Dora’s Pitches

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  • Adults-only pitches on a working farm with views of the Cotswolds
  • A 25-minute drive from Cirencester and Cotswold Water Park
  • Farm shop on site; surrounded by dog-friendly local footpaths
If you’re crafting an adults-only break near the Cotswolds, Dora’s Pitches might just be the final ingredient. The pitches here are suitable for self-contained motorhomes and campervans only and based on a working farm with views of the Cotswolds. They're 25 minutes’ drive away from Cirencester and the Cotswold Water Park, meaning that the so-called ‘capital of the Cotswolds’ and watersports are within easy striking distance. The farm has its own shop called Dora’s Dairy, which sells milk, meat and eggs for breakfast sunny side up. There’s also a breakfast basket including a pack of bacon, a pack of pork sausages, six eggs and 500ml of fresh milk (all from the farm) available to order (just select the extra on your booking). Save any scraps for the canines; the pitches welcome well-behaved dogs. On-site facilities include water and a chemical waste disposal point. Where exactly is this place, then? Dora’s Pitches are on the edge of Purton, a quiet village with great local dining. There’s a village shop 15 minutes’ walk away and fresh produce at two farm shops within walking distance of the site. If you’re after a pint and local grub, you can find those at the local pub 15 minutes’ walk away. The working dairy farm is on top of a hill, well away from the road and surrounded by dog-friendly footpaths (with kissing gates). The welcome pack includes a map of the local footpaths, so you shouldn't get lost. Getting here should be a breeze, as the farm’s easily accessed from Junction 16 on the M4 or the A419 (both around five miles away). There is a regular bus service from the village to local towns too.

Site type

RV sites 5
Open now
Opens March 27
Please note
  • This park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 21 are not allowed on site.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Units longer than 7 metres are not allowed.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, Mar 27 to

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 41 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Peaceful site with lovely country views & friendly owners. Campers enjoy the quiet, private feel & nearby amenities. Farm shop popular. Some mention few facilities & narrow lanes, especially in wet weather. Still, a great rural escape.

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Peaceful site, very friendly staff.

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Geraldine M.

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked Stayed for one night. Beautiful, peaceful spot.

Will be back.

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Excellent site, that we would gladly recommend & stay again

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Keith S.

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked Very quiet, laid back camping in a field with a great view. Cows in the field in front were pleasant to watch & many birds of pray soaring above.
Great little unmanned farm shop with a coffee machine too.
No fuss, saw the owner the day after we arrived for a chat & pay our balance.
Cheap & cheerfull, lots of countryside walks direct from the site.

Disliked There were around 5 black labradors & a small dog roaming free around the lane to the camping field which all surrounded our 15yr old springer growling & barking & as we walked by one of them pinned her to the floor. It was a little intimidating but they gave up when I shouted & picked her up.
Not a huge problem, but it did scare my wife & our dog.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice quiet site

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Tony M.

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked Views and quiet

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

A beautiful set up. Quiet and well done

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked The field was lovely. Views great. No children but loads of dogs my dachshund had a wonderful time. Very peaceful. Little shop a really nice addition

Disliked The farm dogs are a pack. They are very noisy. I was unwilling to walk down the lane as it was intimidating. I did pass this on in person following my stay as I would like to return. I appreciate that they belong there and I am a visitor but it became an issue for several of us.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet rural spot

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked Lovely location breathtaking views, very warm welcome from Jon the owner on arrival, very quiet spot, just as described really nothing to dislike about it. Would definitely stop here again

Disliked Nothing to dislike, just a note, as in the description there are no facilities, there’s water and chemical waste, that’s it, you need to be completely self sufficient!

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Loved the pitch, helpful owners and…

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Nic P.

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked Loved the pitch, helpful owners and other friendly campers! Beautiful and quiet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very friendly owner who met us…

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Courtney G.

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked Very friendly owner who met us on arrival. Cheap and cheerful. Lovely views and cows in opposite field was lovely. They have water and chemical disposal available a short walk away from the field.

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Site position, very informative owner, peaceful,…

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Nicky L.

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked Site position, very informative owner, peaceful, great cold raw milk!

Disliked Nothing. Because we had our own facilities as in toilet and shower the lack of facilities was not a problem.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect pitch up

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Sharon L.

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked Loved our stay at Dora’s. Loved the area the views and freedom

Disliked Nothing was a perfect stay.

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Lovely, quiet, beautiful site. Great views,…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked Lovely, quiet, beautiful site. Great views, gorgeous Labs & Jack Russell, small shop with fabulous ice cream. Look forward to returning to this gem of a site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Remote location Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Dora’s Pitches

Quarry Farm

The Hyde

Purton

Swindon

Wiltshire

England

SN5 4EA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.58752°N
1.85389°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.4 km Blagrove Roundabout
5.5 km Bus Station
7 km Sussex Square
Rail
5.3 km Swindon Rail Station
15.4 km Kemble Rail Station
22.9 km Chippenham Rail Station
Ferry
46.1 km Sharpness Old Docks
47.2 km Lydney Harbour
Airport
39.9 km Gloucestershire Airport
46.3 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

Step foot into a steam train simulator and try changing the signals… with Great Western Railway locomotives on display and a range of interactive features, STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway (15 minutes' drive) should nicely entertain those interested in the prime time of steam trains. Budding historians have plenty more to nose around too, whether it’s walks around the 17th-century grandstand at Lodge Park & Sherborne Park Estate (40 minutes) or peaceful picnics at the 18th-century Buscot Park (35 minutes) – both are National Trust sites. Those looking for a more active day trip will find their fix at the Cotswold Water Park (25 minutes), where there are chances to get stuck into kayaking, paddleboarding or waterskiing – or on the flip side, peacefully watching out for otters and watering birds on the lakeside trails.

Must see

STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway 4.9 km

The Buscot and Coleshill Estates 14.6 km

Avebury Stone Circle 17.7 km

Silbury Hill 19.1 km

West Kennet Long Barrow 19.9 km

National Trust

Heelis 4.7 km

The Buscot and Coleshill Estates 14.7 km

Uffington White Horse and Wayland Smithy 14.7 km

Buscot Old Parsonage 16.1 km

Buscot Park 16.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

LYDIARD PARK 2.9 km

West Swindon Railway Path - Ray Canal - South Leaze Farm 4.8 km

Cricklade to Lechlade via The Thames Path 6.2 km

QUEEN'S PARK, SWINDON 6.4 km

TOWN GARDENS, SWINDON 6.6 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Dora’s Pitches have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Dora’s Pitches dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Dora’s Pitches? Step foot into a steam train simulator and try changing the signals… with Great Western Railway locomotives on display and a range of interactive features, STEAM - Museum of the Great Western … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Dora’s Pitches?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Dora’s Pitches? From $18.64 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.