About this property

Essential Facilities: Cranfield Retreat & Glamping in Long Melford offers a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi in public areas. Guests can relax in the outdoor fireplace, lounge, and shared kitchen. Comfortable Accommodations: The camping site features family rooms with balconies, patios, and garden views. Each unit includes a kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, stovetop, and microwave. Additional amenities include a sofa bed and sofa. Convenient Location: Located 11 mi from Hedingham Castle and 28 mi from London Stansted Airport, the property is near attractions such as Ickworth House and The Apex. Freeport Braintree is 19 mi away. Guest Highlights: Guests appreciate the convenient location for nature trips, the friendly host, and the private parking.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Irene
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely place, beautiful and peaceful. The hobbit cabin is amazing and very comfortable. Everything was super clean. Thoughtful details everywhere. The hosts made sure we had everything we needed. Thank you 🥰
Jodie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Absolutely stunning! We loved everything about it. It was exactly what we were looking for. Perfect surroundings, so peaceful and beautiful with everything we needed and more!
Hande
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Fantastic experience- the property was clean and smelled lovely. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and helped light the fire-pit!
Charlotte
United Kingdom United Kingdom
What a fantastic hiding gem! Such a beautiful place, the hosts was amazing! Can't wait to go back.
Brett
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Amazing location and setting, amazing hosts nothing was to much trouble
Julia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location, communication with the host, the log burner and comfort of the shepherd’s hut, the well equipped kitchen, the hot tub
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Hot tub & peaceful accommodation. Loved our hobbit hole
Maz
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Excellent location & perfect for relaxing. Accommodation was clean & comfortable. The shared kitchen had everything you could need & the 2 bathrooms were spacious & very clean. The hosts were brilliant & made sure we had everything we required.
Kirstie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Absolutely blissful break with my husband. We really needed some US time away from our very busy lives and this little piece of heaven didn't disappoint! Would highly recommend. Loved it!!! Thank you so much Clare and Henry.
Katherine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We had an absolutely fantastic stay at Cranfield Retreat and Glamping! From the moment we arrived, the owners were incredibly welcoming and accommodating. They made sure we had everything we needed and checked in to ensure we were comfortable...

Hosted by Cranfield Retreat & Glamping - Clare & Henry

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Cranfield Retreat & Glamping - Clare & Henry
The Glamping Units/ Accommodation Individual accommodation units are off grid and have solar and battery operated lights. Phone charging and other electric facilities in the shared amenities building.  •  Bespoke Shepherds Hut designed and lovingly built by Clare & Henry themselves. With so many quirky details, built in double bed and bunk beds….It is totally unique to Cranfield Retreat & Glamping. We have put so much love into this, to create a warm, yet bright and welcoming space, using vintage styling and inspired by nature as always.   • Traditional Mongolian Yurt – fully insulated with Yaks wool and fitted with brand new Go Eco Adventurer multi fuel stove,  offering a cosy hideaway. Off grid solar and battery operated lighting. Bohemian styling in neutral tones, rugs, cushions and throws. Both of the above sleep 4 and offer all the luxuries you would normally expect.  • We offer camping for a limited time each year and for certain events. On site is a newly built  Cartlodge – utility building offering lots of amenities including; This serves the site PN there are NO cooking or washing facilities in the units only in the shared Cartlodge building 100 yards walk from units, therefore not suitable for anyone with limited mobility. • Kitchen • Dining • Lounge area • Toilets • Showers (including disabled toilet and wet room facilities) and underfloor heating. Brand NEW for 2023 6 person luxury hot tub Spa - for exclusive hire at an **additional fee** please message to reserve. First come first serve basis. The building is the hub of the site, providing a welcoming space for our guests to share, prepare food, dine, or celebrate that special occasion. Coming soon 2024 Hobbit House & Gypsy Wagon Weekend retreats and Workshops In addition to Glamping, Cranfield will be offering a number of weekend well-being retreats, workshops and holistic therapies and events over time please follow our Facebook page for updates. Hope you enjoy your stay 😊
Small Family run business We ( Clare & Henry ) first came up with the idea of starting a small-scale glamping site when we moved to the neighbouring thatched Cottage in 2018. Moving from a busy town in Essex to a remote Valley in Suffolk brought about a mix of emotions but mostly excitement and inner peace. As a psychotherapist Clare recognised the healing potential of the surroundings. The healing energy and stunning countryside, offer an ideal place of sanctuary and retreat . Set in the heart of the Stour Valley and surrounded by open countryside we offer a real escape to the country where we focus on health and well-being. We are planning a number of retreats. Retreats and workshops to include meditation, relaxation, eco-therapy, mindful walking, art, music, rèiki, eft, yoga and dance. Further details will be updated on our Facebook page @longmelfordglamping . We hope it will become a “healing place” for those looking to get away from the stresses of life and unwind. Now unplug those phones and devices and connect with nature. Listen to the birds and be mindful.
Near to Historical Long Melford and Lavenham A former medieval wool town – Long Melford’s wide, tree-lined village street is the country’s longest. It is lined with fine buildings housing antique shops, art galleries and designer boutiques. The large green is dominated by 16th C. Melford Hall and the stunning church. Nearby Kentwell Hall is renowned for its Tudor re-creations. There are many pubs and restaurants to choose from, our favourites are The Hare Inn and The Swan in Long Melford. We recommend booking in advance as the local pubs/restaurants can get quite busy.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Cranfield Retreat & Glamping

Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

Cranfield Retreat & Glamping takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £250 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Cranfield Retreat & Glamping of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £250 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

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