55 Reviews
4.8 / 5 overall rating based on 55 reviews in the last 12 months
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12/09/2024
Loved the welcome from not only Charles, but the fellow campers / boaters.
We had a great weekend; despite the weather not being the greatest. We WILL be back !
10/09/2024
This was a beautiful site beside the Thames.
Actually think it looked nicer than the CL on the island .
We were there on a wet windy day but still enjoyed the spot,with Swans and boats going......Read more.
This was a beautiful site beside the Thames.
Actually think it looked nicer than the CL on the island .
We were there on a wet windy day but still enjoyed the spot,with Swans and boats going by.
Great access, very flat and well cared for site .lots of space....Read less.
06/09/2024
Great caravan location
03/09/2024
Stayed for a few night in good weather. Lovely site next to pub and river. Interesting chats to boaters and watching them go up and down stream. Could be problems if the weather is very wet as this......Read more.
Stayed for a few night in good weather. Lovely site next to pub and river. Interesting chats to boaters and watching them go up and down stream. Could be problems if the weather is very wet as this is an island that can flood in winter. Will be back sometime...Read less.
02/09/2024
A really lovely campsite recommended by friends, beautiful setting with plenty of walking. Ian, super friendly and welcoming. Pub next door serves typical pub grub at reasonable prices, also dog......Read more.
A really lovely campsite recommended by friends, beautiful setting with plenty of walking. Ian, super friendly and welcoming. Pub next door serves typical pub grub at reasonable prices, also dog friendly. We will definitely return. Lovely sitting by the van watching the boats and swans....Read less.
26/08/2024
Beautiful peaceful stay, we go to Friars Court every year and it never disappoints. Just perfect!
19/08/2024
The Island CL at Friars Court is a very peaceful place with great views of the river. On this site not having an electric hook up is a bonus as a) it deters people from using noisy electric equipment......Read more.
The Island CL at Friars Court is a very peaceful place with great views of the river. On this site not having an electric hook up is a bonus as a) it deters people from using noisy electric equipment and b) it allows the owners to keep the nightly cost lower which results in excellent value for money. This is the third time we have stayed here and on each visit the owner has welcomed us and checked whether we needed anything.
The website was easy to use with very full information supplied after booking which made accessing the site very straightforward.
I’m sure we will visit again when travelling in this part of the country....Read less.
19/08/2024
Always a pleasure pitching up at Friars court with a choice of first come first served pitches.
A courtesy call from Charles or Ian to check all is OK is a nice touch....nothing is too much for them......Read more.
Always a pleasure pitching up at Friars court with a choice of first come first served pitches.
A courtesy call from Charles or Ian to check all is OK is a nice touch....nothing is too much for them !
Great value for money and a good opportunity to experience nearly wild camping beside the river Thames for a spot of fishing, ( £2.50 ) a day or kayaking.
Ye Old Swan is a few minutes walk away who serve adequate meals and a decent range of real 🍺...Read less.
17/08/2024
Very relaxing few days perfect location for walking the Thames path
17/08/2024
Facilities are clean and easy to use with lots of space around them. Charles I think came to greet us and check if we needed anything. The surroundings are beautiful and the Thames path runs......Read more.
Facilities are clean and easy to use with lots of space around them. Charles I think came to greet us and check if we needed anything. The surroundings are beautiful and the Thames path runs alongside. There is also the beautiful Old Swan pub about 2 mins walk away. It is great value for money , we have visited for the past 2 years and as it fairly close to our home it is a lovely short break ....Read less.
11/08/2024
Been many times, love the place and will go back
06/08/2024
Great Value. Would recommend to others,
04/08/2024
Wonderful break by the river. Peaceful and quiet. Good dog walks and cycling routes. Fishermen very pleased with the facilities and plenty of interesting places to visit nearby. The trip around......Read more.
Wonderful break by the river. Peaceful and quiet. Good dog walks and cycling routes. Fishermen very pleased with the facilities and plenty of interesting places to visit nearby. The trip around Friars Court itself to learn its history was found to be very interesting by our large group. We’ll be back!!...Read less.
04/08/2024
Peacefully situated by the Thames, didn’t want to move watching the wildlife, boats passing and wife falling in from her paddle board.
Delightful owner who checked in on us daily and swiftly answered......Read more.
Peacefully situated by the Thames, didn’t want to move watching the wildlife, boats passing and wife falling in from her paddle board.
Delightful owner who checked in on us daily and swiftly answered all our questions throughout the booking process.
Beautiful setting with so much space to enjoy and throw a ball and not encroach on other’s.
Very self sufficient, but did pop over to the ‘ Ye Olde Swan which was a little disappointing regarding food choices but young staff polite and friendly.
Overall a wonderful relaxing site , chill out zone and so reasonably priced....Read less.
01/08/2024
We stayed on the Island CL and had the most blissful weekend, luckily for us the weather was fantastic and being off grid didn't bother us. We will most definitely visit again but will try for......Read more.
We stayed on the Island CL and had the most blissful weekend, luckily for us the weather was fantastic and being off grid didn't bother us. We will most definitely visit again but will try for Cricket Bat CL as that was just beautiful, peaceful and so very pretty.
Charles visits daily and is just charming and very informative.
Almost don't want to share and keep it all a secret .........Read less.
31/07/2024
Super friendly and helpful owner with plenty of local information on his website, the cricket bat field is set in a very peaceful and tranquil location with plenty of shady and sunny pitches and......Read more.
Super friendly and helpful owner with plenty of local information on his website, the cricket bat field is set in a very peaceful and tranquil location with plenty of shady and sunny pitches and spotlessly clean with all the facilities we required. There is a pub very close by but in our opinion a very poor and limited menu but there were better pubs close by...Read less.
30/07/2024
Would be good if some how you could put a fence up to stop the geese getting on the pitches
30/07/2024
Lovely 4night break always plenty of room in field by the river very handy pub adjacent for food plenty of other options if you don’t mind driving around 4 miles tea rooms takeaways supermarket also......Read more.
Lovely 4night break always plenty of room in field by the river very handy pub adjacent for food plenty of other options if you don’t mind driving around 4 miles tea rooms takeaways supermarket also walks available quiet and peaceful lots of wildlife...Read less.
23/07/2024
Enjoyable and relaxing stay on the island CL
22/07/2024
We had a wonderful stay at Friars court.
Great access to the site that is beautifully kept with easy use of facilities.
Charles was very friendly.
Being so close to the river was just perfect for......Read more.
We had a wonderful stay at Friars court.
Great access to the site that is beautifully kept with easy use of facilities.
Charles was very friendly.
Being so close to the river was just perfect for getting in and out on our paddle boards.
We also enjoyed watching the plane’s coming over from Brize Norton.
Lots of large supermarkets near by to get all your food and treats for your stay.
Local pub ye old swan was very welcoming.
We also enjoyed our paddle to The Trout at tadpole bridge with a taxi return trip also a great service.
You can hire paddle boards and kyacks from ye old Swan.
We will definitely be returning to this peaceful place x...Read less.
21/07/2024
Very pleased with the site location owner and manager very obliging well done
19/07/2024
Been here many times, if you want a quiet break then this is it. Basic site no electricity.
Great for those who want to use paddle boards etc.
The Swan pub in walking distance, for food and drink.
18/07/2024
Always have such a relaxing good time here, the wild life is amazing and the setting is perfect, plus you have a public house on your doorstep.
16/07/2024
Friendly greeting from staff and owner
well kept well cut field on the island great reviews of the Thames and surrounding countryside. Easy access from road in and out of the site. Close to ye old......Read more.
Friendly greeting from staff and owner
well kept well cut field on the island great reviews of the Thames and surrounding countryside. Easy access from road in and out of the site. Close to ye old Swan inn. I would recommend this site to all....Read less.
12/07/2024
The Cricket Bat Field provides a scenic venue for our rally. Peaceful tranquility as well as our usual social antics. Most facilities within easy reach and Pub adjacent to site. Charles provides site......Read more.
The Cricket Bat Field provides a scenic venue for our rally. Peaceful tranquility as well as our usual social antics. Most facilities within easy reach and Pub adjacent to site. Charles provides site and local information....Read less.
05/07/2024
Stunning cl nature peaceful lots nature swans geese owls to name but a few
Love it here walking along river sunset sunrises beautiful staff so soo friendly fishing is great lots species local pub......Read more.
Stunning cl nature peaceful lots nature swans geese owls to name but a few
Love it here walking along river sunset sunrises beautiful staff so soo friendly fishing is great lots species local pub fir food drink etc bands
Charles and staff so helpful theatre was brilliant to share Charles home gardens a very nice treat perfect family holiday kyak is now on our agenda to try
Clean stunning site everything one needs hard to compete this one thsnkyou all for sharing this beautiful family location...Read less.
04/07/2024
This is a fantastic site with a location second to non along the river and close to local amenities
Booking was straightforward and all emails were replied to quickly and value for money is......Read more.
This is a fantastic site with a location second to non along the river and close to local amenities
Booking was straightforward and all emails were replied to quickly and value for money is excellent
Looking forward to our next visit...Read less.
02/07/2024
We absolutely love it here, our 2nd visit which wont be our last, we will be back in August and next year onwards.
Fantastic site, very peaceful, clean and tidy with Elsan facilities, and right on......Read more.
We absolutely love it here, our 2nd visit which wont be our last, we will be back in August and next year onwards.
Fantastic site, very peaceful, clean and tidy with Elsan facilities, and right on the river, which is superb for a gentle bit of kayaking.
As far as my wife and i are concerned, the site cannot be improved upon, we love it the way it is....Read less.
25/06/2024
Nothing but praze would recommend it to others but fear it would be overwhelmed 😎such a peaceful place.loads of wildlife, Charles and his crew do an excellent job.
24/06/2024
If you like a basic cl this is the best riverside setting you will find.
21/06/2024
A lovely site in a beautiful location next to the Thames. I would have preferred to know that the Postcode takes you to Friars court (the house) and NOT the site because we pulled off the road with......Read more.
A lovely site in a beautiful location next to the Thames. I would have preferred to know that the Postcode takes you to Friars court (the house) and NOT the site because we pulled off the road with our caravan and at the last minute saw a sign that said the site is 1 mile down so had to reverse back onto the main road and carry on 1 mile. Once on the site the access was good even with a twin axle caravan. There is plenty of space for 5 caravans to spread out and the pub is next to the site which we walked over to for a drink, it has a nice large area outside next to the river. The only negative point is the grass is too long. There are lovely walks along the Thames from the site with the cotswolds on the doorstep. Burford is a beautiful village to visit with great local shops. We have already booked to go back....Read less.
20/06/2024
No faults whatsoever. Well organised with gate code issued in advance, pitched on bank of river. Birds, wildlife, even enjoyed watching the military planes flying over. Did a couple of lovely walks......Read more.
No faults whatsoever. Well organised with gate code issued in advance, pitched on bank of river. Birds, wildlife, even enjoyed watching the military planes flying over. Did a couple of lovely walks on Thames....Read less.
18/06/2024
We liked the site so much that we extended our stay and for most of the time we were the only van on site(apart from the geese and goslings). Charles and Ian are very welcoming but otherwise leave......Read more.
We liked the site so much that we extended our stay and for most of the time we were the only van on site(apart from the geese and goslings). Charles and Ian are very welcoming but otherwise leave you to enjoy the peace and quiet of the site. We will definitely be back ASAP....Read less.
18/06/2024
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the site. Facilities were basic but sufficient and the position was beautiful, right beside the river Thames. We enjoyed seeing the boats cruise bye the swans and......Read more.
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the site. Facilities were basic but sufficient and the position was beautiful, right beside the river Thames. We enjoyed seeing the boats cruise bye the swans and geese on the river....Read less.
12/06/2024
Maybe a pass to your gardens would be welcome. I only discovered them this year even though I have stayed there a few times now...
09/06/2024
This is a lovely location right beside the Thames with lots of countryside walks and a pub on the doorstep with a few more in the nearby village within a mile of the site. There is also a marina so......Read more.
This is a lovely location right beside the Thames with lots of countryside walks and a pub on the doorstep with a few more in the nearby village within a mile of the site. There is also a marina so plenty of boat watching too. The CL filed (where we stayed) is very big so even if full to it max of 5 there would be loads of space. You could easily fit 20 and still have spacious pitches. Lovely warm welcome too. It was recommended to us by friends and we would have no hesitation recommending to others....Read less.
09/06/2024
Very large pitches ideal setting next to the river Thames. Great for dog walks and for cycling plenty of flat routes through pretty Oxfordshire countryside and villages.
06/06/2024
We spent 2 blissful nights camped on the cricket bat field with its lush green grass, the tranquil river and sounds of nature. On arrival we were welcomed and learned about the history of Friars......Read more.
We spent 2 blissful nights camped on the cricket bat field with its lush green grass, the tranquil river and sounds of nature. On arrival we were welcomed and learned about the history of Friars Court, local walks and the locality of the Thames path. There are adequate facilities for fully contained campers such as fresh water and an elsan point. Don’t need much more than that other than the Swan for a pint which is a 10 minute walk. We were sad to leave....Read less.
03/06/2024
We always like staying at Friars Court, it's so tranquil. Cricket Bat pitches are our favourite. The Swan serves good food in pleasant surroundings with friendly staff and there are lovely walks......Read more.
We always like staying at Friars Court, it's so tranquil. Cricket Bat pitches are our favourite. The Swan serves good food in pleasant surroundings with friendly staff and there are lovely walks along the river Thames. We try and get there at least once a year....Read less.
28/05/2024
Basic facilities for off grid caravaning/camping but more than adequate. Very reasonable pitch prices in a perfect location to explore the Thames River and nearby villages and pubs. Recommended !
24/05/2024
Beautiful tranquil setting for a no frills campsite. Set in a field along side a river the campsite is a perfect setting if you have your own facilities and looking for a peaceful getaway.
23/05/2024
We were on the Cricket Bat field and that in itself is stunning. We were very lucky with the weather the sun shone on us all weekend!
The Thames path walk is great walking! Also the site is only 5......Read more.
We were on the Cricket Bat field and that in itself is stunning. We were very lucky with the weather the sun shone on us all weekend!
The Thames path walk is great walking! Also the site is only 5 min walk from a great pub, withs food!
You will need your own Loo and shower!
Such a peaceful and restful weekend, just perfect....Read less.
20/10/2023
If you want to fish then the River Thames is outside of your unit.
If you want to walk then the countryside is all around you.
If you just want peace you are in a tranquil and spacious site.
If you......Read more.
If you want to fish then the River Thames is outside of your unit.
If you want to walk then the countryside is all around you.
If you just want peace you are in a tranquil and spacious site.
If you want, or need, a pub then it is a very few minutes walk away.
If you want, or need, to shop then it is only a few minutes drive away.
If you are concerned regarding security you are behind a locked gate.
If you like a well kept site then this is where to go.
Minimal facilities and hope it is always kept that way (no electric hook ups), a perfect site for a quiet holiday....Read less.
17/10/2023
Peaceful riverside beautiful condition. Will be back.
16/10/2023
We recently spent a 9 night break on the island CL which totally lived up to my expectations. We were extremely lucky to enjoy the exceptional warm weather in mid September and it was great to be......Read more.
We recently spent a 9 night break on the island CL which totally lived up to my expectations. We were extremely lucky to enjoy the exceptional warm weather in mid September and it was great to be able to to full advantage of this wonderful riverside location. Both Charles and Ian visited us during the course of our stay and both were extremely friendly and welcoming. Would would not hesitate to recommend this site and hope to visit again in the future!...Read less.
15/10/2023
Lovely tranquil setting overlooking the river Thames . Friendly helpful owner came and said hello .We were the only motorhome there on a monday and Tuesday in October so we could park anywhere and......Read more.
Lovely tranquil setting overlooking the river Thames . Friendly helpful owner came and said hello .We were the only motorhome there on a monday and Tuesday in October so we could park anywhere and great for our puppy to run on his log leash . Lots of wildlife . we sported herons and swans with their cygnets .
Friendly old pub next to the site .
The grass was quite long but that is a small niggle .
Relaxing few days in the last of the warm weather ....Read less.
13/10/2023
It is a shame that the public footpath from the old man's bridge to the campsite is closed....as it made a lovely circular dog walk
I quite agree that the path from Old Man’s Bridge down to the caravan site makes for a lovely walk.......Read more.
I quite agree that the path from Old Man’s Bridge down to the caravan site makes for a lovely walk. However, this route is not a public footpath and was solely for use by caravanners staying on my site. Unfortunately, owing to an issue with the number of other walkers using this route, we have had to restrict access to ensure we could maintain the privacy and security of the site. A public footpath does cross Friars Court farmland, and this runs from Old Man’s Bridge down to the main road near Clanfield. If you would like to continue using the old route please ask us about it when you next come to stay....Read less.
06/10/2023
Excellent peaceful location. Grass could have been cut a bit shorter on cricket bat field
29/09/2023
One of the best sites we use, we are regularly there.
24/09/2023
We stayed on the island cl site on a rather blustery day in September. The pitches front the riverside and it would have been delightful to sit out on a warm summers evenibg and watch the world go......Read more.
We stayed on the island cl site on a rather blustery day in September. The pitches front the riverside and it would have been delightful to sit out on a warm summers evenibg and watch the world go by. No facilities aside from water refill and grey and black water emptying . Charles came by to greet us and explained a little about the area . We loved it and would most certainly return if down this way...Read less.
23/09/2023
Best about this site is there is nothing fancy, just water and disposal.
22/09/2023
Can't fault the site, ots management or the local area.
21/09/2023
Great place and friendly host.
21/09/2023
every year we go to Friars court and never tire of going back, It is always so quiet and peaceful we certainly intend to go back for many more years, We have no complaints on how the site is or how......Read more.
every year we go to Friars court and never tire of going back, It is always so quiet and peaceful we certainly intend to go back for many more years, We have no complaints on how the site is or how it is run, Electric hook up would make it a site hard to beat but that would also raise the price so stay as you are...Read less.
18/09/2023
Have been before and it suits us well. Perhaps bin could be nearer site.