Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe
Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe
4.71 /5
Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe has been welcoming guests for over a decade. This quiet campsite is made up of 'wild' pitches - so camp where you like! You can have the sunset, sunrise, a spot by the water or a secluded space with a campfire. You'll also have heated glamping which is ideal year round, such as a stylish 1960s Airstream, yurts, a gypsy caravan and cabin. Catering only to older children and adults, the site has a true retreat feel.
Peaceful site with wild pitches, catering to older children and adults
A stargazer's delight! With low light pollution, enjoy stunning night skies
Luxurious glamping options, including a retro 1960s airstream
About Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe
Relax and soak up this special place, set on tranquil land that dates back through time and the sounds of nature. At night the stargazing is something to behold, away from urban light pollution, and the site's stone circle has long been believed to create a special energy. Cotswolds Camping is set in the grounds of Holycombe Holistic Retreat Centre, which is the setting for weekend residential retreats, weekday classes and holistic therapies in the wilds of nature. It's also sited on the ancient site of a Norman castle - a Scheduled Ancient Monument, with a water-filled moat to boot. The site's ethos is to provide a peaceful, rustic, outdoor experience surrounded by nature and steeped in history. A big part of that is keeping the quiet atmosphere for guests. Aside from that it's relaxed, unallocated pitches - and you don't need to decide where until you get there. Just book a pitch and choose when you arrive. Campervans must be under 7m long to stay here. If you love a fire while camping, there are fire baskets for hire and fire wood for purchase on site. For those looking to get glam, why not try one of the beautifully furnished yurts (one with en-suite!), a 1960s Airstream, or an authentic gypsy caravan. All these glamping units come with a wood burning stove and heating, so they're toasty all through the winter months. The Airstream has been totally refurbished and has everything you need for a romantic getaway, a relaxing weekend with friends or just some time alone. Bell tents are a spring and summer only option, furnished with rugs, soft furnishings and a double futon with memory foam mattress. They also have a wood burner to keep you cosy. Or perhaps you'd prefer the Little Dutch glamping cabin, fully equipped with a double bed, a kitchenette including gas cooker, fridge and all cooking utensils and crockery. Unwind on your own patio with a table and chairs, complete with a fire pit. You can watch the sunset, or get ready for the sunrise - you could be by the moat, watching the wildlife or pick a more private spot. The choice is yours. Although older families are welcome, sorry, children under 12 are not allowed on site.
Camping and other glamping options such as the gypsy caravan and yurt are open year round. Bell tents are available from May until September.
The site offers both compost loos, which give you the option of being eco friendly, and a flushing loo - and the Yami Yurt has its own private en-suite. There are also hot showers for all guests to use. A heated loo is just for glampers with its own private shower.
Facilities here also include a camping kitchen for everyone onsite - this is fully equipped with electric, oven, hobs, fridge, freezer, microwave, utensils, plugs, USB ports and even free internet access.
The site can arrange local bike hire with drop off to the campsite. In the village is The Straw Kitchen cafe serving seasonal and local food including excellent brunch and coffee. Just a five minute walk from site is The Norman Knight which serves great food and local brews.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 18 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
10 x Grass Pitches
Max 4 people
Spacious grass pitches suitable for tents and small campervans without electric. Campervans must be under 6.25m long.
4.71 /5
88%
Recommend
Gorgeous campsite, so peaceful and really helpful staff
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Millie F
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This campsite was beautiful, with many great sized pitches that you could choose from. The vibe of the campsite was so chilled too, with Swampy helping to make sure that you have everything that you need, going above and beyond to help us out when we needed (it was our first time camping so this was really appreciated). The views from the campsite were gorgeous, and there were many places to chill and soak up the lovely surrounding, we chill in one of the hammocks and played cards it was lovely. The facilities were good too, I couldn't think of anything else that we could have needed - lovely shower really powerful and warm :) All in all I would 100% recommend this to someone if they wanted a peaceful get away. Thank you for having us we will definitely return.
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Sue P
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Lovely campsite ,great surroundings,lovely walks and easy to drive to some of the popular villages,,fire pits, logs ,everything you need
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Rachel O
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Really lovely place. My stay in "Gypsy Carmen" was magical I've been singing "Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves' since arriving. Peaceful and quiet, which is what I wanted, with each accommodation well spaced for privacy. Everything clearly signposted and the info folder in the caravan was really helpful. Facilities were excellent, with everything you could possibly need already provided. Looking forward to returning in the summer when the on-site coffee shop will be open. Hosts were friendly, helpful and always at the end of the telephone for the couple of queries I had. I didn't receive arrival info or Wi-Fi password as expected but a quick phone call both times had the issue quickly resolved. Looking forward to returning and I have my eye on 'Yami Yurt' next!
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Things to do on site and in the Shipston-on-Stour area
Whichford Woods is parallel to the entrance of the campsite and truly is a magical place, with lots of nature and wildlife. If you're lucky you'll spot grazing deer and muntjac. In May, the woods turn into a sea of bluebells and it's dazzling for nature fans.
There are plenty of alternative treatments on offer at Holycombe, such as massage, reflexology and hypnotherapy whilst you are camping, so be sure to book one of these before you arrive.
Whichford Pottery is also a wonderful place to visit, where there is a stunning garden, the Octagon gift shop and the marvellous Straw Cafe. They have gardening master classes and adult pottery workshops.
The Rollright Stones is a well known ancient site, consisting of three elements - The Kings Men stone circle, the King Stone, and the Whispering Knights. It's well worth a visit and is just up the road. Try counting the whispering knights and see if you can get the same number twice...
The award winning village pub, The Norman Knight, serves good meals and has a lovely view over the village green. They also have excellent live music nights and are open every day except Monday lunchtime.
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