Down on the Farm

View prices & book 9.3 51 reviews
Hardstanding with hook-ups
Hardstanding with hook-ups
Pitches surrounded by trees
Sunrise by the pitches
Dog-friendly grass pitches
Sunset on site
Early morning sunrise
Firepit for communal use
View from outside the café
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Pitches surrounded by trees
Sunrise by the pitches
Dog-friendly grass pitches

  • Well-kept, quiet Wiltshire farm site 10 minutes’ drive from Malmesbury
  • Westonbirt, The National Arboretum and Highgrove 20 minutes’ drive
  • Café with views over the fields; play barn for an additional fee
If you’re looking for somewhere to take the kids for a few days of country life, you should be heading to Down on the Farm, on the edge of the Cotswolds and 10 minutes’ drive from Malmesbury in North Wiltshire. This peaceful pop-up site is set on a beef farm with lots of curious cows to meet and greet, and kids can access the huge play barn to play farm-themed games and ride mini tractors about the place (please note there is an extra charge to use this area). And for adults? Well, there’s a popular café with views over the farm fields, a modern facilities block with family shower rooms, and a camping field sheltered by mature trees. You can also set off on rural walks from the pitches, which are dog-friendly so Fido can join in the holiday fun too. There are lots of options for family days out, whether it’s swimming off the lakeside beach at the Cotswold Water Park (15 minutes’ drive) or exploring the standing stones at Avebury (35 minutes). And if you’d rather just stick around and chill on site, you can look forward to regular colourful sunsets and nights cosied up around the firepit.

Site type

Tent pitches 47
Motorhome pitches 3
Open now
Opens 19 August
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Facilities/activities including the play barn are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 19 Aug to

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.3

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96% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

New, friendly farm campsite with ample pitches & stunning views. Owners are super welcoming & helpful; facilities are spotless & the cafe's a winner. Kids love the play barn & animals. A few guests felt more showers/washing-up spots needed during peak times, but this is being sorted. Great for families!

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steven a.

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Friendly welcome large pitches miles of dog walks excellent cafe

Disliked nothing

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Not really a fully functioning campsite yet. Be aware, very basic site

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Friendly staff. Nice surroundings.

Disliked No hot water in showers. No place to dispose of toilet cassette waste. No place to dispose of grey water. Washing up sink out in the open exposed to elements.

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From the manager: We are very sorry to hear that your visit wasn't to your liking and didn't score higher, others on the same day gave very positive reviews and stopped extra nights as a result of their stay.

We do not advertise having the ability to get rid of your toilet waste, and therefore shouldn't be something you were expecting to be able to do as this is not a facility we are yet able to offer.

We do not advertise having Wifi, however the cafe and lots of the campsite has very good coverage.

When you raised an issue about the shower, we looked and were able to get it working, providing a hot shower and others were able to as well, so not sure why you weren't able to.

The washing up area is something that is being developed.

As we say,we are sorry that you feel other areas didn't warrant any higher score, others on the same day gave glowing reports.

Very warm welcome, thank you Bethan…

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Sharon G.

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Very warm welcome, thank you Bethan for showing us the facilities. Stunning views and a lovely cafe on site.
Lovely warm showers, with loads of room to move.
This is a proper family run concern, loved our stay here and will be back.

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A well priced site with good views and walks. .

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Peace and tranquility. Cafe warm and welcoming. Farm animals lovely.

Disliked Water in shower not too hot.

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All in all a fantastic site

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David S.

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked All of it, beautiful little site

Disliked Toilets would be better with combination lock rather than having to use cafe toilets when cafe open

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great site. Facilities ok. Friendly staff

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Emma P.

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Very peaceful. Friendly staff.
Facilities were ok

Disliked nothing to dislike

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Beautiful site, ideal for families

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Brian M.

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Beautiful site and spotless with views over Wiltshire. Highly recommend especially those with small children as there is so much to see and do. Great walks directly from the site for the dogs.

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nicholas D.

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely well laid out site with plenty of space. Lovely outlook across fields. Would suit families with children as there is a large play barn on site and cafe. Great facilities although as of yet no Elsa’s point

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sarah W.

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked I only stayed one night but it was a lovely experience. Great to have the cafe onsite and the pizza was great. Lovely views and walls on the doorstep. Would definitely return.

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Great family camping weekend

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Sam H.

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great weekend camping. Boys loved the animals, play barn and cafe. Had everything you needed. Really nice site and very friendly.

Disliked None

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Features

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 cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities 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 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

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Down on the Farm

Little Lype Farm

Moor Lane

Malmesbury

Wiltshire

England

SN16 9DR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.59791°N
2.03513°W

Nearest transport

Coach
14.2 km Beeches Car Park
14.4 km Blagrove Roundabout
16.1 km Dark Lane
Rail
8.8 km Kemble Rail Station
16.1 km Chippenham Rail Station
17.7 km Swindon Rail Station
Ferry
34 km Sharpness Old Docks
34.9 km Lydney Harbour
41.2 km Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing
Airport
33.9 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Malmesbury (historic market town): 10 minutes’ drive - Local golf course: 10 minutes - Cotswold Water Park (lakeside beach): 15 minutes - Westonbirt, The National Arboretum: 20 minutes - Highgrove Gardens (tours of the Royal gardens): 20 minutes - Cirencester (Roman remains, shops and pubs): 25 minutes - Avebury (neolithic site): 35 minutes - Bowood House & Gardens (stately mansion): 35 minutes.

Must see

Westonbirt, The National Arboretum 12.6 km

STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway 17 km

Lacock Abbey, Grounds and Cloisters 21.2 km

Avebury Stone Circle 22.6 km

Silbury Hill 23.7 km

National Trust

Heelis 16.8 km

Newark Park 19.6 km

Woodchester Park 20.9 km

Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village 21.2 km

Horton Court 21.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Startley - Rodbourne Bottom - Seagry Woods 7.3 km

ESTCOURT PARK 8 km

RODMARTON MANOR 9.4 km

Ashton Keynes - Gravel Pits -Thames Path - Ashton Keynes 9.5 km

Rodmarton - Tarlton - Rodmarton 9.8 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 Down on the Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Down on the Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Down on the Farm? Local attractions and activities include: - Malmesbury (historic market town): 10 minutes’ drive - Local golf course: 10 minutes - Cotswold Water Park (lakeside beach): 15 minutes - Westonbirt, The National Arboretum: … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Down on the Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Down on the Farm? From R449,05 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.