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Stowford Manor Farm
Wingfield
Trowbridge
Wiltshire (Browse area)
BA14 9LH
Tel: 01225 752253
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Pitches: 30
Open: 01/03/2024 to 31/10/2024
01/03/2025 to 31/10/2025
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| Who's it for |
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 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 No Laundry |
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 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
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 Bar <1 mile |
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| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing On Site |
 Wild Swimming <1 mile |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <1 mile |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
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 No Campfires Allowed |
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Rlbailey |
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 We've just spent 4 nights on this site and have no complaints at all.
Three clean toilets with loo roll, soap and hand towels at all times. Two showers with decent water pressure and plenty of shelves and hooks. The showers cost 50p for a few minutes - more than enough time to shower.
Loads of electric hook up points and at least three water points that I noticed.
Close to the river so you can fish if you'd like, with lots of walks in the surrounding area. There's a local area map available in the washrooms for you to take away with the local pubs clearly marked.
Three pubs within waling distance; The Hungerford Arms is fantastic. Great food, great hosts and great beer and cider.
Milk is available on site but no other supplies which is a shame as there isn't a local shop within walking distance so you'll need to ensure that you have everything you need or be prepared to travel to Trowbridge. 
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| Date of Visit: April 2010 |
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| Reviewer: K-pegg |
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What a lovely campsite, very friendly people, booked in easy and was left alone. Was right next to river which was fantastic, kids fishing, other people swimming, enjoyed a barbecue.
I have a 3 year old which I had to constantly watch. The noise of the water was great until the middle of the night.
The toilets was cleaned everyday, only 3 cubicles, but was never a problem.
Recycling area.
The showers are in a converted barn with cobble floor,they costed 50p and what an experience in showering, very enjoyable. There are 3 sinks for washing & 2 for washing up, but they was all very clean, very unique.
This was a great place to camp very relaxing.
Visited longleat, Wookey hole, so didn't do any walking out of the campsite(was to tired).
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Weswee |
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We were disappointed by this site. We arrived and went into the cafe where a young girl could not find our booking, which I eventually had to point out to her. She told us to go and pitch anywhere we wanted in the field at the back. We were left the muddy pitch right at the far end of the field. The 'safety' light had had its plug pulled out so the previous campers could have electric! There were quite a few campers who had not paid for electric hook up and yet were pitched in places for hook ups which we thought was not very fair. The pitches are not marked out so the 'pitches' were as big as your windbreaker would stretch, or so some people thought.
The owner did come to us about 730 the 1st night and then in the morning the 2nd day and the 3rd to see if we'd paid! Saying 'Ah yes' the 2nd and 3rd time of being reminded we were fully paid up. He was a bit abrupt that we'd not seen him when we 1st arrived, I explained he wasn't around and we had been told to pitch wherever we wanted!
There were 3 toilets that were not cleaned the whole time we were there. The lady owner poked her head in to see if there was toilet roll and that was it. There were hand towels on the backs of the doors.
The water tap was at the side of the toilets and had a section of hosepipe connected to it and just a tiny drain in which to catch the excess water. Meaning the area outside the toilets was constantly wet and muddy.
There was no pressure in the showers , which cost you 50p. The slot for the showers was on the outside of the shower so it you ran out part way through your shower you would have had a bit of a dilemma. They were located in an old converted cow shed, which looked very quirky at 1st glance. There were 2 showers to service the whole site. They were a decent size and had a little stool and 3 tiny corner shelves in which to put your stuff. The showers had cobbled floors with 2 wrought iron door mats to stop you slipping on the floor as the cobbles were slippery when wet. The floors in the showers sloped quite steeply so the water ran under the door and down into a gully in the main section of the building.
There were 3 sinks in which to clean your teeth. There were 2 potwash sinks which did have hot water with decent pressure.
There was an old Anderson shelter in which the children were playing, which I personally thought was very dangerous.
The road was busy and noisy.
It was perfectly located for Longleat Safari park which we visited and found to be absolutely fantastic.
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| Date of Visit: July 2009 |
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| Reviewer: ManorCourt |
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Good points:
- Very pretty grounds. The stone buildings, scenic river and lush green grass make it quite beautiful.
- Even when it was full, there was still enough space for everyone
Bad points:
- Cream tea was a rip off. Weak tea, no service with a smile, and very expensive for what it was.
- Toilets. There are three of them and they are unisex. They are quite dated and a bit smelly, even after being cleaned.
- Noise. We were by the river, which was had a permanent flow of water from the weir. We didn't mind it though. The other side of the pitch was closer to a fairly noisy main road.
- Not easy for cycling. There is a main road running past the farm and it was too scary to cycle on, so we didn't go cycling.
- Bradford-On-Avon - the local village. To look at it's soooo pretty and looks like heaven for anyone who loves their pubs. But on closer inspection, it actually has the worst selection of pubs we've ever been to. Bad food, no local beer, lack of atmosphere and newly-refurbished to look modern and lose their old feel. If you have to, the only half-decent places were The Barge Inn, The Hoop and Grapes and the Dandy Lion. Also, the only decent restaurants are the Thai and Fat Fowl. AVOID dinner at the Victorian Tea Room at ALL costs. Food there tasted like some kind of dodgy ready-meal.
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Shellywilhelm |
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The campsite itself was very nice and on a green near the river. We were only one of four campers there because of bad weather. I could imagine it feeling a little crowded if the campsite was full but on the plus side cars are not allowed in the camping area and have a separate lot.
The toilets (3 for the whole site) were older but clean. They were in a separate building from the showers. The showers (2 for the whole site) and entire washing up area was very cool. The old horse stable had been converted into a clean and modern washing up area. The showers did cost 50p, but there were 50p pieces laying on top of where you insert your money. I'm not sure if the campsite always leaves money for their guests to have showers or what exactly the situation is. The showers do not turn on without paying 50p though.
Also there was only one spout with drinking water that we saw. Its location was not very convenient for cooking.
The Manor house and buildings surrounding the camping area were under repair. I imagine that it is a very nice looking place when it is not under construction. There is no shop. The site is in walking distance to a decent castle though. Not in walking distance to a pub but it is only a short drive to shops and restaurants. Also in the summer there is a river club just next door. There is a fee to swim there but it looked like a very nice area. Also the site is less than a ten minute drive to Bath.
All and all it is an average campsite in a lovely country environment.
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| Date of Visit: September 2008 |
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| Reviewer: LauraJD |
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We drove down to Stowford Manor in the sunshine but from the puddles on site it had clearly rained earlier and due to the clay like soil it failed to dry up for the duration of our 3 night stay which made it a muddier experience than expected. It wasn't obvious where we had to go on arrival and found a member of staff in the tea rooms who gave us a brief introduction but wasn't sure where we were allowed to pitch as a group was yet to turn up and left us to make up our own minds. Whilst it's nice to have a relaxed campsite it did leave us worrying that we would be moved once set up, but it turned out to be fine.
The site was closer to the road than expected and would recommend earplugs if you are a light sleeper. Unfortunately there was a private party nearby whose music kept us all awake until 5am even with earplugs which was obviously outside of Stowford Manors control but wasn't great for our first night.
The toilets were always free and clean and the wash up area had plenty of hot water although I was surprised that the showers were 50p a go.
On the plus side the cream teas are to die for, set in a lovely English country garden and if I had thought about it the jersey milk on sale would have been fantastic for a cheeky hot chocolate or morning porridge!
The location of the site is good for attractions such as Longleat and Bath itself. Stonehenge wasn't far either. Whilst there were no real problems I would try a different site next time.
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| Date of Visit: September 2008 |
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| Reviewer: Sparklycamper |
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We had a lovely weekend here, when the forecast was for lots of rain, and their was an orange weather warning for the whole of the south east.
A River runs right through the campsite, so we were a little concerned with the weather warning, but when we arrived it was no where near flooding so we decided to stay in this lovely campsite.
There are 2 fields, 1 right by the road, and the other set back from the road, we were in the field that was set back, and I would definitely prefer this field.
The ground was flat and easy to peg into.
Although we didn't get nearly as much rain as forecast over the weekend, there were quite a few big puddles that remained in the middle of the grass and it was really quite muddy. (It had rained for most of the previous week though)
To preserve the field everyone was asked not to drive on the field, so we camped quite near the entrance. There were a few people who drove on the field regardless and their muddy tracks remained for the rest of the weekend.
There are 3 unisex toilet cubicals which were kept very clean. They were also spiderfree-ish.
The (unisex) washrooms are really beautiful, and were also kept very clean. A fantastic and very sympathetic barn conversion.
We did not use the 2 showers, that were 50p per shower, but the cubicals were spacious, with room to dress and the showers 'looked' like they would be good.
Then there were the 3 sinks between lovely granite, (like an expensive hotel) with ample very hot water, and 2 washing up areas, again with ample hot water, and washing up bowls and a clean (not manky) washing-up brush provided.
I could not see a plug socket or anywhere for a hair dryer.
There was also a hose which was really useful for washing off the muddy ground sheets at the end of the trip.
You could buy untreated jersey milk for 90p per litre from the cream tea room.
The cream teas were amazing, and if you stay here you really MUST have one. £4 for a pot of tea (including most speciality teas) and 2 freshly baked scones and as much jam and cream as you can manage.
There was a piece of rope to swing on over the river for children, but due to the weather the river was running very fast and I think it would have been very dangerous for anyone to swing over and fall in, as you would probably be washed away. There was a ford that could be played in more safely though.
There was also a war bunker which would be fun for children to explore
We visited Bath and Farleigh Hungerford castle which we thoroughly enjoyed.
Overall this is a really beautiful campsite and we are planning to return next year, with our wellies
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
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| Reviewer: Crusoeonmars |
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When we arrived at this site with 4 teenagers and small dog in tow we were delighted to see its quaint layout with the river in which to swim, and the children had fun on the first day swimming in the river.
The cafe and its cream teas were lovely indeed, as other reviewers have said, but the garden was rife with wasps so it was hard to rest and enjoy them.
The washroom and toilets were separate. The washroom was set in a converted stable and was lovely. But the toilets were basic and only had cold water with which to wash your hands.
The holiday was rather spoilt for us as 3 of the 4 children we had with us went down with vomiting - one suffered for most the week.
The location was good as it was near to Bath with all its delights. The pigs on the farm were a source of entertainment too.
Overall, this site is small, basic but pretty.
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| Date of Visit: September 2008 |
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| Reviewer: Smillie |
8 reviews from this member |
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We visited this site for my birthday weekend with my friends, I chose it because it was close to Bath which is one of my favourite cities.
We did have great concerns about visiting a site on a river when the met office had issued an orange 'be prepared' warning for the whole of the south west so we had a 2nd stand by campsite just in case. It was decided on arrival that despite the forecast of heavy rainfall we would be fine to camp there, due to the weather the owners requested that people did not drive on to the fields so we unloaded and camped quite close to the entrance to the field.
The site was reasonably flat especially compared to other sites I have visited, there was standing water on the field and the field remained so even during the dry spells. It did get very muddy! The river literally runs down the side of the site and you can pitch next to it. There are two fields we were in the one furthest from the road (it did mean we were close to the river however). The facilities are Unisex three loo's (in one building), two sinks for washroom, two sinks for washing up and two showers 50p (opposite), which seemed a bit steep but we decided it depended on how long you got for your 50p, unfortunately we didn't use the shower so I am unable to enlighten you on this subject!
The facilities were kept remarkably clean considering the weather, the staff at the cream tea café kept them clean and stocked. From a comfort factor the toilet paper was on a roll (NOT nasty shiny recycled squares not even big enough to wipe a cats bum!) and they had proper hand towels (not paper ones). The Washroom was amazing and has been converted very sympathetically using good quality sinks etc. I couldn't comment on the warm water situation as I didn't use any!
On Friday we ventured into Trowbridge to find a Fish and Chip shop, which I stupidly assumed would be easy the signs at first lead you to the 'Town Centre' then you arrive at a shopping centre with an asda and multistory car park (which is pay and display during the day) we passed through this expecting to find something a bit more like a High street type place and all of a sudden there are no signs to the town centre, I don't think we ever found it. We stopped at a Texco garage (which is next to Asda) to ask directions and we were directed to 'Fry Days' on arriving at 'Fry Days' we remembered we had no cash so enquired in the Fish and Chip shop about the nearest atm and we were directed up the road to the one stop, if there was one we didn't find it, so we drove back to the Asda and used the cash point there and went back to 'Fry Days' They served us surprisingly quickly especially considering our order was for 8 people. The fish and chips were ok could have been more salt and vinegar on them but apart from that.
This is usually the part of the review were I would tell you about the great time I had in Bath unfortunately I couldn't go because I was violently ill (I suspect with food poisoning) My friends however had a lovely time!
On Sunday we had booked in for a cream tea however by the time we had packed away our tents we had sometime to kill and so we all headed to Farleigh Hungerford Castle it cost £3.50/adult and you get a free audio tour if you wish. The most stunning parts of the castle for me were the chapel and crypt with 600 year old paintings and lead crypts with faces (apparently some of the best specimens in the country). Then we went back to Stowford for our cream tea, I was unable to taste the cream tea but from what I saw (a pile of cream as big as my head! and freshly baked scones) it was my idea of a perfect cream tea £4 for a cream tea (2 scones and as much cream/jam as you can pile up). All the cream and milk is from their own cows and is unpasteurised (yummy!) you can buy milk for 90p from the tea shop.
I cannot wait to get back to this campsite in 2009 and experience it properly, may be even go for a swim in the swimming river down stream!
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
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| Reviewer: Harrowes rabble |
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We had a wonderful May Bank Holiday here with a group of seven families and hundreds of small sprogs. The atmosphere was very laid back and the fact that you are surrounded by water didn't feel unduly worrying (indeed, under supervision, the kids all leapt into the water despite the not hugely clement weather).
The facilities are great. Tons of hot water for washing up and showers that are spacious enough to allow a parent into the stall to wash kids too. Incredibly relaxing and laid back atmosphere. And loads of room for running about, football, clambering on ancient tractor and exploring.
The cream teas in the manor house are perfect - a real dream of West Country calorific heaven. And being able to wander off on local walks to castle and pubs is great.
The only downside is the proximity of the road along the front of the campsite. We camped in the back field and it still bothered me that you could hear local boy racers roaring back along the road at night-time. But then I'm a bit fussy about noise and I know that it didn't bother the rest of our party in the same way.
Overall a really good experience and a super set up.
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