Bell tent 1 (1 at Ye Olde Swan)
UK England South East England Oxfordshire Faringdon Ye Olde Swan
The Owner Says
Ye Olde Swan is situated in a stunning location aside the River Thames at Radcot Bridge, originally an old packhorse bridge on the main wool export route from Northampton to Southampton. The bridge, which claims to be the oldest crossing of the Thames was built around 1200. Ye Olde Swan has been a stopping off point for weary shepherds and travellers for hundreds of years to enjoy fine ales and good food. Nothing has changed, though the sheep have long since disappeared.
There is a small table, chairs and storage trunk. Bed linen is included for your stay. Please bring your own towels.
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About Ye Olde Swan
Suitable For
Campers, campervans, motorhomes, small groups, dogs on leads welcomed but NOT in our Glamping Field. Caravans are NOT allowed & Loud music is NOT permitted.
Nearby
The Thames Path National Trail runs right past the campsite so getting out on foot is easy. Equally easy is taking to the river. You can bring your own vessel or paddle off on a hired kayak or stand-up paddle board. If you have a rod licence, you can fish from site too. There are plenty of classic Cotswolds towns to explore within 10 miles of site including Faringdon, Lechlade-on-Thames and Bampton (where scenes from Downton Abbey were filmed). The Cotswold Wildlife Park (01993 823006) is also within 10 miles of site. Kelmscott Manor (01637 252486), once owned by William Morris, is a 10-minute drive, Buscot Park (01367 240932), home of Lord Faringdon, is 15 minutes away and magnificent Blenheim Palace (01993 810530) is a drive of around 40 minutes away. Swindon, with plenty of attractions including rainy-day options from ice skating to trampolining, is a 30-minute drive.
Food & Drink
The obvious choice for food and drink is the pub, Ye Olde Swan just across the waterway. In the summer there’s often a BBQ in the pub garden and most weekends the woodfired pizza oven. There’s a little shop on site for basic campsite supplies but if you need more, there are plenty of shops and eateries in nearby Faringdon and Lechlade.