D'Oyleys Farm

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  • Secluded riverside site on a farm 20 minutes' drive from Oxford
  • Wild swimming in the river; Chiltern Hills 15 minutes' drive
  • Firepit area and farm shop on site
Wild swimming in Oxfordshire… what a clever notion. D'Oyleys Farm is an excellent option if you’re visiting Oxford and want a bit of adventure along the way: this laidback place has a riverside setting, a wild camping vibe and the means for outdoor cooking and picnics at its lush little island. The farm is in a secluded setting by the Thames, with pitch numbers carefully managed so that guests have loads of room and plenty of peace. There are four access points where you can plunge into the river for a spot of wild swimming – it's a little muddy in places (getting in and out is all about the sit and slide…) but it's fab for cooling off. A highlight of the site is the little island, where the D'Oyleys Farm team has set up the ‘BBQ shack' with cooking facilities, woodburning stove, deck space and a campfire area, where you can sizzle up supper on the woodfired cooking stove. At the camping reception, there's also a large fridge for guests to use. And another, also excellent, highlight? D'Oyleys is home to a farm shop and prepares breakfast packs (bacon, sausages and eggs) and barbecue packs (lamb chops, chicken drumsticks, steaks and burgers) for guests, all home-produced and all easily sorted by ordering before you arrive – use the details in your booking confirmation email. When (if) you crave a bit of city life, Oxford is half an hour away by bus via the service running from the village 15 minutes’ stroll away, or about 20 minutes by car. The farm is four miles from Junction 7 of the M40, so it’s easy to get out and about from here by car too. The local pubs (dog- and welly-friendly) are between 20 and 40 minutes' walk away along footpaths, depending on which one you go to; information on the routes is at the camping reception.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 16
Tent pitches 16
Open now
Opens 1 May
Please note
  • For licensing reasons, you must be a member to stay at this campsite. After booking, you will be granted free membership of this campsite's exempt organisation, who may contact you to finalise registration.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 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.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 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.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 1 May to

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97% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a spacious, peaceful, and wild camping site offering beautiful scenery and excellent river access for swimming. Pitches are generously spaced, providing privacy. Facilities are generally clean and functional, though some guests noted a walk to reach them. The friendly owners and farm shop are highlights. Some guests experienced issues with cold showers or chemical toilet smells, which management has addressed by improving facilities.

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Absolutely loved everything about this site. Peaceful,…

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Freedom non-electric grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Absolutely loved everything about this site.
Peaceful, beautiful, so well thought out, river was incredible

Disliked Nothing

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Quiet, peaceful and dark site with widely spaced pitches

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Freedom non-electric grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Huge site with pitches widely spaced, perfect for privacy, quiet and peaceful nights and restful camping. No unnecessary lighting, so it was properly dark at night. Watching the birds and the hares around the campsite and the surrounding fields was delightful. Lovely swimming holes, easy to access and beautifully shaded, perfect in the hot weather. Shower cubicles are basic but showers are powerful with plenty of hot water.

Disliked It's a bit of a trek from some pitches to the loos/showers/washing up sinks and even longer to the swimming holes - a mown path across the field and/or a stile over the fence would help if that were possible. Or bring bikes!

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review. The field in the middle of the freedom pitches is actually a crop - I have asked the farmer if I could mow a few paths across the middle - you can imagine his reply! The Stepping Stones were reinstated last year having suffered years of flood damage but were promptly removed by the landowner on the other side of the river - the reason for the map is that they are actually called The Stepping Stones not because there are any but because that is what they are called on the OS map - unhelpfully I agree. A shallow wade for an adventurous camper across to the other side is what we usually suggest - sorry we didn't see you to explain. Bikes is a good idea - will suggest that in our commentary on Pitchup. Come again soon.

Wonderful as always. Thanks for allowing us the extra night.

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Tim H. 1 review

Eco non-electric grass and earth campervan or tent pitch (private bathroom amenities)

Liked Wonderful stay - enjoyed seeing the clay pigeon shooting on adjoining field.

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Amazing space, beautiful places to swim…

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Liked Amazing space, beautiful places to swim and relax. Welcoming and helpful host.

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Beautiful quiet setting for a relaxed camping trip.

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Freedom non-electric grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful setting, spacious pitches with lots of room between them giving a very secluded and private feel. Great sauna and farm shop! Also had a lovely dip in the river at the campsite, and a paddle board in the nearby Thames-Thame confluence.

Disliked Bit of a long walk to the loos/water but not a big issue really.

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From the manager: Your'e very welcome - we enjoyed having you and your friends and delighted you enjoyed the sauna - a happy edition to our offering. Please come again.

Peaceful escape to the countryside

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Freedom non-electric grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Fi was really friendly and helpful, welcomed me into site gave me a tour of the map where everything was located around the site, even gave me a couple of options of where to pitch depending on what I wanted from my stay, really welcoming just what I needed. The site was really quiet just what I wanted some peace and quiet; the hammock area by the river was needed, had a refreshing swim in the river and read my book swinging in the hammock ! Would love to come again facilities all clean and tidy too so bonus

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From the manager: Great to meet you Heather and delighted you had such a restful quiet time. Come again soon.

Beautiful scenery, friendly family, beautiful swimming…

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Freedom non-electric grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful scenery, friendly family, beautiful swimming and great facilities.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review - looking forward to welcoming you back again sometime.

The pitches are huge and separated…

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Freedom non-electric grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The pitches are huge and separated by large distance so the total privacy was great.
Swimming in the river (and having toes nibbled by minnows :) ) was very refreshing on a very hot day.
Fi was really helpful and friendly, in person and on the phone.
The facilities were all good (a bit of walk to them but then everything is spaced out giving privacy so not a problem)

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Spacious, peaceful campsite in a lovely rural setting.

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Liked Spacious pitches, peaceful location. Close to the river so our dog could cool off. Private compost loo. Farm shop had fresh local produce, good priced logs & an honesty system. We had a lovely welcome from Fi & the dogs.

Disliked Notice in private loo that we had to clean out our own loo or lose a deposit. There was no mention of this anywhere in the booking or terms.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review.

Unfortunately because you come through Pitchup there is nowhere on their site that allows us to explain this and no deposit can be taken to ensure that it is left clean and as you found it. However, we shall endeavour to work with Pitchup on this issue; in the meantime thank you very much for leaving your loo as you found it - we are very appreciative. Wishing you a happy rest of your summer.

So peaceful with very private &…

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Freedom non-electric grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked So peaceful with very private & secluded pitches! Amazing wild swimming spots & very clean facilities!

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Features

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 Wild swimming

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 Picnic table 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

D'Oyleys Farm

Stadhampton

Oxford

Oxfordshire

England

OX44 7UE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.69209°N
1.12545°W

Route directions

What3words for the camping reception: toothpick.respected.singles.

Nearest transport

Coach
5.4 mi Thornhill Park and Ride
5.5 mi Thornhill Park and Ride
6 mi Headington Shops
Rail
5 mi Radley Rail Station
5.5 mi Culham Rail Station
6.2 mi Appleford Rail Station
Airport
12.6 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

Oxford might be your first stop: take the 20-minute drive or 30-minute bus ride to the city centre for wanders around the university buildings and museums, potters around the market, and, for Tolkien fans, a reverent pint in his fave pub The Eagle and Child. The farm is between the Cotswolds and Chiltern Hills National Landscapes for hikes and scenic strolls in either direction; wanderers could also venture off to Stratford-upon-Avon (an hour and five minutes' drive) for book-themed activities or Royal Leamington Spa (an hour and five minutes). Staying close to home, a footpath leads directly from the site to local villages. There are a few National Trust sites around too, like Watlington Hill (20 minutes), Greys Court (35 minutes) and Nuffield Place (20 minutes), which are all in the Chiltern Hills National Landscape.

Must see

University of Oxford Botanic Garden 6.7 mi

Christ Church Cathedral 6.9 mi

Modern Art Oxford 7 mi

Carfax Tower 7.1 mi

Ashmolean Museum 7.4 mi

National Trust

Long Crendon Courthouse 8.1 mi

Boarstall Duck Decoy 9.3 mi

Boarstall Tower 9.3 mi

Priory Cottages 10.1 mi

Greys Court 12.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

ASCOTT PARK 1 mi

GARSINGTON MANOR 1.9 mi

Battle of Chalgrove, 1643 2.8 mi

Dorchester - Long Wittenham - Wittenham Clumps - Dorchester 3.8 mi

NUNEHAM COURTENAY 4 mi

Local events

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

    Henley On Thames, Oxfordshire 13.9 mi

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

    Reading, Berkshire 16.9 mi

  • Wilderness Festival (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)

    Oxford, Oxfordshire 19.6 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 D'Oyleys Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is D'Oyleys Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near D'Oyleys Farm? Oxford might be your first stop: take the 20-minute drive or 30-minute bus ride to the city centre for wanders around the university buildings and museums, potters around the market, and, for … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of D'Oyleys Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at D'Oyleys Farm? From £20 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.