Cotswold Lakes Camping
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- Sustainable, family-friendly site 15 minutes’ drive from Cirencester
- The Cotswold Range and Lake 32 Outdoor Centre five minutes’ drive
- Next to the Cotswold Lakes for watersports; café and tap room on site
Campground type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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).
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Apr 11 to
Campsite types & availability
Reviews
53% would recommend this campground to a friend
47% would stay here again
What customers say
Great location for local sights & walks. Brewery with live music, good burgers, clean facilities were highlights. But, reviews note frequent shortages of toilet paper/soap, cold showers, uneven pitches, high cost & lack of management.
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It's a no frills basic campsite. Don't expect too much from it.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Nice quiet location. Very clean toilets. Didn't ever see anyone cleaning them but they were always spotless. Showers could do with an upgrade but we're a good size and the water was almost instantly hot.
Disliked There's a micro brewery attached but note.... it's only open Thurs, Fri and Sat. There are no other facilities on site.
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Setting…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Setting
Disliked No cafe.
No shop.
Expensive for camping.
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Wonderful campsite. Lovely and clean facilities and great brewery which was a…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Wonderful campsite. Lovely and clean facilities and great brewery which was a bonus. Will definitely go again. Also visited The sculpture park right next door which was very inspiring and gorgeous to look around X
Disliked There was no shop which the website did say was there.
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We will not be staying there again anytime soon!
Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Not much to like
Disliked The site is not manned so seems to be a bit chaotic!
The showers were cold.
The drainage for the showers was in the ditch right near our motor home so there was a constant smell of dirty water.
There is no Elsan point for emptying our toilet and when we phoned the owner of the site he said they hadn’t got around to installing one yet. We were then told to empty it down the drain behind the shower blocks!
There were dogs running free all over the site as there is no designated dog field and no poo bins available for dog waste!
There was no farm shop or milk available as stated on their website.
At £50 per night we expected better facilities - the website is very misleading.
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Site was easy to find and well laid out…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Site was easy to find and well laid out
Disliked No one was manning the site or able to pickup my call and even now no one has responded to my emails. Someone else had pitched in our spot and no support was available.
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N/a
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Very clean facilities, and the micro brewery on site was ideal for us as we visited RIAT 2025. Great location for that as well.
Disliked N/a
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Toilet facilities are very clean and well maintained. Pitches are good and…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Toilet facilities are very clean and well maintained.
Pitches are good and the brewery was excellent.
Disliked Pitches were OK, could do with a little more room to help with privacy.
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Lovely welcome…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Lovely welcome
Disliked Cold showers
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Very expensive for backpackers doing the Thames Path.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked There was a bar area, which had live music. This was far enough away so that it didn't keep the campsite awake. You could also buy burgers from there. The facilities were modern enough, with a nice washing up area. Fellow campers were also quiet during the night. Would be great price if you are a group or family staying in one tent
Disliked As a backpacker, this was exceptionally expensive, as we were told that we had to pay for two separate pitches due to licensing - most sites charge £10 for a backpacking pitch, rather than the £35 we paid. However, there were other pitches that had multiple tents per pitch, so one rule for one and one rule for another. There would have been ample of space for two backpacking tents on a pitch for people doing the Thames Path. Due to the cost, we were expecting better facilities than there were. Site very quickly ran out of toilet roll and hand wash. Toilets also became dirty very quickly. According to other campers, this was a frequent occurance. There was no reception area, so we couldn't even speak to anyone about it. There was also nowhere to charge phones and no WiFi available
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Not worth the money! Will not be returning!
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Erm…. The size of the pitch was decent.
The Tap Room was lovely but it has nothing to do with the campsite
Disliked The photos and write up do not portray the camping experience here!
*No management/welcome on site.
*Toilet facilities were terrible: every toilet seat was broken, no toilet roll, no soap, no hand drying facilities.
*The showers were gross with green algae growing up the walls and cold unless you get up early
*There is no walkable path to the lakes as described.
*The designated ‘dog walking field’ and ‘picnic area’ had campers in them.
*The rules state no awnings/gazeboes yet everyone had one (as they fit on the pitches).
*Muddy and VERY uneven pitches: it’s like a ploughed field that has been seeded with grass.
*States WiFi, but no idea where or how to get on it
*The onsite farm shop was actually a vending machine with cheese, sausages, playing cards and dog poo bags!
NOT WORTH THE MONEY. Will not be returning!
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Cotswold Lakes Camping
Field Farm
Somerford Keynes
Cirencester
Gloucestershire
England
GL7 6DH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.66147°N
1.97239°W
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Must see
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway 10.2 mi
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum 11.2 mi
Painswick Rococo Garden 13.3 mi
The Buscot and Coleshill Estates 13.4 mi
Avebury Stone Circle 16.9 mi
National Trust
Heelis 10.1 mi
Chedworth Roman Villa 11.2 mi
Buscot Old Parsonage 12.8 mi
Lodge Park and Sherborne Estate 12.8 mi
Woodchester Park 13.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Ashton Keynes - Gravel Pits -Thames Path - Ashton Keynes 2.9 mi
Cirencester - Monarch's Way - Source of the Thames - Thames Path - Ewen - Chesterton 3.3 mi
Cirencester to Chedworth via MacMillan Way 3.8 mi
RODMARTON MANOR 4.9 mi
CIRENCESTER PARK 4.9 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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Cotswold Lakes Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Cotswold Lakes Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Cotswold Lakes Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Cotswold Lakes Brew Co: direct access - Cotswold Country Park & Beach: 20 minutes’ walk - The Cotswold Range (sport complex): five minutes’ drive - Lake … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Cotswold Lakes Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 12:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Cotswold Lakes Camping? From $54.30 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.