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Chipping Norton (Ready Camp)

Chadlington, Oxfordshire, England
1 acre hosted by Test O.
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Secluded safari tent camping a stone's throw from Cotswold's greatest gateway town – Chipping Norton

There are plenty of towns in this neck of the woods that call themselves ‘Gateway to the Cotswolds’, but Chippy, as it’s affectionately known, should win the prize. It has everything that such an accolade deserves: rolling hills and typically pretty, honey-coloured villages within a ten-minute drive, fun shops, cobbled lanes, even a theatre – as well as one of the area's most established campsites, a mile and a half outside of town.

Surrounded by trees, Chipping Norton Campsite has a real air of seclusion and, along with camping, now also offers the opportunity to glamp in new Ready Camp safari tents. The fully furnished glamping abodes are a great place to return to after a hard day's yomping across the hills. Each tent (sleeping up to four adults or a family of six) has two bedrooms, furnished with proper beds, and a kitchenette with hob, microwave, fridge and all the pots, crockery and cutlery you need. There's also a comfortable living area with sofas and an outdoor terrace to enjoy while you contemplate plans for the following day.

If you're not taking off on foot to explore the hills that roll southwards across the landscape, then you'll probably find yourself searching for antiques among the historic local hot-spots – the stone and thatch village of Minster Lovell, the 'Venice of the Cotswolds' Bourton-on-the-Water or picture-postcard Stow-on-the-Wold with its ancient market square.

For most, however, the first port of call is exploring the town on your doorstep. Window shopping, cream tea snacking and generally nosing around the many independent shops in Chipping Norton can easily occupy you for hours. And, while everyone knows it nowadays as home to the notorious Chipping Norton set – David Cameron, Rebekah Brooks, Jeremy Clarkson, et al – market day on Wednesdays and the farmer’s market on the third Saturday of each month confirms that this is a real place for real people, even if quite a few of them do wear rather a lot of tweed.

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Chadlington, Oxfordshire, England, United KingdomTraditional, ancestral territory of various First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Test O.Joined in January 2015
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Your time spent…where it matters Time away with family & friends is great, but let’s be honest - it can sometimes be hectic to even think about! Ready Camp takes away some of the stresses and hassles of camping - having a preerected, canvas-wrapped haven with real beds, a kitchen and dining area. There’s no need to fill the car rammed to the rafters with an endless supply of ‘just in cases’. We give you back the time to do the fun things together with your friends and family. Pack your bedding & a sense of adventure Walk into a comfortable haven with cosy furnishings and oodles of little luxuries. With two bedrooms, an open plan living/dining area where you can wine and dine to your hearts content or put your feet up on the comfy settee after a long day’s adventure. The Kitchen area includes a fridge, microwave and hob, along with basic cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery. (We’ve even supplied the corkscrew!) When it comes to light’s out…we’ve even included a torch for those midnight toilet trips, or just to make funny shadows on the tent!
Nearby attractions
Discover the beautiful stone and thatch village of Minster Lovell in the Windrush valley, or take the 40-minute drive to historic Oxford – the 'City of Dreaming Spires'. Closer to home, charming Stow-on-the-Wold is a classic Cotswolds town that certainly wouldn't look out of place on a biscuit tin. Visit the ancient Market Square, search for the hidden tree-framed door at St Edward's Church and learn about Stow's role in the last battle of the English Civil War. Away from the bustling streets, step into serenity at Batsford Arboretum (01386 701441) – a delightful outdoor wonderland that's home to the country's largest private collection of trees and shrubs, not to mention a whole host of flora and fauna, tours, events, a shop and a lovely terrace café.
Food and drink
Dining opportunities in Chipping Norton range from the chippy (The Chippy Chippy, of course – although the Arctic Fish Bar (01608 641577) is more popular) to fine dining at the Chequers pub (01608 644717). Market day is on Wednesdays and the farmer’s market on the third Saturday of each month. There's also a Sainsbury's in the middle of town.

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