Big Skies guests will need to bring:
This is a camping experience so we advise warm/waterproof clothing, warm PJ’s and sturdy footwear/wellies as the British weather can be unpredictable.

- Hot water bottles

- Sleeping bags and pillows for futon beds

- Torches

- Towels

- Toiletries

- Food

- A good book

- Insect repellent

Greener Camping Club membership required. Please add it on extra products if you're not a member.

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Wistley Grove - Unfurnished

Greener Camping Club membership. Required to stay at a greener camping club site.

Greener Camping Club

Big Skies guests will need to bring:
This is a camping experience so we advise warm/waterproof clothing, warm PJ’s and sturdy footwear/wellies as the British weather can be unpredictable.

- Hot water bottles

- Sleeping bags and pillows for futon beds

- Torches

- Towels

- Toiletries

- Food

- A good book

- Insect repellent

Ravesgate - Unfurnished

Our bell tents are the perfect places if you’re looking to hide away and kick back with nature.  You’ll get all that’s great about camping with the added benefit of a fuss-free, no-hassle experience, so what’s not to love?!

Set in stunning surroundings, we have five tents, all of which have been carefully thought out to make your night under the stars as cosy as can be. We bring the home comforts, and all we ask you to bring is your sense of adventure and love for nature! 

Each tent offers exceptional height, plenty of room and is kitted out with handy essentials to make life under canvas that little bit more convenient. With room for up to four people, you won’t think twice about taking advantage of escaping everyday life whilst soaking up the wonderful Cotswold atmosphere.

Step inside our tents and say hello to a comfy camping haven. Each tent has a double bed with a real, comfortable mattress to give that home from home comforting feel! With a futon sofa bed and a beautiful tea light chandelier, your night under the stars is off to a great start. 

We appreciate that privacy is important so have positioned our tents 15 meters apart to allow for privacy, as well as social distancing.

**Each tent includes:**

- Double mattress bed with bed linen, warm duvet, pillows, extra blankets and cushions 

 - Two futons with sheets provided

- Carpets for your comfort

-  Solar fairy lights

 -  Bunting  

 -  Tea light chandelier with 20 tea lights

  - Cutlery and Crockery

-   BBQ utensils 

-   Fire pit, frying pan and dutch oven, and one bag of kindling and logs per night (more can be purchased if required)

 -  Washing up bowl, washing up liquid and sponge

  - Tea and Coffee making facilities

 -  Olive oil, salt and pepper, spices and herbs

 -  2 x camping chairs

**Big Skies guests will need to bring:**

This is a camping experience so we advise warm/waterproof clothing, warm PJ’s and sturdy footwear/wellies as the British weather can be unpredictable.

-   Hot water bottles

 -  Sleeping bags and pillows for futon beds

-   Torches

 -  Towels

-   Toiletries

 -  Food

 -  A good book

 -  Insect repellent

Greener Camping Club membership required. Please add it on extra products if you're not a member.

Ravensgate - Fully furnished

New for 2022, we are offering camping at Big skies alongside our glamping bell tents. Each pitch is located in the wildflower meadow setting with fantastic sunset and sunrise views. Each pitch includes a fire-pit, log bundles can be purchased either with your booking or from the honesty shop on arrival.

Our camping area is located just a stone's throw from the Cotswold Way so the perfect stopover for weary walkers.

Greener Camping Club membership required. Please add it on extra products if you're not a member.

Camping Pitch

Our bell tents are the perfect places if you’re looking to hide away and kick back with nature. You’ll get all that’s great about camping with the added benefit of a fuss-free, no hassle experience, so what’s not to love?!

Set in stunning surroundings, we have five tents, all of which have been carefully thought out to make your night under the stars as cosy as can be. We bring the home comforts, and all we ask you to bring is your sense for adventure and love for nature! 

Each tent offers exceptional height, plenty of room and is kitted out with handy essentials to make life under canvas that little bit more convenient. With room for up to four people, you won’t think twice about taking advantage of escaping everyday life whilst soaking up the wonderful Cotswold atmosphere.

Step inside our tents and say hello to a comfy camping haven. Each tent has a double bed with a real, comfortable mattress to give that home from home comforting feel! With a futon sofa bed and beautiful tea light chandelier your night under the stars is off to a great start. 

We appreciate that privacy is important so have positioned our tents 15 meters apart to allow for privacy, as well as social distancing.

**Each tent includes:**

Double mattress bed with bed linen, warm duvet, pillows, extra blankets and cushions 

Two futons with sheets provided

Carpets for your comfort

 Solar fairy lights

   Bunting  

   Tea light chandelier with 20 tea lights

   Cutlery and Crockery

   BBQ utensils 

   Fire pit, frying pan and dutch oven, and one bag of kindling and logs per night (more can be purchased if required)

   Washing up bowl, washing up liquid and sponge

   Tea and Coffee making facilities

   Olive oil, salt and pepper, spices and herbs

   2 x camping chairs

**Big Skies guests will need to bring:**

This is a camping experience so we advise warm/waterproof clothing, warm PJ’s and sturdy footwear/ wellies as the British weather can be unpredictable

   Hot water bottles

   Sleeping bags and pillows for futon beds

   Torches

   Towels

   Toiletries

   Food

   A good book

   Insect repellent

Greener Camping Club membership required. Please add it on extra products if you're not a member.

Wistley Grove - Fully Furnished

Our bell tents are the perfect places if you’re looking to hide away and kick back with nature.  You’ll get all that’s great about camping with the added benefit of a fuss-free, no-hassle experience, so what’s not to love?!

Set in stunning surroundings, we have five tents, all of which have been carefully thought out to make your night under the stars as cosy as can be. We bring the home comforts, and all we ask you to bring is your sense of adventure and love for nature! 

Each tent offers exceptional height, plenty of room and is kitted out with handy essentials to make life under canvas that little bit more convenient. With room for up to four people, you won’t think twice about taking advantage of escaping everyday life whilst soaking up the wonderful Cotswold atmosphere.

Step inside our tents and say hello to a comfy camping haven. Each tent has a double bed with a real, comfortable mattress to give that home from home comforting feel! With a futon sofa bed and a beautiful tea light chandelier, your night under the stars is off to a great start. 

We appreciate that privacy is important so have positioned our tents 15 meters apart to allow for privacy, as well as social distancing.

**Each tent includes:**

Double mattress bed with bed linen, warm duvet, pillows, extra blankets and cushions 

Two futons with sheets provided

Carpets for your comfort

 Solar fairy lights

   Bunting  

   Tea light chandelier with 20 tea lights

   Cutlery and Crockery

   BBQ utensils 

Fire pit, frying pan and dutch oven, and one bag of kindling and logs per night (more can be purchased if required)

   Washing up bowl, washing up liquid and sponge

   Tea and Coffee making facilities

   Olive oil, salt and pepper, spices and herbs

   2 x camping chairs

**Big Skies guests will need to bring:**

This is a camping experience so we advise warm/waterproof clothing, warm PJ’s and sturdy footwear/ wellies as the British weather can be unpredictable

   Hot water bottles

   Sleeping bags and pillows for futon beds

   Torches

   Towels

   Toiletries

   Food

   A good book

   Insect repellent

Greener Camping Club membership required. Please add it on extra products if you're not a member.

Old Ash Bell - Fully furnished

Our bell tents are the perfect places if you’re looking to hide away and kick back with nature.  You’ll get all that’s great about camping with the added benefit of a fuss-free, no-hassle experience, so what’s not to love?!

Set in stunning surroundings, we have five tents, all of which have been carefully thought out to make your night under the stars as cosy as can be. We bring the home comforts, and all we ask you to bring is your sense of adventure and love for nature! 

Each tent offers exceptional height, plenty of room and is kitted out with handy essentials to make life under canvas that little bit more convenient.  With room for up to four people, you won’t think twice about taking advantage of escaping everyday life whilst soaking up the wonderful Cotswold atmosphere.

Step inside our tents and say hello to a comfy camping haven. Each tent has a double bed with a real, comfortable mattress to give that home from home comforting feel! With a futon sofa bed and a beautiful tea light chandelier, your night under the stars is off to a great start. 

We appreciate that privacy is important so have positioned our tents 15 meters apart to allow for privacy, as well as social distancing.

**Each tent includes:**

Double mattress bed with bed linen, warm duvet, pillows, extra blankets and cushions 

Two futons with sheets provided

Carpets for your comfort

 Solar fairy lights

   Bunting  

   Tea light chandelier with 20 tea lights

   Cutlery and Crockery

   BBQ utensils 

Fire pit, frying pan and dutch oven, and one bag of kindling and logs per night (more can be purchased if required)

   Washing up bowl, washing up liquid and sponge

   Tea and Coffee making facilities

   Olive oil, salt and pepper, spices and herbs

   2 x camping chairs

**Big Skies guests will need to bring:**

This is a camping experience so we advise warm/waterproof clothing, warm PJ’s and sturdy footwear/ wellies as the British weather can be unpredictable.

   Hot water bottles

   Sleeping bags and pillows for futon beds

   Torches

   Towels

   Toiletries

   Food

   A good book

   Insect repellent

Greener Camping Club membership required. Please add it on extra products if you're not a member.

Hawthorn - Fully furnished with en-suite eco loo

Little Oak - Fully Furnished

Big Skies Camping

**Andrew's field is beautiful and idyllic but has limited facilities, it has a tap for drinking water, and waste water disposal point (ELSan). There is no electricity on site. **

The best things about the field:
Peaceful and unspoiled
Close to nature -wild deer often wander through the filed to drink from the river. The field is an excellent place for bird watching; Kingfishers, Cuckoos and Woodpeckers are regularly seen. We have a Little Owl in the area which is a little more elusive. 
If you camp you can fish for free on the River Avon.
You can launch Kayaks/ canoes directly from the field into the river Avon - a great place to start your adventure. 
Family run - the field is run by Andrew and his family who are thrilled that campers take joy in the beauty of their field, they can give you local hints and tips and are always happy to help. 
Camp fires are allowed - so it properly feels like camping. 
The field is still a hidden gem and therefore does not get overcrowded.
The field has beautiful vistas in all directions and is South facing so warms up nicely when the sun is out whilst benefiting from the cooling breeze from the river. 
You can walk to three pubs from the campsite.
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The limited facilities means it is most suited to caravans and campervans however if you have a tent and a camping toilet you are welcome to come. 

Grass Pitch

Andrew's Field

Come and relax, put your feet up and enjoy the tranquillity of the farm. Listen to the birds’ choir and watch the sun go down. Play some board
games or just spend quality time with family, friends and loved ones.

Pod 1 

Pod 2 

Come and relax, put your feet up and enjoy the view of the nearby forest. Listen to the birds’ choir and watch the sun go down. Play some board
games or just spend quality time with family, friends and loved ones. Snuggle up by the fire and share some stories of days new and old.

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Safari Tent 2

Safari tent 1

Darnells' Farm Luxury Glamping

A 6 Metre 'Stargarzer' tent with an added 'Airbud' pup so depending on your family grouping, these each sleep anything from two to six people. Furnishings and decor throughout are stylishly top-notch so it's not just proper beds and rugs, but also soft robes, cut flowers, sofas, armchairs and coordinated colours. Outside, you get your own fully equipped cabana-style kitchen. You won't have to bring a thing and attached to this are pristine hot-water shower facilities, loo, and washing-up area. The knives are sharp, the pots and pans un-battered, while dining is at solid tables and chairs on matching crockery with proper glassware.

6M Stargazer + 3M Airbud

The 'Mahal' is the showstopper, a simply enormous specimen, the sort of thing a desert potentate might entertain in which sleeps at least eight in four separate rooms, with a whopping 65 square metres of floor space.

Lotus Belle Mahal

A 6 Metre 'Stargarzer' tent.

At this point, things start to get, well, even more boutique and luxury, for want of better words. Finnish wood-fired hot tub? That's a yes. Hammocks in wooded glades, comfy sun-loungers, and an impressive fire bowl that's almost three-foot across? Yes again. A communal, outdoor honesty bar with its own drink-stocked fridge, firepit, and free-to-use pizza oven is a place to chill, while a potter around the well-tended grounds turns up rose-scented grassy paths, vegetable and herb gardens, orchards, and scratching chickens. It's all extremely well thought out and playful, too, as the invitation to curl up for the night on an outdoor iron bed attests. Ask for a telescope and one will be provided. 

6M Lotus Belle Stargazer

Stargazer Glamping

Real comfortable beds with fresh linen and towels and a wood burning stove to keep cosy in the evenings. There's plenty of space for each tent, outdoor seating and firepit (tripod, steel plate, pot with lid and kettle) with simple cooking equipment including cutlery, crockery, colander, tin opener, bottle opener, fish slice, tongs etc. Its all off-grid so there’s no fridge; best to bring a cool box.
Facilities for both grass pitches and bell tents include hot showers, luxury compost loos and washing up hut. We are off-grid here, a few solar lights lead the way but this is a chance to disconnect from the buzz of life. Please note its a 30 minute walk or short drive to the shepherds hut & hot tub field.


Bell Tent: Mimi / Bridget / Naine

We’ll present you with a beautifully selected breakfast hamper including our hens eggs, locally sourced bacon, homemade beans, crumpets  and juice.

Breakfast Hamper

Nothing beats cooking over open fire. We supply a hamper with all you need to create a 3 course meal to remember. Inspired by the Argentine asado style cooking. Just build the fire and follow the instructions - its a leisurely cook so set aside 3 hours. Choose from steak, chicken or vegetarian

Dinner Hamper

The quintessential English cream tea, served in vintage crockery.  Four homemade Scones and jam with clotted cream. A pot of tea, coffee or homemade lemonade. If cake is preferred to scones then let me know

Lunch Hamper

We’ll present you with a beautifully selected breakfast hamper including our hens eggs, locally sourced bacon, homemade beans, crumpets  and juice. If you want to take it up a notch (£25) add local chipolatas, homemade granola & yoghurt, jam and farm honey and seasonal goodies from the garden when available.

Facilities for both grass pitches and bell tents include hot showers, luxury compost loos and washing up hut. We are off-grid here, a few solar lights lead the way but this is a chance to disconnect from the buzz of life. Please note it is a 30 minute walk or short drive to the shepherds hut & hot tub field.

Simple, luxe hut with king-sized bed, fine linens, towels, ensuite shower & compost loo, wood burning stove, kitchenette with gas hob and small fridge. Outside is set up to encourage guests to connect with nature, relax in the wood-fired hot tub, kick back in the deckchairs and cook over the firepit. We love cooking over fire and provide each hut with tripod, cast iron fire-cooking equipment. Firepit meal hampers can be added to your stay. We provide two crates of wood for each stay and there's a woodshed with an honesty box to restock. There is parking for each hut by the entrance and guests wheelbarrow their belongings to the huts.

Shepherd's Hut: Dora / Marjorie / June 

The T Barn

Balloon Flights Hotair Balloon Rides Gloucestershire

Ballooning Network - Hot air balloon flights, Champagne Rides from Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, Cirencester and the Cotswolds.


Ballooning Network

Gloucestershire Airport, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury GL51 6SR, England

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Big Skies Camping

Andrew's Field

Darnells' Farm Luxury Glamping

Stargazer Glamping

The T Barn

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