Bell tents in Wychwood Forest

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A small 1,200-acre woodland just north of Witney in Oxfordshire, Wychwood was once a sprawling, important mediaeval Royal Forest. Today, this area is best known for its craft fairs, tree-shaded walks, and three charming Wychwood villages (Ascott, Shipton, and Milton), all originally part of the forest and home to fabulous country pubs and elegant wool-era churches. The forest is fringed by dreamy honey-stone Cotswolds villages such as Charlbury, Chipping Norton, and Burford, around which you’ll find masses of scenic meadow campsites, well-equipped campervan spots, and stylish glamping yurts, huts, and pods.

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Swan Island Glamping and Camping

1. Swan Island Glamping and Camping

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(306)
Oxfordshire, England · 38 units · Tents, Glamping
A Thames’ island campsite in the Oxfordshire countryside – with a lovely pub just over the bridge
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The T Barn

2. The T Barn

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Cirencester, England · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Bell tents and shepherd’s huts with hot tubs on a picturesque Cotswolds farm near Cirencester
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Oxwick Farm

3. Oxwick Farm

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Bristol, England · 10 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and glamping on an eco-friendly re-wilded farm on the southern side of the Cotswolds.
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Ushercombe Fields

4. Ushercombe Fields

England · 46 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Escape to wide-open countryside with beautiful sunset views and space to truly unwind — weekend camping done properly. A peaceful, family-run pop-up campsite designed for simple, low-impact stays close to nature. Tucked away in the Oxfordshire countryside, Ushercombe Fields is a small, family-run site focused on keeping things low-impact, sustainable, and in tune with nature. Guests can enjoy clean, modern toilets, washing-up facilities, and a children’s play area — everything you need for a comfortable stay while still keeping that back-to-nature feel. With far-reaching views and generous space between pitches, it’s an ideal place to slow down, breathe in the fresh country air, and switch off for the weekend. Well-behaved dogs are welcome, with plenty of scenic walks nearby, and on clear nights you can relax under a sky full of stars. If you fancy exploring, Hook Norton Brewery is just 10 minutes away for real ales and a great breakfast, while The Farmer’s Dog — owned by Jeremy Clarkson — is around 40 minutes’ drive.
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Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping

5. Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping

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Evesham, England · 3 units
Laid-back glamping near Evesham, overlooking Bredon Hill and the Malverns.
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Pitchcott Farm

6. Pitchcott Farm

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Aylesbury, England · 11 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Nearly wild, back-to-nature camping on a regenerative farm in Buckinghamshire
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Riverside Camping - Festival Feel

7. Riverside Camping - Festival Feel

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Bedfordshire, England · 26 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A pop-up campsite on the banks of the River Great Ouse, with workshops, music, good food and a festival vibe
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Twitey's Camping & Glamping meadows

8. Twitey's Camping & Glamping meadows

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Wellesbourne, England · 42 units · Tents, Glamping
A family-friendly site with secluded, individual pitches hidden among the long grass and campfires permitted
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Walltree House Camping

9. Walltree House Camping

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Northamptonshire, England · 34 units · Tents, Glamping
Simple camping in the grounds of a farmhouse, with thrill-seeking activities in arm's reach
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Camping at Brandiers Farm

10. Camping at Brandiers Farm

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Upper Minety, England · 2 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Bucolic rural glamping in a beautiful natural beauty spot on the borders of Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.
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Glamping and Camping near Bath

11. Glamping and Camping near Bath

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England · 13 units · Tents, Glamping
Piccadilly Caravan and Camping Park is nestled in the countryside, just a ten minute walk from the historic National Trust village of Lacock. The site offers beautifully maintained grounds and welcomes tents and tourers with both non electric and electric grass and hardstanding pitches, along with a bell tent for glamping. Enjoy a taste of rural life, surrounded by country pubs, independent shops, walking routes and only five minutes from Lacock Abbey!
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Oxford Oak Camping

12. Oxford Oak Camping

Uffington, England · 2 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
camping and Glamping site
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Hollington Park Glamping

13. Hollington Park Glamping

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Woolton Hill, England · 5 units
Pod and bell tent glamping in woodland on the edge of the North Wessex Downs
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Rolling Fields Glamping

14. Rolling Fields Glamping

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Moulsford, Near Wallingford, Oxfordshire, England · 6 units
Luxury farm glamping with epic views, a 10-minute walk from the Thames
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Camping By The River

15. Camping By The River

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Abingdon, England · 2 units
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.
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Woodland Tipi & Yurt Holidays

16. Woodland Tipi & Yurt Holidays

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Hereford, England · 7 units
Luxury yurt and tipi camping in a magical woodland setting
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The Apple Farm

17. The Apple Farm

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Snitterfield, England · 5 units
Bell tents on an apple farm just three miles from Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon
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Roe Deer Fields

18. Roe Deer Fields

Malmesbury, England · 7 units
A Glamping stay here at Roe Deer Fields is the perfect escape for that great fun filled family holiday, pre-wedding stay, corporate meeting, birthday get-together, or the just the ultimate luxury getaway this summer We are a family run Glampsite situated in the picturesque village of Kington Langley, just on the outskirts of the historical market town of Chippenham. With so many beautiful local surrounding attractions the Glampsite holds itself well to becoming your next adventurous holiday Enjoy all the fun of country camping with the added home comforts and luxuries that we all love. We invite you to experience a secluded place of tranquillity which takes you away from the 9-5. So let us do the hard work for you and show you a place where time slows down, so you can take in and explore the glorious countryside in your own time, with your loved ones.
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Fossewold Cotswold Camping

19. Fossewold Cotswold Camping

England · 13 units
Cotswold Camping an off-grid escape surrounded by stunning countryside views. Choose from our spacious 4m with a king-size mattress and 7m bell tents, with a super king-size mattress for a great night’s sleep. We’re perfectly located to explore the Cotswolds — Chipping Campden is just 3 miles away, with Broadway, Bourton-on-the-Water, and Stow-on-the-Wold all close by. On-site, you’ll find plenty of space to relax, watch the sunset, and enjoy the quiet charm of nature.
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Just One Bell Tent

20. Just One Bell Tent

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Worcester, England · 1 unit
Just One Bell Tent rests in a quiet corner of an old hop farm. Featured alongside Hoppickers Rural Retreats, a well established site with over 12 years’ experience in award winning self-catered accommodation. Surrounded by woodland with a view over the horse paddock, only 15-minute drive to The Malverns. Perfect for a peaceful, couple’s retreat and a calm place to escape the busy world.
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Where to go

Northern Cotswolds

The Cotswolds AONB ranks among England’s most delightful landscapes, sprinkled with golden, thatch-roof villages. The AONB’s northern flank takes in Wychwood and around, where architectural delights include the villages of Chipping Norton, Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold, Broadway, and Chipping Campden. Out in the wild, you can walk the long-distance Cotswold Way, try biking and horse riding, and dip into lakes and rivers to cool off.

Oxford, Woodstock & Around

Oxford is one of England’s most dazzling cities, packed with university colleges, perfectly clipped lawns, and major literary heritage. Go punting along the Thames, roam the museums and libraries, tap into the lively pub scene, and explore leafy Port Meadow—all under an hour’s drive from Wychwood. Just north of Oxford, Woodstock centres on the UNESCO-listed Blenheim Palace, one of the country’s most fantastical stately homes and the birthplace of Winston Churchill. And whether you fancy camping or caravanning by a river or kicking back in a glamping bell tent on a low-impact farm, there’s buckets of choice here.

Southern Cotswolds

Also within easy reach of the Wychwood area, the Cotswolds’ less-touristy southern half meanders around Roman Cirencester, picture-pretty Bibury, and peaceful Painswick, then on toward Bath. Dog-friendly campsites on family farms, secluded log cabins, and lakeside caravan parks are just a few of the picks for campers here, providing bases from which to hike along the Cotswold Way and go cycling, horse riding, paddle-boarding, kayaking, and more.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field
Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

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