The Wild Retreat

Liked The grounds were clean but yet still keeping the wild vibe. It was filled with families & good energy!
The hammocks, cushions and all the little touches made it so inviting. Lots to do & inclusive for everyone.
Our tent was immaculate, with two double sofa beds that were so comfortable. We were extremely happy with our stay and will be coming again

Disliked Not a dislike just felt the sign to the office could be bigger and more obvious but we are a bit scatty

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Liked The site is really nice during the day and the people are friendly.

Disliked There is a huge cement factory really near the campsite, so there's a lot of heavy industrial noise all night.

Despite being a kind of folksy/hippy vibe there was a weird choice of loud music until 23:00.... like old skool UK garage hits and Kevin Little.

The toilet block is also pretty ropey.

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Liked A gorgeous campsite and a lovely team! We had everything we needed, and they were keen to help us out wherever they could. The activities were lovely, super chilled vibes. Really helps you get away from the city life for a while! We’d recommend morning yoga followed by a dip in the lake!

Disliked Bring your own plates for food you buy from them! Maybe common for others, but we weren’t aware. Just a tip for upcoming visits.

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Liked Lovely surroundings and tent. Enjoyed the lake which is beautiful.

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Liked Atmosphere, lake, facilities.

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Liked The staff were very helpful. Fabulous location. Loved the yoga, relaxed vibes and swimming in the lake.

Disliked Would have liked easier access to the towpath along the river from the campsite as this was a fabulous walk.

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Liked De camping is in een leuke en vrolijke stijl opgezet. Heel vriendelijke mensen!

Disliked Om te beginnen waren we niet blij met het pad naar de camping toe. Dat is bijna niet te doen met een wat zwaardere camper. Onze tip is om wat extra grind of zand te storten in de vele kuilen en je hebt al een eenvoudige oplossing. Goed egaliseren zou natuurlijk nog beter zijn.

Het toiletgebouw was ronduit smerig. Ik was blij dat wij alles zelf aan boord hebben want hier wilde ik niet zijn. Er lag overal water (hoop ik), toiletpapier en er waren toiletten en een buitendouche verstopt.

Vanaf de camping is er geen paadje gemaakt naar het nabijgelegen fiets/wandelpad waardoor je echt moet zoeken waar je naartoe moet. Dit lijkt ons een kleine moeite en echt een groot plezier voor iedereen die naar het station wil om bv naar Londen te gaan.

Verder is er veel geluidshinder van de nabijgelegen glasfabriek. Daar kunnen de camping eigenaren niets aan doen, maar weegt wel mee met de beoordeling.

Maar als grootste punt waar we niet blij mee waren: de afvalverwerking. Die is er niet. Je kunt nergens je afval kwijt, wat vervelend is maar oké wij kunnen het meenemen met onze camper. Dat zal moeilijker zijn voor mensen met tentjes. Zorgwekkender is dat er op en rond het terrein resten afval liggen en we zagen matrasspiralen naast een vuurput liggen wat de indruk geeft dat het afval wordt verbrand. Naast dat dat heel schadelijk en milieuverontreinigend is, strookt het niet met de vibe die de camping wil uitstralen (zen, 1 met de natuur).

Kortom: een plek met potentie maar waar echt nog het nodige aan moet gebeuren om de hoge prijs te kunnen rechtvaardigen!

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Liked Nothing

Disliked This was the worst camping experience I have ever had. DO NOT BE RIPPED OFF BY THIS PLACE.

We had to leave for a hotel at 4 in the morning due to a free party rave starting up on site. The tent was shaking due to the volume of the techno music. The site stewards were nowhere to be found and did not answer the 24 hour help phone. I think they were at the rave! The site is also on the flight path from Stansted’s with noisy aircraft flying over all night. We will be asking for a full refund.

Imagine a festival after it has finished. All the rubbish and debris is left, as well as the travellers and crusties who will not move on. We did not sleep a wink due to the noise.

This site, with dogs and hazards, was not safe for a young child. We paid £150 for glamping and all we got was an empty bell tent, which had not been cleaned, with a futon. Luckily we had our own sleeping bags and bedding.

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From the manager: We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations, though we must address several inaccuracies and misleading claims made in your review.

Firstly, the noise disturbance you refer to did not originate from our site. The music came from an unconnected event across the River Stort, entirely outside our boundaries and control. We share your frustration at the disruption, which unfortunately affected not only us but others in the area. This was not a party “on site,” and implying our team was involved is a baseless and serious accusation.

Secondly, the claim about “rubbish and debris” is a blatant fabrication. Our site operates under a strict Leave No Trace and Zero Waste policy, something we take great pride in and which is consistently upheld by our team and guests alike. We have numerous testimonials to support this and work extremely hard to maintain a clean, nature-rich, and respectful environment. There is not a single scrap of litter on site, and suggesting otherwise is completely false.

In terms of accommodation, our bell tents are clearly advertised as comfortable camping, not “glamping.” Nowhere in our listings do we describe luxury or high-end furnishings. We provide clean z beds, which are fold-out seats/beds as described, and this is fully outlined in our descriptions. If there was any uncertainty, we are always available to provide further information if contacted prior to booking.

Regarding your comment about a 24-hour helpline, we do not advertise such a service. We provide a site mobile number, clearly displayed, and our office is manned until 11:30pm. To claim otherwise is inaccurate.

Lastly, your comments about safety are extremely concerning and again, misleading. We are a family-friendly site with clear guidance around dogs and site use, and we do not tolerate irresponsible behaviour. If there was a specific safety concern, it should have been raised with our team on site or via the proper channels.

We always welcome feedback and aim to address genuine concerns constructively. However, when complaints are riddled with false claims, it undermines the hard work our team puts in daily to offer a unique, eco-conscious camping experience.

Liked The wildlife, the clean refreshing lake and the friendly, laid-back creative atmosphere! The people running the campsite made me feel so welcome. Absolutely wonderful place for a swim. Toilets were very clean.

Disliked Glassworks across the river was a bit noisy at night.

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Liked Loved it. Definitely coming back her, owners are super chill and easy going. Love the vibe

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