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Bridge House Campsite
Bridge House
Lechlade
Gloucestershire (Browse area)
GL7 3AG
Tel: 01367 252348 or 07733 015491
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Pitches: 50
Open: 15/04/2024 to 09/10/2024
18/04/2025 to 09/10/2025
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 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 No Laundry |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 Shop <1 mile |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <1 mile |
 Wild Swimming <5 miles |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 Cycle Hire <5 miles |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <1 mile |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 No Dog Walk |
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Wantageclaire |
1 review from this member |
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 I have just returned from a weekend camping at the Bridge House Campsite and I thoroughly recommend this site. The location is great as it's 5 mins walk to the Thames and the lovely town of Lechlade.
I was in a camper and my friends in a tent and the staff ensured that we were together. The pitches are a great size and there's also lots of room to put up awnings or gazebos.
There are lots of pitches with electricity - unfortunately my lead wasn't long enough but the warden turned up immediately and leant me an extension.
I felt the need to write a review as there seems to be a few negative comments and I really wanted to stress how positive my experience was of this site. I'll certainly be returning soon! 
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| Date of Visit: September 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Miss Finaiglesteen |
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Bridge House Campsite is listed here as being in Gloucestershire. In fact it's located just inside Wiltshire. The border is the River Thames itself, circa 200 metres from the campsite towards Lechlade. The beauty of this site is it's proximity to the river, within a short walk across the fields. Lechlade is just over the bridge from there. (I wouldn't advise walking along the busy, unpathed road).
The campsite has good facilities. The showers are good and strong -but- the shower trays are dangerously slippery, this needs to be addressed. Everything else on the site is A. O. K. It's in a wonderful location. The surrounding open/flat farmland means the wind can be a problem, but there are more sheltered areas of the field for camping, just ask the warden.
If you are looking for a central location for touring the Cotswolds e. G. Cotswold Wildlife Park (brilliant) then this is the campsite for you. The tariff @ September 2011 was £7 PPPN + £2/night electric if required. Very reasonable, especially for the lone traveller. Dogs are free.
Lechlade is lovely. Our visit coincided with David Walliams' charity Thames swim. Got some great photos of 'Lou' :-) swimming towards the first lock on his journey. There's a good chippy in Lechlade and some great pubs. All good value.
We shall be returning at a future date.
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| Date of Visit: September 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Uk camping |
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Here is a fair and detailed review of Bridge House campsite. I visited recently for two nights with two children under four and friends who have a three year old and a dog.
Good points:
Near Lechlade which is a beautiful village with a selection of pubs and antique shops (if you like that sort of thing!)
Clean facilities including hot showers with good pressure.
Allow dogs (but on lead at all times)
Well maintained pitches.
Washing up area.
Bad points:
Lots of notices warning against breaking their numerous rules. Laminated signs at every turn!
Inconsistent with enforcing the rules.
No campfires.
Near a main road.
Expensive at £7 per person per night.
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| Date of Visit: September 2011 |
Unit: Other |
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| Reviewer: Vanagondriver |
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Just back from a long weekend in a camper van (mine but my friend sleeps in it) and tent (me). You can't fault the place.
Campsite is two minutes from the Thames Path and five minutes from the town centre. Lechlade is one the most attractive parts of the Thames Path (I know because we have done it all) and the town has a number of pubs and plenty of places to eat plus a Londis which is seemingly open most of the time.
Interesting places nearby worthwhile visting are Kelmscott Manor and Buscot Park. Staff on the site are friendly and helpful, pitches are ok and facilities are good - nice hot showers. Rates are good - £7 per person per night plus £2 electric hookup.
Couple of possible niggles. There are two showers and four toilets in the gents and ladies so that could be a problem if the site is busy. Also there are a set of motion sensitive lights near the shower block which if you are in a tent nearby light it up like floodlights on a sports ground.
If you are a light sleeper and staying in a tent be aware that the site is right next to a main road so during the week you'll be kept wake late into the night and woken up early by traffic noise.
So if you are planning on staying here pack the earplugs and sleeping pills. Otherwise recommended.
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Ladyshopper |
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Visited for a Saturday and Sunday night, and was recommended the site by someone on this forum. Friendly owners, who will lend you ice-blocks and refreeze yours if required.
Nice size pitches, and they are happy for you to choose your own. Wasn't many left when we arrived on Saturday as it was pretty busy, but lots of people went home on Sunday.
Clean toilets and showers, lots of hot water (in fact the showers were almost too hot as no temperature control, so took a while to get used to!).
Lots to do in local area, would love to visit again as we didn't get to do much due to copious amounts of rain on Sunday. Walk through cows field to town is fine (mind the cow pats), and the first pub you come to on the river looks great. There was several ducks with ducklings, swans etc, and the pub had gorgeous hanging baskets and looked a perfect place to sit out and have a drink. Rain spoiled our chance to do that though!
Great campsite in a super location, and would definitely recommend.
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Si-uk |
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I have mixed reviews about this campsite. Overall I would give it 3 out of 5.
I stayed here in early August 2011 and it was fairly quiet.
The Likes
The campsites location, Set in the Cotswolds its right near a village of Lechlade which is just located over a bridge going over the River Thames. Not far away are the hills full of history. There are plenty of nice pubs in Lechlade too.
The camping field is clean and tidy.
In a good way you pay per person per night so it was ok for me on my own.
The staff were friendly and happy to help, they lent me a hook up extension.
Dogs go free.
Now what lets it down, the bad points.
There is an awful gate to access in and out if you want to avoid the road, it's not very good for me never mind those with disabilities.
People were poaching in the field opposite so every now again you can hear gun fire.
Paying per person per night is not that brilliant if you have more than one or two people.
The electric hook-up points are confusing and can prove tricky and there are not many water taps.
I do not rate the showers and toilets that much either, they are just ok.
Some of the pitches need re laying, saying that I found a good spot and they did state that they will fill any hole in the ground if need be.
Conclusion. All in all if they sort out that gate and do something with the toilets there are only two showers, add in more electric points I would give this site a higher rating. It's not a bad campsite but could be better.
But be warned you need a deposit of £20 to camp here, not a good idea if you are on a budget. I am not sure if that is per person as well.
Well worth a ride out, it has to be Averbury.
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Colin54 |
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Great campsite, very clean loads of hot water, electric hook ups. Very helpful, lovely part of the country. Would recommend this site to anyone.
Will return again this year. Located next to the Thames. Nice shops and pub in walking distance and loads of places to eat at lunch time or in the evening.
Only a few miles from some of the nicest village in the county. Good mini market in the village which stocks everything you would need
Was here for the airshow but did not go, stayed on the site rested and took in the views and the nice weather. Their are some great walks along the river
You can rent boats from the local boathouse.
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
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| Reviewer: Bob61 |
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There are few campsites I return to because I like to find places I have not been to before. However, this site has attracted me back 3 times, the first time being in August 2005, and I therefore have to rank it as one of my favourite sites as well as my favourite area to visit. I have booked to return again in August this year.
Back in 2005 the facilities were a little basic and not too clean but that has certainly improved to a good standard since the renovation of the toilet block. The toilet facilities are a little cramped and a few more hooks for coats and clothing might not go amiss, but they are kept spotless and everything is provided. Despite the improvements it is worth noting that back in 2005 the price per person was £4 per night. It is now just £7 per person per night with an extra £2 for EHU. That is a very fair price indeed.
This site is basically a large field adjacent to the main road which runs through Lechlade, on the south side of the River Thames. However, while fairly busy during the day the road is quiet at night and traffic lights at the river bridge control the speed of traffic so there is very little noise.
The field is also set back from the road and bordered by trees and shrubbery. A very nice setting and only a 5 minute walk to the river and bridge, beyond which is the town. It is also pleasing that other campers respect the peace and quiet after dark.
Lechlade is a haven for antique lovers with several antique shops selling everything from small collectables to furniture. There seems to an abundance of pubs, restaurants, and hotels but it is certainly a quaint town in a lovely river setting with miles of the Thames Path to walk along, boat hire, and of course, riverside pubs.
The campsite does not have a shop but a small supermarket in the town seems to provide all requirements. There is also a hardware shop in the town selling a few camping bits and pieces.
There has recently been an increase in electric hook-up pitches and these are marked but the non-EHU are just a case of finding a spot and staking your claim. The field is flat and the grass kept short but not manicured.
On this visit the grass in places was showing scars from rabbits and obvious signs of work on installing underground pipework or cables but it is still early in the season and there is plenty of time for recovery. This is a family owned site and they bend over backwards to help make your stay an enjoyable one.
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Wyeshar |
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This is a superb campsite, pitch sizes are great and there is plenty of space between pitches. We had electric hook up.
The owners are very friendly and helpful and gave us a very warm welcome.
The toilet and shower block was very good,and very well looked after.
The campsite is lovely and quiet, there was a mixture of families, couples and groups of friends staying while we were there and the atmosphere was very friendly and respectful of other people.
The local area has great facilities, with a well stocked Londis for groceries, pubs serving lovely food, an Indian and Italian restaurant, a chemist and post office and great browsing shops full of collectables.
Boats can be hired for trips on the river or there is a boat trip to take. St Johns Lock is very pretty with somewhere to picnic and watch the comings and goings through the lock.
We were staying in a motorhome so everything we did was on foot and there is plenty to explore. Access to the local area from the campsite across the field is a very easy and a lovely walk.
This was our first visit here and will definitely not be our last, we loved it.
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| Date of Visit: September 2010 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: IanBax |
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We live in Swindon, only 12 miles away and use this site most weekends, Karan and Kev (Owners) are very pleasant and will always help if required. The site is mixed with Caravans, Motorhomes, and tents (We have a caravan). Pitches are excellent and toilets very clean.
The electric barrier is very good and requires a key to access which in my opinion makes the site secure. (£20 refundable deposit). Key also required for access to the toilets. The river Thames is only a stones throw away and shops and pubs etc a very short walk (Less than 10 minutes from the site). We have made some friends on the site who also visit regularly and would highly recommend a visit. Gas not available on site but is readily available locally (Again less than 5 mins from site
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