Pebbly Barn Farm: A Weekend Back, Camping in the Cotswolds

James
Jun 20
5 min read

Updated: Jul 28

campervan set up at pebbley camping

Pebbly Barn Farm Quick Summary

Pebbly Barn Farm is a well-maintained, family-run campsite in Moreton-in-Marsh, Cotswolds, with modern facilities, a relaxed atmosphere, and easy access to local pubs, cafés and independent food shops.

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Price per night: 12 a night, 6 for children

Hook up: No / Apart from the Caravan and Motor-home area

Dogs welcome: Yes

Campfires: Yes

Nearest town: 30 to 40 mins walk

Best for: Campervan / Motorhomes / Tent / Motorbike / Solo / Couples / Groups

Adverture Starts:

After another long week stuck inside, I needed a proper reset. Nothing clears the head like grounding your feet on the grass and some fresh air, so I decided to head back to a spot I visited last year: Pebbly Barn Farm Camping in Moreton-in-Marsh. I packed up the Fiat campervan gear and set off.

Getting There: Revs Automobilia Café

The journey normally takes around an hour and twenty minutes direct from home, but I never go direct, half the fun is finding hidden places along the route.

Driving along the A429 towards Moreton-in-Marsh, I spotted a place called Revs Automobilia Café and immediately turned around. I hadn't had breakfast yet and was starving, so it felt like fate.

Revs cafe menu
Full English breakfast at Revs Auto
Revs Automobilia cafe

This place is right up my street. There are loads of cool motorbikes parked outside and on display throughout the café, along with old-school Raleigh Chopper bikes scattered about and pool table at the back. It's a great setup with a nice Fracino coffee machine behind the counter doing good coffees.

I went for the "Maximum Revs" full English: two quality sausages, two bacon, poached eggs, black pudding, Heinz beans, grilled mushroom, tomato, and toast, all for £10. A genuinely top breakfast. The whole baked tomato was the only weak point, maybe an 8 out of 10, but for a tenner the whole thing was a bargain. Next time I'm doing this run on the Royal Enfield motorbike instead.

Arriving at: Pebbly Camping

Half an hour later I rolled into Pebbly Camping, checked in, and picked my spot which wasn't exactly difficult, as I had the place nearly to myself been early that Friday.

I got the gear set up, angled the Anker solar panels towards the sun got everything plugged in, and then had a wander round to see what had changed since last year. They've added new freestanding toilets, showers, and a washing up area, plus a pin board with local info and recommended takeaway spots. The old facilities are still there too, so there's no shortage of options.

The place is immaculate. It's properly well kept considering the size of the grounds, and the owners are genuinely nice, down to earth people. After the setup, I just chilled out had a beer with some music on and took in the beautiful views.

Pebbly camping entrance
Pebbly Camping new Toilets and showers
Pebbly camping washing up area

Into: Moreton-in-Marsh

Around 4pm I jumped on the DYU ebike and headed into Moreton-in-Marsh, which is about a mile away. First stop was The Bell right in the centre, I sat in the beer garden out back catching some sun as always.

A couple of doors down I found Wolds Bar Bistro, which has only been open about eight months. It's got a lovely interior and good staff. I had two pints of Hawkstone lager which went down very well. They've also got a restaurant area at the back that looked very promising for next time.

I didn't fancy cooking on the BBQ back at camp that evening, but decided to grab an Indian takeaway from The Spice Room just off the high street instead somewhere that I hadn't tried before. I got a chicken, chilli, garlic and spinach curry, tarka dhal, chilli naan, poppadoms, with a chutney tray to take back.

The Bell garden cotswolds
Wolds bar bistro

Dinner at Camp:

Back at the pitch, cider in hand, TV set up, and table out it should have been the perfect evening meal. Unfortunately, the curry was a tasteless, the tarka dhal was bland with no actual tarka on top, and the naan was dense and doughy. A disappointing 5.5 out of 10 at best.

Still, I chilled out watching the Football World Cup afterwards, lit the fire pit, and enjoyed the night regardless.

TV and Curry at Pebbly Camping
View at Pebbly camping
Pebbly camping field

The Cotswold Guy, Guiting Power

After a peaceful night's sleep waking up to birds singing and horses nearby, I packed up and headed home via a different route. I stopped at The Cotswold Guy in Guiting Power, about 25 minutes away having heard about the sausages rolls i had to try them.

It's a fantastic setup only small with a proper Cotswolds feel, and everything is homemade, artisan breads, pastries, local meats, the lot. I choose one of his famous sausage rolls, made with Gloucestershire Old Spot pork, and a flat white coffee. Genuinely one of the best sausage rolls I've ever had right up there with, if not better than, The Ginger Pig in London. The coffee was good, making it the perfect final stop before heading home.

Cotswold Guy shop interior
cotswold Guy Shop sign review
Cotswold guy best sausage roll

The Verdict: Pebbly Barn Farm Camping

Pebbly Camping Cotswolds is in a great location, the grounds are beautifully maintained, and the facilities are top notch, well above what you'd expect for a site like this. It's not overly commercial either, you get a good mix of tents, small campers, and the odd motor-home rather than a sea of identical units.

FAQs:

Is Pebbly Campsite dog friendly?
Yes, there is a dedicated dog walking area on site. Some breeds are banned.
Are there electric hook ups?
No, it’s all non-electric grass pitches. Apart from the Caravan and Motor-home area.
Can you have campfires?
Yes, they offer fire pit rental and you can buy wood directly on site. They will deliver it directly to you on one of there quad bikes.
To Book: Call direct on 07833221004 or book on Pichup.

I'm already looking forward to going back soon.

Its in my top three for this area of the Cotswolds

Score: 9/10

The Non-Negotiables: Small Kit That Makes a Big Difference

It’s the small details on a trip that make the biggest difference between a smooth setup and a headache. Whether it’s getting proper coffee on the move, avoiding a pitch-black stumble across a quiet campsite at night, or getting a fire roaring without fuss, these are some of the bits of kit I never go camping without:

🔦 Energizer Vision HD+ 260 Lumen Head Torch, Super Bright LED, for the 3am toilet run when the curry's kicking in

☕ AeroPress Original Coffee Press – 3 in 1 Brew Method, 3-in-1 brew method, unbeatable travel coffee kit that permanently lives in the van.

💨 Flextail Portable Air Pump, Not only does it make quick work of topping up the airbed and stoking campfires, but with its built-in light and USB rechargeable battery, it eliminates the need for extra lanterns and bulky manual pumps.

🔥 200 Firelighters – Ecoblaze Natural Firelighters , ands-down the best natural firelighters you can buy for getting the BBQ and fire pit going effortlessly.

Looking for more Cotswolds camping spots?

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