When can I check in and check out of Readers Field Glamping?

On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Readers Field Glamping?

From R5 756,57 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Readers Field Glamping

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Bell tent with campfire and outdoor seating

New

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.

Site type

Opens 3 July

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. 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 torch with them as parts of the site 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 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, 03 Jul to Wed, 03 Sept 2025

Pitch types & availability

Bell tent

5 people maximum No dogs allowed

Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)

5 people maximum

No dogs allowed

Dimensions

5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)

1 room

Open space 1 x Double bed, 3 x Single airbed

No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.

No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.

Features

Bed linen 4 included, 4 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.
Cool box 1 included, 1 max.
Duvets and pillows 5 included, 5 max.
Fridge 1 included, 1 max.
Travel cot 1 included, 1 max.

Barbecue
Beds made up
Campers' kitchen
Cooking equipment
Firepit
Kettle
Lanterns/fairy lights
Outdoor furniture
Picnic table
Towels

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed

Arrival days

From £230 (£230) 2 nights, 2 adults

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Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campground

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Luxury Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

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

Coach

15.5 km Coach Station

Rail

12.6 km Newport (Essex) Rail Station

12.9 km Audley End Rail Station

14.7 km Elsenham Rail Station

Ferry

Airport

15.5 km London Stansted Airport

27.5 km 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	45 km	Sea	N/A	Good	N/A	N/A
Brightlingsea	47.6 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Audley End House and Gardens 12.1 km

Imperial War Museum Duxford 20.9 km

The National Stud 25.3 km

Newmarket Racecourses 25.4 km

East Anglian Railway Museum 26.3 km

National Trust

Melford Hall 24 km

Paycocke's 24.5 km

Coggeshall Grange Barn 25 km

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill 28.1 km

Lavenham Guildhall 29.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

SPAINS HALL 4.6 km

Finchingfield - Howe Woods - Little London - Howe Street 5.4 km

Thaxted - Great Easton - Tilty - River Chelmer - Thaxted 6.5 km

Castle Camps - Camps End - Shudy Camps - Castle Camps 6.7 km

Ashdon 8.2 km

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

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 28 day(s) of arrival.

Vehicles

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

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Hired accommodation

Hired accommodation: a £100,00 (R2 490,29) damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required within 1 days of arrival and will be refunded within 1 day(s) of departure after inspection of your unit, should no damage/losses be found.

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.

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.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.

Reception

There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Arrivals and departures

The site will send you further check-in information 3 day(s) before your arrival.

Admission

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

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Additional terms

Due to the proximity to Stansted Airport, planes fly over the site.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Readers Field Glamping? From R5 756,57 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.