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General
Two luxury en-suite Wigwams are situated in the beautiful mature orchard at Hill Farm. The orchard is home to wonderful old apple, pear and damson trees. The tranquillity of the orchard, with its canal side setting and breathtaking views of the Chiltern Hills make this an ideal setting to enjoy a unique glamping experience.
A step back to more tranquil times. Leafy lanes, apples slowly ripening on ancient laden trees, a majestic heron standing guard on the canal bank. Gaily painted narrow boats meander by. Breakfast alfresco, a lazy morning reading, then perhaps a gentle stroll along the towpath to the local pub for a nice lunch.
Whether you seek a solitary weekend escape, some couple time, fun with friends, or to spend quality time with your family, there is so much to see and do nearby. Have a look at our activities page for lots of ideas.
The closest pub is a 5 minute walk from the farm in the village of Slapton and has a fantastic reputation for traditional home cooked food, independent ales and an extensive fine wine list. There are several other pubs within 2.5 miles - a short car or taxi ride away, with one a lovely stroll away along the canal towpath to the nearest lock. See our local interests page for further details.
Hill Farm & Orchard is conveniently reachable from London (Leighton Buzzard station) in 35 minutes on a fast train.
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Features
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
Take away
Tennis
TV room
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Disabled facilities
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Rules
Adults only
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Peaceful
Walkers' paradise
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Public transport nearby
Type
Farm
Camping 2.0
Camping pods
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Luton: Travelodge Bus lay by
— 8.1 miles
Luton: Bus Station Bute Street — 10.2 miles
Hemel Hempstead Bus Station — 11.2 miles
- Train stations
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Cheddington Rail Station
— 1.0 miles
Leighton Buzzard Rail Station — 3.3 miles
Tring Rail Station — 5.1 miles
- Ferry ports
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Kew Pier
— 30.9 miles
- Airports
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London Luton Airport
— 11.8 miles
London Oxford Airport — 28.4 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 — 28.6 miles
Hill Farm, Slapton, Leighton Buzzard LU7 9DD
Local attractions
ACTIVITIES
Fishing On The Canal
Day Tickets are available on the bank.
Adult - £5.00 Concessions (OAP & Disabled) - £3.00 Junior (Under 16) £2.00
Non-members may not fish the clubs canal waters at night. An Environment agency rod licence is also required to fish.
Grand Union Canal Towpath
Walks and runs alongside Hill Farm and the towpath are accessible under the bridge on the main road.
Walking
Cycling
Lots of wonderful cycle routes for those who enjoy both road and off-road cycling.
Canoeing
Leighton Buzzard Canoe Club is a family-friendly club in the area.
Horse Riding
Rocklane Riding Centre.
Golf
Mentmore Golf & Country Club.
Gliding.
PLACES TO VISIT
Ivinghoe Beacon
This magnificent and varied countryside estate criss-crosses the border between Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire, along the main ridge of the Chiltern Hills. There are 2,000 hectares (5,000 acres) of woodlands, commons and chalk downland supporting a rich variety of wildlife and offering splendid walks through outstanding scenery. The focal point is the Bridgewater Monument, erected in 1832 to the Duke of Bridgewater, in recognition of his pioneering canal development.
Rushmere Park
The Estate has an interesting history dating back to medieval times. It has a variety or habitats including lakes, ancient woodland, conifer plantations, meadows and heath. The lake at Stockgrove is noted for its colourful Mandarin ducks whilst one fo the lakes in Rushmere is home to a fantastic heronry; on the meadows green woodpeckers may be seen feeding on ants among the wildflowers and grasses.
Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade Estate
Stand on top of Dunstable Downs for a view that will simply take your breath away. These Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) are designated for the quality of their chalk grassland.
Whipsnade Zoo
For a day packed with animal encounters and wonderful wildlife, visit Woburn with over 80 species of animals including lions, tigers and bears.
Must see
- ZSL Whipsnade Zoo (5.0 miles)
- Woburn Abbey (8.1 miles)
- Bletchley Park (9.5 miles)
National Trust
- Ascott (3.0 miles)
- Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade Estate (4.9 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
On-site accommodation | ||
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Arrive: | Anytime – | Anytime |
Depart: | 10:30 a.m. |
Hill Farm and Orchard Wigwams cancellation policy
Changes cannot be made once you have booked
Changes cannot be made once you have booked.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. Hill Farm and Orchard Wigwams will debit the balance from your card 30 days before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 30 days then the balance will be taken immediately.
Payment methods accepted on the park
Bank transferCash
Maestro
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa