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Piper's Campsite

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 9.7 24 reviews

View across the fields towards the village

Back to basics site on a stable yard in Bedfordshire
Half an hour’s walk from Harrold Odell Country Park for canoeing
Pubs, café and shop nearby

Take a stop off an ancient green lane and slot yourself away in Piper’s Campsite in the village of Carlton. This peaceful family-friendly site is adjacent to what was once an old highway, now a sweet country lane, and opens up into grazing pastures set in a small, private stable yard. Leave the mischief up to the pygmy goats and their feathery chicken friends while you unwind with views over the sublime Bedfordshire countryside and grazing horses around the site. If the green spaces are calling your name, muck in from footpaths surrounding the site. Walk alongside the river Great Ouse to the Harrold Odell Country Park in half an hour (also a five-minute drive), where you can launch a canoe or kayak and paddle downstream (for paddleboarding, head to Felmersham, just a 10-minute drive). If you’re after some downtime, this site will take you nicely back to basics. There’s a portable toilet and drinking water on site and guests can charge up gadgets in the barn. Outside of the site, sip on local ales and fill up on food at two village pubs within 15 minutes’ walk of the site, including cosy beer gardens. There’s a shop and a café here too if you want snacks.

Campground type

Please note

This park has no on-site shower facilities.

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Group bookings of 5 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Campsite types & availability

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Primitive grass tent campsite

6 people maximum No dogs allowed

Ground type: Grass

Site size: Max 10.0m width x 7.0m depth (32.8ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 70.0m² (753.5ft²)

6 people maximum No dogs allowed

One Tent allowed per site

Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Site size

Max 10.0m width x 7.0m depth (32.8ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 70.0m² (753.5ft²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a shelter tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit
Picnic table

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max) £2.50 (£2.50) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

No availability on our site

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Small basic site, poor communication and average pitch areas

Overall	6/10
Location	8
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Edward k. Sep 2024

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: It was quiet and the location was nice, with a reasonable view from the top of the field. Portaloo was stocked.

Disliked: Poor communication on arrival, we had to wait about 40 mins to get hold of someone, one of the contact numbers didn't work. It turned out we were OK to go in without them there, so a simple sign or an update to the T's & C's would have helped us know that.
Grass not maintained and was hard to do any activities with the kids on, and pitch areas were a little bumpy. Don't think we will be returning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi, I'm sorry that your stay wasn't as good as it could have been. Thank for the feedback, I will take your comments on board.

Basically wonderful

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

Anonymous Aug 2024

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: A simple but perfectly lovely site. Lisa and her family were welcoming and even invited us to her family gathering! If you're looking for bells and whistles then this isn't for you. If you're looking for a great place to stay with a welcome with open arms then it's right up your street! On the revisit list, for sure!

Disliked: It's a field with a toilet and a tap. If you want more luxuries than that then it's not for you. Just means there's more space for when we return!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely trip

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

alice c. Jul 2024

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Lisa was fabulous, the campsite is wonderful and everything we needed for an evening of camping. The goats, chickens and horses were lovely to be around and were the highlight of my son’s trip, Lisa even let us feed them.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site in a lovely location, friendly owner & beautiful views!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Jul 2024

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Site, location, views

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Sweet simple campsite.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Amy W. Jul 2024

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Sweet simple campsite.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet little place with stunning view + friendly people…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Jun 2024

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Quiet little place with stunning view + friendly people

Recommend to friends Visit again

Such a lovely relaxed time, I will be back!

Overall	10/10
Location	No rating
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Cathy R. Aug 2023

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Rurality (is that a word?), simplicity, other campers, goats, view, and fabulous owner.

Disliked: Nowt

Recommend to friends Visit again

Just a perfect spot to relax

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Aug 2023

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Quiet, peaceful, wonderful views, great host

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

That it was not over crowded, peaceful and the owner was lovely…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Bobby C. Aug 2023

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: That it was not over crowded, peaceful and the owner was lovely even joined us when having marshmallow over the bbq

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little site with horses nearby

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Erin E. Aug 2023

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Good location, nice and quiet but close enough to main roads to facilitate travel. Facilities basic, but that is in the description. Host was really lovely, introduced me to her horses and even opened the gate for me in the rain!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Location

Piper's Campsite

Eden's Lane

Carlton

Bedfordshire

England

MK43 7LE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.18458°N
-0.60098°W

Nearest transport

Bus

2.7 mi War Memorial

6.4 mi Bus Station

Rail

6.2 mi Bedford Rail Station

6.8 mi Bedford St Johns Rail Station

7.6 mi Kempston Hardwick Rail Station

Ferry

Airport

23.1 mi London Luton Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Dive into the deep end with wakeboarding or open water swimming on the lakes at Box End Park (a 15-minute drive). For those who are a little ninja-like, there’s also an over-the-water obstacle course and an aqua park for kids (or adults) to get stuck into. Stanwick Lakes (half an hour) is another good stop for children’s activities, including horse riding, fishing and pleasant lakeside walks. If you’re after some indoor activities, Milton Keynes (half an hour) is a good port of call. The Snozone has winter sports and elsewhere there’s indoor go-karting or climbing, if you’re willing to give them a go. Delve into traditional English heritage with a visit to Turvey House (a five-minute drive), a less-than-discreet 18th-century manor house. Compare the gardens to the grounds at Castle Ashby (20 minutes). The gardens here are so large there’s a nature trail, secret butterfly garden and Italian orangery. Elsewhere, learn about World War II codebreakers at the spacious Bletchley Park (35 minutes).

Must see

Gulliver's Land 10.7 mi

Woburn Enterprises Limited 12 mi

Woburn Safari Park 12.5 mi

78 Derngate 12.8 mi

The Shuttleworth Collection 13.5 mi

National Trust

Lyveden New Bield 18.9 mi

Ascott 20.4 mi

Buckingham Chantry Chapel 20.8 mi

Stowe Landscape Gardens 20.8 mi

Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade Estate 22.3 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Turvey - Gorewelle - Turvey Circular 1.8 mi

HINWICK HOUSE 4.4 mi

HINWICK HALL 4.7 mi

BEDFORD CEMETERY 6.2 mi

CASTLE ASHBY 6.4 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 9 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
This park has no on-site shower facilities.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 5 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Sites

Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does Piper's Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Piper's Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Piper's Campsite? Dive into the deep end with wakeboarding or open water swimming on the lakes at Box End Park (a 15-minute drive). For those who are a little ninja-like, there’s also an over-the-water … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Piper's Campsite?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: 4:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: noon

Saturday earliest arrival time: 10am
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