Porch House
Upleadon, Gloucestershire, GL18 1EH
Contact & location
- Address
- Upleadon, Gloucestershire, GL18 1EH
- Phone
- +44 1531 828315
Things to do near Cotswolds campsites
The Cotswold Way, a 102-mile National Trail from Chipping Campden to Bath, runs along the western escarpment with views over the Vale of Evesham and the Severn Valley. Bourton-on-the-Water, Burford, Cirencester, and Chipping Campden are the most visited villages; Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh, and Tetbury are quieter alternatives. Sudeley Castle, Blenheim Palace, and Hidcote Manor Garden (National Trust) are day-trip standouts. The town of Cheltenham offers festivals, independent shopping, and the Pittville Pump Room. Cycling the network of quiet lanes is an outstanding way to explore the area.
Camping tips for the Cotswolds
The Cotswolds lack the dramatic wild landscapes of the north and west, but this is precisely what many visitors come for. Meadow and orchard sites can be wet underfoot after rain, so a mallet and longer pegs help in soft ground. The region is popular with glamping operators; if you want a traditional pitch rather than a bell tent or yurt, filter carefully when searching. Weekend traffic through the most famous villages (Bourton-on-the-Water, Bibury) can be severe in peak season — plan visits on weekday mornings. Many sites here are adults-only or quiet-focused; check policies if travelling with children.