Property description
Eynsham Lock, Swinford Bridge, Eynsham, OX29 4BY
Acting on behalf of the Environment Agency, Carter Jonas are pleased to offer 5 campsites to let in a unique location along the River Thames. Each site is positioned next to the lock and enjoy direct access to the picturesque Thames Path.
The Campsites
The permitted use of each of the sites is for campsite/recreational use and ancillary use in association with the campsite operating on a seasonal basis only in accordance with the current planning permission. The rents will be offered inclusive of utilities. Sub meters can be installed at the tenant’s cost. There are no electrical hookups to the individual campsite plots on any of the sites.
The landlords will retain rights of access for operational purposes in relation to the lock and weirs that are located on the individual sites.
The tenant of the campsite is to manage their own refuse and recycling on each of the individual campsites. Each site has access to 24-hour moorings on site with a fee payable to the Environment Agency.
Eynsham Lock
A small campsite located on an island in the centre of the River Thames. The site is accessed by the Thames Path or by boat only, there is no vehicle access to the campsite. The site is a level grassed site with space for approximately 4/5 pitches. On the other side of the lock is a shower and toilet block which is shared with the general public. The tenant to be responsible for the cleaning and maintaining of the shower/toilet block during the summer months when the campsite is open. Adjoining the toilet/shower block is an outside tap and sink.
There is no parking available at this site. Small boats can be launched onto the river from the lock nearby.
Planning
A certificate of lawfulness is currently being obtained for permitting camping from Good Friday to 30th September.
Terms
The sites are offered to let by informal tender on new 10-year leases. For the avoidance of doubt, the leases will be contracted out of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 (Part II) provisions. Consideration may be given to proposals that include ancillary recreational uses such as watersports or boat, canoe and paddleboard hire.
Tenders are due by midday (12noon) on Wednesday 11th February 2026. Tender forms are available from the agents.
Quoting Rents
Eynsham Lock From £4,000 per annum
Services
Each site has mains water and a private sewerage system managed by the landlord (except for Shiplake which is connected to mains drainage) and there are no sub-meters in place at this stage.
Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The sites are being let subject to and with the benefit of all rights including; rights of way, whether public or private, light, sport, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements and quasi easements and restrictive covenants and all existing proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water and gas and other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not.
Health & Safety
Please note that these are operational lock sites, which can be prone to flooding in bad weather. Potential tenants are required to take particular care when inspecting and are requested to wear supportive footwear for viewings, being mindful of potentially uneven, overgrown or slippery ground surfaces.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment only with agents Carter Jonas, Taunton office: .
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More details
- Property type
- Land - Land
- Size
- Not specified
- Monthly price
- £333
- Weekly price
- Not specified
- Available from
- Ask Landlord
- Bedrooms
- 0
- Bathrooms
- 0
- Furnishing
- not-specified
Map
This listing is located at Eynsham Lock, Swinford, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29, Witney.