# Swan Island Glamping and Camping

A Thames’ island campsite in the Oxfordshire countryside – with a lovely pub just over the bridge

See photos, check availability, and book on Hipcamp: https://www.hipcamp.com/en-GB/land/england-oxfordshire-swan-island-glamping-and-camping-y0zh85xe

- **Location:** Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
- **Price:** from £35.00/night
- **Rating:** 89% recommend (315 reviews)
- **Sites:** 38
- **Size:** 1 acre
- **Host:** Adenira B.

## Overview

Radcot Leisure on Thames ( Now Swan Island ) - next to Ye Olde Swan Inn is a rural and quirky Glamping and Camping site. 

Our Glamping site has 6 Bell Tents all with a comfy double bed and 2 single mattresses, plus 2 ensuite Pods. Bed linen and towels are provided. 

Toilets and showers are not far away - You will need to bring a torch!

We are situated on an Island which has The River Thames all around it. On the opposite side is the lovely pub, Ye Olde Swan where you can grab some food from the outside kitchen and sit in the lovely garden or take back to your tent. From here you can hire Paddleboard's or Kayaks for £15 per hour, just ask a member of staff on arrival. 

The Riverview Barn is our newest feature where weddings and private parties are held all year round. Inquiries can be made [xxxxxxxx]

## Highlights

- **Family-friendly:** Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
- **Best tent sites: Finalist:** Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

## Amenities

- **Amenities:** Pets, Potable water, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Trash, Picnic table
- **Activities:** Biking, Fishing, Hiking, Paddling
- **Terrain:** Lake, River, stream, or creek, Field

## Sites

- **Non Electric grass tent or campervan pitch** (tents, up to 6 guests, £35.00/night)
- **Belle Tent 3** (bell-tent, up to 4 guests, £135.00/night)
- **Swan Pod** (glamping-pod, up to 4 guests, £150.00/night)
- **Belle Tent 2** (bell-tent, up to 4 guests, £135.00/night)
- **Belle Tent 6** (bell-tent, up to 4 guests, £135.00/night)
- **Belle Tent 1** (bell-tent, up to 4 guests, £135.00/night)
- **Belle Tent 4** (bell-tent, up to 4 guests, £135.00/night)
- **Belle Tent 5** (bell-tent, up to 4 guests, £150.00/night)
- **Mallard** (glamping-pod, up to 2 guests, £150.00/night)

## Recent reviews

> Poor facilities - no shaded areas - mattresses on floor no bed bases, no chairs in tents
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> - Gideon M., July 12, 2026

> Great campsite and staff ... relaxed weekend, great location and clean facilities. Thank you for being so kind and welcoming ...we hope to be back soon !
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> - Xenia D., June 28, 2026

> Lovely site with good facilities. Toilets / showers basic but clean. Pub just over the bridge!
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> - Dave O., June 22, 2026

> Lovely location, facilities fine, but only one sink at back-hurting height with no hot water for washing up. Bins not clearly labelled and overflowing.
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> - Rachel G., June 8, 2026

> Great little site right on the river — I’ve been coming for years and have always loved how close it is to the pub next door. I’m aware the site has changed ownership in the last few months, and this could be the start of something really good. That said, a few bits of feedback: the toilets, showers, bins and elsan point, while clean, aren’t at the standard you’d expect for the current price. Last year I was paying £20 per night, so a 75% increase alongside a reduction in services is disappointing. There used to be a shop on-site, and things like logs and firepits were available, which made th…
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> - Gene M., May 26, 2026