Swan Island Camping and Glamping

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  • Well-kept and friendly site on an island in the Thames at Radcot
  • Direct access to the Thames Path; 15 mins' drive to the Cotswolds
  • Paddleboards for hire on site; cosy country pub just across the bridge
Paddleboarding, then pub? If that sounds like a pretty fabulous schedule for your day, you’ll certainly want to take a look at Swan Island Camping and Glamping, right in the middle of the Thames (yes indeed) at Radcot. As the name suggests, this site is on an island – and that means river views all around for guests staying here. It also means that paddleboarding isn’t the only outdoor activity you’ll have easy access to – bring your paddleboards or hire them on site, for sure, but you may prefer to bring kayaks or settle in for some fishing. Or you may like to just put your feet up and watch the cruisers, narrowboats and swans gently making their way along the river. And there’s also the option to take a walk, as the Thames Path runs right alongside the site, making this a handy location for those who like a riverside ramble (or, indeed, those taking on the full length of the Thames Path). However you spend your day, you’ll no doubt be pleased to hear that just across the bridge from the site is the lovely Ye Olde Swan pub, a 17th-century inn where you can dine on pub meals or just sip pints in the attractive riverside garden as the sun goes down (or inside by the log fire if the weather’s taken a turn…). This is a fairly simple site, with just toilets, showers and a washing-up area on the facilities front. Faringdon (five minutes’ drive) and Lechlade (10 minutes) are your closest towns for shops and the like.

Site type

Tent sites 30
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Rent a tent 6
Motorhome sites 30
Open now
Opens 2 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Portuguese

Open from Thu, 2 Apr to

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Reviews

8.4

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90% would recommend this site to a friend

80% would stay here again

What customers say

Awesome riverside spot, heaps of wildlife, and owners are legend. Pods are tidy, nice and peaceful, with a handy pub and river for a dip or kayak. A few reckon the loos are a bit old-school, showers dodgy, and rubbish bins could do with a rethink. Weekends got noisy for some, and it's not the cheapest.

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Very lovely camping pod to disconnect from everyting/

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Valeria S. 2 reviews

Camping pod

Liked Very nice Location, very polite and helpful owners, lovely views, clean camping pod, will repeat

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site, need to address waste management

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and earth tent or motorhome site

Liked Nice site, access to river for a swim. Hot unlimited water in showers.

Disliked Bins / waste management was poor with open rubbish bags , should use waste bins.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great position but facilities need updating

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and earth tent or motorhome site

Liked Lovely position with scenic walks and great views of the boats and water birds.
Easy access across the bridge to a nearby pub with good food.
Friendly welcoming staff

Disliked It was great when it was quiet during the week but it got busy on the weekend with several noisy campers shouting and playing games until one in the morning.
Toilets and showers need updating and there are no washing up facilities.
Expensive for what is offered

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definately return.

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Peter B. 9 reviews

Unpowered grass and earth tent or motorhome site

Liked The location and scenery are quite wonderful. The site is level and the ground not too stoney for tent pegs. Reasonably quiet. Reasonably clean. Handy having a pub nearby.

Disliked The showers were hit and miss. If someone else was having a shower then it affected the water pressure in the other cubicles.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Had a lovely time but site needs investment.

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Sara G. 3 reviews

Unpowered grass and earth tent or motorhome site

Liked Lovely location by the Thames with a pub on the othersie of Radcot Bridge. Very quiet.

Disliked The facilities were basic (not even a freezer for ice packs) and just adequate. Portacabin type toilets and shower s provided only limited privacy. A bit 1980s! The premium price of £35 per night was not justified.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall A very good place to chill

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 Shubham A. 1 review

Bell tent

Liked Host was really good and really made us feel like home so definitely recommend that to everyone who want just few days off from work and relax in countryside.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely camp site with easy access…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and earth tent or motorhome site

Liked Lovely camp site with easy access to the river for kayaking and riverside walks. Very good, clean facilities including good standard toilet block and showers. Very friendly welcome by the owner. Great having the pub so close by too. Great base from which to explore the Cotswolds. Highly recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location was fabulous. Camping field was…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and earth tent or motorhome site

Liked Location was fabulous. Camping field was great.

Disliked The facilities weren't the best, need updating.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite next to the river…

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Morne J. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass and earth tent or motorhome site

Liked Great campsite next to the river with a fantastic pub opposite the river near to local shops if needed but very peacefull

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic location - boats, walks, wildlife and great hosts & pub

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Luke S. 1 review

Camping pod

Liked Great spot. The camping pod by the rivers are fantastic. We were even visited by an otter. Wildlife is everywhere kingfishers, bats, fish and so many birds. It’s truly a slice of Eden. The pub was friendly and food good. Watching the boats pass by and the friendly greetings between ourselves and the people on the boats. Great car parking. Finally super clean. The silence in the morning listening to the birds and the river - golden!

Disliked Just be mindful semi-off grid. No mains plugs in pods. But hey you’re not there for your iPhone

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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 Composting toilet 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 Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby

Location

Swan Island Camping and Glamping

Radcot Road

Radcot

Bampton

Faringdon

Oxfordshire

England

OX18 2SX

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.69398°N
1.58796°W

Nearest transport

Coach
16.2 km Sainsburys
19.3 km Sussex Square
19.3 km Sussex Square
Rail
19.1 km Shipton Rail Station
19.4 km Ascott-under-Wychwood Rail Station
19.5 km Finstock Rail Station
Airport
24.5 km London Oxford Airport
45.1 km Gloucestershire 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

A walk along the Thames Path is a must, of course, whether that’s a short stroll to stretch the legs or a longer jaunt to places like Kelmscott Manor (an hour's walk) or Buscot Park (two hours). Away from the river, you can also walk to the village of Bampton (an hour and a quarter) to spot its Downton Abbey locations, or find scenic trails in the Cotswolds National Landscape (15 minutes' drive). The Cotswolds area is famously full of gorgeous little towns and villages to visit too – Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold are a couple of favourites, and both about half an hour away by car. If you’ve got the kids with you, check out places like the Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens (15 minutes) and Cotswold Water Park (half an hour) too. For other days out, you could tour the colleges of Oxford, explore elegant Blenheim Palace or wander among the engines of STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway – all are a little over half an hour’s drive away.

Must see

The Buscot and Coleshill Estates 7.7 km

Uffington Castle, White Horse and Dragon Hill 12.6 km

STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway 20.4 km

Blenheim Palace 22.6 km

Carfax Tower 23.5 km

National Trust

Buscot Park 5.2 km

Great Coxwell Barn 6 km

Buscot Old Parsonage 6.2 km

The Buscot and Coleshill Estates 7.7 km

Uffington White Horse and Wayland Smithy 7.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

KELMSCOTT MANOR 3.5 km

BUSCOT 4.9 km

BUCKLAND HOUSE 5.6 km

Buscot - Kelmscott 5.8 km

CHURCH HOUSE, LECHLADE 6.9 km

Local events

  • Wilderness Festival (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)

    Oxford, England 19.7 km

  • Cheltenham Festival (Tuesday, 16 March 2027 – Tuesday, 16 March 2027)

    Cheltenham, England 41.4 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Swan Island Camping and Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Swan Island Camping and Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Swan Island Camping and Glamping? A walk along the Thames Path is a must, of course, whether that’s a short stroll to stretch the legs or a longer jaunt to places like Kelmscott Manor (an hour's walk) … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Swan Island Camping and Glamping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Swan Island Camping and Glamping? From $81.41 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.