Pitchcott Farm

Liked The bell tents and the location was outstanding. The toilets and showers were spotless and fantastic.

The walk to the local pub was wonderful too!

Disliked Would have been useful to have somewhere to wash things up, a larger sink/tap. Other than that it was grand.

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Liked Peaceful site
Lots of space and generally level
Plenty of parking
Café on site
Toilet block is clean but not really sure if this is only for bell tent users.
Good access to nearby NT properties - Waddesdon Manor and Ashridge House etc

Disliked Seems to be a lack of obvious facility checking (eg; no timed list showing facility last checked at...) - hedgerow shower never worked, always (very) cold. Needs a wind cowl to stop pilot light blowing out if that is the problem.
Beware the latch on the compost toilet. From inside when closing the door, it can flick up and lock, but the thumb latch isn't adequate to open from the inside. Really needs fixing - safety hazard. Toilet seat was unclean underneath when first used - cleaned it myself and it stayed clean while we were there.
There are thistles in the field - it's wild camping to an extent, but if you go to the far side opposite the barn, there were fewer.
Fridge in the barn is only for bell tent users too. Why?
Lastly, may just be me, but we received the wrong email and were then asked to pay more for staying in the wrong place. Pitchcott then wrongly calculated the difference. They didn't appear to accept their two errors. Customer service severely lacking - friendly, but lacking any warmth,

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From the manager: Dear Anonymous, thank you for your comments about our peaceful site, I am glad that you appreciated this. Regarding the remainder of your review, I would like to set the record straight with the facts of what happened. You booked a stay for 3 nights in a regular camping pitch, and yet when you arrived you checked yourself into our bell tent.

Our team member on site mistakenly thought that you had booked the bell tent. When she found out that you hadn’t, she asked you very politely to pay the additional amount due. And she generously offered a discounted amount, rather than the full amount of what you should actually have paid, but you did not even agree to pay that.

You received the correct information at the time of booking, with clear instructions of where to go to pitch your tent. On the day of your arrival you received a further email, with the same instructions, with the error on our part that it included a reference to a stay in the bell tent. We acknowledged to you that error, and It in no way justifies you helping yourself to (someone else's) accommodation that you had not booked.

All the facilities were checked on Friday before the arrival of the weekend's campers. At Pitchcott we pride ourselves on our friendly and warm welcome, and also on the vast majority of our customers who show respect and consideration both for the beautiful natural surroundings, as well as for the welfare and wellbeing of other campers.

Liked Lovely spacious spot with fantastic views, plus very nice cafe for a nice cup of coffee and breakfast.

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Liked Fantastic location and incredible views all around the site. The view from the swing seat was breathtaking! Very new and clean facilities and friendly owners. A very good spot for peace and tranquility. Camping field a very good size, we stayed in a bell tent which was basic but had comfy mattresses and perfect for a night or two.

Disliked No hooks for towels or clothes in showers, no mirrors and showers overspill onto the floor with nowhere to drain off. All
Very minor points for what are fantastic facilities

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Liked We loved the peace and tranquility of the site, plenty of space and choice of where to pitch. It was a wonderful field (had just a hay cut), and thankfully during this hot weather, we caught a wonderful breeze where we pitched. The views are stunning.

There is a handy new café on site which makes the most of the views too.

Plenty of parking and wheelbarrows are handy to help those in tents with moving kit from the car to the site.

We loved the fire pits that you can hire with a box of kindling and logs to help you on your way, although some logs needed to be cut down a little more and it wasn’t clear on arrival where the fire pits were, even though we had prepaid for this and the firewood in advance. A beautiful touch though, and lovely to look around the site at night to see other campers enjoying their fire pits too.

Didn’t test the hedgerow shower or toilet as had our own facilities in the van.

Disliked The gate that provides access to the field from the car park needs repairing and lifting or replacing. It’s a bit splintery and quite heavy to manoeuvre and open the whole way.

Apart from that, very hard pressed to find anything about the site to dislike.

This is not within the control of the site, but the pub which is located around 20 minute walk away from the site was very busy, which impacted customer service and our experience, and it was quite a precarious walk back to the site at dusk given there are hardly any pavements and vehicles travel at quite a pace along the road. One to watch for families with young children. Torches recommended for the walk back.

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Liked Loved the space and views, nice and local for us to access for an overnight getaway, close to a good pub, walks from the farm.
Basic compostable toilet (and hedgerow shower available for the brave!)
Able to hire a fire pit and purchase wood from site.
Only a few pitches (9?) so they were very well spaced out and infact you couldn't see half the campers due to the size of the field!

Disliked There was an event with music the night we stayed but we were not told about this when booking or when we met the owner in the afternoon and would have pitched further away from the music had we known. Was offered a refund as it went on til well after 10pm, but that's not what we are about. (We enjoyed the overall camping experience)
Thought £30 a night was a bit steep, but if you're only staying a night or two it won't break the bank

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Liked Lovely clean and peaceful site with great views. Marshmallows round a fire pit, under the stars.

Elyse was super helpful, texting before, around if we needed anything, but it was all as described.

Would stay again.

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Liked A very good site. Basic . Load's of wild life in the hedgerow. That's were you find the shower. Different. All good for me. Enjoyed my stay.

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Liked Incredible space. Unique shower. Very helpful owner. It was great that there was an enormous barn in which to shelter in case of rain. The campsite is totally peaceful.

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Liked Very good location, great views and good facilities.

Disliked Nothing

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