River swimming, farmhouse cream teas and medieval buildings. A soft, nostalgic riverside classic.
Our verdict
River swims, cream teas and a medieval farmyard: the most nostalgic afternoon in Wiltshire.
| Distance from SN7 | 33 miles |
|---|---|
| County | Wiltshire |
| Price band | £ what the bands mean |
| Open | Easter to September |
| Tents | Yes |
| Campervans & motorhomes | Yes |
| Electric hook-up | Yes |
| Campfires | Yes |
| Swimming pool | No |
Stowford Manor Farm is a medieval farmstead on the River Frome where camping feels like slipping back fifty years, in the best way. The little camping meadow runs down to the river, where families splash, swim and mess about in the shallows all afternoon before drying off with a farmhouse cream tea in the courtyard. On summer evenings the farm sells pizzas too.
Facilities are simple but characterful (the shower is in a converted dairy), and the farm's honesty-box ethos sets the tone. Next door, Farleigh Hungerford Castle gives you ruins to storm, and the market towns of Bradford-on-Avon and Frome are both ten minutes away. Pure, gentle, riverside nostalgia.
Why children love it
- Safe, shallow river swimming from the camping meadow
- Farmhouse cream teas served in the courtyard
- Farleigh Hungerford Castle ruins a walk upstream
Days out nearby
- Farleigh Hungerford Castle, English Heritage
- Bradford-on-Avon's tithe barn and canal
- Frome's independent shops and Sunday market
Know before you go
- Bring river shoes, the Frome's bed is stony.
- Weekday stays are blissfully quiet even in summer.
- The cream teas sell out on sunny Sundays, order early.
The honest bit
The facilities are few and quirky (the shower lives in a converted dairy). Charm carries it, but only if you pack patience.
Camping weather this week
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Quick answers
Are campfires allowed at Stowford Manor Farm?
Yes. Campfires or fire pits are part of the experience at Stowford Manor Farm. Follow the site's current fire rules, keep fires off the grass where asked, and check ahead in very dry spells.
Does Stowford Manor Farm have a swimming pool?
No. The nearest pool site in this guide is Hoburne Cotswold Holiday Park, about 37 miles away. Stowford Manor Farm makes up for it outdoors.
How far is Stowford Manor Farm from Faringdon and Oxford?
Stowford Manor Farm is about 33 miles from Faringdon (SN7) and roughly 68 miles from Oxford city centre. Distances are approximate road miles.
When is Stowford Manor Farm open?
Stowford Manor Farm is typically open Easter to September. 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.
