Pitchcott Farm

View prices & book 8.6 27 reviews
Smaller camper vans without the need for an electric hook-up have the option of moving to this spot! (added by manager 30 May 2022)
Grassy pitches
Wildflowers and sunset on the camping meadow
Copse in the meadow for shade

  • Dog-friendly wild meadow site on an organic Buckinghamshire farm
  • A 10-minute drive from Waddesdon Manor; 15 minutes to Aylesbury
  • Values of health and sustainability; rural footpaths and pub nearby
Green-fingered and keen on a getaway that’s got the same values? Pitchcott Hill Farm is such a place, founded on sustainable, organic and biodynamic farming. The large, handsome meadow is part of a friendly, authentic organic farm where the pitches are spaced out for privacy and wildness – that means acres of space (literally, as the field is 14 acres in total). Nature’s at the fore here, that’s for sure, and it all begins in the site’s camping shower, set up inside a hedgerow alongside the meadow. It’s inside a tree, so you’ve got a hot shower just like at home, but with a natural cubicle and wildlife as your viewing window. A firepit is provided here ready for evening time – and for other facilities, there are toilets and charging points. Off site, there are plans of action for both foodies and walking fans alike – first, a whole load of footpaths in the surrounding Buckinghamshire countryside and, just over the fields, a pub in Oving (around 20 minutes’ walk) with a jewel of a menu and beer garden. The local village, Whitchurch (35 minutes’ walk) has shops for everyday essentials and the local farm shop (10 minutes’ drive) is a good place to pick up local and seasonal produce. The aim of the farm is to regenerate the health of the soils, so sustainability, regeneration, woodland creation and environmental protection are all at its core – and the team are grounded in creativity, authenticity and inclusivity for a healthy community feel.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 3
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens 13 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Minimum spacing of 10 metres between pitches.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Mon, 13 May to

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Our favourite campsite so far in 21 years of camping.

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
Rebecca W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

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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Very good location, great views and good facilities.…

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

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Very good location, great views and good facilities.

Disliked: Nothing

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Quiet, simple and easy, but don't wear sandals or flip flops!

Overall 6/10
Location 8
Value for money 4
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 4
Wifi No rating
Ellie M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The site was super quiet, easy to find, and had lots of relatively flat areas to pitch our tent. The composting toilet was okay, and the person I spoke to when we arrived (Elyse) was very friendly. A simple campsite if you want to be in that specific area, not sure it's exciting enough to stay otherwise.

Disliked: The £70 I paid for two nights with two kids felt a little steep given that there is one sink, one toilet, a grubby looking barn with picnic benches, and soooo many spiky weeds all over the field so we couldn't wear sandals/flip flops, the kids could roll around/sit on the floor as they quite often enjoy doing.

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From the manager: Hi Ellie, thanks for your feedback. There are a maximum of 10 pitches within the field in order to retain the wild nature of the site. It's a 15 acre field so campers have a lot of space and privacy. The facilities provided included 2 basins and the hot shower within the hedgerow. The philosophy of the farm is to balance the needs of people and nature. I'm glad you appreciated the quietness and simplicity. Best wishes, Tony

Great stay, would definitely come here again

Overall 10/10
Location 8
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

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful meadow Hedgerow shower was very fun and novel

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Wild flower field with plenty of space and no cars

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

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: We enjoy our stay and the feeling of spaciousness, being a huge field full of wild flowers with alot of distance between campers. Also liked the no car at tent rule, which adds to feeling of having gotten away from it all. (There are wheelbarrows to assist.) There's also a barn which we used to dry tent before packing it away. Had a great stay and we'll be back.

Disliked: There is only one compost toilet and area to get water, which was fine and adequate for number of campers, but glad we brought a large water container.

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Loved the free nature of the pitches - very open and spacious.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Timothy H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Loved the free nature of the pitches - very open and spacious. Would definitely recommend.

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Would stay again for sure was just what i needed.

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

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Site is easy to find. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Everything was easy enough to find. Nice site good view. Short walk to a very nice pub and other things. Good price. Lots of space lots of privacy.

Disliked: Could not download the site map. It kept failing so we didnt have the suggestion of 10 pitches or great idea without speaking to staff but staff made herself available at key times so didnt have to call which was good as she was in site at arrival time

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Very peaceful…

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

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Very peaceful

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Lovely wild site with nice walks and pubs all around. Outdoor facilities…

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

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Lovely wild site with nice walks and pubs all around. Outdoor facilities - so ideal for people looking for a back to basics camping trip

Disliked: Even with wellies the long grass meant the dog and I were pretty wet after a walk to the toilets in the morning haha

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Great place and will probaboy be back again. This was our second visit

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

Meadow non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Love the space. The sound of wildlife such as owls is amazing

Disliked: The long grass was a bit wet but boots helped

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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 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

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping 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

Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Pitchcott Farm

Pitchcott

Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire

England

HP22 4HT

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.87906°N
-0.87645°W

Nearest transport

Coach
18.8 km Caversfield Turn
19.2 km Manorsfield Road
23.1 km Milton Keynes Coachway
Rail
5.4 km Aylesbury Vale Parkway Rail Station
8.4 km Aylesbury Rail Station
12 km Stoke Mandeville Rail Station
Airport
30.5 km London Oxford Airport
34.4 km London Luton 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

With the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to the east, there are many trails within reach and Phoenix Trail (half an hour’s drive) is one of the highlights. Between Princes Risborough and Thame, this seven and half-mile is free of traffic, meaning you’ll get to cycle, walk or horse ride in peace – good conditions to spy on red kites and birds of prey about the area. National Trust properties know a thing or two about a peaceful time too. Perhaps you’ll want to fly a kite or practise your aim with archery on the Dunstable Downs (35 minutes) or poke your head into the aviary at Waddesdon Manor (10 minutes) to see rare birds? At Boarstall Duck Decoy (half an hour), you’ll get to see just one of four duck decoys remaining in England too. Now, how about a ride of some type? There are rollercoasters in Gulliver's Land Theme Park Resort (35 minutes) or steam train rides from the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre (10 minutes). Meanwhile, the vehicle of choice at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London (45 minutes) is a broomstick… and in Oxford (50 minutes), a punt.

Must see

Waddesdon Manor 5.8 km

Bletchley Park 16 km

Stowe Landscape Gardens 19.5 km

Woburn Enterprises Limited 21.2 km

Gulliver's Land 21.7 km

National Trust

Waddesdon Manor 5.9 km

Claydon 7.2 km

King's Head 8.2 km

Ascott 11.6 km

Long Crendon Courthouse 14 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Quainton Hill 2.5 km

Quainton - Pitchcott Hill - North Marston - Quainton Hill 2.8 km

WADDESDON MANOR 5.6 km

EYTHROPE 6.5 km

Winslow - Addington - East Claydon - Winslow 7.1 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.

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Pitchcott Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Pitchcott Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Pitchcott Farm? With the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to the east, there are many trails within reach and Phoenix Trail (half an hour’s drive) is one of the highlights. Between Princes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Pitchcott Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Pitchcott Farm? From €35.72 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.