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Swiss Farm Touring And Camping
Marlow Road
Henley On Thames
Oxfordshire (Browse area)
RG9 2HY
Tel: 01491 573419
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Pitches: 129
Open: 09/02/2024 to 04/12/2024
11/02/2025 to 10/12/2025
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 Rallies Welcome |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
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 No Kitchen Facilities |
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 Shop On Site |
 Bar On Site |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing On Site |
 Wild Swimming <5 miles |
 No Indoor Pool |
 Outdoor Pool On Site |
 No Horse Riding |
 Cycle Hire On Site |
 Golf <5 miles |
 Tennis <5 miles |
 No Beach |
 Watersports <5 miles |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <1 mile |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 Public Transport On Site |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
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| Reviewer: DazAndCaz |
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 This was our first time camping (2 adults & 3yr old boy). We went with some friends (2 adults & 9yr old boy) who recommended the site and were staying for 2 nights. We were using a borrowed 4-man dome tent, which was 'cosy' but adequate for the 3 of us.
We weren't really sure what to expect and were prepared to rough it a bit, but the site was excellent! We arrived around 5pm on the Friday and were quickly directed to Field 1 where our friends had already pitched their tent.
The field is open and you can pitch wherever you like. We were at the top of the field near the shower/toilet block. Although the field is sloping, it didn't affect the tent or our chairs. The only thing that needed levelling was the stove. The slope does, however, have an effect on out-of-shape 40-yr-olds playing football with the kids (tip - make the kids go at the lower end)!
By the Saturday afternoon, the field was fully-occupied (according to the warden we chatted to in the evening) but there was still tons of space for everyone.
The kids enjoyed the small play area and the outdoor swimming pool, although the pool was a bit chilly for our 3yr old. The bit that our son really enjoyed was having so much space to run around in. We always felt that he was safe and everyone we spoke to seemed very friendly.
The fishing lake was very good. It is small enough to walk around easily but large enough so that you can use a variety of methods. There are plenty of fish too, with a mixture of small stuff and larger carp and all the usual methods should work.
Henley is a 10-minute walk. It has a Waitrose and Sainsburys Local for any provisions you may need and a large Wetherspoons if you fancy a good-value pub meal. There are also plenty of small boutique/gift shops. You can take a walk (as long or short as you like) by the river and there is a great play area right on the quayside.
The site is quiet and clean. The shower blocks are excellent and have plenty of washing-up sinks also. The rules state 'strictly no radios', but in reality they are happy for you to have a radio on quietly that you can only hear in your own pitch.
The only downside was the buzzing/whining noise that came from the neighbouring (small) water-treatment plant. This was very audible at night and can take a while to get used to, but by the second night we had 'zoned-out' the noise.
All-in-all this is a great family site. Quiet, clean, safe and friendly. We have decided that we love camping and will definitely be visiting Swiss Farm again. 
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| Reviewer: Duechristmas |
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Plusses first: the site was spotlessly clean, quiet at night, the staff were visible and friendly, the toilet/shower block was even cleaned at midnight ready for the early risers the next morning.
Even though we were there on a weekend in July the field felt spacious - there is a bit of a slope but it wasn't uncomfortable.
The pigs were fun to pet and bunny spotting was good too.
The kids enjoyed the novelty of an outdoor pool.
Henley is on the doorstep for a wander round - a comfortable walk even for little legs (kids were 2,6,7,9,9)
Negatives: the field is RIGHT next to a sewage works, there were occasional 'wafts'. The alarm at the sewage works went off all night both nights, apparently this has never happened before and can't be helped but it seriously marred the visit.
The stream seemed to be the run off from the sewage works, more of a muddy mess than a babbling brook!
The nightly visit by the warden was a bit odd - though I appreciate it was to make sure the noise was kept down for the benefit of all (whilst the music from an event on the Thames and the alarm were blaring out!)
The site just felt a bit soulless - so clean and nothing really wrong, but nothing magical either.
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Krazykamper |
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We used this campsite as a base to visit Legoland. We arrived the day after the Regatta ended and were warned prior to our arrival that the site may not be up to its usual standard. We were pleasantly surprised. We were meeting up with friends and were checked in quickly and given a big pitch with our friends next to us. The toilet block was virtually beside us and seemed to be new and was always clean as was the shower block.
We did use the outdoor swimming pool once which again was well maintained. It was a little on the chilly side (kids never notice this do they!) but once you are in and swimming its fine.
The lovely town of Henley on Thames was only a five minute walk away with plenty pubs and places to eat. We had a nice stroll down on the banks of the Thames and had lunch at the 'Angel' which was right on the water.
During our stay we were lucky enough to have nice sunny warm weather which is always a bonus. We would definitely like to return here some time.
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Redboxer5 |
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Spent only a couple of nights here last week. The site is walking distance from Henley, which is great for access to shops and also to the river. It does mean you get slight traffic noise, though not too much.
The camping fields are good - unmarked pitches, spacious, lots of wildlife, even a free range pig enclosure up the top of the hill!
Showers and loos are great, lots of them and very clean. Didn't get to use the bar or swimming pool.
The downside for me was the water treatment/sewage works which is hidden behind the trees of Field 1. It wasn't an issue until in the middle of the night, a buzzing sound came from it. At first I thought it was someone blowing up their airbed, but it persisted until we left the next morning. Not sure if it is a regular thing, but it certainly had an impact on my second night's sleep on the site!
Also, though the camping fields are good, I wouldn't want to bring a caravan here as they are lined up very close together in a not very scenic environment.
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Detectivepufferfish |
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Set in a lovely area of the country however the campsite is not complimentary.
When I arrived the greeting at the front desk was poor. I was not informed about the facilities or anything helpful. I was told find a pitch in field 1 before the lady turned to speak to another arriving camper and I was ignored.
The pitch itself was good however the toilet block and shower area were far from clean. This surprised me as there was a regular cleaner which came into the cleaning block. I don't think the cleaner used much elbow grease. In fact on looking at his cleaning mop it was threadbare and dirty and needed replacing a long time ago. Top tip would be to take some anti-bacterial wipes with you if you visit here to clean toilets and sinks before use.
The female toilets smelled of stale urine. The waste facilities for sanitary items were poor and unhygienic.
Having visited many campsites in the past, this was one that I would definitely not recommend Which is disappointing as it looked like it offered so much more.
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Harlem37 |
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Visited Swiss Farm July 2010 5 days from 19th
The site was busy but had quite a few empty pitches. Weather was hot and sunny.We stayed from monday to saturday.
Monday to Thursday was fine but we were very pleased to be going home saturday as the site was really full and becoming noisy.
We felt that because of very many static caravans and the large 2 areas for tents on the site the toilet and washing areas were far too small.During our 5 day stay all was fine but the last day overcrowded. After mostly staying in Caravan Club sites in the past we were disappointed and bearing in mind the club sites are a lot cheaper once a member and a lot more organised
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| Date of Visit: June 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Joandmike |
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We were very impressed with this site. We were pitched under a tree with fir cones falling on the roof every now and then and it took us about 15 minutes to clear the ones that had already fallen before we could put a ground sheet down, but the trees and bushes make the pitches much more private.
The toilets and showers are very clean and well kept and although when we booked / arrived we were told there was only two pitches left we never had to queue to use them.
Generally the quiet rules are well kept, we did have an issue with the people in the tent next us having a row at past midnight which woke us up and kept us awake for some time, but that could happen anywhere.
There's a good mix of tents, trailer tents, caravans and campers - not segregated which always makes campers feel like the poor relations!
We never used the swimming pool or bar, but will be going back for another visit - would recommend.
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| Date of Visit: June 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Zenon |
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Came as part of a large group (10 tents) and we had a thoroughly enjoyable stay.
Directed to field 1 which is on a bit of a slope, then left to get on with it. Pitched in the middle and it allowed plenty of room for the children and adults to play football, cricket etc.
Excellent wash facilities and it appeared to be litter free.
The bar showed the England vs USA game in the World Cup and it had a very enjoyable atmosphere with plenty of children allowed in the bar.
Will definitely be going back next summer for a few nights.
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| Date of Visit: June 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Shiner123 |
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We've just returned from a very successful and enjoyable half term break at Swiss Farm.
We were allocated a touring caravan pitch in one of the hedged areas of the site inc electric hookup. There was a slight incline on our part of the site but nothing a set of wooden blocks wouldn't sort out.
The toilet and showerblocks were very clean and obviously updated recently.
We have two little girls aged 3 and 4 and they made lots of friends as their were lots of other young families in the same areas as ourselves. For kids the site has a small well used adventure playground and a swimming pool which ours thoroughly enjoyed.
We took the girls bikes and scooters, but the roads are a bit rough so it was quite a test of their balancing skills to navigate more than 10m without falling over!
Without doubt the location of the site is fantastic, a short walk from Henley where you can have a wander around some interesting little shops or for those with a bit more energy there is a wonderful walk along the bank of the Thames with lots of things to see (rowers practising, Hambledon Locks, canoeists playing on the wier rapids, ducklings Cygnets and Red Kites) and it ends at a nice pub with a great beer garden, heaven! there's also plenty of space for a picnic on the bank of the river.
Further afield there are excellent family bike rides along disused railway tracks such as the phoenix trail or parts of the Ridgeway
We also visited the Didcot Steam railway centre and the Hellfire caves which where good days out and didn't cost the earth either.
Overall a good site in a fantastic location, lots going for it, we will visit again
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| Date of Visit: June 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Yummy Girl |
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This is a must visit site for the family!
We stayed at the beginning of June (2 adults, a 3 year old and a four year old) for three nights. We pitched in field 2 so we could keep an eye on the kids whilst they played in the park area which they did so day and night!
The staff were helpful, the facilities were clean including the pool and there was hot water a plenty any time of the day for showers or a bath.
We had a few visitors to our tent during our stay, a couple of hens, ducks and rabbits which was a very welcome surprise. The fishing lake homed plenty of ducks and geese. There is also a farm area with cows, pigs and sheep.
We didn't use the car once during our time there as the centre of Henley was less than 10 minutes walk away which has a Waitrose and Sainsbury's Local for anything fresh that you may need to purchase.
All in all a superb site which we intend on visiting again.
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