Loved this site. We stayed on the Island campsite and it was great to watch the boats and wildlife pass by. The site is signposted clearly along the road. Instructions on how to gain access were sent well in advance. The owner is really friendly and helpful - came along to say hello and gave us some good local info. Next time we intend to stay on Cricket bat field which is just as good as the Island. The pub next door is cosy and welcoming....Read less.

Only there one night.

The location and directions to the site were well described and the setting unusual and picturesque. To be able to camp so close the river was a treat. As we had our tea on the river bank a kingfisher appeared in the coppiced willow beside us and twice showed us his fishing skills. Beautiful!

We have a motorhome so for a longer holiday stay we would prefer that ehu was available, which is why only 4 stars given, but the emptying point and water supply are very good. Someone friendly from the office came to see we were ok.

We appreciated the wide gated entrance and riverside walks so would like to return for a few days to walk further....Read less.

Wonderful place to stay , easy to find and free choice of where to pitch . Great walks straight onto the canal path and there is a lock not far along the path, that is fun to stand to watch the boats pass through. Very friendly passersbys in their barges to wave and say hello to ....Read less.

Such a lovely well maintained site, with nature all around.

The owner was very welcoming. We loved the peace and quite over looking the river. Lovely that the site doesn’t accommodate many so you feel like you have lots of space and privacy....Read less.

Lovely location set alongside the river thames in the cricket bat CL , The site is kept clean and tidy at all times and the owners are very helpful, a very small complaint would be the requirement of bins for your rubbish nearer the site ....Read less.

A excellant campsite, Very quiet grass is always cut owner or manager has always come to see us during our stay and both are very friendly and helpful, I would not recommend for children but brilliant for older generation plenty of places to see within 20 miles...Read less.

There was some confusion(on my part ) as to my actual booking date and we arrived a day early.

Originally booked for the Island site but fortunately there was room for us in Cricket Bat .

The second night we moved to The Island for a comparison.

Both nights were excellent as were the walks to the local hostelries .

We can’t make our minds up which we preferred so will have to return for a rematch !

As the heading states our hosts Ian and Charles couldn’t be anymore accommodating..

Thank you...Read less.

We now stay quite regularly, it is ideal for canoe & fishing. The facilities are clean and tidy.

Charles & Ian are very accommodating, they make us feel very welcome. Thank you !

There are some great walks along the river & a pub nearby ( although we do not use much as self sufficient.

This month we would have stayed 4 times ....Read less.

We decided to pitch here for a couple of days on a stop over on our way to the midlands, it was so nice we nearly decided to cancel the planned trip and stop here for the week instead, we will definitely be back!!...Read less.

Had a very nice time usual off grid site, clean and tidy.

The only improvement would be some sort of recycling and if possible some sort of landing area's to make it easier to get in and out of Kayak/Canoe would need several.

Please do not increase the price...Read less.

We Have just spent 18 lovely nights at Friars Court and loved it due to the proximity of the Thames. It was lovely to watch the boats passing. I even paddle boarded straight from the caravan.

It did get noisy at weekends from the camping across the river, but really didn't bother us. It was always quite by 11pm. We even had Madness playing at the pub next door one night. We found the people who keep their boats there were very friendly.

Can't wait to return, hopefully next year....Read less.

We only stayed one night (out of 2 planned) due to threatened rain but it was a nice level pitch with moored boats to the north and the Thames to the south with another sort of campsite on the other side of the Thames. It is only licensed for the usual 5 pitch's but there is loads of room so unlikely to feel cramped. While we were there there were a few boats going up and down the Thames and quite a bit of activity across Thames but peaceful on the Friars Island side....Read less.

Having stayed before for a short break in springtime, we booked 2weeks in August. We had a brilliant time, it’s very peaceful there and not at all crowded (which we like). We spent most of the time just sitting and watching boats etc go up and down on the river. You can choose where to park and how close you want to be to the water, it’s just lovely. Lots of lovely walks to go on in the area. Charles and Ian are so lovely and can’t help you enough. We will definately return....Read less.

Pleasant site with good facilities. Large field to choose from, although 2 caravans did decide to site within 6 metres of us but this is nothing to do with friars court, just some caravaners herding mentality

Lovely to sit in the sunshine and watch the boaters on the river Thames.

We have 2 dogs and lots of walks plus dog friendly pub close by...Read less.

Lovely peaceful location on banks of Thames with plenty to see and do if only from the river bank .Swans and Geese & cows entertaining as were the countless boats and river craft. Good cafe/bakery/postoffice in Clanfield just up the road and lots of good walks from the site. An ideal venue for everyone....Read less.

We stayed at Cricket Bat Field. It was super easy to check in and later on Ian came to make sure all was ok.

Lots of easy walks around with lunch at the nearby pub.

Above all, what we loved was not to be crowded and total peace and quiet with the company of ducks and swans.

We will definitely go back there!...Read less.

I am slightly hesitant in writing this review as it is an absolute gem of a site & don’t want it to always fully booked 😂, we have already rebooked to stay again, you pitch up (No EHU) right on the river Thames, watch the boats/barges etc

There is a lovely pub right next door,

I had a broken foot at the time so couldn’t get out much but really enjoyed the passing boats, swans etc...Read less.

We explored this historic area surrounding this most splendidly serene site.

The river is accessible from Cricket Bat field and we had super times canoeing both directions - including using the locks!

The flora and fauna is interesting and diverse.

For those enjoying aircraft - no shortage!

The little grocery shop on one of the fields is well stocked and the service there is very friendly.

We are planning on returning next season.

Have already recommended the site to several people....Read less.

We've stayed here several times & it never disappoints. Absolutely blissful site - shading from the trees makes it a perfect balance for everyone - including the pupz. Access to the rives makes swimming, kayaking & paddleboarding easy & lovely walks around the wider fields for the pupz. Back home all relaxed & booking our next trip!...Read less.

Probably due to security issues but would have been easier to have the small side gate opening rather than keep using the keypad. But no problem really. Also maybe a waste bin on the cricket bat field might be an idea. But again no problem just to take it to the bins by the entrance gate.

Very nice site lovely location by the river. So a good week had by us....Read less.

We had a relaxing couple of days at Friars Court. Originally on the CL but we asked to move to the cricket bat field which we preferred. There are lovely walks along the Thames in both directions. We walked to the pub at Tadpole Bridge on evening and had drinks in the Olde Swan next to the site the other evening. We would definitely return...Read less.

Have stayed on Friars Court CL site many times and have always found it to be of an excellent standard.

There can sometimes be noise from campsite on opposite side of the river. Which is obviously out of Friars Court's control....Read less.

From the moment we booked online with a slick booking system, we were emailed with full instructions for our arrival and various opportunities available locally during our stay.

We met the site manager who was very helpful and settled down to a blissful weekend, watching the wildlife and passing boats....Read less.

The staff were excellent friendly helpful even if they were not feeling to good getting on to the site was easy Space was plenty

It was so pecefull and our small brown friend love it yes we will be going back

But most of all we heard the cuckoo for the first time in twenty years that alone was worth the stay...Read less.

We stayed at Cricket Bat Field in our motorhome. We pitched just a few metres from the River Thames and had a clear view across the river to open fields and enjoyed watching and listening to the curlews. It was a great base for walking and canoeing....Read less.

This is a site with very basic facilities, water tap, chemical toilet disposal and waste disposal, but having said that it is a lovely place to relax and enjoy nature and a spot of fishing. Staff are friendly and helpful and the size of the site ensures plenty of space between units. There is a pub within a short stumble and the local village of Clanfield (1.5mls) has a shop, post office and very good fishing tackle shop. The Thames path provides walking opportunities either upstream or down and the town of Lechlade is well worth a visit. The Aircraft movements from Brize Norton can be a bit noisy but are also fascinating in their own right and are occasional rather than continuous. The only cautionary word relates to the Geese and their droppings. The island is home to some Canada geese who graze on its grass and leave behind their poo. We found that pitching back from the rivers edge took us out of the worst of the droppings and once camped the geese avoided us. Will go again....Read less.

Lovely site just 11 miles from our home. The Island CL (we used to moor our boat there) is good but not as peaceful as the Cricket Bat field. Main problems are the goose poo on the bank and we would imagine it might be more noisy at weekends with the campsite opposite, the pub and the pub hires paddle boards and possibly kayak (a problem when we moored there).. The Cricket Bat field is more peaceful - curlews on the meadow opposite, the cuckcoo in the background and more conducive to fishing - certainly during the week.. Military aircraft from Brize Norton do fly circuits over the site at some times but not too much of a problem. Convenient for local stores (Aldi, Tesco and Waitrose in Faringdon) and a superb cafe/deli (Blakes Kitchen (https://www.blakeskitchen.com/) plus easy access to a number of local pubs, etc and local places of interest - Kelmscott Manor, the Cotswolds including Blenheim Palace, Burford and much more. Good helpful staff....Read less.

This is a lovely, quiet spot right on the Thames, with a great pub next door and plenty of flat country walks. Watching the sun go down over the river is a perfect way to do justice to a bottle of wine....Read less.

Fabulous chilled few days watching geese, ducks, swans, and activities on the river Thames. Only downside is the amount of goose poo in the field where a massive herd of geese wander about to graze every day. We just cleared an area for the awning and it was fine.

Great pub 100m away and lovely circular walk along the river over the old man’s bridge and back.

Loads of space in the field, parked right on river edge with view between the trees. Field with basics, water, bins and chemical disposal point.

We enjoyed our stay, loved watching the boats, swimmers, kayakers and activities on the river....Read less.

Peaceful, great access to river, local walks and near town facilities should we need them.

Owner and manager are very helpful and genuinely nice people. We hire our own toilets (when a large group) as there aren't any in Cricket Bat field and the trek to the rubbish bins is a bit tiresome but other than that we love it here. Tap for water on site and a new waste tank for the disposal of caravan/motorhome portables.

River is accessible to launch paddle boards, canoes, although careful getting in and out, we've ended up in the river more than once! Take a buoyancy aid for your own safety as the river can flow rapidly at times when its windy.

The weather helps though. Not sure whether is would be so lovely if it was pouring with rain all weekend?? But that's not under the control of the owner so we will let him off xx

We love it here. Great for all the family. Bird watching paradise. Swans, geese, moorhens. Watch where the little ones walk though!...Read less.

Upon arrival we were welcomed and given clear instruction where to go and what to do we were on the Cl so were given information how to use the facilities etc...

Site was well manicured lawns cut. Had everything we needed. Shower was lovely hot water clean and close to cl site fishing was good. Cambridge was a good day out used the Milton Park and ride very easy. Used the hop on hop off bus to see the city lovely day out.

3 tuns pub quite local but need to drive to Nice for a pint.

All round a good holiday....Read less.

We had a lovely stay in a beautiful place, the folks on the moorings were friendly. With a pub on the doorstep too. The only thing we would have liked was E.H.U. although that wouldn’t stop us from staying again, hopefully for longer next time. All in all a great place...Read less.

We stayed in Cricket Bat field for the third time. We pitched right by the Thames with geece, swans and ducks for companions! Loved watching the narrow boats. Great pub. We cycled miles to the local villages. Charles is an excellent host, putting an appearance in most days, he even managed to organise someone with a metal detector to locate my lost ring! We love it at Cricket Bat and highly recommend staying. We'll be back!...Read less.

Over the years we have visited the Island CL at Friars Court many times. It never changes and we never tire returning here.

The CL offers the essential basics of a CL (fresh potable water, elsan and grey water disposal, rubbish disposal and decent access) yet punches above its status owing to its location being bang on the bank of the Thames. The required essentials are impeccably maintained.

The layout is informal but all caravans tend to pitch next to the river's bank which is wonderful as it is so relaxing to watch the wildlife and boats pass by. The Thames footpath runs nearby as do other footpaths. We even managed to launch our inflatable canoe from the CL.

Clanfield is charming, Faringdon and Bampton are the closest locations for shops. The owner is charming and visits you to ensure you know where the facilities are located but is never intrusive.

No EHU or toilets / showers, and all the better for it!

The CL is firmly one of our favourites and return visits will happen!...Read less.

We stayed on the Cricket Bat field this time, and 2 weeks before we stayed on the Island site. They are both absolutely lovely, although very different. On balance I think I prefer the Cricket Bat field - we'll probably stay again soon, just to double check!...Read less.

An excellent CL in a unique position. Adjacent footpaths for walking, easy road access for trips further afield and direct river access to launch canoes etc. Plenty of wildlife and activity on the river if you prefer to sit and watch. Quiet and peaceful despite proximity to road, pub and commercial campsite. Will visit again....Read less.