How we work
RULES - that we wish we didn't have to write
But here we are......
Welcome to the Rules Section, also known as:
Things we never thought adults would need reminding of at an adults only campsite near Banbury.
- Pick up your dog's mess. - Yes, even if it's small. Yes, even if no one saw. Yes, even if your dog "never does that." We love dogs, we do not love having to clean our wellies with a toothbrush.
- Don't feed the pigs. - They are on diets. They are dramatic. They will lie to you. It is illegal to feed them domestic food.
- No children. - This is an adults-only campsite in Oxfordshire and we mean it.
- Respect the music. - Enjoy it. Dance to it. Sing along if you must. But please don't try to join the band or DJ unless invited (You know who you are).
- Don't annoy the wildlife. - This includes pigs, ducks, dogs, the farmer (you know what they say about annoying someone who keeps pigs!), and the occasional hungover camper. All bite when provoked.
- Fires only where allowed. - We love a good campfire. We do not love accidental arson.
- Keep noise down at night. - We're rustic, not rowdy. The camping fields have an 11pm curfew for music and loud banter. If you wish to continue your party then please relocate to the canal-side fire pits areas. The pigs and fellow campers are trying to sleep, please respect this.
- Don't steal things. - This includes: Firewood (pay us in the morning); chairs and benches; decorations; pigs and other people's dogs. Oh, and just to make you really laugh - used toilet brushes (I'm not joking!)
- Be nice to the staff. - They control the food. And the bar. And the power supply and they clean the toilets. Choose wisely.
- Use common sense. - We know this is asking a lot. But please try.
In summary
Behave like a decent human, treat the pigs and the staff with respect, worship the dogs, enjoy the music and don't set anything on fire unless we say so.
The Pig Place - where the rules are simple, but apparently necessary.
SITE-WIDE DISCLAIMER - because apparently we have to say these things out loud!
Welcome to The Pig Place, where pigs behave better than some humans and the canal has seen things it will never speak of again.
By entering our campsite - you agree to the following:
- You are an adult. Not just legally, but ideally emotionally. We can't guarantee the latter.
- You understand that pigs exist here. They are real. They are chunky. They are fabulous. They may judge you..
- You accept that music may cause toe-tapping, spontaneous dancing, or questionable singing. We accept no responsibility for any of these.
- You understand that our bar may encourage decisions you'll reconsider in the morning. That's on you, champ.
- You accept that this is a rustic campsite. Rustic means charmingly simple, not "five-star spa with towel swans."
- You agree not to sue us if you trip over your own tent peg. Or your dog. Or your dignity.
- You understand that nature exists. It has bugs. It has mud. It has weather. We cannot turn any of these off.
If any of the above offends you, alarms you, or causes you to clutch your pearls, we gently suggest a hotel.
Arrivals and departures
Arrivals
MONDAY - FRIDAY: 10AM - 6PM
SATURDAY & SUNDAY: NOON - 6PM
Arrivals 6pm - 8pm by prior arrangement.
Departures
SUNDAY - THURSDAY: UP TO 4PM
FRIDAY & SATURDAY: UP TO 11.30PM
During the week reception may be unmanned, however, arrival information is available outside reception.
Please ensure that you allow enough time for your journey as we cannot guarantee that late arrivals will be admitted.
Extras
Dogs - No charge and no limit to number
We are unable to permit dogs on the
dangerous dogs register to stay.
Awnings - No charge
Gazebo - £5 per night
Extra people - £3 per person per night
Extra car/trailer - £7/3 per night
Extra tent - Standard rate
REMEMBER THAT OUR PITCHES ARE NOT MARKED OUT.
PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT HAVE THE CAPACITY TO CHARGE ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
The Nitty Gritty
- We have a bore hole for water = no showers and festival style toilets.
- We are a 'child-free' campsite. Under 18's are permitted in the farm-shop and canalside area. The camping areas are designated 'quiet zones' between 11pm & 6am.
- Visitors are not permitted in the camping fields but are welcome in the farm shop and the canalside area. Under 18's must leave site by 6pm.
- The Pig Place is ridge and furrow land sloping gently down to the canal, chocks may be required. If you have doubts about accessibility, please ask.
- We allow camp fires in our canalside firepit areas and we sell logs and kindling in our farm shop. BBQ's are permitted in the camping fields but MUST be elevated.
- Anyone damaging the site or spoiling other people's enjoyment of The Pig Place will be made to leave site immediately and refunds will not be given.
- Refunds are not offered for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures. We are not able to offer refunds for bookings within 14 days of arrival date.