Crofts Barn

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  • Well-maintained adults-only Cotswolds campsite in rural Oxfordshire
  • Half an hour’s drive to Warwick Castle; Stratford-upon-Avon 25 minutes
  • Secure site with landscaped pitches; pub and shop five minutes’ drive
If you’re something of a wildlife fan or indeed just fancy somewhere peaceful and adults-only to bed down in Cotswolds countryside, Crofts Barn, a 20-minute drive from the market town of Banbury, in Oxfordshire, may be the spot for you. Life on site is quiet enough for you to hear the birds singing and the crickets chirping – and on summer evenings, you may well hear badgers grunting in the fading light. Deer, muntjac, squirrels and rabbits often put in an appearance too. And that’s before you take the livestock into account: in neighbouring fields, you can often watch the antics of the horses and cheeky goats. Access to the pitches (which are neatly mowed areas on a ridge-and-furrow meadow) is through a digitally locked gate, so you can be sure of a high level of security. Solar lights illuminate the short walk to the toilet/shower block, so you don’t have to look for a torch in the middle of the night if you need the loo. There’s a village shop in Tysoe (five minutes’ drive), which should have pretty much everything you need on the foodie front – and there’s a pub if you fancy a crafty pint. Since guests are not permitted on site, you’ll want to meet family and friends in the local coffee shops and pubs in the area. Want to get out and about exploring the Cotswolds by car, on foot or by bike? Or are you content to sit and chill on site? At Crofts Barn, you have the chance to do either one – or a bit of both…

Site type

Motorhome pitches 5
Tent pitches 15
Touring caravan pitches 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • 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.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
  • Units heavier than 3500 kg are not allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • 10kWh of electric is included per day. Top-up cards can be purchased on site at a cost of £5 per 10kWh. Unused credits are non-refundable.

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 91 Pitchup.com customers

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97% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

Crofts Barn is a highly recommended, peaceful campsite with immaculate, modern facilities. Visitors praise the spacious, well-maintained pitches, stunning views, and the friendly, helpful owners. Its rural location is ideal for exploring the Cotswolds, with excellent local walks available. While most feedback is overwhelmingly positive, a minor point raised by some guests is the fixed temperature of the showers. The site is noted for its quiet atmosphere and attentive hosts.

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Lovely little campsite, we would be happy to visit again.

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Anonymous

The View non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Really clean toilets and shower and a nice view. We enjoyed seeing the horse and goats in the next field too. Welcoming host and a simple and easy check in and out process. Quiet campsite and a good location for a day out.

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Well located and beautiful scenery. 2…

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Amanda L.

Sunrising Hill electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Well located and beautiful scenery. 2 very new toilets/showers, and some very cute goats live on site.
Good security provided by an electric gate at the entrance.

Disliked We arrived at 8:30pm and were subject to a £10 late check-in fee. We completely understand this in scenarios when there is a person waiting on site and their wage needs paying; however, the check-in was remote and all we needed to do was text to say we had arrived, so I think this was quite unjustified. It is the first time we have encountered this and we stay on campsites most weekends, and comes on top of it being one of the most expensive sites we have stayed on.
One of the two toilets had no soap in it for the 3 night duration of our stay

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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. While the check-in was remote, we pride ourselves on our customer service, and we do try to personally meet guests when possible to welcome them, point out facilities, and share local recommendations. The late check-in fee was applied as I needed to follow up at 8pm without prior confirmation of your late arrival — it’s discretionary and used when additional co-ordination is required after our last checkin at 19.00 hrs. As we live on site I was unable to finish work until my last guest had checked in. The toilet soap dispenser was found to be faulty but did contain soap — I would have rectified this immediately had I been informed. Also, as your stay was a buisness expense, price comparisons with leisure sites may not be directly relevant.

Owner was lovely and very helpful farm was immaculately kept 👌🏼

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Michelle D.

Sunrising Hill electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked The site was lovely neat and tidy awesome farm views husband loved the animals 👌🏼
The toilets and showers were spotlessly clean,Enjoyed that you had the whole unit to yourself Shower,Toilet and basin lots of hot water and nice shower cubicle.The stand we were on was nice and level and neat a lovely place to stay if you like being a bit off grid

Disliked It was a bit far from shops and not really walking distance to towns

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Beautifully kept, picturesque site with immaculate amenities

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Susan E.

Fully-serviced grass touring pitch (members only)

Liked We loved our stay at Crofts Barn! Such a scenic area with wonderful dog walks from the site. Easy to check in with great communication and clear instructions - we were met shortly after arriving by our host who was super helpful and informative. The facilities are immaculate and we loved meeting the cute goats and listening to the Tawny Owls at dusk. We will certainly be back for another visit and have already told our friends about this great little find!

Disliked Some neighbouring campers weren’t so warm and friendly as we said hello, but hey.

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A very peaceful location

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Sharon K.

The Dingles electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Large pitches, toilets and shower very clean. Lovely private woods to walk the dog.

Disliked None

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Laura M.

Fully-serviced grass touring pitch (members only)

Liked Beautiful location. Beautiful site.

Disliked Nice dog walk on site, but public footpath overgrown and so unable to walk very far.

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Beautiful and very relaxed place, cute…

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Marta H.

The View non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful and very relaxed place, cute animals on the site, washroom facilities spotless and very well planned. I would definitely come back.

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Quiet adult only site with clean…

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Anonymous

Sunrising Hill electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Quiet adult only site with clean facilities. Owner was friendly with a nice welcome.

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Excellent site with clean facilities, fabulous views & great pitches

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Anonymous

The View non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Fantastic quiet site with amazing views. Clean & tidy. Good facilities. Loved seeing the pygmy goats! Virtual reception easy to follow but Stephanie came to say hello. It is an adult only site which meant it was quieter and more relaxing.

Disliked WiFi could be stronger but that's it really.

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Great campsite

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Thomas H.

The Dingles electric grass campervan pitch

Liked I stayed at Croft's Barn the night before Fairport Convention's Cropredy Music opened. It's a convenient location if you're attending, Cropredy is just a short drive, and you can stop at Banbury on the way if you want to get a good breakfast or stock up on provisions.

It was wonderful to wake up in the English countryside with horses, goats, and other animals as your neighbors. The campsite and facilities were quiet, clean, and up to date and the owners were very pleasant. I highly recommend this site. My only regret was having stayed for just the one night.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Forest Peaceful Remote location 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

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Crofts Barn

Epwell

Banbury

Oxfordshire

England

OX15 6LR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.07552°N
1.4874°W

Route directions

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Nearest transport

Coach
6.7 mi Bus Station
12.2 mi Riverside Bus Station
14.9 mi Bus Station
Rail
6.9 mi Banbury Rail Station
9.6 mi Kings Sutton Rail Station
10.7 mi Moreton-in-Marsh Rail Station
Airport
18.4 mi London Oxford Airport
20.2 mi Coventry Airport
28 mi Birmingham International Airport Terminal 2

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

Active types can get out on walking and cycling adventures across the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, play golf in Chipping Norton (20 minutes' drive) and Brailes (10 minutes) or explore the countryside on horseback (10 minutes). If you’d rather watch someone else do the hard work, get dressed up for horse racing at Cheltenham (an hour) and Warwick (half an hour), or book tickets well ahead of time for motor-racing at Silverstone Circuit (45 minutes). Vehicles of a more stationary kind are displayed at the British Motor Museum (20 minutes), and for more high-brow pursuits, head for Stratford-upon-Avon (25 minutes) to see where Shakespeare was born and attend one of his plays at the Royal Shakespeare Company. Warwick Castle (half an hour) has a bunch of seasonal activities as well as state rooms to explore. There’s a whole slew of National Trust properties to poke around too, from the arts and crafts-inspired plantings at Hidcote (half an hour) and Snowshill Manor and Garden (45 minutes) to the major collection of paintings at Upton House and Gardens (five minutes).

Must see

Compton Verney 7.2 mi

Chastleton House 10.3 mi

Hidcote Manor Garden (National Trust) 10.9 mi

Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm 12.1 mi

Royal Shakespeare Theatre 12.1 mi

National Trust

Farnborough Hall 6.6 mi

Chastleton House 10.4 mi

Charlecote Park 10.4 mi

Hidcote Manor Garden 10.9 mi

Canons Ashby 14.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Epwell - Winderton - Upper Tysoe 0.9 mi

Shenington - Tysoe - Epwell 1.3 mi

Middle Tysoe - Oxhill 1.6 mi

Lower Tysoe - Shenington - Middle Tysoe 2 mi

UPTON HOUSE 2.4 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 Crofts Barn have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Crofts Barn dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Crofts Barn? Active types can get out on walking and cycling adventures across the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, play golf in Chipping Norton (20 minutes' drive) and Brailes (10 minutes) or explore … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Crofts Barn?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Crofts Barn? From £36 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.