Heron's Rural Retreat
Bragenham, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
Enjoy the space and privacy of camping in a large, wild field on Heron's Rural Retreat - a working farm. With just a few tents spread over scenic countryside, you can really reconnect with nature and get away from it all. Sit atop the hill and enjoy views over the Aylesbury Vale and wildlife, including buzzards and red kites flying overhead, or look for the deer that roam the fields here. Alternatively book one of the adult only glamping units.
A friendly working farm with camping and glamping available
Plenty of surrounding wildlife, from red kites, buzzards and deer.
Next door to 400 acres of woodland at the breathtaking Rushmere Country Park
About Heron's Rural Retreat
Kick back and relax in the calm atmosphere at this working farm - where there's only ever a few campers. A small number of grass pitches without electric will suit tents and small campervans only - and there's plenty of room between each pitch. Campfires (off the ground) are welcome, with fire pits for hire. Firewood is also sold on the site. Please note that touring caravans, motorhomes and trailer tents are not accepted onsite. As for glamping - enjoy space and privacy in the unique units which are perfect for couples. Fitted out with a Double or King bed, each has a gas hob, log burning stove, cooking equipment and seating - you can choose extras from there. Please bring your own towels. Connie the glamping hut is a quirky option, a former military truck now converted into a cosy glamping haven with double bed and kitchenette. There is also a vintage Shepherd's hut and Showman's Wagon, both lovingly restored as overnight accommodation with period details and handmade items. Sorry, no pets allowed. The site is licensed by the Woodland Champions Club, helping landowners create and manage woodland for the public to enjoy.
Open from 1 May to 31 October
Site facilities include a toilet/shower block comprising of three toilet cubicles and an LPG powered hot shower. There is also a well sheltered cart-shed kitchen area. This is for the use of bell tent guests only. Fire pits and BBQs can be hired from the site (please do not use instant BBQs as these damage the grass).
Pick up the footpath from the site and head to the Three Locks pub and restaurant on the Grand Union Canal nearby.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 14 accommodation options on-site
6 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Max 6 people
Grass pitches suitable for tents. No electric hook-up. Pitches have no fixed size but are for one tent only. Additional tents for storage or children must be booked and paid for separately in accordance with this site's certification.
4 x Non Electric Campervan Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Grass pitches without electric, suitable for campervans (no motorhomes). Pitches have no fixed size but are for one campervan only. Additional tents for storage or children must be booked and paid for in accordance with this site's certification.
Site tariff
Interested in staying at Heron's Rural Retreat?
Call 01865 600400 to book.
9am to 6pm
Unfortunately Heron's Rural Retreat doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
Site rules and policies
Sorry, no pets allowed. The site is unsuitable for caravans, trailer tents and motorhomes.
Things to do on site and in the Leighton Buzzard area
The farm is home to a diversity of wildlife including buzzards, red kites and deer as well as migratory birds.
Quench your thirst at the Three Locks pub on the Grand Union Canal, a 15-minute walk from the farm starting on a public footpath. Alternatively the Old Red Lion pub is walkable and situated in the charming Buckinghamshire village of Great Brickhill.
Visit 400 acres of woodland next door in Rushmere Country Park and there are also plenty of private nature walks on the farm.
Mountain bike tracks abound in the area with tracks in Rushmere, Woburn Trails and Aspley Wood, both a short drive away. There's also extensive cycling available on the Grand Union Canal towpath if you prefer a more relaxed ride.
Other attractions nearby include:
- Alders Farm Fishery and Air Gun Range
- Bletchley Park
- Ascott House and Gardens (National Trust)
- Waddesdon Manor (National Trust)
- Stowe House and Gardens (National Trust)
- Leighton Buzzard Railway
- Tiddenfoot Waterside Park
- Chafor Wine Estate
- Silverstone Racing Circuit
- Parson's Close Recreation Ground
- Whipsnade Zoo
- Woburn Safari Park and Go Ape
Interested in staying at Heron's Rural Retreat?
Call 01865 600400 to book.
9am to 6pm
Unfortunately Heron's Rural Retreat doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
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