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We stayed here in June (1 adult and 4 young children. Fantastic site. Very large field area for tents. The staff are great and knowledgeable. Very well stocked shop for those little extras that have been forgotten. On site cafe with take away facilities.
We have a large tent (Outwell Maryland XL) and it's huge size was not a problem.
One of the best sites we have visited.
Didn't have chance to visit the on-site clubhouse.
We have visited this campsite for both May bank holidays, we were let down at our pre-booked campsite for the 2nd bank holiday.
Both times, facilities have been great & clean. The food in the clubhouse is nice & reasonably priced. The shop does a wonderful bacon bap, but get there early there will be a que! The shop also sells coffees, pizzas & fresh pastry/bread.
Pitches are brillant and you can almost pick your spot. Even during busy times, we had plenty of space with no specific markings. This is ideal for large groups, so you can all pitch together.
There is plenty to do in the surrounding area, although everything is a drive away. Cotswold wildlife park is worth a visit and there are some fun electric punts just down the road at the Rose Revived pub (which also does fab food!)
The staff are all very friendly and accomodating and have already recommended to others!
This was our first trip out with our caravan. We picked the site as it is near to home so not far to tow and we could go home for forgotten essentials!
On arrival we were met by very friendly and helpful staff who guided us to our pitch which was flat and easy to access. There was a tap nearby so not far to go for the water. The showers were fine on the one occasion I used them, plenty of hot water and 3 hooks on the door so managed to keep everything dry.
We had a great takeaway pizza from the shop, strangely they don't start selling them until 9pm but as it took a while to get the awning up we weren't ready to eat until late. They also sell nice bread and we heard the bacon baguettes were great but didn't get a chance to try them. We didn't use the clubhouse but it seemed very popular.
My husband and daughter (aged 11) both had a go at waterskiing on the lake. The prices were reasonable and the coach who took my daughter out was fantastic. She even got a certificate at the end.
Overall we really enjoyed our first trip and plan to go back to Hardwick Parks again.
When we arrived we were given probably the worst pitch, directly outside the shop, toilets, cleaning area, road, ect No.77. There were other free pitches and we were going to ask to move but the rain set in and it would have been to difficult to move. We camped with two children and I thought this was poor as the road ran right outside and the whole of the camp site passed us to get to the facilities all through the night, which caused problems getting them down at night.
That is my only gripe, the whole site is laid out well by insisting on a 6ft gap between each pitch allowing some privacy. The recycling bins are a great idea and you feel that your doing your bit.
We had two dogs with us and had great walks around the lake, stopping to skim stones and went for a swim with them. Would like to have tried the water sports which were reasonably priced, but once again, rain stopped play.
We tried the clubhouse on Friday evening but it lacks atmosphere, the people are friendly but there is just nothing to do, it is more like a canteen than a club house. The meals were reasonably priced but the food was not the best.
The toilet and shower block area was kept clean and tidy. The showers were lovely and hot with room to change.
On the saturday we took the dogs and children to Coggs Farm in Whitney which was about 15 mins away in the car. Great day out and lots to do.
Sunday we drove to the Black Horse which serves the best food and the menu is fantastic, highly recommend. Someone did recommend to walk as it's about 1.1/2miles away, but there is no path some of the way so not the best for children.
All in all the site is set out well, the clubhouse could do with some atmosphere, the lake is great. We would go back as there is still alot more to see and do.
Excellent site, plenty of space, arrived late on a Saturday after a last minute decision. Staff couldn't have been more helpful on the phone or on arrival. Nice flat areas, on site shop and bar with food as well. It is a long way to the toilet block, but as I took my peddle bike this helped a lot, but the toilets and showers were clean and plentiful and showers free. Beautiful location next to the lakes with bike rides all over the place, swimming and boating on the lakes, I'll be going back for sure
A serene oasis nestled in the beautiful countryside at the base of the Chiltern Hills, just a stone`s throw from the charming Henley-on-Thames. Modern facility blocks, on-site cafe, Wi-Fi, laundry, dishwashing, and children`s play areas. Fully serviced pitches for tents, caravans, or motorhomes. Motorhome service point, chemical toilet emptying machine and dog wash! Enhance your stay with a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool or while away your days at the superbly stocked Fishing Lake. Find out more here
My Fiancee and I arrived on Friday evening of the Bank Holiday weekend to be greeted by very friendly staff and guided by a cycling member of staff to our pitch area- a nice touch!
We were joined by another couple and our two tents were given a nice secluded spot. It appeared that around half the pitches on the site would benefit from such spots and the others in more open fields.
The toilet/shower facilities are large and although a bit of a trek to get to, you can stop off at the large and brightly coloured rank of recycling bins on your way and feel good about doing your bit for the environment.
The shop was well stocked and priced, with all those camping accessories you forget to bring with you, and masses of sweety treats to keep you going while the rain falls.
Talking of rain, we experienced much of this during our stay, and small areas of the site flooded. This included parts of the camping field and outside of the mens toilets.
The lake area is very pleasant to walk around and leads you over to the clubhouse area where we decided to eat on the Sunday night. Although the prices look cheap, the quantities are small but the beer was good and staff very friendly and chatty.
We used our car to get out and about and found the site was well positioned for trips to Whitney, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water and further afield to Stratford-upon-avon.
On foot, we walked into Standlake for Saturday evening and ate at The Black Horse, which was a fantastic place to eat; wonderful food in a most pleasant setting. On our way back to the site we felt obliged to frequent the other public house in Standlake- The Bell, for a nightcap and found it equally appealing.
I managed to get out with my OS map (Explorer 180) on the Monday morning and took a beautiful walk from Newbridge, which was only blighted by the continuing rain.
Overall Hardwick Parks is a well sized and well run site with friendly and helpful staff, space to enjoy and facilities to benefit from. It is well placed for exploring Oxfordshire and The Cotswolds and I would recommend it to anyone thinking of staying there.
Large site with spacious areas for tents as well as fields for tourers and a clutch of statics. Very friendly and helpful staff as well as a well stocked shop with good opening hours.
The site was very empty when we arrived early on the Friday afternoon and although a few more tents arrived that evening and on the Saturday evening the site was very sparsely populated. We camped on the ‘general’ field although there is also a separate field for families which seems like and excellent idea and one that more sites would do well to adopt where possible. The site can hold a lot of tents so what it would be like in the high season is anyone’s guess but for us it was lovely.
The toilet/shower facilities are really quite a walk from the main field, especially if you had to be at the far end of it and even a fair distance from the family field. There were more than sufficient facilities for us but things might be a bit more stretched in the high season given the size of the park. During our three night stay the general condition of the facilities was very good, although on a couple of occasions late in the evenings the toilets themselves were suffering a bit and could have used a good clean. Again, the site was extremely quiet and we wondered how things might cope in the summer.
The site is adjacent to a large water sports complex but we did not have time over the weekend to investigate this and I don’t think the two organisations are officially connected. We did walk down to the lake on the Sunday evening for a look and it looked lovely. We also went to the clubhouse on the Sunday evening for a drink and found the service friendly and the atmosphere relaxed, although it seemed quite small for the size of the site and we wondering how overcrowded it might get on a warm summer evening in the high season.
The site is well situated for Witney or Standlake and about forty minutes drive to Oxford. There is not much in the way of eating and drinking within walking distance, Standlake is about a thirty minute walk and there are a couple of nice pubs there. Buses into Witney and Standlake stop right outside the park and are reasonably frequent although they do finish early in the evening and don't run on Sundays.
Had a friendly welcome on arrival Friday of the May day Bank Hol weekend. Shown to pitch which was a large. Plenty of room for tent, trailer and car. Plenty of showers and toilets all kept clean, even though I must admit on the friday evenings the mens urinals did not smell very nice as you walked past. The shop stayed open later than sign said to allow later arrivals to use it if needed, papers can be ordered with a small charge to cover fuel costs.
My son and his friend went to the clubhouse for food and enjoyed the burger and chips, the only problem was that they were meant to do takeaway as per info document but when we asked they said that they do not. On the Saturday they both went into the lake to go swimming which they enjoyed but unfortunately the weather changed so were unable to go back in over the rest of the weekend.
We had a very relaxing stay and will be returning back in the future.
This site turned out to be much nicer than we had thought from the reviews. We were with a rally but on the main site with use of all facilities. The fields are all flat and surround a very large lake with water sports, swimming and fishing. There is a large toilet block which was spotlessly clean while we were there. The pitches are spacious and well laid out, most with hookup. The shop was not very well stocked but it is the end of the season. They serve fresh croissants to die for! Reception was manned by two of the most friendly and helpful staff we have come across. We were also allowed to stay on till four on the Sunday with no charge if no one was booked on our pitch. There is a small children's play area and a club house serving food.
Visited this site on the recommendation of a friend for a quick weekend break and glad we did. (Mum, Dad, 15yr daughter and 12 yr son) Finding it: Easy, typed the postcode into the TomTom but as we got near just followed the signs. Check in: Had not booked but was friendly, helpful and quick. Perhaps reception was a little over staffed with all the ladies wanting to comment but everything well explained, seemed very keen telling us not to burn wood. Pitch: Massive, we were put in the touring/rally field and had loads of room (told to camp 6m away from our neighbours). Water points and rubbish areas well and generously placed. Fairly level but as we could position the tent either way managed fine. Grass had been mowed and the views were fine with trees and hedgerow all around. Toilets Showers: Clean but fairly basic although for men there are also separate urinals if you are in a hurry. Everything said before still applies for the showers and there really is no way of avoiding getting you clothes wet if you intend to change after a shower. Every time we went for a shower there was always hot water and everything was clean. Washing Up: Loads of sinks and never had to queue and water was always hot, although sink 1 leaks onto your leg when you pull the plug out! Shop: Great, a choice of hot croissant, Pain au raisin, Pain au chocolat or Pasty, sausage rolls or baguette. Stocked most essentials and although a little pricey was great. Get chatting to the owner and he is a real mine of info and a character. Things to do: Water sports here are great, we went as a family on the Ringo rides around the lake behind a speedboat and had so much fun we booked the kids in again for the next day (£5 per person) but we could have gone jet skiing, wind surfing or just swimming. (The kids did from the lake banks). If you are into fishing then this is the place, also great walks around the lakes, Bike rides are easy (we did two) and then on the Sunday every 4th or 2nd week there is banger and hot rod racing opposite (We cycled but walking would be 5mins). Facilities: The club house did look good and very new with benches and seats outside and modern inside with lake views but we did not try it so can't comment on the prices. There did seem to be a lot of groups of campers so family weekends could be good. Noise: Although they say it is a family site we were pitched opposite two tents with five lads who thought that we all wanted to share there, farts, burps and swearing till 02:00 on one occasion. Also some late arrivals decided that noise was not a problem and chose to share their music and stories with the whole site. But on the whole it was quite after 10:30 and the offenders did get a severe telling off from the quite severe receptionist in the morning. Downs: The touring - rally field is too far from the loos and if you wake up after a few beers or some wine it seems like miles, they really do need a second toilet block. The staff (apart from the shop) all seem to be new at running a campsite and I think are are all retired couples just getting to grips with it and can sometimes seem over officious. Groups and late arrivals could be noisy. Ups: Well run Well kept Great shop Clean Big pitches Great on site facilities
Summary This site is almost perfect and we will be back as a family soon
A serene oasis nestled in the beautiful countryside at the base of the Chiltern Hills, just a stone`s throw from the charming Henley-on-Thames. Modern facility blocks, on-site cafe, Wi-Fi, laundry, dishwashing, and children`s play areas. Fully serviced pitches for tents, caravans, or motorhomes. Motorhome service point, chemical toilet emptying machine and dog wash! Enhance your stay with a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool or while away your days at the superbly stocked Fishing Lake. Find out more here
We camped as a group of four young families and found the site very good. It was the day after the floods of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire but the site was high enough to continue operations. The site effectively had three linked fields with well-drained land (even after floods) with mixture of electric and non-electric pitches, therefore caravans were in same fields as tents, usually around the edges of the fields. The check-in was easy and staff friendly. Toilet and shower block were fine although a fair walk from the extremities from some pitches. Access easy and the site easy to find from the A40. We didn't use the clubhouse and the water-sports were not available due to the high flood water. Great cycling areas around the various lakes so take a bike. Site very clean and good value. Sadly group booking for more than four pitches are NOT ACCEPTED so like us, if you want a mini rally, you'll have to book separately and risk being in separate areas of the campsite. Would recommend for a 2-3 night stay. Dogs welcome. On site shop small but stocked most essentials. Extension lead hook-ups available for hire.
This is a really nice site that is set in to what might very well be a perfect location. The facilities are very good with a well stocked shop that sells freshly baked baguettes in the mornings, very clean toilets/showers and a good (or so we were told as we never visited it) clubhouse. There are also water sports available on the nearby lake.
All this adds up to a really good site which regrettably due to the staff we will never be paying a visit to again! Right from the moment of walking in to reception they were unreceptive, and seemed to almost enjoy telling me there were too many people in our party,even though we had booked weeks in advance and they had taken full payment up front!
After finally being taken to our allocated pitch we were ordered & not asked to pitch our tent here,only here and only facing in a certain direction(it would seem the wind did not matter!) From here on in the staffs/wardens attitude was disappointingly hostile and unwelcoming.
Unfortunately a very nice site with great facilities set in a beautiful lakeside location which would benefit Tremendously from some form of customer service training!
We visited Hardwick Parks at the end of May 2007. First impressions were that this is not a family run site, although the welcome was friendly enough. Three staff in the office and more outside - not exactly sure what they were doing!
The pitches are very good, plenty of space for even the biggest unit. Our Vango Diablo 600 and Renault Scenic had about 3 or 4 metres all around. Modern electric hook up facilities and well kept grass.
Toilets were OK, cleaned daily, although they always seemed to be left dirty when I went in during the evening. Showers were an issue. There is a 12 inch space between the door and the shower curtain - I had to shelter in the space to avoid the initial spurt of freezing cold water - once the shower was running it was too hot! 3 hooks on which to place your towel, wash bag, clean clothes and dirty clothes - stuff got wet!
The other problem was the condition of the roadway around the toilet and reception block. There were lots of dirty puddles caused by worn tarmac and concrete.
We were part of a large group of 16 families visiting for a 50th birthday get-together. PROBLEMS - The big problem for us, was that having had someone spend months planning and booking the weekend, and have the site accept the booking on the basis of us all being together, we were told at the very last minute that we could not camp together and were split up right across this large site. Since accepting the booking the site's policy had changed so no more than 5 tents could pitch together in a group! This obviously did not fit with our plans and caused some problems for us. The owners were hostile to our request for flexibility and we were made to feel distinctly unwelcome! We were also not impressed with the high charge for us to launch our own canoe on the lake. We went down to the Thames 5 mins away for free! POSITIVES - This large site offered good, clean showers and a very well stocked shop with fresh croissants in the morning. The lake and watersports base amused the children all weekend with jet-bike rides and ringo trips (for a cost!).There was a playground and plenty of room to play by the tents. Had we not been a large group we would probably have had a very different experience as we may not have had the friction with the owners.
We stayed here twice in July 2006, and had a nice time on both occasions - despite England plummeting out of the World Cup on first Saturday afternoon.
This is a quiet, modest campsite, with generous pitches and a pleasant, reasonably-priced shop. There wasn't a fantastic amount for the kids (8, 8 and 10) to do - few facilities - but we used the reservior for swimming, and they all seemed happy enough.
It's nearby for us, so we will almost certainly go again - the biggest factor is that the pitches fit our Hartford XXL comfortably.
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
Holiday Homes for Sale 
Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
Rallies Welcome 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Motorbikers Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
Baby Changing Facilities 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop <5 miles 
Bar On Site 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
Evening Entertainment 
Fishing On Site 
Wild Swimming On Site 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
No Horse Riding 
Cycle Hire <5 miles 
Golf <5 miles 
Tennis <5 miles 
No Beach 
Watersports On Site 
Boat Launch / Mooring <1 mile 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport On Site
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
We stayed here in June (1 adult and 4 young children. Fantastic site. Very large field area for tents. The staff are great and knowledgeable. Very well stocked shop for those little extras that have been forgotten. On site cafe with take away facilities.
