Cotswolds Camping

From £70 For 1 night, 2 adults 9.4 20 reviews
Stone circle (added by manager 02 Sep 2022)
Bell tents by the water (added by manager 02 sep 2022)
Airstream with table, chairs and fire basket (added by manager 02 sep 2022)
Green pitches with plenty of room (added by manager 21 apr 2015)

  • Quiet and simple site with Cotswolds views and holistic retreat centre
  • Within a couple of minutes' drive from a Whichford pub serving food
  • Half an hour to Stratford and an hour to the Cotswolds Water Park
It’s a proper Cotswolds cracker this one, quiet and friendly with bags of room. Peace and quiet are the top priorities at Cotswolds Camping, just outside the Gloucestershire village of Whichford, in a substantial spot with a moat in one corner, valley views from another, and woods and the village church on the other side. The team here want visitors to enjoy the full benefits of a stay in deep country; for that reason, groups, dogs and kids under 12 aren't allowed on site, and radios, sound systems, one-man bands, male voice choirs and the like should keep it switched off. (There's wifi in the camping kitchen if you really can't stay switched off.) The owners probably don’t mind you humming a tune as you build your campfire though, and there are spots for that all around this secluded site. Bundles of firewood are available for sale. Sharing the site with you and the buzzards is Holycombe Holistic Retreat Centre and its treatments for body and soul from acupuncture and reiki to massage and hypnotherapy. (The wooded hills, mill streams and ancient stone villages of the Cotswolds are of course a therapy of their own…) There’s a fine olde inn with fine grub in Whichford, a two-minute drive or a 15-minute walk away; for supermarkets and supplies, it’s 20 minutes by car to Banbury.

Site type

Rent a tent 3
Tent pitches 20
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open all year
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 12 are not allowed on site.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Minimum spacing of 3 metres between pitches.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Basic but friendly. In the middle of nowhere.

Overall 4/10
Location 2
Value for money 10
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: The host was very welcoming and showed me around on arrival, pointed out the best spot to park in order to see the sunset at its best. The shower was amazing and equal in pressure only to those of a Spanish hotel. Could have honestly stayed under it for hours

Disliked: As the site is all grass and track it was very muddy to drive in. Host had to help push the van into position as the wheels were spinning. This is a fab campsite if you truly are after peace and solitude. There is nothing witching miles except the charming local pub that doesn’t open weekdays until 5pm. Unfortunately the local church has a bell chime that goes off on every half hour and an extra chime on the hour, 24hrs a day! This does indeed break the silence and I felt like I hadn’t slept all night. The facilities are very basic but clean. Everything you need really. I left a day early but only because I couldn’t take anymore chimes.

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Beautiful location - so quiet. Really relaxing and tranquil spot. Can't wait…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Tony W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful location - so quiet. Really relaxing and tranquil spot. Can't wait to go back.

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Wonderful Campsite

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Everything! But, in particular, I like how quiet the site is. Indeed, it can be silent which is amazing given how many people stay! Beautiful dark skies with lots of stars. V. helpful site manager & a great location. Whichford Pottery is wonderful & the fish & chips at the Mermaid Fish Bar in Moreton in the Marsh are very good! Lots to see & do in the area so, will be coming back again & again.

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A lovely small, peaceful campsite perfect for an escape away.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Hannah T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Peaceful, calm site in beautiful countryside. Small ish site, with lovely surroundings which is perfect for a break away. There was a fridge, freezer, and some appliances which I didn't realise in advance which is very helpful. Nice choice of pitches in the meadow or in/near the orchard. The wooden table and chairs at my pitch were super handy.

Disliked: Facilities are basic but sufficient. More showers would be handy but may not be possible due to the simple nature of the location. What's there is of reasonable quality and the campsite wasn't too busy. The meadow water tap was blocked off a little by a wooden frame, even though probably still accessible.

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The people that manage the site, are thoughtful, friendly and considerate. It…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Elizabeth C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: The people that manage the site, are thoughtful, friendly and considerate. It made my stay feel more relaxing. They went out of their way to share information and to offer help if needs be. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. It was brilliant. A tranquil idyllic place. The Church bells didn't cause issues for me personally. Ear plugs are available for light sleepers but bring your own if your the fussy type. I definitely will be back sometime in the future.

Disliked: Nothing.

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Fantastic rustic site - great site manager…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Matt C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Fantastic rustic site - great site manager

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Delightful site, peaceful, calm, clean facilities

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Sophie Rose S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Pitches, privacy, peace, toilets, shower, the little kitchen area, the moat, the stone circle, the orchard, I wanted to stay longer! Felt very very safe there as a solo female traveller. Delightful little spot :)

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Friendly, a throwback to an earlier age of camping, great fun.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: This is a quirky campsite that won't appeal to everybody. It's informal, unfussy, somewhat 'Heath Robinson'; it has great views, and a lovely 'feel'; it's close to a good pub/restaurant. We were greeted by Swampy who lives on site. He's very friendly. There's a lot more hook-ups than expected.

Disliked: The composting toilets will not be for everyone, nor the somewhat 'Heath Robinson' facilities. There are flushing toilets for the squeamish.

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Friendly and peaceful site in a lovely setting and in tune with…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Friendly and peaceful site in a lovely setting and in tune with nature

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Very friendly. Unique spot. Layout was good with defined pitches.…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Very friendly. Unique spot. Layout was good with defined pitches.

Disliked: Entrance of site is a little hidden. Church bells were a little annoying but site manager forewarned us and offered ear plugs so all was ok.

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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

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

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Forest

Peaceful

Remote location

Walkers' paradise

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

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Cotswolds Camping

Holycombe

Whichford

Shipston On Stour

Warwickshire

England

CV36 5PH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.00897°N
-1.54998°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10 mi Bus Station
14.4 mi Riverside Bus Station
17.1 mi Budgens
Rail
6.5 mi Moreton-in-Marsh Rail Station
8.1 mi Kingham Rail Station
9.8 mi Charlbury Rail Station
Airport
15.9 mi London Oxford Airport
25 mi Coventry Airport
27.2 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

Whether your passion is wildlife or windsurfing, castles or kayaks, there’s a high probability of finding it in the Cotswolds. Many people visit simply to see the pretty villages featured so often on their TV screens (usually after a fictional murder) and there are fine examples of the kind at Shipston-on-Stour (10 minutes’ drive), Chipping Camden and Bourton-on-the-Water, both within half an hour. The latter are good places to hire bikes and explore the area on the numerous cycle trails too. Walkers are well supplied here, with the mighty Macmillan Way (Lincolnshire to Dorset) passing right by and the Cotswolds Way National Trail beginning in Chipping Camden. You can see a lot by walking 10 to 15 minutes to Whichford Wood, a place teeming with wildflowers and wildlife and a small space you can still lose yourself in; alternatively, lose yourself in the largest collection of trees and plants at Batsford Arboretum (20 minutes). For things watery, the Cotswolds Water Park is an hour away for kayaking and wetlands nature walks. To see nature of a wilder kind, Cotswolds Wildlife Park (40 minutes) has ferocious and endangered beasts from all over the world, and at Birdland (half an hour) 500 species of feathered things flit about a fab park. History buffs, head 10 minutes to the ancient Rollright Stones, quarter of an hour to Broughton Castle, or half an hour to the home of the Bard, Stratford-upon-Avon.

Must see

Chastleton House 5.1 mi

Hidcote Manor Garden (National Trust) 9.7 mi

Compton Verney 11.4 mi

Snowshill Manor & Garden (National Trust) 13.2 mi

Cotswold Farm Park 13.4 mi

National Trust

Chastleton House 5.2 mi

Hidcote Manor Garden 9.7 mi

Farnborough Hall 11.8 mi

Snowshill Manor and Garden 13.3 mi

Charlecote Park 13.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Whichford - Ascott - Cowpasture 0.3 mi

Whichford - Stourton - Sutton-under-Brailes 0.3 mi

Stourton - Whichford 1.5 mi

Cherington - Little Wolford 1.6 mi

Cherington Circular 1.6 mi

Local events

  • Wilderness Festival (Thursday, 1 August 2024 – Thursday, 1 August 2024)

    Oxford, Oxfordshire 10.5 mi

  • Fairport's Cropredy Convention (Thursday, 8 August 2024 – Thursday, 8 August 2024)

    Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire 12.3 mi

  • Blenheim Palace Flower Show (Friday, 21 June 2024 – Friday, 21 June 2024)

    Woodstock, Oxfordshire 13.8 mi

  • Formula 1 British Grand Prix (Thursday, 4 July 2024 – Thursday, 4 July 2024)

    Silverstone, Northamptonshire 23.2 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.

Want to know more about camping in Warwickshire?

  • Does Cotswolds Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cotswolds Camping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Cotswolds Camping? Whether your passion is wildlife or windsurfing, castles or kayaks, there’s a high probability of finding it in the Cotswolds. Many people visit simply to see the pretty villages featured so often … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cotswolds Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cotswolds Camping? From £70 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.