Ayurveda Hoddesdon

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River Lee Navigation
River lee navigation
Non-electric forest floor tent pitch
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Non-electric forest floor tent pitch
Rope swing and tree art
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  • Pop-up wild campsite edging the River Lee Navigation in Hertfordshire
  • A 15-minute walk to Rye House Kart Raceway and RSPB Rye Meads
  • Pitches in private woodland; bike rides and walks direct from the site
If you like the sound of having a wild camping break while helping to fund a very good cause, have a look at Ayurveda Hoddesdon, an off-grid, pop-up site and CIC-registered Social Enterprise. Set in a copse of hawthorn and weeping willow trees (literally), steps from the River Lee Navigation in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, the two-acre camping field is slowly being turned from wasteland into an outdoor space for the community. With a boundary fence in place for security and privacy, the tree-shaded pitches are on private land that has been carefully cleared by the owners, who are now growing vegetables on an allotment and experimenting with new, carbon-zero ideas on how to rejuvenate the soil and increase the site’s natural biodiversity. This peaceful site is a welcome – and handy – retreat for anyone wanting to escape the city bustle for a day or two’s walking quiet canal-side paths or cycling in the Lee Valley Regional Park. If you do want to get into London, there is also a direct route to London Liverpool Street from the train station 10 minutes' walk away. Hoddesdon town centre is also half an hour's walk away, and local activities include fishing, kayaking, canoeing, go-karting (just over the canal) or swimming at Glen Faba Lake (10 minutes' walk). By car, there are many scenic spots to visit within 30 minutes, including Ware, Broxbourne, Cheshunt, Harlow (with a large shopping centre) and Enfield. All of these have delicious places to eat, or there are two local pubs within 20 minutes' walk of the site with restaurants and gardens. The site is totally off-grid, with no electricity, two compost loos and (non-drinking) water from a man-made well. However, there is a pop-up shop on site with basics such as firewood, bottled water and snacks in packets.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Opens

Languages spoken

English

Italian

Polish

Portuguese

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Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

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 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 Dogs allowed all year No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No running water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Ayurveda Hoddesdon

Ratty's Lane

Canal Towpath

Hoddesdon

Hertfordshire

England

EN11 0RF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.76502°N
0.01229°E

Route directions

Residential parking is available on Fishermans Way (EN11).

Nearest transport

Coach
3.6 mi Bus Station
8.2 mi South Road
8.2 mi South Road
Rail
0.4 mi Rye House Rail Station
1.3 mi Roydon Rail Station
1.6 mi Broxbourne Rail Station
Ferry
16.9 mi Camden Lock Waterbus
17.5 mi London Zoo Waterbus Stop
17.8 mi East India Pier
Airport
13.7 mi London Stansted Airport
18.1 mi London City Airport
18.5 mi London Luton 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

Happy to mess about by the water? There’s plenty to do around Ayurveda Hoddesdon: follow the River Lee Navigation from Fieldes Lock (five minutes) down to Lee Valley Boat Centre (50 minutes) and hire a pedalo for a potter down the canal, or watch the gaily painted barges coming through Brick Lock (55 minutes). A short stroll to Rye House Gatehouse should be worthwhile; it was once the home of Catherine Parr, wife of Henry VIII. Birdwatchers, head for RSPB Rye Meads Nature Reserve (15 minutes) to follow boardwalks among the reeds and (hopefully) spot kingfishers and snipe along the way. Budding botanists should amble along the River Stort to Hunsdon Mead Nature Reserve (an hour) for colourful displays of wild flowers in early summer. For something more active, head to the Lee Valley White Water Centre (20 minutes).

Must see

Lee Valley Regional Park 5.5 mi

Hatfield House 9.5 mi

Knebworth House 12.2 mi

Willows Farm Village 13.5 mi

Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban 15.2 mi

National Trust

Shaw's Corner 12.9 mi

Sutton House 15.3 mi

2 Willow Road 16.4 mi

Eastbury Manor House 16.4 mi

Fenton House 16.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

RYE MEADS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/12/2001) 0.6 mi

STANSTEAD BURY 1.5 mi

The New River and the Lee 1.6 mi

AMWELL GROVE AND AMWELL POOL 2.3 mi

WORMLEYBURY 3 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.

Reviews

10

Overall rating from one Pitchup.com customer

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 8

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This eco-friendly site, transformed from wasteland, is praised for its friendly and accommodating hosts, beautiful natural surroundings, and unique artistic touches. Guests appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, especially in the evenings, and the proximity to nature, a lake, and walking trails. While the site is noted as a work in progress, many enjoyed the 'off-grid' feel and dog-friendly environment. Potential visitors should be aware of train and occasional karting noise, and the off-site car park requiring a walk.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Very helpful and had everything we…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Josh B.

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked Very helpful and had everything we needed supplied for the whole stay and a very nice site

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Ayurveda Hoddesdon have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ayurveda Hoddesdon dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Ayurveda Hoddesdon? Happy to mess about by the water? There’s plenty to do around Ayurveda Hoddesdon: follow the River Lee Navigation from Fieldes Lock (five minutes) down to Lee Valley Boat Centre (50 minutes) … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ayurveda Hoddesdon?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10:30 a.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  4 p.m.
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