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Stowford Manor Farm

Wiltshire Ba14 9 Lh, Somerset, England
1 acre hosted by Stowford M.
Rural England at its finest. A peaceful site with river swimming, in an unknown but interesting area on the border of Somerset and Wiltshire.
We can’t all be to the manor born, but camping in the grounds of Stowford Manor – a delightfully relaxed campsite on the verdant Wiltshire/ Somerset border – gets you close. A stunning 13th-century farmhouse, with accompanying mill and assorted workshops, provide the backdrop to two camping fields bisected by a stream, itself a great little spot for boating and paddling. If this seems like too much effort, afternoons at Stowford Manor can instead be whiled away in the garden, where sumptuous cream teas are served. From here you can watch hens peck around the millpond as the gurgling River Frome flows by. Bliss...

The facilities are good without being anything to write home about, but they are obviously well cared for. The site has a remarkable feel, being overlooked by the assembled old buildings of Stowford Manor Farm, which positively ooze authentic antiquity. This perfect vision of a bygone England has escaped any tasteless tarting up and simply stands there, radiating its dignity and elegance into the camping field.

Camping here isn’t about being completely indolent, though.The local River Swimming Club is a half-mile downstream; many wild-swimmers stay here, and campers are allowed to use the club for £1 a day. Alternatively, you can cycle along the canal to Bath, less than an hour away. A little further afield lies the more intimate delights of Bradford-on-Avon. Southern icons such as Stonehenge and Longleat are easily accessible from here, yet so is the west coast at genteel little Clevedon, where the famous pier provides a nostalgic look at seaside pleasures.

Knowing what makes their campers tick, the Bryants have also printed a map of three pubs within walking distance, all of which have views and serve good ales and terrific food. What more could you want? Another cream tea? Oh, go on then...

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Location
Wiltshire Ba14 9 Lh, Somerset, 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
Hosted by Stowford M.Joined in June 2010
From the host
This small relaxed site is situated on the banks of the River Frome next to the medieval farmstead. It is a working farm with a Manor House, and a Mill House that does bed and breakfast. Cream teas are served daily at the manor house from 3 - 6pm. A river swimming club is available 200 metres down river. We are situated 3 miles from Bradford on Avon and 8 miles from Bath
Nearby attractions

Farleigh Hungerford Castle (01225 754026) is just up the road in Norton St Phillip, but if you fancy a spot of water-bound activity, head to the Kennet and Avon Canal (0800 1214679) in lovely Bradford-on-Avon, itself a sort of Bath in miniature. Treat yourself to one of the VIP packages at Bath Racecourse (01225 424609), including champagne, canapés, afternoon tea and that all-important member’s badge.

Food and drink
There are 3 super pubs (all with good food) in close proximity: The New Inn (01225 863123), less than a steep mile’s walk away in Westwood; Poplars (01225 752426), in Wingfield; and the Hungerford Arms (01225 754949) in Farleigh Hungerford. In Corsley, 4 miles up the road, The White Hart (01373 832805) dishes up gastropub nosh at more imaginative prices. White Row Country Foods (01373 830708) in Frome is famous for its highquality foods and tea room. The nearest genuine farm shop is about 1 mile from Stowford Manor, at Springleaze Farm (01225 720006) where everything is sourced within a radius of 20 miles.
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