The Gate Hangs High Reviews

Our stay in June

Large grass site. On a slope so pitch widely. Good location for Chipping Norton and surrounds. Bonus being at a pub. The only let down is the state of the single shower and the single campsite toilet. Both need some TLC and a good clean. Wouldn't take much to make them presentable.

Nice little campsite

This was a stopover visit for me (and the dog) on my way to Dorset for a week. Nice little campsite on an uneven and sloping (but well trimmed) field. You choose your own pitch and I'd recommend you don't arrive too early and end up choosing a pitch that wasn't the best only to find that come check out time, a lot of better pitches become available (as I did). Aim to pitch at the bottom left hand corner of the field that's away from the yard and gets the morning sun (to dry your tent out). This is a very clean site with lots of bins which were emptied both days that was there. Very tidy and a safe place for kids to run and run. There was also a play area for kids which looked great. Picnic tables. Outside the pub for a nice pint and watching the sun go down. The toilets were quite small (one unisex one outside available permanently, others available when the pub opens). The pub is very friendly and very helpful (all staff). I had a takeaway Sunday lunch (as I had a dog with me) - I don't know what they did with the gravy, but it was absolutely delicious! The only downside is the yard next door - they start work around 5:30 - 6:00 am, (I think) so lots of forklifts, banging, clattering and "Good Morning's". I'm always up early anyway so didn't bother me that much. It's a real pity really as the site was very peaceful up until then. I also walked into the next village - about a mile. Very pretty and well worth the walk. I would recommend this site for a short stay.

Nice but needs some TLC

Nice for a cheap break, but facilities were a bit run down and could do with a good clean. Good food in the pub onsite and only a short walk into Hook Norton.

Lovely weekend

Could do with one extra toilet and shower.

Lovely pub and great little campsite

Lovely pub and great little campsite but too many negatives for us. Only two toilets and one shower and both not terribly clean. No washing up facilities for campers. If the new owners can improve the facilities it will be a great little site. There was a classic car show on Saturday and the facilities were completely inadequate for the number of people there. The pub is lovely - we did not eat there but camping neighbours said it was really good. Gorgeous garden with outside bar. Very noisy skip hire company adjacent to site. Also, we were at the top end of the site and there is a lot of road noise from the busy crossroads. Walk into Hook Norton is lovely. We found a footpath not too far away and did not see one other walker on route.

Great place, lack of facilities

Grate location good pub, with great staff. Campsite is on a slope so tent pitching is limited. The draw back is only one toilet and one shower. When we went, it was a busy weekend so the demand was high for the shower.

Friends get together

Pub great, had bingo and staff super friendly. Couldn't have been more helpful.

Will not be going back!

The sight is perfectly placed to visit all the local points of interest. The pub onsite serves good food. Pricey, but on par with the local area. The electric hook-up pitches are not well placed, being at the top of a very sloped field. It was virtually impossible to level caravan properly. Added to that, they are also right next door to an extremely loud Skip and Plant Hire company which starts making excessive noise at 6AM. We were woken every single morning with clouds of dust and clanking lorries and equipment. Only that site is next door to an industrial estate. We found the toilets and shower facilities basic and not overly clean. Not enough for the amount of campers they allow on site. There is little to no organisation to direct you to your pitch and explain site facilities. Unfortunately, this site is not for us. Probably more suitable for weekend or short stays. Certainly not for your main holiday of the year. We have come home feeling disappointed.

Friend’s reunion

Very helpful and accommodating. Attentive without being over fussy.

Great stay!

All fantastic, lovely people and very friendly site. Great pub, enjoyed the live music and the pizza.

Nice spot but not the best

Nice surrounding areas but really did feel like we were just parking on the pub's grass. Two toilets available and one with shower. The shower is scalding hot and if you have children you might want to consider them using it. They didn't seem maintained whilst we were there. Pint glasses, salt and pepper left out on the picnic tables all night. Looks like they are doing something with the grounds but not clear what. There was a band on the Saturday who were amazing, had a great time. Staff were nice enough. Wouldn't stay again but it wasn't the worst.

Fantastic stay and great camping field

Amazing stay and very friendly locals and staff in the pub!! Will certainly stay again and also very cheap. Great value for money.

Fantastic stay

Lovely time spent on this site. Very friendly and accommodating pub on site. We will be visiting again.

Great stay!

We had a lovely 2 night stay on what was a lovely, clean, quiet site. The food at the pub was delicious too. Would definitely return!

Wow!

Friendly, welcoming staff. Due to bad weather, I opted to eat in the pub. A local lady recommend "Dirty Fries", so ordered them with a pot of tea. Food fantastic, although I paid for a pitch, they let me stay in the large gravel carpark. Although, they can pull cars and vans for free. Slept well and would highly recommend.

Great camping

Lovely location, great food at pub and nice welcome. Dog friendly and reasonable priced meals. Had a lovely overnight stay. The only negative was we were woken up at 6am by industrial traffic next door. Not what you want on a relaxing morning.

Cool in Oxfordshire

Cool little pub with a good sized campsite, occasional live music free of charge and good beer.

Site's response

Thank you!

Nice site

Nice site, event weekend that I wasn't aware of when booking Nice, cheap campsite, perfect for a 1 night stay for hikers. Unfortunately, there was a car show on this weekend that I wasn't aware of when booking, nothing was mentioned to us before arrival. This made the site very busy with non campers, and meant that all campers were positioned around the edges of the site to allow room for the classic cars in the middle. One outside loo and shower, so a little queue first thing but wasn't too bothered by that. Shower had amenities inside for anyone that forgets or runs out while visiting. Outside pub was friendly. Overall a pleasant stay and atmosphere. Would stay again, hopefully at a less busy point.

Great weekend with a great atmosphere

We had a great weekend staying at The Gate Hangs High. We were meeting up with other families and the site caters for everyone, vans, tents and rooms. There was live entertainment both nights and many of us ate at the pub and said the food was fantastic. Fantastic atmosphere both nights. Really family friendly. I was impressed at how quickly the site quietened down after the pub shut. So many sites with groups can stay rowdy for many hours, but other than stragglers and staff cleaning down, there was no noise. The only issues I would say we had was that due to a car rally, 2 members of our group were unable to actually hook-up to the electric as it was in the middle of the field and this was being kept clear for the rally. Also, the hook-up is in the middle where people drive up and down to an entrance. Also, on a steep slope so completely impossible to pitch a tent. We luckily just reeled the hook-up out and used it from there. However, it was a way from where we were able to pitch. Fine for our purposes but could have been tricky if it was essential. Breakfast was a bit disappointing as it was only serving baps and not full English as they don't do breakfasts on a Sunday. Also the one toilet over night wasn't very clean and had no toilet roll both nights. The seat was also loose which made it interesting. But, there was really no issue and there was only a couple of people waiting in the morning. The showers weren't great on a cleaning front, but water was hot, sliders recommended. The site is on a slope unless you are at the bottom of the field. Not major, but bed placement was interesting. Overall, it is a great place and we thoroughly enjoyed it. It is great value so I really shouldn't complain, the above are just observations really rather than complaints. Bonus point is that they sell logs for your fire pits. Definitely recommended. We hope to come back next year.

Good pub campsite

The campsite is located to the rear of a very good pub. The beer was well kept and the food prices were reasonable. We visited on a Bank Holiday weekend when the campsite was very busy. There was a classic car show on the Saturday afternoon and a live Ska band on the Sunday evening, both of which were unexpected bonuses. The campsite has limited facilities in terms of toilets and only one shower. These became somewhat overwhelmed due to the high number of people staying. All the staff were very friendly and doing their best to cope with the peak trade.

From Norfolk

Easy to access, friendly staff, could have been more menu choice at the weekend.

Site's response

We were running a reduced menu this weekend as we are in transition of a whole new menu. Thank you.

Awesome

Friendly, fun and plenty to do. Katie and team look after you with a 'nothing is too much trouble' attitude. Great place, facilities were spot on and the Sunday lunch is to die for. The food was very very good.

Site's response

Thank you Sean, we look forward to seeing you again in the near future.

May bank holiday

Great fun, pub very accommodating, entertainment was brilliant and totally unexpected.

If it's your thing, then it's fantastic!

Not your average campsite! Basically, if you want to camp cheaply in the back garden of a pub with lovely staff, outrageously good beer and excellent musical entertainment (and the odd classic car and bike show), then this is for you. We had a great time! However, although there is great walking in the area, it is about 15 minutes down quite busy roads with no footway till you can get to a footpath. The field is right next to a skip and plant hire yard The toilet and shower facilities leave something to be desired! (Overnight, there is a single toilet for a 30+ space campsite, and (as had been the case) come Monday morning, the single toilet looked like it had been the main facility for an absolutely rocking and somewhat drunken ska gig! I have seen a lot worse though, and found the minimal number of toilets more of an issue than the state of them. By 10am, they had been given a good clean though. I thought it was great - but feel necessary to warn more sensitive types that it might not necessarily be their thing in the hope that it avoids the wonderful staff having to deal with disappointed complainers! A high-end camping and caravan club site it is not! (and in my book, that is a welcome thing!)

Pleasant stay at the Gate Hangs High

Field site next to good pub with great food and beer. There is a heavy plant yard next door so if you're looking for total peace and quiet, this is probably not the site for you.