Riverside Paddle and Stay

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Wild swimming area (added by manager 08 Jun 2023)

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Wild swimming area (added by manager 08 jun 2023)
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Paddling to the rope swing on the nearby thames (added by manager 15 jan 2022)
Tipi with outdoor seating, dining and cooking area (added by manager 15 jan 2022)
Paddling on the thames (added by manager 15 jan 2022)

  • Tipi and paddling experience in a rural location by the River Thames
  • Harcourt Arboretum 10 minutes' drive; Oxford 20 minutes
  • Paddleboarding/canoeing included; three pubs within five minutes' walk
Set in an acre of garden meadow by the banks of the River Thames, Riverside Stay and Paddle makes an excellent place to book a south Oxfordshire break. This is a wildlife haven, with otters, deer and kingfishers all regularly passing through, while the peaceful village of Dorchester-on-Thames and its three pubs can be reached within five minutes' walk. Sounds pretty idyllic, doesn't it? And that's without even mentioning the site's stand-out feature – hire of up to two paddleboards or one Canadian canoe (plus lifejackets) is included in the price, and hire for additional paddling experiences can be arranged too if needed (extra charges apply). Once you've set off for the day, let the site team know where you're heading and when to meet you and they can arrange to pick you up free of charge (restrictions apply). If you'd rather stick around at base, you can fish here too – just buy an Environment Agency licence beforehand. The accommodation on offer here is made up of a single tipi with sole occupancy of the camping area. As well as a private stretch of river frontage and uninterrupted views of the nearby Wittenham Clumps, guests here can look forward to cooking in the outdoor kitchen, which includes a gas barbecue, utensils, ample outdoor seating and a firepit area. A composting toilet and electric shower are available (eco-friendly toiletries are included). Inside, the tent can be prepared with a kingsize or two single beds, plus up to two extra mattresses if needed. A logburning stove is available for those cooler nights, and all linen, towels and tableware are included.

Campground type

Rent a tent 1
Opens 1 July
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

Open from Mon, 1 July to

Reviews

10

Overall rating based on 2 reviews View breakdown

100%

would recommend this campground to a friend

100%

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Excellent!

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
Mathilde A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Tipi

Liked: The place, the owners, the river, all was really awesome

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: So busy picking up apples, clearing the garden and enjoying the autumn sun from the paddleboard, that I missed this. Thank you so much for your review. We are really glad you enjoyed your stay... such a peaceful time by the river!

A true wonder

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
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Tipi

Liked: The area and the facilities are wonderful, you've got direct access to the river Thame in a range of boats to suit all abilities. The tent is very spacious, practically decked, and the mattresses were supremely comfortable. We had a very cold night (0 C) and found the stove inside the tent quite cozy. James and Louise are lovely and truly know and appreciate their environment, their advice on walks, river trips and how to make the most of the equipment was superb.

Disliked: Nothing. This was the first glamping trip we didn't find back breaking.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely feedback. We hope to see you again somebody soon!

Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campsite

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 site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

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

No dogs allowed

Themes

Luxury

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Communal freezer

Communal fridge

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Riverside Paddle and Stay

15 Bridge End

Dorchester-on-Thames

Wallingford

Oxfordshire

England

OX10 7JR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.64016°N
-1.16447°W

Nearest transport

Coach
13.4 km St Clements Street
13.7 km Speedwell Street
13.7 km Thornhill Park and Ride
Rail
5.2 km Culham Rail Station
5.4 km Appleford Rail Station
6.3 km Didcot Parkway Rail Station
Airport
23.7 km 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

Dorchester-on-Thames is in an excellent position for walking, whether you're striking out along the Thames Path (a few hundred metres from site) or taking to the gorgeous green hills around the Wittenham Clumps (about half an hour's walk). The village itself has plenty to keep guests occupied, including three pubs, the historic Abbey and its tea rooms or alpaca walks at Bishop's Court Farm (all within a short walk). In the immediate surroundings, you also have Harcourt Arboretum (10 minutes' drive), the Pendon Model Railway Museum (10 minutes) or more watersports opportunities at Queenford Lakes (five minutes). For more cosmopolitan days out, you could peruse the world-class collections of Oxford's Ashmolean Museum, wander through the university's college quads or treat yourself to an afternoon of shopping at the Westgate Centre – all of it 20 minutes away by car (regular buses are also available).

Must see

Didcot Railway Centre 6.3 km

University of Oxford Botanic Garden 13.6 km

Christ Church Cathedral 13.7 km

Modern Art Oxford 13.9 km

Carfax Tower 14 km

National Trust

Priory Cottages 11.6 km

Basildon Park 16 km

Greys Court 17.9 km

Long Crendon Courthouse 19.2 km

Boarstall Duck Decoy 21.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Dorchester - Long Wittenham - Wittenham Clumps - Dorchester 0.3 km

Shillingford - Dorchester - Warborough 2.4 km

Shillingford - Benson Lock - Wallingford 2.4 km

Shillingford Bridge Hotel - Brightwell-cum-Sotwell 2.5 km

NUNEHAM COURTENAY 5.1 km

Local events

  • Rewind South (Friday 16 August 2024 – Friday 16 August 2024)

    Henley On Thames, England 21.3 km

  • Henley Royal Regatta (Tuesday 2 July 2024 – Tuesday 2 July 2024)

    Henley On Thames, England 21.5 km

  • Reading Festival (Wednesday 21 August 2024 – Wednesday 21 August 2024)

    Reading, England 23.2 km

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

    Woodstock, England 26.7 km

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

    Oxford, England 33.4 km

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 Oxfordshire?

  • Does Riverside Paddle and Stay have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Riverside Paddle and Stay dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Riverside Paddle and Stay? Dorchester-on-Thames is in an excellent position for walking, whether you're striking out along the Thames Path (a few hundred metres from site) or taking to the gorgeous green hills around the Wittenham … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Riverside Paddle and Stay?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Paddle and Stay? From $1,066.20 (for 3 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.