Bella's Thoroughfare

From GBP 15 For 1 night, 4 adults 8 3 reviews
View of Roundway Hill from some pitches (added by manager 24 Aug 2023)

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View of roundway hill from some pitches (added by manager 24 aug 2023)
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  • Six-acre site 10 minutes’ walk from the Roundway Down battlefield
  • A 35-minute drive from Stonehenge and 45 minutes from Bath
  • Separate vegetarian and meat barbecue stations on site; walk to pubs
Wiltshire countryside and historic sites beckoning? Bella’s Thoroughfare is your ticket to the historic Roundway Down battlefield in Wiltshire, where one of the biggest battles in the English Civil War was fought on the 13th July 1643. The dog-friendly, six-acre site is also your ticket to birdwatching, hiking or sipping on some traditional cider, for there are a variety of birds and hikes within the locality and a cider farm is just five minutes’ walk down the road. Footpaths lead from the field into woodlands, where it’s a 10-minute walk until you are on the battlefield itself. This is a prime time to look out for migratory birds and general birdlife, including buzzards, red kites, visiting house martins, swallows, pied wagtails, woodpeckers, song thrushes, peewits and barn owls. During the summertime, keep an eye out for bat displays on site too. When a barbecue is in order, guests at Bella’s Thoroughfare will be pleased to know that there is a barbecue on site with two stations: one for vegetarians and one for meat-eaters. There’s water and electricity on site, as well as a gazebo measuring three metres by three metres. Count upon a good selection of local pubs too. There’s one 20 minutes’ walk away in Bromham and another half an hour’s walk away in Rowde. The cities of Bath and Bristol are also within a 45- to 55-minute drive of the site.

Campground type

Tent sites 10
Caravan sites 3
RV & Motorhome sites 3
Opens 2 May
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.

Languages spoken

English

German

Russian

Open from Thu, 2 May to

Open from Fri, 24 May to

Open from Wed, 24 July to

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

We liked the peace, the closeness to the village. Friendly villagers. The…

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

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: We liked the peace, the closeness to the village. Friendly villagers. The hosts were very welcoming, and it seemed important to them that we enjoyed our stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review.

We absolutely loved our stay really nice people…

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

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: We absolutely loved our stay really nice people

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review. Glad that you enjoyed your stay.

Excellent simple site with friendly owners.

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

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Simple pitch in a paddock with horses. No frills promised, access to water and bbq facilities. The owners were really good at communicating and arranging to meet on entry to explain facilities, and recommend local pubs (The Greyhound was excellent) and local sightseeing. Enjoyed the simplicity and almost "wild camping" atmosphere with safety of being in a designated camping area.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike as I wanted this simplicity and safety.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you, lovely review.

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 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

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

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Bella's Thoroughfare

St Edith's Marsh

Bromham

Chippenham

Wiltshire

England

SN15 2DF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.38124°N
-2.03636°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.5 km Three Magpies
3.6 km Three Magpies
4.1 km NX Coach Stop
Rail
7.5 km Melksham Rail Station
10.6 km Chippenham Rail Station
14.2 km Trowbridge Rail Station
Ferry
38.7 km Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing
38.9 km Temple Bridge (Bristol) Ferry Landing
39.3 km Castle Park Ferry Landing
Airport
46.9 km Bristol International 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

You’ve ticked off one battlefield, but your historic tour of Wiltshire doesn’t have to end there. There are a couple of historic stone circles in the area. Stonehenge (35 minutes) is the best known of the two, with 13-feet-high standing stones, but there’s another in Avebury (20 minutes), along with a museum and manor house. Take a tour or a look around Bath (45 minutes) while you’re at it. The Roman baths might be your first stop, or perhaps an adorable coffee tucked away among its cobbles. The Bristol (55 minutes) harbourside is another lively spot for laidback outings, and be sure to visit the art gallery The Arnolfini while you’re in the city if you’re into the arts. Birdwatching is sorted out on site, but perhaps you’d like to have a good long look at some larger or lankier animals. Longleat (45 minutes) has a popular drive-through safari park.

Must see

Wadworth Visitor Centre 4 km

Lacock Abbey, Grounds and Cloisters 6.9 km

Silbury Hill 13 km

West Kennet Long Barrow 13.1 km

Avebury Stone Circle 13.6 km

National Trust

Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village 6.9 km

Great Chalfield Manor and Garden 11.6 km

The Courts Garden 11.9 km

Avebury 13.4 km

Avebury Manor and Garden 13.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

SPYE PARK 3.5 km

Sells Green - Devizes - Rowde 3.6 km

Sells Green - Melksham - Redstocks 3.6 km

Battle of Roundway Down, 1643 4.6 km

Seend - Inmarsh - Sells Green 4.6 km

Local events

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Thursday 8 August 2024 – Thursday 8 August 2024)

    Bristol, England 44.5 km

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 26 June 2024 – Wednesday 26 June 2024)

    Glastonbury, England 45.5 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 Wiltshire?

  • Does Bella's Thoroughfare have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bella's Thoroughfare dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bella's Thoroughfare? You’ve ticked off one battlefield, but your historic tour of Wiltshire doesn’t have to end there. There are a couple of historic stone circles in the area. Stonehenge (35 minutes) is the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bella's Thoroughfare?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bella's Thoroughfare? From $29.05 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability