The Black Horse
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- Dog-friendly pub site in the Chilterns National Landscape
- In Great Missenden, 15 minutes’ walk from the Road Dahl Museum
- Friendly pub with a football pitch, events marquee and food menu
Site type
40
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 01 May to
Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
83% would stay here again
What customers say
Relaxed vibe, spacious pitches, pub nearby. Great for walks, quiet midweek. Basic facilities (portaloos), upgrades promised. Outside tap issues when pub closed, some traffic noise. No fires allowed.
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A great place to stay as long as they get the outside tap working.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Very relaxed, huge field to camp in so didn't feel squashed in with other campers, ideal to have the pub next door for sitting outside and having drinks, and then for eating at in the evening.
Disliked The outside tap didn't work which meant when the pub was closed there was no access to drinking water. The pub was great at filling up our water bottles when it was open but meant (as it was really hot) that once we had drunk that there was no more access to water to drink, cook or wash without having a car to go offsite and buy some bottled water when the pub was closed. This felt like it could be dangerous in hot weather as you could quickly dehydrate.
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From the manager: Hey Virginia
Thank you for your feedback to us.
I must apologise for the outside tap not working, which I belive was the barn area. There is another outside tap just behind the pub, however rightly so this should of been working. I do apologise and I will look into this.
Kind Regards
Black Horse Team
Friendly relaxed atmosphere. Surrounded by great walks. Basic facilities but as advertised…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Friendly relaxed atmosphere. Surrounded by great walks. Basic facilities but as advertised and reflected in the price of the pitch.
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It was quiet midweek when I stayed. The site is a fairly…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked It was quiet midweek when I stayed. The site is a fairly level field next to a small country pub. Staff were friendly and helpful but cooked food wasn't available on the 2 nights i was there . Still, there was another pub nearby and the food there was fine.
The hum of traffic on the other side of a stand of lovely trees started about 5am but no noisier than the occasional pigeon. There is a Chiltern way walk next to the site which leads to the pleasant village nearby.
I enjoyed my stay and it was not expensive. I would go there again.
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Quiet spot friendly pub seemed to be lots of local walks
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Quiet. Friendly pub. Left alone. Proper toulet available when pub open
Disliked No fire pits allowed. Portaloo when pub closed.
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Good for 2 nights. Knew no shower there. 2x portaloo’s were clean
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Good welcome.
Nice pub.
Good location.
Disliked On busy/noisy road.
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Excellent service and greeting in bar. Lovely little pub with good parking.…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Excellent service and greeting in bar. Lovely little pub with good parking. Had Sunday lunch …..hungry so ate the lot. Could have been hotter but not bad.
Stayed one night in roof tent. Already aware no showers but been advised there will be eventually…..new management still ‘finding feet’
Location perfect as midway stop to Brum from Croydon.
Would camp there again
Disliked Portaloo but new management looking to upgrade soon
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Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campground
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 On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campground Pub campsiteAccessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
The Black Horse
Aylesbury Road
Great Missenden
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
England
HP16 9AX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.71047°N
0.71226°W
Nearest transport
Coach
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
Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre 1 km
Hughenden Manor 7.3 km
West Wycombe Park 13.3 km
Chiltern Open Air Museum 14.5 km
Stanley Spencer Gallery 16.8 km
National Trust
Hughenden Manor 7.3 km
West Wycombe Park 10.1 km
Ashridge Estate 13.6 km
King's Head 13.7 km
Cliveden 17 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
MISSENDEN ABBEY 1.9 km
Low Scrubs - Bacombe Hill - Wendover - Little London 5.7 km
Around Chequers 6.2 km
Parslows Hillock - Windmill - Wardrobes - Parslows Hillock 6.3 km
CHEQUERS 6.4 km
Local events
- Rewind South (Friday, 15 August 2025 – Friday, 15 August 2025)
Henley On Thames, England 21.5 km
- Reading Festival (Thursday, 21 August 2025 – Thursday, 21 August 2025)
Reading, England 33.4 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 The Black Horse have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Black Horse dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Black Horse? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Hughenden (National Trust manor and gardens): 15 minutes' drive - High Wycombe (market town in the Chilterns): 20 minutes - Berkhamsted (market town with castle ruins): … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Black Horse?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: Anytime – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Black Horse? From R475,10 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.