked Helaas door ziekte eerder naar huis

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe 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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

The Wildings Campsite

Lankett Lane

Bourton-on-the-Water

Gloucestershire

England

GL54 2LF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.87528°N
1.77211°W

Route directions

From the A429, turn southeast signposted Clapton Sherborne. Continue along Lankett's Lane until you reach the site on the right-hand side. If you reach the junction, you've gone too far. From the A40, turn north signposted Sherborne Clapton and stay on this road for a few miles. It's a bit wiggly, but don’t turn anywhere, and please drive carefully because there are often roe deer about. Keep driving until you reach a junction at the top of the hill and take a left. The site is at the next left.

Nearest transport

Coach
12 mi Garden Road
12 mi Garden Road
12 mi Garden Road
Rail
6.4 mi Kingham Rail Station
7.7 mi Shipton Rail Station
8.6 mi Moreton-in-Marsh Rail Station
Airport
16.5 mi Gloucestershire Airport
19.9 mi London Oxford Airport

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

There's plenty to do down the hill in Bourton-on-the-Water. You could visit The Model Village (five minutes' drive), a miniature replica of the traditional limestone village, and then walk next door to The Dragonfly Maze. There's so much variety, from the Birdland Park & Gardens (five minutes) with its twittering birds to the Cotswold Motoring Museum and Toy Collection's (five minutes) collection of vintage cars, motorbikes and toys from times gone by. Outside of Burton-on-the-Water, sample the local beers and ciders at Hawkstone Brewery (five minutes) or drive along to the popular Cotswold Farm Park (10 minutes' drive), home to 50 breeds of British farmyard animals, for a wildlife walk and the chance to meet piglets and donkeys. Seeing more animals is not at all hard around here, as a bit further away is the Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens (25 minutes), with a much higher animal count (260+ species, including giraffes). For crocs, check out Crocodiles of the World (25 minutes), and for birds of prey, flock to the Cotswold Falconry Centre (25 minutes). All Things Wild (35 minutes) has more animals, including lemurs, camels and colourful birds.

Must see

Cotswold Farm Park 5.5 mi

Chastleton House 8.1 mi

Sudeley Castle Gardens and Exhibition 9.3 mi

Snowshill Manor & Garden (National Trust) 9.6 mi

Hidcote Manor Garden (National Trust) 14.5 mi

National Trust

Lodge Park and Sherborne Estate 4.7 mi

Chedworth Roman Villa 7.4 mi

Chastleton House 8.1 mi

Hailes Abbey 9.4 mi

Snowshill Manor and Garden 9.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Bourton-on-the-Water - Hawling via Windrush Way 0.9 mi

Bourton-on-the-Water - The Slaughters 1 mi

Bourton-on-the Water Circular 1 mi

Bourton-on-the-Water - Little Rissington 1.1 mi

Bourton-on-the-Water to Bledington via Oxfordshire Way. 1.1 mi

Local events

  • Cheltenham Festival (Tuesday, 16 March 2027 – Tuesday, 16 March 2027)

    Cheltenham, Gloucestershire 13 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 The Wildings Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Wildings Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Wildings Campsite? There's plenty to do down the hill in Bourton-on-the-Water. You could visit The Model Village (five minutes' drive), a miniature replica of the traditional limestone village, and then walk next door to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Wildings Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3:30 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3:30 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Wildings Campsite? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.