Is Pebbly Campsite dog friendly?

Yes, there is a dedicated dog walking area on site. Some breeds are banned.

Are there electric hookups?

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.

Pebbly Camping: A Weekend Back, Camping in the Cotswolds

James
1 day ago
4 min read

Updated: 10 hours ago

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 Campsite at Pebbly Barn Farm 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.

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 Cotswolds

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.

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 I hadn't tried before. I got a chicken chilli garlic and spinach curry, tarka dhal, chilli naan, poppadoms, and a chutney tray to take back.

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.

The Cotswold Guy, Guiting Power

After a peaceful night's sleep waking up to birdsong 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.

It's a fantastic setup only small with a proper Cotswold's feel, and everything is homemade, artisan breads, pastries, local meats, the lot. I chose 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 too, making it the perfect final stop before heading home.

The Verdict: Pebbly Camping

Pebbly Camping Cotswold's is in a great location, the grounds are beautifully maintained, and the facilities punch 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 hookups?
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 Pitchup.com