Evelyn's Garden

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  • Family-friendly site with access to The Ridgeway path in Oxfordshire
  • Uffington White Horse 15 minutes’ drive; Barbury Castle 35 minutes
  • On-site spa and views of the countryside; dogs are welcome
Sitting just off The Ridgeway path as it wends through Oxfordshire, Evelyn’s Garden is a pop-up site that'll soon have you hiking, cycling or stargazing. It's surrounded by ancient sites, as well as hiking trails or cycling routes following a former pilgrimage walk. On clear nights, look out for the bright stars, and ready for the morning, replace your alarm call with the song of the dawn chorus. It’s hard to believe that the shops and restaurants of Wantage are only 15 minutes’ drive away from this splendid spot with views over the countryside. Despite being an off-grid site with no lights or electrical ports, Evelyn’s Garden has a garden spa, in which a vintage rice box trailer has been converted into a six-person woodfired sauna and a whisky barrel is set up for cold plunges. There is also a nice communal area with composting loos, hot showers and a stone circle firepit. Cooking is done either in the large kitchen, which has a dining shelter, a pizza oven – yum – and a washing-up area, or alfresco on the barbecue (logs, kindling and firelighters can be provided for a charge). Take a break from social media, and bring torches for convenience after dark and thermals for cosiness – and please take all your rubbish home with you. When the sun has properly set, you're welcome to cosy up around the campfire, perhaps to the strains of a song or two from fellow guests. Bring your dogs to share in your adventures, but please note they are only allowed to run free on site if their recall is on point – and they must be kept on a lead around the farm due to the free-roaming animals.

Site type

Rent a tent 8
Tent pitches 8
Motorhome pitches 8
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Facilities/activities including garden spa are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
  • The sauna (and/or hammam) is open between 01/05 and 06/10.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • Units heavier than 3500 kg are not allowed.
  • The pitches are slightly sloping so please bring levelling blocks if needed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed 1 Apr to

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Reviews

9.2

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What customers say

This tranquil campsite boasts an amazing location with stunning views, perfect for walks along the Ridgeway. Guests consistently praise the friendly and laid-back atmosphere, with many highlighting the comfortable furnished tents and the provision of everything needed for a pleasant stay. The value for money is also noted as a strong point.

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The view, the setting, the tranquillity…

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Marta I.

Ochre bell tent (five person)

Liked The view, the setting, the tranquillity

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly, laid back, walks, the views…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch (large)

Liked Friendly, laid back, walks, the views

Disliked Getting to the site 🤣

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing location…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch (large)

Liked Amazing location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great, quiet site with lovely views.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch (large)

Liked Wonderful views and a lovely laid back atmosphere.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing location! Beautiful, tranquil, everything we…

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Anonymous

Blue bell tent (five person)

Liked Amazing location! Beautiful, tranquil, everything we were hoping for. Really friendly welcome. Everything you could need was provided. The beds were really comfortable. We absolutely loved our stay!

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great value for money compared to other furnished bell tents.

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Anonymous

Juniper bell tent (five person)

Liked Fabulous location for walks along the Ridgeway. Really comfy furnished tents. Helpful and friendly staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 Massages On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Spa 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 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

Themes

Luxury 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

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Dedicated quiet space Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Evelyn's Garden

229 Hillmorton Road

Wantage

Oxfordshire

England

OX12 9XD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.56435°N
1.52509°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.8 mi Common Head
8.9 mi Sainsburys
9.4 mi Sun Inn
Rail
10.3 mi Hungerford Rail Station
11.2 mi Swindon Rail Station
11.7 mi Kintbury Rail Station
Airport
20.7 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

Walk sections of the scenic Ridgeway from the site, following the chalk hills into the Wessex Downs National Landscape. To celebrate all that is ancient and mythical about this corner of Oxfordshire, visit Uffington Castle (15 minutes’ drive) to see the spindly figure of the Uffington White Horse, which was carved into the hillside in prehistoric times. Close by is the Neolithic long barrow and burial chamber of Wayland’s Smithy (15 minutes), while hilltop Barbury Castle is an Iron Age hill fort, and the Hackpen White Horse (both 35 minutes) is a latter-day folly created to commemorate the coronation of Queen Victoria in 1838. For a change of pace (the kids might be getting bored with all those old things), take a shine to the very cute alpacas at JADE Alpaca Ranch (10 minutes), or go pet the donkeys, sheep and goats at the Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary (45 minutes). You can also meet and greet more cuddly animals on the farm trail around Farmer Gow’s (15 minutes).

Must see

Uffington Castle, White Horse and Dragon Hill 1.9 mi

The Buscot and Coleshill Estates 7.9 mi

STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway 11.6 mi

Didcot Railway Centre 12.5 mi

Avebury Stone Circle 17 mi

National Trust

Ashdown House 3.7 mi

Great Coxwell Barn 6.5 mi

The Buscot and Coleshill Estates 7.8 mi

Uffington White Horse and Wayland Smithy 7.8 mi

Buscot Park 9.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

COMPTON BEAUCHAMP 3.2 mi

ASHDOWN HOUSE 3.6 mi

The Lambourn Downs 3.8 mi

Aldbourne - Liddington Castle - Upper Upham - Aldbourne 7.2 mi

PUSEY HOUSE 7.4 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 Evelyn's Garden have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Evelyn's Garden dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Evelyn's Garden? Walk sections of the scenic Ridgeway from the site, following the chalk hills into the Wessex Downs National Landscape. To celebrate all that is ancient and mythical about this corner of Oxfordshire, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Evelyn's Garden?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Evelyn's Garden? From £25 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.