Campsites with swimming in Cotswolds AONB

In the Cotswolds AONB, over 190 campsites cater to swimmers who want direct access to rivers, lakes, or spring-fed pools. Camps like Woodside Country Park (45 reviews), The T Barn (34 reviews), and Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping (28 reviews) put you steps from water you can actually dip into. You’ll find pitches beside pebbled streams, reed-fringed ponds, and secluded wild-swimming spots. Most sites allow campfires, welcome pets, and offer the basics—think toilets and a spot to sort your rubbish. Rates start at £12 a night, with the average hovering around £100. Between swims, watch kingfishers flash past, follow horse trails, or set off on a long walk across wildflower meadows. Bring a towel, sturdy shoes, and a healthy respect for local swimming spots—locals guard their favourites fiercely.

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We have 3 off grid shepherds huts with hot tubs in a secluded field separate to the glamping campsite. These are for adults only.

In the Cotswolds AONB, over 190 campsites cater to swimmers who want direct access to rivers, lakes, or spring-fed pools. Camps like Woodside Country Park (45 reviews), The T Barn (34 reviews), and Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping (28 reviews) put you steps from water you can actually dip into. You’ll find pitches beside pebbled streams, reed-fringed ponds, and secluded wild-swimming spots. Most sites allow campfires, welcome pets, and offer the basics—think toilets and a spot to sort your rubbish. Rates start at £12 a night, with the average hovering around £100. Between swims, watch kingfishers flash past, follow horse trails, or set off on a long walk across wildflower meadows. Bring a towel, sturdy shoes, and a healthy respect for local swimming spots—locals guard their favourites fiercely.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. The T Barn

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17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cirencester, Gloucestershire, South West England

Bell tents and shepherd’s huts with hot tubs on a picturesque Cotswolds farm near Cirencester

2. Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping

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3 units · Glamping · Evesham, England

Laid-back glamping near Evesham, overlooking Bredon Hill and the Malverns.

3. Cuddfan - The Hiding Place

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2 units · Glamping · Crickhowell, Wales

A secluded, riverside bell tent in the heart of The Black Mountains

4. Brue Field, Gladwill Farm

1 unit · Glamping · Bruton, England

Reconnect with nature in a peaceful escape away from the hecticness of life. Exclusive to a family group or friends sharing a well equipped field kitchen & dining area in an organic meadow by the River Brue. Wildlife teems in the meadow and the surrounding Stourhead woodlands offering adventures in nature. There are 5 unique living pods with proper beds and creative interiors. A booking includes 2 days use of a natural swimming pond. This is a journey into simple living - not a party venue.

5. Woodside Country Park

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75 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Ledbury, Herefordshire, West Midlands

Glamping pods, Scandinavian lodges and first-class camping and caravanning in 25-acre's of Herefordshire countryside, covered by pockets of woodland

6. Penylan Cider Farm

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3 units · Motorhomes, Glamping · Pontrilas, Wales

Pitches and tiny home glamping on a cider farm in Herefordshire

7. Red Sky at Night Campsite

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11 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Monmouth, Wales

If you’re lucky, you’ll get to see at least one of the amazing sunsets at Red Sky at Night Campsite near Monmouth – but if you don’t, there’s mighty compensation in the shape of the spectacular views from just about everywhere on the site. And of course, on clear nights, the night skies are diamond-bright with stars - we are under one of Wales' Dark Sky Reserves! This family-run camping field on a livestock farm is managed on very laidback lines. Pitch up wherever you like and feel free to park by your tent (weather permitting). Raised campfires are allowed and you can hire firepits and grills (the owners sell local eggs & sausages) and buy bags of wood & kindling. You can bring your dogs too (take them for walks in the adjoining woods) but just be sure to keep them on a lead. Kids are certainly carefully looked after here. Get a fact sheet on arrival and join mini-campers in wildlife hunts through the trees, looking out all the while for buzzards and red kites. Round and about the site, your offspring can entertain themselves on rope swings, making dens and following a mini-tractor course across the camping field. There’s also a football pitch. Wild camping this may be (there’s no electricity on site, please note) but there are two nicely designed compost loos and a covered sink areas with fresh water tap. So bring your guitar, light that fire, break out the barbecue and enjoy the chilled vibe.

8. Park Farm Campsite

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3 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Malmesbury, England

Off-grid pitches on an organic farm – with a sauna on site

9. Gurt Yurts

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9 units · Tents, Glamping · Churchill, England

Off the beaten track on top of the Mendips in an area of outstanding natural beauty. A mixture of four acres of wild woodland, orchard and field set on a hillside. Our Yurt is set up in the trees giving you peaceful seclusion and a clear view across the sea to Wales and the mountains of the Brecon Beacons. A huge range of activities are possible or you can lie in the hammock with a good book. We have very friendly dogs and rescue chickens who may come and visit. Wild deer wander past in the early morning mist and the odd buzzard picks an argument with a bunch of crows but nothing much else should disturb you. We moved here after an 18 month search 8 years ago. It was close to everything we wanted and we've spent some time getting a bit closer.

10. Great Cotmarsh Farm

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6 units · Tents, Glamping · Swindon, England

Nature isn't tidy so expect some wilderness when you visit. We manage Great Cotmarsh Farm in a way that helps nature flourish and our small campsite, with panoramic views of the Marlborough Downs, is managed to the same philosophy. Small and quiet, tucked away in the Wiltshire countryside our campsite is arranged around pathways and pitches mown into one of our fields for Spring and Summertime. Come and stay in one of our luxury tipis or bring your own tent, to share our little slice of heaven. Sleep under canvas and enjoy the pleasures of campfires and proper outdoor cooking. We have our own delicious 100% pasture fed lamb and beef to buy for hearty evening meals and can arrange an essentials hamper of locally sourced, organic produce for some starter supplies. When you visit you can say hello to our stunning native breed cattle and sheep and explore our wonderful, species diverse pasture. If you are after the kind of holiday where you can have fun outdoors, nourish yourself with delicious food and discover your connection to nature - Great Cotmarsh Farm is the perfect place to come and stay. Whether you're an outdoor adventurer, foodie fanatic or love touring historic homes and gardens, Wiltshire and the surrounding area has tons on offer and we will provide you with a welcome pack full of useful information. If you want to keep your stay super local, there are footpaths leading off the farm into local meadows and up onto the Marlborough Downs, including access up onto the White Horse Trail. Within walking or quick cycling distance of the farm is the fantastic Broad Town Brewery and Hop Garden where you can enjoy locally brewed ales and street food vendors at the weekends.

11. The Real Campsite at Park Farm

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9 units · Tents · Faringdon, England

Back-to-basics camping in rural Oxfordshire with big views

12. White House Glamping in Wye Valley

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7 units · Glamping · Hereford, Herefordshire, West Midlands

Secluded tipi glamping in the Wye Valley set on a working, riverside, dairy farm

13. Stargazer Glamping

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3 units · Glamping · Ross On Wye, England

Luxury bell-tent glamping for couples and families in the serene Wye Valley.

14. Romantic Country Glamping

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2 units · Glamping · Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, South West England

A pair of self-contained glamping getaways in Wiltshire

15. Cosy Couple's Log Cabins + Hot Tubs

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3 units · Glamping · Hereford, Herefordshire, West Midlands

A stylishly simple and secluded cabin for two in the Wye Valley

16. Rolling Fields Glamping

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6 units · Glamping · Oxfordshire, South East England

Luxury farm glamping with epic views, a 10-minute walk from the Thames

17. Broadmeadow Glamping

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3 units · Glamping · Hereford, Herefordshire, West Midlands

A quaint wooden cabin, tucked away on a Herefordshire farm. Perfect for a romantic glamping retreat or year-round family getaways.

18. Cadora Woods Glamping

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5 units · Glamping · St Briavels, England

Hand-crafted shepherd's huts and yurts overlooking the Wye Valley.

19. Glamping at the Homestead

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3 units · Glamping · Herefordshire, West Midlands

Quiet farm glamping in Herefordshire's cider country

20. Camping By The River

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2 units · Glamping · Abingdon, England

Join us in our luxury, fully kitted-out bell tents on our secluded off grid campsite. With just two bell tents (each tent sleeping 6), you can enjoy unrestricted views of the river Thames or perhaps explore the adjacent woodland. If you book both tents you have over 3 acres to stay in with exclusive use for your group.

Camper favorites in and near Cotswolds AONB

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Stargazer Glamping

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3 units · Glamping · Ross On Wye, England

Luxury bell-tent glamping for couples and families in the serene Wye Valley.

Romantic Country Glamping

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2 units · Glamping · Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, South West England

A pair of self-contained glamping getaways in Wiltshire

Cosy Couple's Log Cabins + Hot Tubs

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3 units · Glamping · Hereford, Herefordshire, West Midlands

A stylishly simple and secluded cabin for two in the Wye Valley

Rolling Fields Glamping

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6 units · Glamping · Oxfordshire, South East England

Luxury farm glamping with epic views, a 10-minute walk from the Thames

Broadmeadow Glamping

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3 units · Glamping · Hereford, Herefordshire, West Midlands

A quaint wooden cabin, tucked away on a Herefordshire farm. Perfect for a romantic glamping retreat or year-round family getaways.

Cadora Woods Glamping

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5 units · Glamping · St Briavels, England

Hand-crafted shepherd's huts and yurts overlooking the Wye Valley.

Glamping at the Homestead

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3 units · Glamping · Herefordshire, West Midlands

Quiet farm glamping in Herefordshire's cider country

Camping By The River

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2 units · Glamping · Abingdon, England

Join us in our luxury, fully kitted-out bell tents on our secluded off grid campsite. With just two bell tents (each tent sleeping 6), you can enjoy unrestricted views of the river Thames or perhaps explore the adjacent woodland. If you book both tents you have over 3 acres to stay in with exclusive use for your group.

Stories from the community

6m Stargazer Tent + 3m Lotus Belle AirBud

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Karina

September 2025

Group trip

3 nights at Stargazer Glamping

Really happy with our stay for 5. Would definitely recommend a stay here!

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Ashik

September 2025

2 nights at Cuddfan - The Hiding Place

Thanks Mark for the lovely stay! The area is secluded and picturesque, which really gave us the feeling of living a nomadic life with just the basic amenities. A few tips for future visitors: Bring a hanging light or headlamp, as it gets very dark and there’s no lighting provided. There’s a gas stove and cooking area, but you’ll need to bring your own utensils. Pack warm duvets and thick jackets if you’re visiting in autumn, as nights can get very cold. 🚗 Important: Do not drive your car down to the tent. Park just after entering the gate and walk down instead. I missed the host’s message about this, got stuck trying to drive back up, and had to be rescued by a farmer with his tractor (thankfully the host responded quickly and was super helpful!). Despite that little adventure, I absolutely loved the stay and would highly recommend it if you’re looking for a unique experience without the hassle of putting up a tent yourself.

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Lee

September 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Red Sky at Night Campsite

Brilliant site if you want minimal and peaceful, with great views. Chloe was super helpful and fast to respond, and attention to detail on the site is impressive (I loved the washing up shed!) . Will go back!

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Niome

August 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Red Sky at Night Campsite

brilliant campsite went for 2 nights, was ment to be 3 but had no clothes left, but anything you needed chloe was there within the hour, peaceful feild with brilliant views, brilliant for dogs that are well behaved. The kids loved all the stuff they could do including tree swings,playground and the mud kitchen, the forest walk is so lovely to walk through brilliant campsite would recomend only 2-3 days just coz theres no showers but still a very good campsite, would defuntely go again

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Charlotte

August 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Park Farm Campsite

Absolute gem of a place. Zoe was so welcoming and sorted me out with some wood for the fire pit as well. Clean facilities and beautiful views. Felt very safe as a solo camper. Will definitely be back!

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Owen

August 2025

Tent

With kids

4 nights at The T Barn

We had a really lovely stay at the T-Barn! The site is in a peaceful, beautiful location with a thoughtful layout that offers a real sense of privacy. The facilities were clean, well-maintained, and perfectly in keeping with the relaxed, off-grid feel of the place. We really appreciated the light-touch hosting style – it made the experience feel calm and connected to nature. A real highlight for our kids was watching the cows wander past each day – such a treat and a unique part of the stay. One thing to note: the listing currently says “no pets,” which was one of the main reasons we chose it (as a family with small children, we specifically look for dog-free sites). However, there were several dogs on site during our visit, and one in particular was quite disruptive. It didn’t change how much we enjoyed our time overall, but it felt important to mention for others who might be relying on that detail. All in all, T-Barn is a beautiful, welcoming place, and we’d happily recommend it – and hope to return again ourselves.

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Deb

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Red Sky at Night Campsite

Amazing views. Family friendly. Chloe was so accommodating. Thank you

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Sarah

August 2025

1 night at Park Farm Campsite

Our first family camping experience and I can't think of anything I would change! Beautiful quiet site (apart from the sound of our children and their new friends playing on the old go karts and in the sandpit!). Lovely clean shower and loo block with washing up facilities. Fire pits are available and they sell wood for £10 a bag. Gorgeous spot for watching the moon and sunrise. Will definitely be back! ☺️🌅

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Paul

August 2025

2 nights at Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping

A great site which is very well run. Quiet, with excellent facilities and helpful staff. The welcome brochure contained everything you could possibly need to know (and a 20% off voucher for food at the local pub which didn’t hurt!). Would definitely recommend staying here

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Katie

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Red Sky at Night Campsite

Absolutely tranquil and gorgeous campsite. Lovely hosts, beautiful views and loads of activities for the children to do. We will definitely be back!

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Dan

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Park Farm Campsite

We had a really good stay at Park Farm Campsite for one night in our roof tent. The site was clean and well-kept, with all the facilities (toilets, showers, etc.) in excellent condition. The views were lovely, especially from the far side of the site where we were parked. One tip for roof tent campers: it’s a good idea to bring levelling blocks if you’re setting up on the far end of the field, as the site does slope down. Overall, a great spot for a peaceful night with everything you need. We’d happily return!

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DONNA

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Red Sky at Night Campsite

Great site, big pitches and lovely view. Chloe and her boys were very welcoming, she had obviously put alot of time and thought into keeping the kids on site happy with a wooden climbing frame and ride-on tractors, wish I'd had my grandson with me, he would of loved it.

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Viv

July 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Red Sky at Night Campsite

Excellent two nights at Red Sky Campsite, lovely large pitch for me and Walter the Westie. Lucky enough to have a clear sky, watched the sundown and waited for the night sky to come alive. Will definitely be returning with the grandkids in a few weeks. I will leave another review soon.

Jaime

July 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to The T Barn

The site is small and fantastic, the facilities are great - hot running water with great pressure in the showers and kitchen area. Great view from the top of the huge hill. Lots of thought and effort have been put into this site, best off grid site I have been to. Each pitch has a ground fire pit with an honesty box for payment of wood, we heard loads of owls and the bats flew really close as it got dark.

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Kevan

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Red Sky at Night Campsite

Very quiet & peaceful and nicely spaced plots. 👌 Basic amenities but clean and tidy.

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Emma M

July 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Red Sky at Night Campsite

A lovely back to basics campsite, the views are beautiful. The plots are large and spaced out well. The kids loved the mud kitchen and tractors. We hired a fire pit and bought wood which was a lovely addition to the eve. The sawdust loos were done up lovely too.

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jayne

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping

We loved Nancy the caravan. Very comfortable, beautiful, cosy, and had everything we needed. The site as a whole felt very special, lovely touches everywhere, the beautiful flower patches, the shop, the ice in the freezer!!, the games, maps. It was spotlessly clean, very relaxed, and nice and quiet. Thank you 🌺 🏕️

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kirstie

June 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Park Farm Campsite

Fantastic site. Great field with mowed walkways and pitches amongst longer meadow. Really good eco facilities and Zoe couldn’t have been more helpful and lovely. Thank you!

Tent pitches are mown into our beautiful camping meadow.

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Anya

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Great Cotmarsh Farm

Great little site with only a few pitches so you can really enjoy some peace and the beauty of the local area! The pizza oven and individual fire pits were a great bonus. Fantastic host who was super responsive and helpful.

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Kristin

June 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Rolling Fields Glamping

We had a great time Glamping here! The tent was perfectly set up and had the food we ordered in the fridge upon arrival. The bathroom and shower was very clean. It was great to have towels, blankets, pots and pans, plates etc included, so we didn’t have to pack so much. It was very hot when we stayed, so we walked about 15 minutes to the pub and stayed for several hours on the river. It’s a very nice pub and we had a great time here watching the boats and ducks go by. If we were to stay again, we’d probably try to rent a boat. We didn’t go swimming but we heard there is a place nearby with easy access for kids to get in the water as well. Our kids also loved playing on the climbing frame and trampoline at the campsite. Fiona was very helpful and responsive to messages. I called her to ask if we were walking the right way to the pub and she answered immediately. Overall, this site is very well organized and lots of attention to detail has been paid. It’s a great setup, especially with kids, there are lots of conveniences like the gas grills and kettle. If you’re looking for somewhere a bit more off the beaten track though, you may look further afield.