Indoor and outdoor pools, lakeside beach, clubhouse and endless activities in the Cotswold Water Park.
Our verdict
The maximum-activity option: if your family measures holidays in things done per day, nowhere else comes close.
| Distance from SN7 | 16 miles |
|---|---|
| County | The Cotswolds |
| Price band | £££ what the bands mean |
| Open | February to January |
| Tents | Yes |
| Campervans & motorhomes | Yes |
| Electric hook-up | Yes |
| Campfires | No |
| Swimming pool | Yes |
Hoburne Cotswold is the full-fat family holiday park, set among the lakes of the Cotswold Water Park. Indoor pool with flume, outdoor pool for sunny days, a lakeside beach, aqua park sessions, crazy golf, an arcade and a big clubhouse with family entertainment and a restaurant. You could arrive Friday and never leave the park until Monday.
Touring pitches are generous and well serviced, and the park's lagoon-side location means paddleboarding and kayaking are on tap. When you do venture out, the Water Park's 150 lakes offer beaches, nature reserves and bike trails, with Cirencester ten minutes away. This is the biggest, busiest and most action-packed stay in this guide.
Why children love it
- Indoor leisure pool with flume plus seasonal outdoor pool
- Lakeside beach, aqua park and watersports on the doorstep
- Clubhouse with kids' entertainment, arcade and family restaurant
Days out nearby
- Cotswold Country Park and Beach (5 minutes)
- Cotswold Water Park trails and nature reserves
- Cirencester (10 minutes)
Know before you go
- Book aqua park and pool sessions as soon as you arrive, they fill fast.
- Midweek stays outside school holidays are dramatically quieter and cheaper.
- Bring bikes, the Water Park's flat gravel trails are perfect for young riders.
The honest bit
It is big, busy and unashamedly a holiday park. In August you will queue for the flume, and seekers of quiet should run to Holycombe.
Camping weather this week
Live 7-day forecast for South Cerney, straight from Open-Meteo.
Quick answers
Are campfires allowed at Hoburne Cotswold Holiday Park?
No, open campfires are not part of the offer at Hoburne Cotswold Holiday Park. A raised BBQ is usually fine, but check the site's current rules when you book.
Does Hoburne Cotswold Holiday Park have a swimming pool?
Yes, Hoburne Cotswold Holiday Park has swimming on site. Check session times when you arrive, school-holiday slots fill quickly.
How far is Hoburne Cotswold Holiday Park from Faringdon and Oxford?
Hoburne Cotswold Holiday Park is about 16 miles from Faringdon (SN7) and roughly 38 miles from Oxford city centre. Distances are approximate road miles.
When is Hoburne Cotswold Holiday Park open?
Hoburne Cotswold Holiday Park is typically open February to January. Dates shift a little year to year, so confirm with the site before travelling.
Peg & Lantern is an independent guide and takes no commission. Details last checked July 2026; facilities and opening dates change season to season, so always confirm directly with the campsite before travelling. Photography is illustrative, not of the campsite itself.
