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The tiny campsite found on an English island – and it has its own pub and prosecco bar
You can stay for just £30 a night
ONE of the best campsites in England is found on a tiny island in the middle of the Cotswolds.
Even better, it has its own pub and prosecco bar.
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Ye Olde Swan campsite is on a tiny island in Radcot in Oxfordshire, surrounded by the River Thames.
The campsite has a range of camping options to choose from including 36 pitches overlooking the water with electric hook ups for as little as £30 a night.
For some fancier camping, there are bell tents which sleep four with a double bed, camp bed and single bed which costs £150 a night.
Or there are eight swan pods to choose from, each with a double bed and toilet that costs £50pp a night.
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Guests can only get to the campsite by a tiny bridge connecting it to the mainland called the Radcot Bridge – said to be the oldest crossing on the Thames.
But also on the island is a pub of the same name, which has a pizza oven and prosecco bar.
Guests can also rent a kayak or paddleboard for a day out on the river.
Also on-site is a cold water tap for washing up, and dogs are welcome.
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One person said: "What a wonderful place to stay. The area is very peaceful and the river is idyllic."
Another added: "Absolute stonker of a pub. The beer garden is awesome and great for large groups or kids to run around."
Lots of people said they stayed there during the annual Radfest music festival.
Taking place this year on June 8, the festival welcomes "emergency talent and young artists".
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Three camping tips from an expert
David Scotland owns camping equipment retailer Outdoor World Direct and knows all about how to make a camping trip run smoothly.
When visiting any campsite this summer it's important to make sure you're not making simple mistakes that could ruin your holiday.
Check your tent
David recommends putting your tent up a couple of weeks before you're due to travel to give you enough time to repair or replace any damaged parts.
He told Sun Online Travel: “You’d be surprised how many people turn up with broken tents."
Test the ground
Picking a good spot to pitch your tent is difficult, with lots of things to consider.
One of those should be the condition of the ground you're putting your tent on top of, according to David.
He said: “Once you’ve found the perfect spot, test the ground with your pegs before you commit to camping there to make sure the ground is soft enough."
Don't nap in your tent
It may seem the perfect place for it, but a nap in a tent could end badly, if it's done at the wrong time of the day.
David explained: "If the sun’s shining and it’s hot inside your tent - don’t do it!
"One of our friends nodded off in his tent during a heatwave at Glastonbury and ended up at the medical tent with heatstroke."
Instead, he recommends finding some shade outside or somewhere well ventilated.
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