Evelyn's Garden

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Views

  • Family-friendly site with access to The Ridgeway path in Oxfordshire
  • Uffington White Horse 15 minutes’ drive; Barbury Castle 35 minutes
  • On-site spa and views of the countryside; dogs are welcome
Sitting just off The Ridgeway path as it wends through Oxfordshire, Evelyn’s Garden is a pop-up site that'll soon have you hiking, cycling or stargazing. It's surrounded by ancient sites, as well as hiking trails or cycling routes following a former pilgrimage walk. On clear nights, look out for the bright stars, and ready for the morning, replace your alarm call with the song of the dawn chorus. It’s hard to believe that the shops and restaurants of Wantage are only 15 minutes’ drive away from this splendid spot with views over the countryside. Despite being an off-grid site with no lights or electrical ports, Evelyn’s Garden has a garden spa, in which a vintage rice box trailer has been converted into a six-person woodfired sauna and a whisky barrel is set up for cold plunges. There is also a nice communal area with composting loos, hot showers and a stone circle firepit. Cooking is done either in the large kitchen, which has a dining shelter, a pizza oven – yum – and a washing-up area, or alfresco on the barbecue (logs, kindling and firelighters can be provided for a charge). Take a break from social media, and bring torches for convenience after dark and thermals for cosiness – and please take all your rubbish home with you. When the sun has properly set, you're welcome to cosy up around the campfire, perhaps to the strains of a song or two from fellow guests. Bring your dogs to share in your adventures, but please note they are only allowed to run free on site if their recall is on point – and they must be kept on a lead around the farm due to the free-roaming animals.

Campground type

Rent a tent 8
Tent sites 8
RV sites 8
Open now
Opens April 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Facilities/activities including garden spa are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.
  • The sauna (and/or hammam) is open between 05/01 and 10/06.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • Units heavier than 3500 kg are not allowed.
  • The pitches are slightly sloping so please bring levelling blocks if needed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Apr 1 to

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Wifi
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92% would recommend this campground to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful spot boasts amazing views and a relaxed vibe, perfect for hiking. Visitors loved the friendly staff, comfy furnished tents, and all the amenities for a great stay. Great value, too! No major complaints.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 2/28/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Stunning location. Super comfy beds. Everything…

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4 out of 10
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7
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8
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6
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5
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Zara M. 1 review

Ivy bell tent (five person)

Liked Stunning location. Super comfy beds. Everything you need is there.

Disliked Unfortunately our Welcome was very rude and abrupt and she wasn’t there when we arrived so we weren't aware that we couldn’t use the cold plunge. Apparently it was signposted but upon our “telling off” without so much of a hello and a welcome we were told “no one sees the sign” so maybe be there when guests arrive and show them around first or make a better sign. There is no need for rudeness. There was a lot of noise from other people on site and the sawdust toilet was very very smelly. Drinking water from tap was warm. Everything else was great.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Heyy Zara!
Really sorry I come across rude, I merely raised my voice, as it's unsafe for children to be in the area without knowing the rules, and without the proper supervision.

As it was really hot that day, I understand why you would of navigated towards the cold plunges. And perhaps not seen any signage!

I pointed out where the signs were so you could read them, and take note.. And apologised for sounding panicked, before explaining everything.

I was perplexed as to why you re-entered the area again later on that day, without reading the signs I had pointed you too! ?

So after explaining again, which in my opinion was polite, but assumed you didn't want to pay to enter the area, I then guided you to the shaded woodland area to sit on the hammocks, as it was a cooler area.

Our signs are there for very good reason. And can't be missed, after pointing at them as to here they are.

We have compost loos, and if guests don't follow our rules of how to use them properly, (also signed) it can cause a smell, especially when hot.

So it's really important that site rules and signage are read and understood.

As you booked with us via a third party (Pitchup) there's no way we can make sure that these rules are read and signed before arrival.
We can only advise to read the website before coming, and 'hope" that our guests read our signage on site.

Im really sorry I wasn't there to check you in. Being the school holidays and very busy, it's hard to be everywhere at once. But i am very easily found, as the site can be walked from top to bottom in 5 minutes!

I do remember coming to you on more then one occasion to ask if everything was okay and if you had everything you need! And all seemed good!

Any noise issues, you were very welcome to come find me, so I can help sort that situation.

And again, apologies for coming across rude. That most definitely was not my intention, and hope in-between that, you had a great time up here!

I wish you a lovely future!

Haley 🌸

Really enjoyed our stay at this magical place.

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9
Wifi
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Mark S. 1 review

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite (large)

Liked We absolutely loved our weekend at Evelyn's Garden. The field where we were pitched was perfect. There was nothing like sitting in a morning with the sun on your face and no noise at all apart from the birdsong. Evelyn's Garden is a very special place, made even more special by the magical sound bath, sauna and cold plunge on offer too. Nothing to dislike at all. Host hayley, was so friendly and welcoming - and very chilled about everything. Such a vibe ✨️

Disliked Absolutely nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Evelyn greeted us lovely as we…

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Anonymous

Juniper bell tent (five person)

Liked Evelyn greeted us lovely as we arrived. The bell tent is very decent and clean, well decorated. Facilities is just about enough for everything.

Disliked Just one small recommendation of providing more plugs for electricity would be extraordinary

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely location, tent was nice and…

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Amy P. 1 review

Blue bell tent (five person)

Liked Lovely location, tent was nice and clean and beds were comfy. Good facilities, everything you need.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really nice place and good value…

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10 out of 10
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8
Value for money
9
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9
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8
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10
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10
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Ben R. 2 reviews

Cosmic bell tent (four person)

Liked Really nice place and good value

Recommend to friends Visit again

Kids loved the adventure in storm…

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8 out of 10
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Luke H. 1 review

Ivy bell tent (five person)

Liked Kids loved the adventure in storm Dave, owner / staff were very accommodating and helpful.

Owners dog had great taste

Recommend to friends Visit again

The view, the setting, the tranquillity…

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9 out of 10
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10
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9
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10
Facilities / Activities
7
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8
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7
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8
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Ochre bell tent (five person)

Liked The view, the setting, the tranquillity

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly, laid back, walks, the views…

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10 out of 10
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10
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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite (large)

Liked Friendly, laid back, walks, the views

Disliked Getting to the site 🤣

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing location…

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8 out of 10
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10
Value for money
8
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6
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8
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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite (large)

Liked Amazing location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great, quiet site with lovely views.

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9 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
9
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
No rating
Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite (large)

Liked Wonderful views and a lovely laid back atmosphere.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club Massages On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade Spa 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

Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Dedicated quiet space Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Evelyn's Garden

229 Hillmorton Road

Wantage

Oxfordshire

England

OX12 9XD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.56435°N
1.52509°W

Nearest transport

Bus
8.8 mi Common Head
8.9 mi Sainsburys
9.4 mi Sun Inn
Rail
10.3 mi Hungerford Rail Station
11.2 mi Swindon Rail Station
11.7 mi Kintbury Rail Station
Airport
20.7 mi London Oxford 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

Walk sections of the scenic Ridgeway from the site, following the chalk hills into the Wessex Downs National Landscape. To celebrate all that is ancient and mythical about this corner of Oxfordshire, visit Uffington Castle (15 minutes’ drive) to see the spindly figure of the Uffington White Horse, which was carved into the hillside in prehistoric times. Close by is the Neolithic long barrow and burial chamber of Wayland’s Smithy (15 minutes), while hilltop Barbury Castle is an Iron Age hill fort, and the Hackpen White Horse (both 35 minutes) is a latter-day folly created to commemorate the coronation of Queen Victoria in 1838. For a change of pace (the kids might be getting bored with all those old things), take a shine to the very cute alpacas at JADE Alpaca Ranch (10 minutes), or go pet the donkeys, sheep and goats at the Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary (45 minutes). You can also meet and greet more cuddly animals on the farm trail around Farmer Gow’s (15 minutes).

Must see

Uffington Castle, White Horse and Dragon Hill 1.9 mi

The Buscot and Coleshill Estates 7.9 mi

STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway 11.6 mi

Didcot Railway Centre 12.5 mi

Avebury Stone Circle 17 mi

National Trust

Ashdown House 3.7 mi

Great Coxwell Barn 6.5 mi

The Buscot and Coleshill Estates 7.8 mi

Uffington White Horse and Wayland Smithy 7.8 mi

Buscot Park 9.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

COMPTON BEAUCHAMP 3.2 mi

ASHDOWN HOUSE 3.6 mi

The Lambourn Downs 3.8 mi

Aldbourne - Liddington Castle - Upper Upham - Aldbourne 7.2 mi

PUSEY HOUSE 7.4 mi

Local events

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

    Oxford, England 20.6 mi

  • Blenheim Palace Flower Show (Friday, June 19, 2026 – Friday, June 19, 2026)

    Woodstock, England 20.8 mi

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

    Reading, England 24.2 mi

  • Henley Royal Regatta (Tuesday, June 30, 2026 – Tuesday, June 30, 2026)

    Henley On Thames, England 26.9 mi

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

    Henley On Thames, England 27.3 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 Evelyn's Garden have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Evelyn's Garden dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Evelyn's Garden? Walk sections of the scenic Ridgeway from the site, following the chalk hills into the Wessex Downs National Landscape. To celebrate all that is ancient and mythical about this corner of Oxfordshire, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Evelyn's Garden?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Evelyn's Garden? From $33.64 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.