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Booked the premium pitch which had a riverside view and we weren't disappointed, good size pitch
Showers toilets and laundry all free
The staff of bygone boating were excellent, when our alarm suddenly started to go off they contacted us immediately to inform us as we were off site. how embarrassing but they were fine about it
2 lovely pubs and a co_op in the village. bus stop right outside which was really handy to get about
Only downside not very well sign posted as to where the touring area was, my husband nearly drove down the hill towards the cafe, had to ask a shop owner for directions
We loved this site, it’s a great location peaceful and right on the river Thames.
We struck lucky and got a riverside side pitch so it was great to watch the boaters whilst having brekky :-)
There are only eight camping pitches and they are pretty close together but noise wasn’t an issue (apart from the Chinooks flying out of RAF Benson late at night).
The showers, although in an unprepossessing building) are the largest I’ve ever come across. There are only two showers in each area (ladies and gents) but they are huge, hopefully the photos will do it justice.
The on site restaurant is excellent, a good selection of food and location plus the weather was kind. There is a lovely walk along the Thames path to Wallingford and that’s a really interesting town.
Overall I will give this a 10 :-)
Just one negative comment from SWMBO, and this applies to lots of sites, please consider recycling more carefully and waste containers. via mobile
With direct access to the River Thames, this family-friendly spot is perfect for boaters and walkers alike. Tourers, tents, motorhomes and RVs welcome. Grass electric, hard-standing and premium multi-service and RV pitches available. Spacious, modern, heated shower blocks with free hot water, hairdryers and shaving points. There is also a laundrette, park shop, disabled facilities, a book swap library, riverside picnic grounds, slipway, fishing in season, Premium WiFi, childrens playground, nature trail, football goals and outdoor table tennis table. A fantastic base for visiting Henley, Windsor, Legoland and more! 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. Find out more here
Wow. Like most of you we all are always looking and listening out for new sites and my wife said she'd like to sit outside van with a cupper next to a river, chill and watch the boats go by.
Well, tick, tick and tick only has 8-10 pitches but couldn't be any closer to the water, a great location a small very clean modern shower block but with so few pitches how many do you need.
This is part of a bigger site with statics and lodges and well looked after has a cafe/bar 200 yards away to which we walked down in the evenings for a cheeky couple and found it a very nice comfortable place and my wife said with stunning cakes lol
I always take my bike with us and riding along the river in the mornings was one of my favourite parts.
A bus outside site takes you into Oxford prob 25-30 mins ride. Already looking to book next year.
Not one them sites with loads going on but if you want to get away and forget about all the hustle and bustle PERFECT
Am afraid I agree with most of the other comments with regards to noise from others using the camp and access to the site, some constructive criticism would be to have a curfew and add some clear signage on the approach to this otherwise good site.
Another little niggle was being woken at 07:55 by a gardener with a petrol driven leaf blower blowing non existent leaves but mainly dust off the road and around the site, this was then followed by him getting out his petrol mower and cutting equally non existent grass that’s brown and hasn’t grown in 6 weeks!
It’s challenging to offer constructive advice when the people it’s meant to assist are equally culpable!
Stayed for a Saturday - Tuesday break at this delightful spot, we had pitch 4 which was hard-standing and facing the river, pitches a bit tight to get car parked once you have an awning on, ok if no awning.
When you enter the site from main road turn immediately right to face white gates that have keypad (a sign would be handy), this is a very busy place at weekends with many cyclists, motorbikes etc visiting the cafe/boats etc so looked chaotic when we arrived lunchtime. Didn't use the cafe but prices looked a bit high.
We had lunch in Benson at the local pub The Horsehoes, was just ok!
Toilet/showers room located on road as you drive through lodges, husband said showers ok, I think you share them with the boat people.
Adrian who runs the touring site is a very nice, helpful guy who is easily approachable.
Up from the site is the Benson weir and lock, crossing this then takes you to a good route into Wallingford 1. 5 miles away, which is worth a visit
What a pleasant surprise. We have driven past this site many times with relatives in the area but the restricted views from the road and some of the reviews did not encourage a stay.
As the Mikron Canal boat based theatre were performing next door at The Waterfront Cafe ( Brilliant Food ) we decided to try the site if only for the convenience.
Pre armed with the gate code and our pitch number and knowing the general site entrance layout (go in and immediately right) you drive through a boatyard and into an immaculate parkhome site of 30 or so units with the touring area of 8 units at the far end.
Yes the site is tight for big units and being in the back row the outside spa bath unit for the 'Bijou Break' Parkhome behind us was little more than 20 foot from the back of our unit but it was not in use. As a result we had a very pleasant stay with views of the river and the only noise being a combine harvester some distance away on the other side of the river.
Yes we would visit again but not if there were drunken noisy revellers in the jacuzzi behind us at midnight!
This is a lovely site but with a few problems that could so easily be sorted out.
When we arrived the camping / caravan site was very badly signposted. Actually it was non existant. The situation is bedlam with people coming and going at the entrance. You have water sports and the cafe traffic as well as the lodges and the camping. To arrive towing a caravan not knowing which direction the camp site is, is really difficult as you are on a very busy road.
The reception is not obvious. If it hadn't been for a lady spotting us and coming out to greet us, I'm not sure what we would have done. We were then given a code for the gate but you can only fit one vehicle through at a time and if there are cars coming through from the opposite direction, it's chaos !
We chose this site for its location right on the river and preferred a smaller site in the hope that it would be quieter. However when you reach the pitches you realise that there is no turning space for getting on to your pitch. Luckily other campers came to our rescue, we unhitched and pushed the caravan into place. Also the pitches are very close together with no clear identification for where to put up your awning or park your car etc. Some of the larger motor homes had problems fitting onto their pitch.
There are four rear and four front pitches, two of them are Hardstandings.
The shower block is actually two large wet rooms complete with toilet and basin with two additional toilets and two additional sinks. It always seemed to be nice and clean, however the wet rooms did indeed get very wet (it's hard to find a dry piece of floor to get dressed on)
Washing up, and washing machines/ dryers and elsan waste point are nearby.
There is an M&S garage food outlet across the road, a CO OP in Benson and a Waitrose in Wallingford.
The Waterside Cafe is wonderful. It has a good menu, great service and a lovely view.
Behind the small camp site are rented chalets with hot tubs overlooking the tourers. Next to that are owner occupied riverside log cabins/chalets.
Whilst the noise from the road wasn't too bad and didn't disturb us, we found some of the guests staying in the rented chalets very inconsiderate -
The location by its very nature attracts those seeking peace and quiet in the beautiful natural surroundings by the river, however this was spoilt by some guests staying in the chalets.
Either playing music and shouting in their hot tub without any due consideration to those around them,
Or other guests sitting outside, laughing and talking loudly until midnight.
We have stayed on many sites where there is a rule of no noise after 11pm and most campers are all too familiar with this rule and respect those around them. I think a notice to this effect should be placed in each chalet, as noise really can spoil other people's enjoyment.
Unexpectedly there is WiFi available. I think this should be advertised on the web site, however the signal could be stronger.
The main plus point for this site is the location. When you haven't got noise from the chalets to worry about, and you can sit in peace. Watching the boats going by on the river, it really is idillic.
All in all, a lovely site, so long as you can get on to your pitch and bring your ear plugs!
A little gem.
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No Tents 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
Holiday Homes for Hire 
Holiday Homes for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop <1 mile 
Bar On Site 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing On Site 
No Wild Swimming 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
No Horse Riding 
No Cycle Hire 
No Golf 
No Tennis 
No Beach 
Watersports On Site 
Boat Launch / Mooring On Site 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
Riverside Pitches 
Public Transport On Site
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Booked the premium pitch which had a riverside view and we weren't disappointed, good size pitch 
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