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Oak & Ash & Thorn in the Cotswolds

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· Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire, England

120 acres hosted by Bo A.

3 tent pitches

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Secluded almost wild camping spots in an ancient woodland in the Cotswolds

There’s not much to separate the experience you’ll have at Voltaire’s Wood from wild camping – but the things that exist are important. Firstly there’s the friendly permission of the owners. Secondly, there’s water and logs supplied and, finally, there’s a compost loo on site. This dog-friendly, wild woodland campsite in the Cotswolds offers five, private sites in a 120-acre wood. Book one, start your campfire, and settle in for a weekend surrounded by nature.

The pitches (or private campsites) here are set in clearings between trees, far enough apart that you may not see anyone from outside your group for the duration of your stay. Each is at least a five-minute walk from the car park and – apart from a couple which can accommodate a campervan or two – are accessible with a 4x4 only. If you don’t have one, fear not, your hosts can ferry your gear to and fro but those who will enjoy this place the most are probably self sufficient anyway. They’ll be the type to pack light and get the flint striker out to have the fire going in minutes. For this, there’s a fire pit at each site.

Each pitch also has a rain shelter, benches and access to a compost loo. Water is supplied in 20-litre containers and replenished daily – or on demand. This is properly off-grid camping in the woods and the delight is in the isolation of it all. Your closest neighbours are woodland birds and creatures and you might find yourself reluctant to leave them for the duration of your stay. Should you want or need to, however, it’s less than a mile to the nearest pub and less than two to the nearest town. This is the Cotswolds so there’s plenty to see and do that’s perfectly civilised and all rather lovely but if you want to go wild in the Cotswolds, stay right here.

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Bushcrafter Camp

Booked 1 time

Tent pitch · Sleeps 4

Super simple camping for our regulars and returners, and for small groups who don’t need much guidance. We will direct you to an out-of-the-way camp in the woods and let you get on with it. Please be advised you may have to walk a little distance to your camp so pack light and portable. There will be a grill at the campsite. Firewood can be purchased from one of the stores in the woods. Compost loos are a short walk away. • Maximum four people • Private camp • Be prepared to walk a few minutes with your kit • Quiet camping Reserve the camp for £60 for two people staying. It is £20 for additional adults per night, £12.50 for children and £20 for a bag of firewood For larger groups, guaranteed parking by the camp, portering, firewood deliveries and water, book Little Camp instead.

Campfires allowed

Toilet

No potable water

Pets allowed

No showers

No picnic table

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Butterfly Glide

Tent pitch · Sleeps 20

Butterfly Glide is a quiet and expansive space centred around an A-frame hub designed to facilitate chilled out social gatherings or calm parties of up to 20 people. Located deep in our woods, it is off-grid, semi-wild, and simple by design. This camp is ideal for day-parties, family gatherings and intimate special events and other organised activities. The firepit forms the social core of the space, ringed by seating and open sky. There are hammocks to swing in, space for tents nearby, and the freedom to shape the area to suit your gathering: a feast, a ritual, or a night of music around the flames. Nearby there is a stream that runs into a magnificent valley - a cathedral of beech trees - and plateaus of wild flowers. By booking Butterfly Glide you'll secure yourself the most magnificent section of our woodland. It comes with a wonderful A-frame equipped with firepits, grill and kettle, pots and pans, benches, tables, full stock of firewood, washing up facilities, private compost loo and night lighting. And a gathering circle in a ring of trees for evenings under the stars. There's even a small stage. We charge a flat fee of £500.00 for the use of the camp over a weekend or for day hire. This includes 5 acres of private space, firewood, water, help with set-up and an on-call manager for your group. This covers parking and portering and camping. Included in the fee below are two adults for the weekend. Additional adults are £25 for the weekend, children half price £12.50. These can be booked via Hipcamp. However, if you are unsure of numbers, you can also pay directly on arrival.

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

No showers

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Little Camp

Tent pitch · Sleeps 12

The camp is in an alley of ancient trees - chestnut and yew. There’s space to run about or lounge about. Go explore the lightening struck beech or find your way to the stream that emerges from under the roots of a tree. The camp is also a short walk down to the local pub, The Weighbridge Inn. The large A-frame forms the core of this space, with bench seating around a central firepit with a grill and kettle and an off-grid sink nearby. It is best suited to weekending family groups of six or more (maximum 12 people) who can park their cars a few steps up from the campsite and who are looking for a base to explore the Cotswolds. We charge a flat fee of £250.00 for the use of the camp over a weekend, either day hire or over weekend. This includes 2 acres of private space, firewood, water, help with set-up and an on-call manager for your group. This covers parking and portering and camping. The price below includes two adults. You can either book in extra guests directly below or pay on arrival: £25 per adult, £12.50 for children.

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

No showers

Picnic table

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£300

/ night

for NaN guests

Reviews

100% Recommend45 Ratings · 14 reviews

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We had a truly wonderful time. The site is very well maintained and felt remote and exclusive. Bo was an excellent host, and we wanted nothing.

Joe M.

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Beautiful place to camp! No other campers nearby, very peaceful. We loved our camping experience. Very friendly and helpful host! Would highly recommend 😊

Urszula G.

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This is a beautiful woodland campsite that is accessible to campervans. The pitches are so far apart that we didn’t see another tent or van all weekend. You feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere, but the pub is only a 20 minute walk away! Ev and her team were very helpful throughout our stay.

Sarah B.

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· September 2022

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We had a great weekend camping in the woods, I loved the "almost wild" feel as a wild camper myself. Great for getting away from it all, brilliant for dogs who can be off lead and roam as dogs should. Our host Chris was really accommodating, allowing us to switch pitch when we realised my disabled dog would struggle to access the one we originally booked. One small thing that could have been improved was to include some kindling to light the fire, the logs were damp and although we managed to light a fire both nights, I did have to cheat a little! I will definitely be back!

Kerrie D.

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Wow! What an amazing experience- Chris our host was really friendly welcoming us and making sure we had the right pitch for our needs. Our stay was amazing - tucked away in the woods away from everything. It was a great adventure and fun to go back to basis for us with our 2 year old daughter and golden retriever. Would highly recommend to anyone!!

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Individual pitches set 120 acres of broadleaf woodland. Pitches are well separated so you feel you have the woods to yourself. Great for a relaxing weekend next to the campfire.

Stewart J.

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· August 2022

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on first appearance i was a bit disappointed to be honest , didn't have table nor hammocks as?shown in pictures. But once tent in situ and fire going we got more into it all. We loved the solitude and greenery. Felt we were promised charcoal having purchased bag of timber , which is too big to try to burn without kindling which I feel should be offered too. Sam's camp was the best camp in my opinion , but maybe only cos I grew to love it as one of our own 😊 loved the whole experience, tho expected more water after day 2 , didn't really see anyone which was good in one way but last day felt we had to ration water . would deffo return tho , we loved it, and got all crafty on last night fashioning tools and a table top for next lucky campers !

Joanna D.

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Beautiful spot and helpful hosts. Great for groups.

Eleanor W.

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· August 2022

Amazing location

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Beautiful woods to spend a night in and great communication from the hosts.

Fiona S.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· August 2022

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The pitch was absolutely lovely and the Chris couldn't have been more helpful. Would definitely recommend.

Sam M.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· July 2022

Wild camping with cheats on.

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Sam's Camp

Beautiful woods and great hosts. Would definitely camp again. This was like the best of wild and casual camping.

Will P.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· July 2022

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Absolutely perfect for our group. Chris was great, he let us use the Jeep to transport our stuff to the camp. The camp was a good size for our group of 7 (in tents). We all had a great time and would definitely come again. Thanks all @ the campsite.

Jay W.

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Sam's camp was everything we wanted. Peaceful and tranquil I our own private part of woodland. We took Hugo our French bulldog with us, it was his first time camping and it was absolutely brilliant for him, off lead the whole of our stay. If you want to get away from busy everyday life then this camp-site is perfect for you. Would definitely go again.

Lorna W.

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· June 2022

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Fantastic camping spot. Private camping sites for as close to wild camping as you can get from a site. Everyone on site was friendly and welcoming and Chris especially couldn't do enough for us during our stay! Would absolutely stay again

Jo Anne P.

3 years on Hipcamp

Location

Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire, England, United KingdomTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Bo A.

Joined in July 2021

From the host

Disappear into the woods. Come and stay in one of our exclusive camps within the 120 acres of Cotswolds woodlands - Voltaire's Wood - your own private base to explore or just watch the world go by. Woodland experiences including axe therapy, making terrariums, campfire gatherings and even chill discos are available. Firewood and spring water delivered daily. Benches around a fire pit. A dining table and a bushcrafter's den - great for hiding from the rain. Each camp is unique, set deep in the woods down its own track in several acres of space and whichever camp you choose, your nearest neighbours, other than your camping companions, will be deer and owls. Shindig Corner - for larger gatherings (20-40 adults) close to our covered A-frame; ideal for a chilled outdoor party in the woods. The Forts - a plateau with an open aspect in the middle of our woods, suitable for 12-14 adults. Little Camp - available at different locations including the woodland with a view over the fields available for up to 12 people Butterfly Glide - a site for up to 20 people and suitable if you are in an off-roader Bushcrafter - a smaller site available for up to 4 people Given the unique location of our sites, they are best suited to 4x4 vehicles because of the forest tracks leading to the sites. Selected summer dates now available to book. Prices on HipCamp are a flat fee t secure the site of your choice. A fee per person will be made on arrival so your group numbers can change right up to the moment of your first day at the camp - no need to notify us - just stick within the parameters set out in the campsite description. For larger or smaller groups, or other requirements, please do get in touch first.

Nearby attractions

If the 120 acres of woodland does not contain enough trees to keep you entertained, head for Westonbirt and The National Arboretum, which is just eight miles away. This is the Cotswolds, so there are plenty of picturesque villages to explore too on walks, bike rides and scenic drives. A traffic-free route from nearby Nailsworth uses the route of the old Midland Railway to take you five miles to Stonehouse. Minchinhampton Common and Rodborough Common are nearby National Trust lands with scenic views of the Cotswold’s rolling scenery, Stroud and the Severn Vale. They are home to ancient earthworks, wild flowers and grasslands.

Food and drink

The Weighbridge Inn is the closest pub to site (less than a mile) and if you fancy a meal out, don’t miss their two-in-one pies which combine a pastry-topped pie with a healthy dose of cauliflower cheese! The Bell Inn at Avening is also nearby, just over a mile away in the village of Avening. A little further in the other direction, is the town of Nailsworth where you will find plenty of eateries and shops for campsite supplies too. Don’t miss Hobbs House Bakery or the fancy William’s Food Hall where there’s a deli counter and fishmongers as well as a seafood restaurant.

Oak & Ash & Thorn in the Cotswolds

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