Camping at The Cottage of Content

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  • Country campsite in the peaceful grounds of a Warwickshire pub
  • By the river Avon in Barton; Bidford-on-Avon 10 minutes walk
  • Real ales and a traditional pub menu; direct access to quiet footpaths
Find your happy place at Camping at The Cottage of Content, a rural campsite in the grounds of a Warwickshire pub on the peaceful banks of the river Avon. Set in the small village of Barton, a mile to the south of the amenities of Bidford-on-Avon, this family-friendly spot is well placed for guests looking to explore the Cotswolds National Landscape and Stratford-upon-Avon. Set in quiet green grounds a short stroll from the water's edge, the pitches here have lots of handy facilities including a launderette, a washing-up area, a wifi service, chemical disposal points and modern showers and toilets. Staying in the grounds of a pub also brings an added bonus, of course – namely easy access to food and drinks. And this particular pub is well set up for such things, with a cosy bar serving real ales, a spacious beer garden and a dining area serving up traditional pub meals. Dogs are welcome to join you, as are kids – there’s a play area outside, along with a bouncy castle throughout the summer. Inside, a pool table provides space for a bit of gentle competition. This riverside location is a good one for fishing and riverside walks – to reach the larger village of Bidford-on-Avon, just take the footpath opposite the site for a 10-minute walk along the river. After crossing the old stone bridge you'll have access to more dining options, convenience stores and a small but well-stocked supermarket (a handy place for supplies if you’ve decided to do a barbecue back at base).

Site type

Tent pitches 34
Touring caravan pitches 31
Motorhome pitches 31
Open now
Opens 27 February
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).

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 27 Feb to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs
Dogs allowed

Reviews

7.9

Overall rating from 59 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

83% would recommend this site to a friend

76% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers spacious pitches with convenient water and electric hook-ups, set in a pleasant location with easy access to local amenities and scenic walks. Visitors frequently praise the friendly atmosphere, the quality and value of the pub's food and drinks, and the helpfulness of the staff. Recent upgrades to shower facilities have been noted positively. Some guests have raised concerns regarding the limited number of toilet facilities, particularly when the pub is closed, and occasional issues with cleanliness and hot water for washing up. Pitch sizes were noted as potentially small by some, though many found them adequate.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 09/06/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Well worth a visit

Overall

10 out of 10
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martin m. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Was a nice place to stop plenty of turning area to get caravan around
We stopped with an electric hook up
nice mixture of tents caravans and motorhomes
Toilets were clean and they have just added an extra set of toilets and also now leave the pub toilets open
The food and drink in the pub is reasonably prices
We had pie chips and peas the portion sizes were very good we spent a couple of nights there
Water taps next to your pitch so that was convenient
Yes i would definitely stop there again
The barman was polite and the chef sorted us a meal out as we arrived late

Disliked None really apart from the weather

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site,lovely village.

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8 out of 10
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Jason D. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Good pub,good food.Helpful staff.

Disliked Shower lock broken on men’s block.Must never of worked.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good overall stay

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9 out of 10
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Matt P. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch (large)

Liked Good facilities & great pub

Disliked Noise from private party in marquee

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good for a base to explore the area.

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7 out of 10
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 Paul M. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The campsite has a friendly atmosphere and has fire pits available. I was using it as a base for the Midlands Air Festival, so didn't get a chance to visit the pub.

Disliked The pitches are quite small but this is made clear when booking. Only having a compact caravan, there was plenty of space, but you'll definitely want one of the larger pitches larger vehicles. The showers and toilets were clean but basic.
It also would have been nice for the pubs WiFi too extend to the campsite, as the phone reception (Vodafone/Three) is very poor there.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good value for money. Would recommend for a short stay!

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8 out of 10
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Facilities / Activities
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Wifi
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 Judith M. 3 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Grass was cut well. Site was clean. Landlord and Landlady were friendly. Didn't use onsite amenities so don't know about toilets, showers or pub grub.

Disliked Corner pitch 16 felt intruded by people cutting through to woodland path. Would have liked bays to be clearly marked out.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Small, friendly, clean. Scrumptious food in…

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Christine R. 3 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Small, friendly, clean. Scrumptious food in the lovely old pub.
We were only staying one night, but will definitely stay here again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would recommend

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Nice place to stay. Great pub with great food. Landlord served up a big portion of Chicken and salad as a last minute after the kitchen had closed. Very nice hosts.

Disliked Showers could do with a little update but still showered fine

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent stay, lovely pub and excellent atmosphere

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Child friendliness
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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing or if you’d like me to say something I disliked the bugs lol

Recommend to friends Visit again

Could be great if the owners inew how to run it properly

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1 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Ross H. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked great setting, could be really good

Disliked Owners of the site were rude, when i questioned a 1hr 20 minute wait on food I was sworn at in front of my kids, told i was going to be evicted

Recommend to friends Visit again

Avoid at all costs, serious changes required

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2 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Child friendliness
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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Good location

Disliked Poor shower facilities, only 1 toilet per gender, no hot water for pot washing, elsan waste had to be poured into an IBC in 30 degree heat, pitch size not as advertised, noise from other campers late at night, unfriendly landlord and landlady, landlord arguing with customers about how long food taking to prepare in full view of other people.

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 On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities 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 Picnic table 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Gastronomic delight Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches) Pub campsite

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Camping at The Cottage of Content

15 Welford Road

Barton

Bidford-on-Avon

Warwickshire

England

B50 4NP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.15891°N
1.84461°W

Nearest transport

Coach
0.8 mi Budgens
0.8 mi Budgens
6.4 mi Bus Station
Rail
4 mi Honeybourne Rail Station
5.8 mi Wilmcote Rail Station
5.9 mi Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway Rail Station
Airport
20.8 mi Birmingham International Airport Terminal 2
20.9 mi Birmingham International Airport
20.9 mi Birmingham International Airport Terminal 1

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

Getting out to explore on foot is a great idea, whether you just take a stroll to one of the other pubs in the group, take a woodland walk in the Heart of England Forest (five minutes' drive) or find scenic trails in the Cotswolds National Landscape (about 20 minutes' drive). Bidford Grange Golf Course (five minutes) is also on hand for a bit of outdoor exercise. Planning to soak up a bit of the local heritage? Stratford-upon-Avon (15 minutes) is the big local draw for all its Shakespeare attractions, but you may also like to visit Ragley Hall, Park and Gardens (10 minutes) or explore the Arts and Crafts-inspired garden at National Trust - Hidcote (20 minutes). For other days out nearby, check out the vintage buses at The Transport Museum Wythall (25 minutes), wander among 60 acres of dog- and family-friendly gardens at Batsford Arboretum (25 minutes) or experience the sweet treats of Cadbury World (40 minutes).

Must see

Ragley Hall 3.5 mi

Anne Hathaway's Cottage 5.1 mi

Mary Arden's Farm 5.8 mi

Nash's House & New Place 6.3 mi

Royal Shakespeare Theatre 6.3 mi

National Trust

Kinwarton Dovecote 4.4 mi

The Fleece Inn 4.7 mi

Hidcote Manor Garden 6.7 mi

Charlecote Park 10.1 mi

Snowshill Manor and Garden 10.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Barton - Bidford-on-Avon - Cleeve Prior - Marlcliff 0 mi

Barton - Welford-on-Avon - Dorsington 0 mi

Barton - Bickmarsh - Marlcliff - Bidford-on-Avon 0.1 mi

RAGLEY HALL 3.4 mi

Alcester - Oversley - Exhall - Alcester 4 mi

Local events

  • Cheltenham Festival (Tuesday, 16 March 2027 – Tuesday, 16 March 2027)

    Cheltenham, Gloucestershire 19.1 mi

  • Moseley Folk Festival (Friday, 4 September 2026 – Friday, 4 September 2026)

    Birmingham, West Midlands 20 mi

  • Fairport's Cropredy Convention (Thursday, 13 August 2026 – Thursday, 13 August 2026)

    Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire 22.6 mi

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

    Oxford, Oxfordshire 25.4 mi

  • Blenheim Palace Flower Show (Friday, 19 June 2026 – Friday, 19 June 2026)

    Woodstock, Oxfordshire 29.8 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 Camping at The Cottage of Content have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping at The Cottage of Content dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping at The Cottage of Content? Getting out to explore on foot is a great idea, whether you just take a stroll to one of the other pubs in the group, take a woodland walk in the Heart … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping at The Cottage of Content?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping at The Cottage of Content? From £18 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.