College Farm

9.4 28 reviews
Motorhome pitch
Motorhome pitch
Entrance to the site
Footpath into lower slaughter
Parking paddock
Horses in the neighbouring field
Meet a pony
The river eye in lower slaughter
The peaceful village of lower slaughter
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  • Peaceful tourer paddock 20 minutes’ walk from Bourton-on-the-Water
  • Hawkstone Brewery five minutes’ walk; Lower Slaughter 10 minutes
  • Simple site at an equestrian centre; two pubs within 10 minutes’ walk
Looking for somewhere peaceful to lay your head in the Cotswolds? You may just have found the right spot at College Farm, 10 minutes’ drive from Stow-on-the-Wold in Gloucestershire. Set adjacent to a footpath running between the well-known and ridiculously pretty Cotswolds villages of Bourton-on-the-Water (20 minutes’ walk) and Lower Slaughter (10 minutes), this peaceful, no-frills camping field has just a few pitches for tourers. The site is at an equestrian centre, and there are horses grazing in neighbouring paddocks. There are slightly more controversial neighbours at Hawkstone Brewery (five minutes), part-owned by Jeremy Clarkson of ‘Clarkson’s Farm’ fame; should you still be thirsty after a visit to the taproom there, two traditional Cotswolds pubs are also within 10 minutes’ walk of your pitch. There is no electricity on the pitches and limited facilities stretch as far as drinking water, a rubbish bin and black waste disposal (the latter is found at the stables), so the site is only suitable for self-contained motorhomes and campervans.

Campground type

RV sites 5
Open all year
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

College Farm

Bourton Vale Equestrian Centre

Stow Road

Bourton-on-the-Water

Gloucestershire

England

GL54 2HN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.89548°N
1.76045°W

Nearest transport

Bus
12.6 mi Garden Road
12.6 mi Garden Road
12.6 mi Garden Road
Rail
5.6 mi Kingham Rail Station
7.2 mi Moreton-in-Marsh Rail Station
7.5 mi Shipton Rail Station
Airport
17 mi Gloucestershire Airport
19.7 mi London Oxford 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

First stop might be Hawkstone Brewery (five minutes’ walk) to tour the production process and sample some of the produce, but Jeremy Clarkson’s not the only famous near-neighbour. Just 10 minutes’ drive down the road is Cotswold Farm Park, the domain of Adam Henson from ‘Countryfile’; here you can get up close with rare-breed cattle and horses, and feed cuddly lambs in spring. Mellow-stone Bourton-on-the-Water (20 minutes’ walk) is as cute as a Cotswold village could be, and it’s packed with things for families to do. You can tour Bourton in miniature at The Model Village, admire vintage racing cars at the Cotswold Motoring Museum and Toy Collection, and be entertained by penguins, pink flamingos and chirpy macaws at Birdland Park and Gardens. There are more animals to see at Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens (half an hour’s drive), where you can view rhinos, zebras and giraffes from the safety of a mini-train. At Crocodiles of the World (25 minutes), the kids can get involved in encounters of the hands-on type with reptiles, keeper talks and feeding sessions.

Must see

Cotswold Farm Park 4.8 mi

Chastleton House 6.8 mi

Snowshill Manor & Garden (National Trust) 8.6 mi

Sudeley Castle Gardens and Exhibition 9.1 mi

Hidcote Manor Garden (National Trust) 13.1 mi

National Trust

Lodge Park and Sherborne Estate 6.2 mi

Chastleton House 6.7 mi

Snowshill Manor and Garden 8.5 mi

Chedworth Roman Villa 8.6 mi

Hailes Abbey 8.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Bourton-on-the-Water - Lower Slaughter 0.7 mi

Bourton-on-the-Water to Bledington via Oxfordshire Way. 0.7 mi

Bourton-on-the-Water - Little Rissington 0.7 mi

Bourton-on-the Water Circular 0.7 mi

Bourton-on-the-Water - The Slaughters 0.7 mi

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.

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 28 Pitchup.com customers

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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This quiet, simple site has a great location for walking to Bourton-on-the-Water & the Slaughters, plus it's next to Hawkstone Brewery. Pitches are level & secure with lovely horse views. It has basic amenities (bin, tap) but no toilets/showers, so be self-sufficient. Some noted road noise. Great owner communication; many want to return.

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Lovely grass pitch Option to arrive and leave whenever you want.

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Sharon S.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked We have just come back from college farm, we loved how lovely and quiet it was even though it was close to a path.
The view of the horse's in the field was lovely. Walking distance to bourton on the water and upper and lower slaughter and next door to Jeremy Clarkson distillery.

Disliked Nothing

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Ideal for visiting the Hawkstone Brewery…

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Angela R.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Ideal for visiting the Hawkstone Brewery and for walking into Bourton-on-the-Water.
Small, quiet , water and elsan point available . Really enjoyed our 2 night stay and would use again if going in this direction or area.

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Lovely little field with horses to…

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Rachel E.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Lovely little field with horses to one side, and a footpath to the other, which takes you to the Slaughters (well worth visiting, as they're beautiful villages).
The field is a few minutes walk to the Hawkstone Brewery, and an easy walk into Bourton-on-the-Water.
We would definitely come here again if/when we are in the area!

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Good basic site for a night stopover

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Wesley H.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked good location for burton-on-water and hawkstone brewery

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Site was well situated for bourton…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Site was well situated for bourton on the water. Loved the site and would highly recommend it.

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely, quiet, simple site in a great location

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Carol C.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Simple site (bin and tap with black waste disposal only) with lovely views of fields with horses
Great proximity to Bourton-On-The-Water and the Slaughters with an easy access footpath
Next door to the Hawkstone brewery but not too close!
Good communication from owner

Disliked Be aware that the local villages get extremely busy in high season so visit early or later in the day to avoid the main crowds

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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! It is very much appreciated and so glad you had an enjoyable stay 😁🐴

Great Location.…

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John W.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Great Location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! So glad you enjoyed your stay 😊

A great location with access straight…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked A great location with access straight on to bridleways, footpaths, and the Hawkstone brewery. Bourton town is about 15 minutes walk, and it’s about 10 minutes walk to the bus stop with an hourly service to Cheltenham, Stow and Moreton.
Easy access and I found the booking process and information to be spot on. Pitch was level and ground was dry, plus securely fenced so dog safe too.

Disliked Not a dislike, but grey water emptying would be a plus if there were any future plans to grow the camping side of the business

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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! So glad you enjoyed your stay 😊

we ll defo be back

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Toby F.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked everything lovely and peaceful and great location

weather was on our side as well

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your review, and we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay 😊

This is a brilliant little site…

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Phil S.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked This is a brilliant little site next to Bourton on the water.
The slaughters are in easy walking distance.
Hawkshead brewery is a couple of fields over so you can't hear it but the night I visited they had street food, a bar, and a singer.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! So glad you enjoyed your stay 😊

Frequently asked questions

  • Does College Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is College Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near College Farm? First stop might be Hawkstone Brewery (five minutes’ walk) to tour the production process and sample some of the produce, but Jeremy Clarkson’s not the only famous near-neighbour. Just 10 minutes’ drive … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of College Farm?
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