Readers Field Glamping
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- Well-equipped bell tents 15 minutes’ drive from Saffron Walden
- Audley End House and Gardens 20 minutes’ drive; Cambridge 40 minutes
- Firepit and kitchen kit provided; pub 20 minutes' walk
You don’t have to be a bookworm to stay at Readers Field Glamping, a peaceful pop-up site in the Essex countryside, on the outskirts of the village of Great Sampford (just under a mile) and a 15-minute drive east of Saffron Walden.
In a six-acre field, bell tents are kitted out with a comfortable double mattress (plus blow-up mattresses), all bed linen, pillows and duvets. Each tent has its own outdoor table and seating area – an excellent spot to take in the views, read a few chapters of a book, spot the local wildlife (from foxes and roe deer, to buzzards and red kites) or prepare a family meal in the firepit (provided).
Other amenities include a cool box with two ice packs, a gas cooker (not to be used inside the tent) and a water container, plus all (or most) of the tools needed to whip up a meal: chopping boards, knives, pots and pans, cutlery and barbecue utensils… Plus a kettle, of course, and the necessary bits to brew a nice cuppa. What isn’t included is coal for the barbecue, so if you want to grill a few sausages, stock up at the supermarket in Saffron Walden. The nearest pub serving food is in the village, a 20-minute stroll away.
In a separate cabin on site are the toilet/shower facilities, a communal fridge freezer and a few board games. The helpful owners will gladly share their tips on hiking and cycling routes, and places to visit.
Campground type
4Opens July 3
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
- Due to the proximity to Stansted Airport, planes fly over the site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, Jul 3 to
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Features
No dogs allowed
Pop-up campground
Campfires allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Hikers’ paradise Luxury Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
Readers Field Glamping
Howe Lane
Great Sampford
Saffron Walden
Essex
England
CB10 2NY
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.00299°N
0.3945°W
Nearest transport
Bus9.6 mi Coach Station
9.6 mi Coach Station
9.6 mi Coach Station
Rail7.8 mi Newport (Essex) Rail Station
8 mi Audley End Rail Station
9.1 mi Elsenham Rail Station
Ferry
Airport9.7 mi London Stansted Airport
17.1 mi Cambridge 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
It pays to be a member of English Heritage to make the most of the programme of events at Audley End House and Gardens (20 minutes’ drive). Built in the early 1600s, this Jacobean mansion has splendid interiors hung with portraits and furnished with period pieces. The expansive gardens were designed by Capability Brown.
National Trust - Hatfield Forest (half an hour) is a former royal hunting forest where you can stroll among ancient trees spotting resident fallow and muntjac deer. Explore the lake by boat, get a permit to angle for carp in the fishing pond or take part in activities such as yoga, breathwork and forest bathing.
In Cambridge (40 minutes), you can check out famed university colleges, go for a punting tour along the River Cam or admire the world-class collections at The Fitzwilliam Museum. The Centre for Computing History charts the history of information technology, while the Polar Museum has displays on polar exploration.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Mersea | 27.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | N/A |
| Brightlingsea | 29.6 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Audley End House and Gardens 7.5 mi
Imperial War Museum Duxford 13 mi
The National Stud 15.7 mi
Newmarket Racecourses 15.8 mi
East Anglian Railway Museum 16.3 mi
National Trust
Melford Hall 14.9 mi
Paycocke's 15.2 mi
Coggeshall Grange Barn 15.6 mi
Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill 17.4 mi
Lavenham Guildhall 18.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
SPAINS HALL 2.9 mi
Finchingfield - Howe Woods - Little London - Howe Street 3.4 mi
Thaxted - Great Easton - Tilty - River Chelmer - Thaxted 4 mi
Castle Camps - Camps End - Shudy Camps - Castle Camps 4.2 mi
Ashdon 5.1 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Readers Field Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Readers Field Glamping dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Readers Field Glamping? It pays to be a member of English Heritage to make the most of the programme of events at Audley End House and Gardens (20 minutes’ drive). Built in the early 1600s, … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Readers Field Glamping?
Read moreOn-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Readers Field Glamping? From $308.26 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.