Serenity Lakes

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Stunning location with sculptural firepit and private patio (added by manager 22 Sep 2022)

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Stunning location with sculptural firepit and private patio (added by manager 22 sep 2022)
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Favourite
Lakeside setting (added by manager 22 sep 2022)
Woodfired hot tub immediately adjacent to hut, available for an additional fee (added by manager 23 nov 2021)
Hot tub lit by fairy lights at night (added by manager 23 nov 2021)

  • Adults-only lakeside glamping location at the back of a working farm
  • A 35-minute drive to Cambridge; 25 minutes to the IWM Duxford museum
  • Well-stocked fishing lake and firepits; country pub a short walk away
Soak in the lake views, relax and unwind… the adults-only glamping site at Serenity Lakes has some seriously stunning scenery, a well-stocked fishing lake and more than just a smidgen of luxury. With modern interiors, spectacular handmade firepits on personal patios and a sauna cabin and woodfired hut tub nearby (which are available for bookings at an added cost), you’ll be relaxing in style and comfort. Serenity Lakes is based behind a working farm and an equestrian centre in the Cambridgeshire countryside… as you might expect from such a rural place, there are a fair few country pubs around for tasty chow and beverages (including one pub in Helions Bumpstead under 20 minutes’ walk away), as well as quiet surroundings in which to relax and recharge. While this is a scenic and secluded retreat in the English countryside, with hammocks around the lake by the way, a taste of the city life isn’t too far off. Cambridge is 35 minutes’ drive away from the site, where there are punting activities, museums and more opportunities for sightseeing. Otherwise, Haverhill, 10 minutes’ drive away, has shops and other handy facilities close by. Back at base, the glamping options have an elegant, modern finish and a venue on a calm lake that was built in 2017. A spacious living area, luxurious kingsize bed, comfy seating area, well-appointed kitchen and bathroom with a large shower are all at your disposal.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open all year
Please note
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

10

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Peaceful and beautiful

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Lindsey W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Loved the hot tub and the hut was awesome. Andy was very friendly and helpful and replied to every message and query. Thanks for a lovely stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

The location is amazing, super clean, well signposted…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: The location is amazing, super clean, well signposted

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for coming to visit. We'd love to welcome you again some time!

Excellent condition everything was nicely presented and clean

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Jamie K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Everything it was awesome from the friendless of the owner. Then the place it self was sweet with little finishing touches as beers and glasses with chocolate in the fridge and coffee tea and washing up stuff and it was well clean and the sauna and hot tub were awesome and location was so peaceful and quite

Disliked: Nothing everything was good

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for staying with us and for your lovely review. The photos are excellent! Would love to welcome you again sometime.

Very peaceful and relaxing…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Very peaceful and relaxing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for visiting! Would love to welcome you again some time.

Excellent place to visit. Very lovely people.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Emma O. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: It was so peaceful and relaxing. Such nice clean equipped cabin. Definitely recommend people to come for a great weekend away. Emma O'Rahilly

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for visiting! Would love to welcome you again some time.

The fire pits and hot tub make this place unique.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Claire L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Lovely peaceful place to stay, we will be returning for another visit. The hut was cosy and had everything, from pots and pans, to towels and hand cream, even pods for the coffee machine and chocolates in the fridge. The lake was beautiful and we quickly made friends with Swannie and Clide. Highly recommend!

Disliked: That we couldn’t stay longer.

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From the manager: Thanks you for visiting! Would love to welcome you again some time.

Lovely area and great hidden gem, booked it last minute and was fab!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Leonna H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Quiet and beautiful area, lovely wildlife and very calming.

Disliked: Nothing, all was there and great.

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From the manager: Thanks you for visiting! Would love to welcome you again some time.

Serenity lakes. Exactly what it says on the tin. A hidden gem.

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Remote location. Beautiful scenery. Wood fire hot tub. Beautiful BBQ and fire pits. Fully equipment accommodation. Friendly wild life.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for staying with us, it was a pleasure to welcome you. We hope to see you again sometime!

Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Hot tub

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

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

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

Adults only

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Lake and/or mountain

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Location

Serenity Lakes

Board Barn Farm

Camps Road

Helions Bumpstead

Essex

England

CB9 7AU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.05801°N
0.39719°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12.8 mi Horse Racing Museum
12.8 mi Horse Racing Museum
13 mi Coach Station
Rail
8.7 mi Great Chesterford Rail Station
8.9 mi Audley End Rail Station
9.5 mi Newport (Essex) Rail Station
Airport
13 mi London Stansted Airport
14.1 mi Cambridge 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

While the countryside has many opportunities for activities of its own (biking and hiking perhaps?), you’ll find one particular activity in Cambridge only: punting on the river Cam, a peaceful way to while away an afternoon moving down or upstream. This cathedral city is also packed with an assortment of museums, such as the iconic arts and antiques at The Fitzwilliam Museum (35 minutes' drive). There are more sights for the arty types at Kettle’s Yard (35 minutes) or you might want to take yourself a good tour of all the historical buildings and landmarks, like King’s College Chapel (35 minutes), the Cambridge University Botanic Garden (35 minutes) or just outside of Cambridge, Wandlebury Country Park (20 minutes), which has stunning picnicking grounds and an Iron Age hillfort. With the IWM Duxford (25 minutes) war museum and Audley End House and Gardens (25 minutes) also within driving distance, there are many pages of history you could explore – at the latter, have a go on the mansion’s piano, see where the servants used to live or peek inside the stable and meet the horses.

Must see

Audley End House and Gardens 7.9 mi

Imperial War Museum Duxford 11.7 mi

Newmarket Racecourses 12 mi

The National Stud 12 mi

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill 14.1 mi

National Trust

Melford Hall 13.9 mi

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill 14 mi

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 15.8 mi

Lavenham Guildhall 17.3 mi

Paycocke's 17.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Castle Camps - Camps End - Shudy Camps - Castle Camps 0.8 mi

Ashdon 4.1 mi

West Wickham - Withersfield - Horseheath - Streetly End - 4.6 mi

Hadstock - Icknield Way - Linton - Hadstock 5.5 mi

Ridgewell - Tilbury Green - Great Yeldham - Ridgewell 5.9 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.

Want to know more about camping in Essex?

  • Does Serenity Lakes have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Serenity Lakes dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Serenity Lakes? While the countryside has many opportunities for activities of its own (biking and hiking perhaps?), you’ll find one particular activity in Cambridge only: punting on the river Cam, a peaceful way to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Serenity Lakes?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  11:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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