Ellis' Hill Farm Campsite

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Camping field
Camping field
Picnic spots a-plenty on site
Friends lazing in the evening sun
Summer party time
Nothing says 'camping' like a well-stacked firepit
Kid-friendly site
Wedding party
Build a woodland den
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Picnic spots a-plenty on site
Friends lazing in the evening sun
Summer party time

  • No-frills farm campsite 10 minutes’ drive from Winnersh in Berkshire
  • Legoland Windsor Resort half an hour’s drive; Thorpe Park 45 minutes
  • Camping field bounded by woodland; two pubs within five minutes’ drive
When you’re looking for a slice of country living under canvas, but equally well can’t face pottering down too many country lanes, Ellis’ Hill Farm Campsite will suit you very well. Just double check the directions on your way there, as satnav may direct you through a ford and you don’t want to end up with a car issue.
 At 10 minutes’ drive from Winnersh in Berkshire, this peaceful farm site is close to several major road networks. Even better news – for the kids if not your pocket – it’s within half an hour by car of family attractions like Legoland Windsor Resort and Beale Wildlife Park. Sheltered by tall trees, the camping field is mostly level with a few undulations. You’ll need sturdy footwear, and as it’s only mown once a year, if you’re a repeat visitor you’ll see how the meadow grows through the seasons. Also be aware that there’s no electricity to hand, so bring torches for wandering around your pitch after dark.
 The surrounding woodland is a fascinating habitat for wildlife. Don’t be surprised if you encounter the odd deer or sneaky fox – just please make sure your food is stored away from all animal foragers. Barbecues are allowed on site, but of course you can also sneak off to the two local pubs (both around five minutes’ drive) for a pint and helpings of comfort food. Dogs are welcome on site when kept on a lead at all times.

Campground type

Tent sites 50
Camper sites 25
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 16 or over.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.

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Reviews

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

93% would recommend this campground to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a back-to-basics, peaceful campsite set in beautiful rural surroundings. Owners are consistently described as friendly, helpful, and welcoming. Facilities are basic but clean, with many guests appreciating the natural environment, wildlife, and quiet atmosphere. Some mention the approach road is uneven and the lack of showers, though this is generally understood given the site's ethos. Ideal for those seeking a simple, natural escape.

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Excellent basic site, very peaceful and friendly kind people.

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Jill H. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked Well mown large grass field, nice and level, didn’t need chocs. Tucked away down long bumpy lane and quiet and peaceful with no road noise and woods around.
I had to arrive a bit late as was visiting my mother in hospital (I’d booked last minute) and when I phoned to ask if this was ok the owner was very kind and accommodating offering help if I needed and said I could pay in the shop in the morning. Felt very welcome and reassured after a stressful day! Very peaceful night. Lots of space and lovely dark skies. Basic facilities, but nice to have a loo to use. Felt very safe there too as a woman travelling alone just sorry to have missed a cooked breakfast in the shop in the morning which smelled great!

Disliked Be aware there were lorries tipping hardcore in the yard above the site till quite late the eve I was there and the occasional aircraft overhead but still felt calm and peaceful and I’d definitely go back again, was not disturbed by any of this.

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The welcoming greeting, relaxed feel and…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The welcoming greeting, relaxed feel and time to slow down. The pub was a short walk and had pizzas! Audrey and Keith are wonderful, no showers but enough water and toilets to not notice! There is a lot of space and the site has a cafe which is so convenient. There are lots of walking paths and forest to explore and also a lot of space generally. The number of animals we saw was amazing, including two peregrine falcons which circled above us briefly! We have already talked about planning our next trip!

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Great wild camp with plumbed in toilet which is nice

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 Lynsey Y. 2 reviews

Primitive grass and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked The gentleman who runs the site is so very helpful and friendly. Well maintained field area kept cut and tidy. The land is flat so I didn't need my ramps. Had a good sleep as quiet at night.
Toilets available and fresh water.
There is a cafe available for breakfast (we didn't use this though)

Disliked Not really anything I didn't like, as is as advertised wild camping. You have to take your rubbish home

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The helpfulness of Audrey and Keith,…

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ROY W. 4 reviews

Primitive grass and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked The helpfulness of Audrey and Keith, the peacefulness

Disliked The bumpy track to the site

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A really quiet and peaceful off…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked A really quiet and peaceful off grid campsite, beautiful location, friendly owners and lots of great walks from the site.
If you don't mind basic facilities, this is a perfect getaway.
Also the site has a small tea shop onsite, for a great bacon sandwich

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review.

It is basic, as you say. There’s no getting away from that!

The tea shop is only open regularly from Wednesday to Saturday, although we are currently opening on Sunday mornings for light snacks.

Please come and see us again soon.

Great basic camping site.

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Sheila C. 4 reviews

Primitive grass and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked Very rural location. Great dark skies. Lots of space, a large field. Although rural still easy to get to from M3 and M4. Appreciated it had flush toilets and water.
Owner very helpful and good communication.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind words.

We are in a lovely spot!

Please come and see us again soon.

Peace…

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Paul T. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Peace

Disliked Would have liked a shower

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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback.

We do keep the shower situation under review, but have no plans currently to install a shower block.

We hope to see you again soon.

Large space, walks from the campsite.…

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charley w. 4 reviews

Primitive grass and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked Large space, walks from the campsite. Lovely peaceful place with lots of wildlife. Check in process easy and everyone super friendly

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind words.

We look forward to welcoming you back to our happy little place.

Naturally beautiful site with much needed…

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Jolyon A. 4 reviews

Primitive grass and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked Naturally beautiful site with much needed shade. Yes, minimal facilities but you get what you pay for. Back to nature & my happy place. Minimal road noise considering proximity in busy Berks

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From the manager: Thank you for leaving us such a nice review.

We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Very good a lovely stay.

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 Paul B. 6 reviews

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Amazing campsite though no showers theres water to hand and fully equipped bathroom.
Stayed three nights the hosts were lovely had a pleasant stay thr site is like in a secluded area woods and fields.

Disliked Even though no showers.

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Features

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

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Ellis' Hill Farm Campsite

Ellis' Hill Farm

Gravelpit Hill Lane

Arborfield

Reading

Berkshire

England

RG2 9JG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.40388°N
0.89383°W

Route directions

Please use Gravelpit Hill Lane to access the site. Satnav devices often suggest Ellis’ Hill as the best route, but there is a ford that can be quite deep. Stay on the B3030 (Arborfield to Twyford or vice versa), drive to the top of Gravelpit Hill Lane and turn right. The farm is a few hundred yards on the left. What3words: blip.reverted.cutback.

Nearest transport

Bus
6.2 mi Bracknell Bus Station
7.7 mi Calcot Sainsbury's
9.9 mi Kingsmead Bus Termini
Rail
2 mi Winnersh Rail Station
2.3 mi Winnersh Triangle Rail Station
2.3 mi Wokingham Rail Station
Ferry
18.9 mi Shepperton Ferry Landing
19 mi Weybridge Ferry Landing
22.9 mi Moulsey - Hurst Park Ferry Landing
Airport
18.1 mi London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
19.2 mi London Heathrow Airport Terminal 3
19.7 mi London Heathrow Airport Terminal 4

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

The kids will be pestering you for their day on the water rides, gentle rollercoasters and splash parks at Legoland Windsor Resort (half an hour’s drive), where they can also build their own Lego Ferrari. Once that’s done, no doubt Thorpe Park (45 minutes) and all its adrenaline-inducing thrill rides will be on their agenda too. All wildlife lovers will appreciate the chance to spot sloths, monkeys and reptiles moving about freely in tropical glasshouses at The Living Rainforest (35 minutes). Another option is to head for Beale Wildlife Park (half an hour) to feed exotic capybaras and tapirs or get up close to whiskery binturongs, cat-like mammals from southern Asia. To up the activity stakes, set out on the lake for kayaking adventures at Wokingham Waterside Centre (15 minutes), or try out the paddleboards and sailing dinghies at Dinton Pastures Country Park (10 minutes). If you hit the odd rainy day, you can catch blockbuster films at Showcase Cinema de Lux Reading (10 minutes), or take refuge on the lazy river and waterslides at under-cover Coral Reef Waterworld (25 minutes).

Must see

The Look Out Discovery Centre 6.7 mi

LEGOLAND® Windsor 11 mi

Windsor Great Park 12.1 mi

The Savill Garden 12.8 mi

Cliveden 13.1 mi

National Trust

West Green House Garden 7.3 mi

Greys Court 10 mi

The Vyne 10.8 mi

Basildon Park 11.8 mi

Cliveden 14 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

BEARWOOD COLLEGE 0.6 mi

Around Barkham (Wokingham) 0.8 mi

FARLEY HALL 2.3 mi

SWALLOWFIELD PARK 2.7 mi

WARBROOK HOUSE 3.8 mi

Local events

  • Reading Festival (Thursday, August 27, 2026 – Thursday, August 27, 2026)

    Reading, England 5.7 mi

  • Rewind South (Friday, August 21, 2026 – Friday, August 21, 2026)

    Henley On Thames, England 10.3 mi

  • Farnborough International Airshow (Monday, July 20, 2026 – Monday, July 20, 2026)

    Farnborough, England 10.7 mi

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 Ellis' Hill Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ellis' Hill Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ellis' Hill Farm Campsite? The kids will be pestering you for their day on the water rides, gentle rollercoasters and splash parks at Legoland Windsor Resort (half an hour’s drive), where they can also build their … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ellis' Hill Farm Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  12:30 p.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  12:30 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ellis' Hill Farm Campsite? From $26.77 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.