The Thames Head Inn
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- Peaceful site on the edge of the Gloucestershire Cotswolds
- 10 minutes’ drive from the towns of Cirencester and Tetbury
- In the grounds of the Thames Head Inn bar-restaurant
Site type
11
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Coronavirus update: Guests are encouraged to use their onboard toilet/washing/shower facilities where possible.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu 1 Jan to
Pitch types & availability
4 
Electric gravel touring pitch (small)
6 people maximum 
8.6/10
226 reviews Ground type: Gravel
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 6m depth (30m²)
Arrival daysFrom £27.50
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- 4
Electric gravel touring pitch (large)
6 people maximum 8.8/10
389 reviews Ground type: Gravel
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £29.50
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Reviews
89% would recommend this site to a friend
86% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a small, well-maintained campsite behind The Thames Head Inn. Pitches are level and mostly gravel, with electric hook-up. Guests praise the attached pub for its excellent food and friendly staff. The location is ideal for exploring the Cotswolds and walking to the source of the Thames. Limited on-site facilities, including a single toilet and shower, are noted.
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Electric gravel touring pitch (large)
Liked Great, peaceful small site with nice clean gravel
Pitches. Pub food was fantastic too.
Disliked Nothing
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Felt unwelcome
Electric gravel touring pitch (small)
Liked Well laid out site.
Excellent food in the pub.
Disliked Felt very unwelcome on this, our second visit.
I enquired about breakfast - not available to campers, only to people staying in the Inn. As other reviewers have suggested, even offering breakfast rolls - perhaps ordered in advance - would be a hospitable gesture.
But what made me feel uncomfortable was a sign in the foyer proclaiming that MPs of a particular Political Party are not welcome. As I am a member of that Party I felt unwelcome by association as it were and couldn't fully relax and enjoy dinner. Much as I liked the place on our first visit a few months ago, after this experience I doubt we will return.
Other points:
Shower room was grubby so we used our own facilites.
Road noise can be intrusive.
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Lovely site ..Great pub nxt door
Electric gravel touring pitch (large)
Liked Small friendly site with great pub next door ..serving fabulous food.
Disliked The shower room ...could do with an upgrade and separate male and female toilet .
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Nice clean site, good food in…
Electric gravel touring pitch (small)
Liked Nice clean site, good food in the pub
Disliked Only 1 toilet and shower
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Suited to people who have own facilities
Electric gravel touring pitch (large)
Liked Friendly welcome .
Disliked Toilet door hard to close so anxious re walking in ! Clean and super so a minor thing but wouldn’t want to embarrass anyone !
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Emplacements spacieux…
Electric gravel touring pitch (large)
Liked Emplacements spacieux
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Great pub with friendly staff and great pub grub
Electric gravel touring pitch (large)
Liked Compact site handy for 1 night stop with elec and waste . Pub does good food with choice of beers . Level pitches either standard or large .
Disliked Toilet and shower functional but a walk away from site as it’s part of pub building. Road noise can be an issue .
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Super friendly staff
Electric gravel touring pitch (large)
Liked Lovely level pitch and easy to access
Disliked Couldn’t link to the wide hose to refill water and it wasn’t long enough to reach the campervan
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Nice pub, site is not quite what it was
Electric gravel touring pitch (large)
Liked Location. Pub serving excellent food.
Disliked On arrival the large pitches (which we had booked and paid for) were all taken. There now appear to be a number of ‘permanent residents’ sited on these, this has changed to feel of the site, sadly for the worse, try muddy pitches, dog poo on pitches
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Beautiful site, in lovely location
Electric gravel touring pitch (small)
Liked A wonderful little site, everything you could need including small well kept toilet and shower facilities. The pitches were a good size and the place was pristine. Beautiful location and the hosts were extremely friendly.
We had a beautiful evening meal in the pub and my daughter was treated to a birthday surprise which was a lovely touch.
Disliked Unfortunately there were a few unwelcome guests in some of the pitches, we witnessed them pulling into available pitches the moment someone had left. The owners were extremely open and honest about the situation and the police were dealing with it. They did not disrupt our stay in anyway. Certainly not the owners fault, just one of those things unfortunately.
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Features
Dogs 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 yearUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Pub campsite Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
The Thames Head Inn
Tetbury Road
Cirencester
Gloucestershire
England
GL7 6NZ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
51.68685°N
2.02907°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Must see
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum 9.8 mi
Painswick Rococo Garden 10.3 mi
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway 13.2 mi
Gloucester Quays 15.4 mi
Gloucester Waterways Museum 15.4 mi
National Trust
Chedworth Roman Villa 10.3 mi
Woodchester Park 10.8 mi
Newark Park 12.6 mi
Heelis 13.1 mi
Lodge Park and Sherborne Estate 13.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Cirencester - Monarch's Way - Source of the Thames - Thames Path - Ewen - Chesterton 2.4 mi
Rodmarton - Tarlton - Rodmarton 2.4 mi
RODMARTON MANOR 2.4 mi
CIRENCESTER PARK 2.5 mi
Cirencester to Chedworth via MacMillan Way 3.3 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 Thames Head Inn have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Thames Head Inn dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Thames Head Inn? There are plenty of stately homes near The Thames Head Inn if you want to get a feel for the history of the area, with Newark Park, Sudeley Castle, Dyrham Park, Bowood … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Thames Head Inn?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 11 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Thames Head Inn? From £27.50 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.