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
  • Cooking facilities, campfire 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

Tent pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
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Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.

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Reviews

9.2

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PeacefulWild camping

95% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful, spacious campsite with a natural feel, offering a "wild camping" experience close to Oxford. Visitors praise the large, private pitches, river access for swimming and kayaking, and the friendly, helpful owners. Basic, clean facilities are provided, including hot showers and eco-toilets. Some guests noted the distance to amenities and occasional issues with wasps, but most found the site to be a relaxing escape. Updates have been made regarding pub information, and improvements to toilet facilities are being investigated.

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Quiet and calm campsite, with decent (if basic) facilities.

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Richard T.

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

Liked Lovely spacious pitches, quiet location. The shower was hot and had really good water pressure!

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Perfect if you want a more “wild”, quiet and simple site

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Anonymous

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

Liked Big area, few other people. Perfect! Plenty of space to be away from other people. Very quiet. Basic facilities so you have what you need, even if it’s a bit of a walk. Plenty of trees/hedges so it’s not a huge bleak area. Nice spots near the river.

Disliked Not a dislike but worth knowing - there are chemical loos dotted about but I only saw one shower and washing up place so be prepared for walk or have your own solution!

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Beautiful peaceful retreat but workout very expensive for us

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Debbie H.

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

Liked The freedom of the site and the peace of the river . The little woodland hub is a gem

Disliked Using pitch up we both had to pay for a green camping subscription each . This put the price up to a ridiculous amount. Would like to know more about this as don't know where to ask or how to use it again.
Owners website did not include this price but i could not get a booking on this Have been advised by owner web site was working and that i wasn't using the drop down menu. I can confirm i was and only Eco camping would show not free camping as we wanted . Very pricy but would have paid that to the site owner as is so beautiful.

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Amazing location, peaceful and very friendly…

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Jeremy S.

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

Liked Amazing location, peaceful and very friendly owners!

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Just amazing!!

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Anonymous

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

Liked Peaceful location, space between pitches, Coach and Horses food is AMAZING!! Fi very friendly and helpful. Saw a hare and some lovely birds of prey. Very reasonable. Fire pit was great value and worked brilliantly. The Holt and swimming in the river was epic. We’ll be coming back!

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Will definitely come again!

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Chris S.

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

Liked Beautiful site and location with easy access to the river for a swim or kayak. The pitches were huge and far away from each other giving plenty of privacy. Delicious bacon, egg and sausages available.

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Relaxed peaceful setting Friendly owners Nice swimming area…

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Anonymous

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

Liked Relaxed peaceful setting
Friendly owners
Nice swimming area

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It had everything you could've wanted…

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Silven r.

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

Liked It had everything you could've wanted
Peace quiet bautifull views, lake shower toilet clean water, fie the owner lovely lady with bautifull dogs. or rent the whole terrain for a party for quite cheap. We will be back

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Location was beautiful Owners were very…

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Lisa O.

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

Liked Location was beautiful
Owners were very helpful
Campsite was quiet and relaxing

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We had a lovely stay here.…

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Anonymous

Eco non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked We had a lovely stay here. It was a beautiful site and Fi was friendly, kind and extremely helpful. The kids loved meeting the horses and dogs too.

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Features

Portable toilet

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 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

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 Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool 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

51.69286°N
1.12682°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.4 mi Thornhill Park and Ride
5.4 mi Thornhill Park and Ride
5.9 mi Headington Shops
Rail
4.9 mi Radley Rail Station
5.4 mi Culham Rail Station
6.2 mi Appleford Rail Station
Airport
12.5 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 6.6 mi

Christ Church Cathedral 6.8 mi

Modern Art Oxford 6.9 mi

Carfax Tower 7 mi

Ashmolean Museum 7.4 mi

National Trust

Long Crendon Courthouse 8.1 mi

Boarstall Duck Decoy 9.2 mi

Boarstall Tower 9.2 mi

Priory Cottages 10 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 1.1 mi

GARSINGTON MANOR 1.9 mi

Battle of Chalgrove, 1643 2.9 mi

Dorchester - Long Wittenham - Wittenham Clumps - Dorchester 3.8 mi

NUNEHAM COURTENAY 3.9 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:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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