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Camping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

The Gate Hangs High

8.7 153 reviews

12pm every Friday (weather dependent), the pub's beer is still delivered the traditional way by dray (added by manager 09 Jan 2020)

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Stays in the lush green grounds of a traditional Cotswolds inn
A five-minute drive to Hook Norton Brewery and 10 to Broughton Castle
Meals made with local ingredients served at the dog-friendly pub

Set your tent up in the grounds of a cracker of a Cotswolds inn with an intriguing name – The Gate Hangs High – for a break exploring the gorgeous green hills and honey-coloured villages of an especially famed part of Oxfordshire. This spot’s brilliant for fans of both tradition and beer: every Friday (depending on the weather), the pub’s casks are delivered the old-school way by horse-drawn dray. And for more alcohol-related attractions, the well-known Hook Norton Brewery is a pleasant half-hour walk away; the space hosts tours and visitors can craft their own beer for special occasions (ask at The Gate about pre-booking your slot). Drinks are, of course, also sorted back at the pub. Cosy up next to the inglenook fireplace with a glass of something chilled, or book a table in the restaurant section for a locally sourced meal. The chef’s pies are said to be popular with the area’s residents and the inn welcomes dogs too – it keeps canines satisfied with dog treats available at the bar. As well as stunning views of the Cotswolds' hilly landscape, this place in Hook Norton also has essentials like a chemical disposal area and recycling facilities, plus an outdoor shower, toilets and sinks. A shop’s just down the road for gathering up supplies.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Features

Pop-up campsite

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

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

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

Budget/backpacker

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

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

Pop-up campsite

Pub campsite

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

The Gate Hangs High

Whichford Road

Hook Norton

Oxfordshire

England

OX15 5DF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.01146°N
-1.48422°W

Nearest transport

Coach

7.4 mi Bus Station

15.7 mi Riverside Bus Station

16 mi Caversfield Turn

Rail

7.5 mi Banbury Rail Station

8.7 mi Kings Sutton Rail Station

9.3 mi Moreton-in-Marsh Rail Station

Airport

14.4 mi London Oxford Airport

24.6 mi Coventry Airport

29.9 mi Gloucestershire 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

This part of the Cotswolds has ample attractions to visit, from stately homes to pretty villages, and is within reach of activities like golfing and horse riding as a course and stables are a five-minute drive away. Beat your travel partner during a round on the green, trot along bridleways in the pretty countryside, then seek out the area’s sights: landmarks like Broughton Castle and the Rollright Stones – three Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments – are accessible within 10 minutes. Fancy following in the footsteps of the aristocracy? Other renowned buildings in the area include Blenheim Palace (25 minutes), a massive country house owned by the Dukes of Marlborough, and there are cute cottages to check out in classic Cotswolds villages like Bourton-on-the-Water (half an hour). If you fancy having a gander at some prim and proper gardens, this region has manicured outdoor spaces by the dozen – get over to the grounds of the National Trust’s Hidcote Manor Gardens (35 minutes) or see animals ranging from meerkats to rhinos in the pristine parkland of the Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens (40 minutes).

Must see

Chastleton House 7.6 mi

Compton Verney 11.5 mi

Hidcote Manor Garden (National Trust) 12.1 mi

Blenheim Palace 12.9 mi

Royal Shakespeare Theatre 15.5 mi

National Trust

Chastleton House 7.6 mi

Farnborough Hall 10.1 mi

Hidcote Manor Garden 12.1 mi

Charlecote Park 14.4 mi

Snowshill Manor and Garden 16.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Hook Norton - Sibford Ferris 0.9 mi

Burdrop - Sibford Circular 1.8 mi

Wigginton Heath - Swacliffe - Tadmarton 1.9 mi

Wigginton - Swerford 2.2 mi

Swalcliffe Circular 2.3 mi

Local events

Fairport's Cropredy Convention (Thursday 8 August 2024 – Thursday 8 August 2024)
Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire 10.1 mi
Wilderness Festival (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)
Oxford, Oxfordshire 10.4 mi
Blenheim Palace Flower Show (Friday 21 June 2024 – Friday 21 June 2024)
Woodstock, Oxfordshire 12.5 mi
Formula 1 British Grand Prix (Thursday 4 July 2024 – Thursday 4 July 2024)
Silverstone, Northamptonshire 20.4 mi
Cheltenham Festival (Tuesday 12 March 2024 – Tuesday 12 March 2024)
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire 25.7 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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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great stay

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Anonymous May 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Friendly staff, great food in the pub, clean pitch

Disliked: Farm Nextdoor can be quite noisy. Not that bad though.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good value for the money outside facilities are ok perfect pub stay

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	10

Lesley T. May 2023

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked: Warm friendly welcome on arrival A choice of where to park up in the field behind the pub with electricity hook up There is an outside toilet and shower room to use when the pub is shut which is ok ish In the pub we had a lovely meal and dessert it’s like home made food with fresh vegetables, and of course a drink or 2 all the staff are warm and friendly and the locals too Would definitely use as a stopover again good value for the money Perfect pub stay

Disliked: Shower room was ok ish

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice quiet spot for an overnight stay when 'on the road'

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Anonymous May 2023

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked: Very quiet, facilities were good (toilet/shower, drinking water, black water disposal) and had a nice field for the dog to sniff about in.

Disliked: We paid for electric hookup but the hookups were on an uneven grass field through a narrow gate. Decided not to risk it with our large 4-berth 7m motorhome and stayed in the car park instead. Still had a good night.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great friendly site

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Hannah B. May 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Open field, friendly hosts, lots of space for children to run, so much wildlife, clean toilets and shower.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good site with a fantastic pub to visit

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Karen Y. May 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: We loved this site. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. We were fortunate to get there early and get a flat pitch at the top of the field. Great views. Great location. Food in the pub was brilliant.

Disliked: Need a pot washing station. Some Non electric pitches were on a bit of a slope.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Enjoyed ideal for touring some to stay for a couple of nights.

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous May 2023

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked: Landlord and pub was excellent. Good food and ale. Electric hook up spot on.

Disliked: Field a bit rustic but ok. Toilet and shower was sparse.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good location, very friendly helpful staff.…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Mike l. May 2023

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked: Good location, very friendly helpful staff.

Disliked: The british weather meaning the field was very damp!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Think Twice

Overall	4/10
Location	8
Value for money	2
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	2
Wifi	2

Anonymous May 2023

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked: The wine in the pub the pub was nice

Disliked: The field was very un level not even mowed very dangerous for levelling caravan. This is ok for over night stay for a small van but not for twin wheel caravan electric too low so couldn’t get electric.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Food…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Apr 2023

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked: Food

Recommend to friends Visit again

Grt host Peter good food cheep good beer noisy with skip yard behind

Overall	6/10
Location	6
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	10

Barry P. Apr 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Loverly host food fabulous good beer

Disliked: Shower only one and needs a bit of upgrade

Recommend to friends Visit again

Does The Gate Hangs High have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Gate Hangs High dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near The Gate Hangs High? This part of the Cotswolds has ample attractions to visit, from stately homes to pretty villages, and is within reach of activities like golfing and horse riding as a course and stables … Read more
When can I check in and check out of The Gate Hangs High?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 12 p.m. – Anytime

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more