The creak of old timbers and the smell of woodwork polish greet you at Thieves Garden — this is proper inn-style accommodation with a few camping pods tucked into the grounds, not a field full of tents.
It suits couples after a Thames Valley base without canvas, walkers doing the riverside paths who want a solid roof, or anyone combining a Berkshire stay with easy access to Windsor or the surrounding villages. The pods give you that camping-adjacent feel with a door you can lock; the guest house rooms are traditional B&B territory. Dogs are welcomed by arrangement, so check when you book if you're bringing one along.
Wifi's onsite, which helps for planning days out or catching up between trips into Maidenhead town. Campfires are a check-on-arrival situation — probably depends on the season and where you're pitched. It's open year-round, so it's a winter option if you want somewhere off-season that isn't canvas in a storm. The vibe leans quiet and indie rather than big-site bustle — more riverside inn than campsite proper.
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