Shepherd's huts near Bourton-on-the-Water

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This Cotswolds AONB beauty spot’s nickname—“Venice of the Cotswolds”—is some indication that even by Cotswolds standards, Bourton-in-the-Water is special. Its main street is flanked by village greens and the River Windrush, which drifts under five low stone bridges. Several long-distance trails—the Macmillan Way, Monarch’s Way, Windrush Way, Oxfordshire Way, and Gloucestershire Way—converge here, with the latter connecting up to the region’s best-known trail, the Cotswold Way, at Winchcombe. There is a model village and a Roman settlement to explore too, plus excellent cycling and horse-riding. There is limited tent space at the campsite by the lake southeast of the village but plenty of campsites a bit farther afield.

97% (343) 85 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Bourton-on-the-Water

Abbey Home Farm

1. Abbey Home Farm

94%
(218)
20km from Bourton-on-the-Water · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Eco-camping for real. Cooking on an open fire. Unspoilt natural beauty.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£9
 / night
Abberton Shepherds Hut

2. Abberton Shepherds Hut

100%
(69)
38km from Bourton-on-the-Water · 1 unit
Romantic shepherd's hut glamping on a Worcestershire farm, with stunning views towards the Cotswolds and a storybook setting
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£140
 / night
Walltree House Camping

3. Walltree House Camping

98%
(29)
42km from Bourton-on-the-Water · 34 units · Tents, Glamping
Simple camping in the grounds of a farmhouse, with thrill-seeking activities in arm's reach
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
Hendred Farm Huts

4. Hendred Farm Huts

99%
(37)
43km from Bourton-on-the-Water · 4 units
Shepherd’s huts in pretty parkland in the Oxfordshire countryside
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£96
 / night
Little Fleece at Folly Farm

5. Little Fleece at Folly Farm

100%
(60)
48km from Bourton-on-the-Water · 1 unit
A cosy and luxurious shepherds hut for two on a beautiful farm in the Wessex Downs.
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£152
 / night
Rolling Fields Glamping

6. Rolling Fields Glamping

100%
(35)
56km from Bourton-on-the-Water · 6 units
Luxury farm glamping with epic views, a 10-minute walk from the Thames
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£100
 / night
Broadmeadow Glamping

7. Broadmeadow Glamping

100%
(35)
70km from Bourton-on-the-Water · 3 units
A quaint wooden cabin, tucked away on a Herefordshire farm. Perfect for a romantic glamping retreat or year-round family getaways.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£80
 / night
Romantic Country Glamping

8. Romantic Country Glamping

92%
(12)
72km from Bourton-on-the-Water · 2 units
A pair of self-contained glamping getaways in Wiltshire
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£110
 / night
By The Red Phone Box Glamping & Camping

9. By The Red Phone Box Glamping & Camping

99%
(50)
74km from Bourton-on-the-Water · 9 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Bell tents and spacious pitches in the Teme Valley, close to the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£21
 / night
Glamping West Midlands

10. Glamping West Midlands

100%
(27)
77km from Bourton-on-the-Water · 4 units
Head here for an authentic glamping getaway in the heart of the Staffordshire countryside
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£120
 / night
Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge

11. Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge

90%
(20)
78km from Bourton-on-the-Water · 3 units
Quirky accommodation on a 2,500-acre nature-filled estate, just 15 minutes from Stonehenge
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£128
 / night
Upper House Farm Glamping

12. Upper House Farm Glamping

96%
(14)
87km from Bourton-on-the-Water · 8 units
Our glamping site is set on our family farm in the rural Welsh Border in Herefordshire and we are a dog friendly site. We have just 3 tents in 2.5acres, we want our guests to enjoy the peace and privacy of a rural getaway but have the luxuries of a comfy bed, toilets and showers, a kitchenette and a private fire pit. We are nestled between family farms and surrounded by sheep, cattle and footpaths, so an adventure is at your doorstep. If you're looking for a peaceful, secluded and romantic place to unwind then our site is ideal. We have gorgeous views over the Black Mountains and are close to the towns of Hay-on-Wye and Hereford.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£70
 / night
Marshwood Farm Camping

13. Marshwood Farm Camping

100%
(53)
88km from Bourton-on-the-Water · 15 units · Tents, Glamping
Quiet, family-friendly camping and glamping on a farm in rolling Wiltshire countryside
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£12
 / night
Oakhill Ponds

14. Oakhill Ponds

96%
(13)
90km from Bourton-on-the-Water · 8 units
A uniquely peaceful Somerset glamping site set around two ponds in its own beautiful wildlife garden.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£125
 / night
Hay & Hedgerow Glamping

15. Hay & Hedgerow Glamping

100%
(10)
91km from Bourton-on-the-Water · 1 unit
Romantic shepherd's hut glamping in the Severn Valley, within rambling distance of Ironbridge and Bridgnorth
Showers
Wifi
Potable water
from 
£80
 / night
Digeddi Wildlife Camping

16. Digeddi Wildlife Camping

97%
(129)
99km from Bourton-on-the-Water · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Riverside camping and glamping with canoes for hire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
Purple Badger Camping&Fishing Lakes

17. Purple Badger Camping&Fishing Lakes

97%
(66)
102km from Bourton-on-the-Water · 12 units · Tents, Glamping
Glamping and campfire-friendly camping by a pair of fishing lakes in the Leicestershire countryside
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£35
 / night
Beautiful hideaway, panoramic views

18. Beautiful hideaway, panoramic views

100%
(34)
112km from Bourton-on-the-Water · 1 unit
The Shepherd's Hut at Coombe Farm Glamping is only an hour or so from London and within easy reach of Goodwood, Cowdray and the south coast; yet once you're here, you'll feel as if you've stepped through the back of the wardrobe and into the ancient woodland that surrounds, unimpeded views towards the South Downs and barely another soul around. The hut stands alone in the field, so you will exclusively enjoy the tranquility the land has to offer. The Hut is equipped with fresh linen and towels, made extra cozy and warm with a beautiful flame and clean burning bio ethanol burner which creates a relaxed ambience, providing amazing heat for the chillier season stay. The wash area is compact with everything you will need for alfresco catering and dining, including a great camp compressor fridge. We also provide equipment to cook on the ample fire pit for an authentic camp experience. We have a revitalizing, hot and spacious shower, all run from our off grid system. We also provide luxury toiletries. Our loo is composting, extremely clean and freshly set up for every new guest and in keeping with our off grid, low-fi ethos. Our family farm, Durleigh Marsh Farm is in Rogate, 5 min drive from Rake or about an hours walk through the woodland south from the hut. The popular Tea room offers a great breakfast and lunch menu. Booking is advisable. Between the nearby traditional market towns of Petersfield and Haslemere you will discover a diverse choice of places to shop, dine and drink. The site is encompassed by beautiful walks and trails taking you further into the heart of the South Downs.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£108
 / night
Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)

19. Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)

100%
(21)
114km from Bourton-on-the-Water · 2 units
Secluded, peaceful glamping on the edge of the New Forest
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£80
 / night
Quaint Farm in a National Park

20. Quaint Farm in a National Park

100%
(27)
116km from Bourton-on-the-Water · 2 units
Our 17 acre Farm is set deep within the beautiful South Downs National Park on the outskirts of the quiet village of Milland (near Liphook) in rural West Sussex (close to its border with Hampshire and Surrey). We have direct access to an excellent bridleway and footpath network through peaceful open countryside and quiet lanes as well as being on the Serpent Tail and close to the South Downs Way.​ Our Glamping Pod and Shepherd's Hut are available to book all year round. We also offer stabling if you would like to take your horses or ponies on holiday with you! Milland village (0.8 miles) has the Rising Sun pub, serving great food and drink, and Milland Stores, which stocks all your essential fresh and local produce as well as having a small cafe.
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£125
 / night

This Cotswolds AONB beauty spot’s nickname—“Venice of the Cotswolds”—is some indication that even by Cotswolds standards, Bourton-in-the-Water is special. Its main street is flanked by village greens and the River Windrush, which drifts under five low stone bridges. Several long-distance trails—the Macmillan Way, Monarch’s Way, Windrush Way, Oxfordshire Way, and Gloucestershire Way—converge here, with the latter connecting up to the region’s best-known trail, the Cotswold Way, at Winchcombe. There is a model village and a Roman settlement to explore too, plus excellent cycling and horse-riding. There is limited tent space at the campsite by the lake southeast of the village but plenty of campsites a bit farther afield.

97% (343) 85 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Bourton-on-the-Water

Abbey Home Farm

1. Abbey Home Farm

94%
(218)
20km from Bourton-on-the-Water · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Eco-camping for real. Cooking on an open fire. Unspoilt natural beauty.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£9
 / night
Abberton Shepherds Hut

2. Abberton Shepherds Hut

100%
(69)
38km from Bourton-on-the-Water · 1 unit
Romantic shepherd's hut glamping on a Worcestershire farm, with stunning views towards the Cotswolds and a storybook setting
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£140
 / night
Walltree House Camping

3. Walltree House Camping

98%
(29)
42km from Bourton-on-the-Water · 34 units · Tents, Glamping
Simple camping in the grounds of a farmhouse, with thrill-seeking activities in arm's reach
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
Hendred Farm Huts

4. Hendred Farm Huts

99%
(37)
43km from Bourton-on-the-Water · 4 units
Shepherd’s huts in pretty parkland in the Oxfordshire countryside
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£96
 / night
Little Fleece at Folly Farm

5. Little Fleece at Folly Farm

100%
(60)
48km from Bourton-on-the-Water · 1 unit
A cosy and luxurious shepherds hut for two on a beautiful farm in the Wessex Downs.
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£152
 / night
Rolling Fields Glamping

6. Rolling Fields Glamping

100%
(35)
56km from Bourton-on-the-Water · 6 units
Luxury farm glamping with epic views, a 10-minute walk from the Thames
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£100
 / night
Broadmeadow Glamping

7. Broadmeadow Glamping

100%
(35)
70km from Bourton-on-the-Water · 3 units
A quaint wooden cabin, tucked away on a Herefordshire farm. Perfect for a romantic glamping retreat or year-round family getaways.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£80
 / night
Romantic Country Glamping

8. Romantic Country Glamping

92%
(12)
72km from Bourton-on-the-Water · 2 units
A pair of self-contained glamping getaways in Wiltshire
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£110
 / night
By The Red Phone Box Glamping & Camping

9. By The Red Phone Box Glamping & Camping

99%
(50)
74km from Bourton-on-the-Water · 9 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Bell tents and spacious pitches in the Teme Valley, close to the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£21
 / night
Glamping West Midlands

10. Glamping West Midlands

100%
(27)
77km from Bourton-on-the-Water · 4 units
Head here for an authentic glamping getaway in the heart of the Staffordshire countryside
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£120
 / night
Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge

11. Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge

90%
(20)
78km from Bourton-on-the-Water · 3 units
Quirky accommodation on a 2,500-acre nature-filled estate, just 15 minutes from Stonehenge
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£128
 / night
Upper House Farm Glamping

12. Upper House Farm Glamping

96%
(14)
87km from Bourton-on-the-Water · 8 units
Our glamping site is set on our family farm in the rural Welsh Border in Herefordshire and we are a dog friendly site. We have just 3 tents in 2.5acres, we want our guests to enjoy the peace and privacy of a rural getaway but have the luxuries of a comfy bed, toilets and showers, a kitchenette and a private fire pit. We are nestled between family farms and surrounded by sheep, cattle and footpaths, so an adventure is at your doorstep. If you're looking for a peaceful, secluded and romantic place to unwind then our site is ideal. We have gorgeous views over the Black Mountains and are close to the towns of Hay-on-Wye and Hereford.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£70
 / night
Marshwood Farm Camping

13. Marshwood Farm Camping

100%
(53)
88km from Bourton-on-the-Water · 15 units · Tents, Glamping
Quiet, family-friendly camping and glamping on a farm in rolling Wiltshire countryside
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£12
 / night
Oakhill Ponds

14. Oakhill Ponds

96%
(13)
90km from Bourton-on-the-Water · 8 units
A uniquely peaceful Somerset glamping site set around two ponds in its own beautiful wildlife garden.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£125
 / night
Hay & Hedgerow Glamping

15. Hay & Hedgerow Glamping

100%
(10)
91km from Bourton-on-the-Water · 1 unit
Romantic shepherd's hut glamping in the Severn Valley, within rambling distance of Ironbridge and Bridgnorth
Showers
Wifi
Potable water
from 
£80
 / night
Digeddi Wildlife Camping

16. Digeddi Wildlife Camping

97%
(129)
99km from Bourton-on-the-Water · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Riverside camping and glamping with canoes for hire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
Purple Badger Camping&Fishing Lakes

17. Purple Badger Camping&Fishing Lakes

97%
(66)
102km from Bourton-on-the-Water · 12 units · Tents, Glamping
Glamping and campfire-friendly camping by a pair of fishing lakes in the Leicestershire countryside
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£35
 / night
Beautiful hideaway, panoramic views

18. Beautiful hideaway, panoramic views

100%
(34)
112km from Bourton-on-the-Water · 1 unit
The Shepherd's Hut at Coombe Farm Glamping is only an hour or so from London and within easy reach of Goodwood, Cowdray and the south coast; yet once you're here, you'll feel as if you've stepped through the back of the wardrobe and into the ancient woodland that surrounds, unimpeded views towards the South Downs and barely another soul around. The hut stands alone in the field, so you will exclusively enjoy the tranquility the land has to offer. The Hut is equipped with fresh linen and towels, made extra cozy and warm with a beautiful flame and clean burning bio ethanol burner which creates a relaxed ambience, providing amazing heat for the chillier season stay. The wash area is compact with everything you will need for alfresco catering and dining, including a great camp compressor fridge. We also provide equipment to cook on the ample fire pit for an authentic camp experience. We have a revitalizing, hot and spacious shower, all run from our off grid system. We also provide luxury toiletries. Our loo is composting, extremely clean and freshly set up for every new guest and in keeping with our off grid, low-fi ethos. Our family farm, Durleigh Marsh Farm is in Rogate, 5 min drive from Rake or about an hours walk through the woodland south from the hut. The popular Tea room offers a great breakfast and lunch menu. Booking is advisable. Between the nearby traditional market towns of Petersfield and Haslemere you will discover a diverse choice of places to shop, dine and drink. The site is encompassed by beautiful walks and trails taking you further into the heart of the South Downs.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£108
 / night
Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)

19. Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)

100%
(21)
114km from Bourton-on-the-Water · 2 units
Secluded, peaceful glamping on the edge of the New Forest
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£80
 / night
Quaint Farm in a National Park

20. Quaint Farm in a National Park

100%
(27)
116km from Bourton-on-the-Water · 2 units
Our 17 acre Farm is set deep within the beautiful South Downs National Park on the outskirts of the quiet village of Milland (near Liphook) in rural West Sussex (close to its border with Hampshire and Surrey). We have direct access to an excellent bridleway and footpath network through peaceful open countryside and quiet lanes as well as being on the Serpent Tail and close to the South Downs Way.​ Our Glamping Pod and Shepherd's Hut are available to book all year round. We also offer stabling if you would like to take your horses or ponies on holiday with you! Milland village (0.8 miles) has the Rising Sun pub, serving great food and drink, and Milland Stores, which stocks all your essential fresh and local produce as well as having a small cafe.
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£125
 / night

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Shepherd's huts near Bourton-on-the-Water guide

Where to go

Cotswolds AONB

These low-lying undulating hills surround Bourton-on-the-Water. They secrete many more similarly gorgeous historic villages, all characterised by honey-coloured stone villages epitomising the English rural idyll with their preserved churches, centuries-old pubs, and duck ponds. Other bases with good campsites from which to explore the area include Moreton-in-Marsh, 10 miles north, and Chipping Campden, 14 miles north, while charming Castle Combe is the prettiest base in the southern Cotswolds.

River Thames

South of the Cotswolds AONB is the River Thames, the UK’s best-known and second-longest river with its very own 185-mile, long-distance trail running from source to mouth. The river begins near Kemble, then flows through the huge lake system of the Cotswolds Water Park, 21 miles south of Bourton-on-the-Water. The park is known for water sports, and there are several waterside campsites.

Oxfordshire

Flanking the Cotswolds AONB to the east is rolling rural Oxfordshire, which is also easily explored from Bourton-on-the-Water. The landscape includes architectural wonders like Blenheim Palace, one of the nation’s grandest residences, and the moated manor house of Broughton Castle, while the sights of Oxford are close by too. The Oxfordshire Way, beginning at Bourton-on-the-Water and finishing at Henley-on-Thames, winds all the way through the county. The area around Adderbury, south of Banbury, has some inviting campsites too.

When to go

September is a great month to visit the Cotswolds, when accommodation prices and crowds have dwindled but when the weather is still often sunny and warm. Autumn colours are also especially dazzling in September and October. Being near Cheltenham, Bourton-on-the-Water-bound campers can also take advantage of Cheltenham’s Jazz Festival (late April) and music festival (July).