Herons Lake Retreat
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- Luxurious North Wales glamping units in woodland around two lakes
- On the edge of the Clwydian Range, 20 minutes' drive from the coast
- Private hot tub, barbecue, ensuite bathroom and kitchen for each unit
Site type
42Admission
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
General
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- The grocery shop is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
Safety
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Pitch types & availability
7 
Nightingale camping pod (hot tub, no pets)
2 people maximum No dogs allowed 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Arrival daysFrom £115
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Swan lodge (hot tub)
2 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Arrival daysFrom £135
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Brambling lodge (hot tub, no pets)
4 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch Dimensions: 68.9ft width × 68.9ft length
Arrival daysFrom £139
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Reviews
71% would recommend this site to a friend
71% would stay here again
What customers say
Guests consistently praise the beautiful, peaceful surroundings and the privacy offered by the lodges. The hot tubs are a popular feature, often found to be ready upon arrival. Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere. However, multiple reviews highlight significant cleanliness issues within the lodges, including dirt, mold, and damaged fixtures, with some guests having to clean upon arrival. Some accommodations are described as rundown or outdated, and there are reports of issues with hot tub temperature and maintenance. Minor concerns also include slow check-in and inconsistent shower water pressure.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 10/11/2026
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Over all over priced.
Brambling lodge (hot tub, no pets)
Liked Peacful
Disliked The caravan was outdated. The main bathroom was missing a shower door. So couldn't be used. We seen on this site check in was 3.30 when we arrived was told it wasn't till 4pm. I also wasn't told I needed to pay £60 deposit. Hot tube was luke warm at best
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Has the potential to be a lovely retreat but not well maintained
Brambling lodge (hot tub, no pets)
Liked Not our best holiday, made the most of it
Disliked Lodge wasn’t clean, had to spend time cleaning when arrived. Wasn’t maintained, things loose or missing. Outside area was dirty.
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Lovely site but far to expensive for the accommodation
Nightingale camping pod (hot tub, no pets)
Liked Area and the site was lovely
Disliked Accommodation was rundown,fridge mouldy,shower dirty,curtains all ripped and falling down
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great site, friendly staff and relaxing atmosphere.
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Anonymous Brambling lodge (hot tub, no pets)
Liked Great location, facilities and friendly, helpful staff. The lodge we stayed in had everything we needed for a family of four, and the site itself is very family-friendly with some nice local wildlife. Ducks at the door each morning were very welcome guests. Quiet time after 9:30pm was heeded by others and all round a relaxing atmosphere.
Disliked Only criticism would be the cleanliness of the lodge. Nothing major, but it needed some extra TLC when we arrived, and we found a someone’s leftover food in one of the beds (a fried spring roll!). Which was an unusual surprise. Despite this we’d recommend and will likely return.
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.lovely just not luxury
Swan lodge (hot tub)
Liked Beautiful setting, fairly easy to find, peaceful. Onsite staff helpful when needed garden area was lovely.. lodge was reasonably clean not like I'd seen on some reviews fantastic shower, plenty of hot water. Very fast WiFi
Disliked Overpriced shop but that's expected. The sites generally a little run down and a bit tatty. Hot tub was clean but not all jets were working, outside lighting was poor some of the solar lights didn't work but it was quite a dark plot with many trees. In the lodge itself there was a tiny TV, lack of storage areas, many scuffs scratches minor damage to walls door frames etc and the bin lid wouldn't stay shut we had to weigh it down with various items. I did mention that to staff and they did say they would sort us a replacement but I forgot to pick it up from the reception. In fairness to them they when I asked if I could get a late check out they have it to us for free.
. On a whole my wife, myself and our little dog had a lovely weekend away for our 20th wedding anniversary. It's just not "luxury" which it was sold to us as being. It's not too far from it they just need a few little bits like toiletries and some tea/coffee in the lodge and maybe something like a vase with some flowers in. It's a slight lack of attention to detail. Fix these and it will be there I'm sure it's just not £200 per night worthy it's more like £150
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Facilities are great, hot tub and…
Brambling lodge (hot tub, no pets)
Liked Facilities are great, hot tub and entire lodge immaculate couldn’t ask for a better stay!!
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Quiet site, our lodge was clean…
Anonymous Brambling lodge (hot tub, no pets)
Liked Quiet site, our lodge was clean on arrival checking in and out process was easy
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Wouldn’t recommend to anyone and wouldn’t ever go back there
Brambling lodge (hot tub, no pets)
Liked The fact that it was a getaway
Disliked Disgusting lodge inside was rotten on arrival had to go and buy cleaning stuff ourselves and cleaned for the first 2-3hours clumps of hair dirt on walls questionable white marks on bed curtain Mold on blinds oil splashes all over back of hob wall black grime on shower heads which fell off onto you when you turned it on. That is just a few things to list we took pictures as proof aswell.
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Overall amazing will definitely be coming again stunning location
Nightingale camping pod (hot tub, no pets)
Liked We loved the location it was stunning beautiful and relaxing the facilities are amazing there
Disliked Nothing at all
Recommend to friends Visit again
Quiet and secluded, friendly staff. pubs nearby with excellent food
Nightingale camping pod (hot tub, no pets)
Liked Clean, private, quiet, ideal for a nice little get away.
Disliked Jacuzzi not under cover so if weather not good wouldn't be able to use it.
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Features
Dogs allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
Herons Lake Retreat
Caerwys
Flintshire
Wales
CH7 5AD
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
53.2406°N
3.3051°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Food and drink
- The Royal Oak Pub 0.4 mi
- Edenshine Restaurant 0.6 mi
- Piccadilly Inn Pub 0.6 mi
- The Fox Inn Pub 1.4 mi
- The Cherry Pie Inn Restaurant 2.3 mi
- Travellers Inn Pub 2.4 mi
- The Crown Inn Pub 2.5 mi
- Dinorben Arms Pub 2.7 mi
- The Cross Foxes Inn Pub 2.8 mi
- Starters Restaurant 2.9 mi
Groceries
- Bargain Booze Off-licence 4.2 mi
- Tesco Supermarket 4.2 mi
- Lidl Supermarket 4.2 mi
- Aldi Supermarket 5.8 mi
- Lidl Supermarket 5.9 mi
- St Asaph Co-op Supermarket 6 mi
- A & S Off Licence Off-licence 6 mi
- Spar Supermarket 6.1 mi
- Co-op Food Supermarket 6.2 mi
Parks and play
- Fron Park 4 mi
- Llannerch Park 4.6 mi
- Greenfield Valley Heritage Park 4.7 mi
- Denbigh Green Playground 5.1 mi
- Mostyn Park 5.2 mi
- Parc Alafowlia park 5.3 mi
- Parc Alafowlia park 5.5 mi
- Lower Park Playground 5.8 mi
- St Asaph Common park 6 mi
- Younger Childrens' play area Playground 6.1 mi
Family days out
- Groes Omen Windmill Visitor attraction 4.4 mi
- Greenfield Mills Visitor attraction 4.6 mi
- Meadow Mill Visitor attraction 4.8 mi
- Lower Cotton Mill Visitor attraction 5 mi
- Halkyn Castle 5 mi
- Basingwerk Abbey Visitor attraction 5.2 mi
- TSS Duke of Lancaster Visitor attraction 5.4 mi
- Hen Blas Castle 5.7 mi
- The Old Bishop's Palace Castle 5.9 mi
- Burgess Gate Castle 6.3 mi
- Denbigh Castle 6.3 mi
- Twthill Castle 7.2 mi
- Flint Castle 7.3 mi
- Rhuddlan Castle 7.4 mi
- Prestatyn Castle 7.7 mi
Public transport
- Bro Lleweni Bus stop 2.8 mi
- Llangwyfan Sanitorium Bus stop 4 mi
- Holywell Bus Station Stand 1 Bus stop 4.2 mi
- Holywell Bus Station Stand 2 Bus stop 4.2 mi
- Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 Bus stop 4.2 mi
- Holywell Bus Station 4.2 mi
- Holywell Bus Station Stand 4 Bus stop 4.2 mi
- Holywell, Greenfield Street / Plas Dewi Flats Bus stop 4.2 mi
- Holywell, A5026 / Bank Place Bus stop 4.2 mi
- Holywell, Greenfield Street / St James` Church Bus stop 4.2 mi
Other nearby
- Caerwys Golf Club Golf course 0.4 mi
- Holywell Golf Course 3.2 mi
- Pennant Park Golf Club Golf course 4.8 mi
- Tweedmill Shopping Outlet Shopping centre 5.1 mi
Local services
- General Stores Cashpoint 4.4 mi
- TSB Cashpoint 7.5 mi
- Santander Cashpoint 8.4 mi
- BP Fuel station 2.3 mi
- Valero Fuel station 3.8 mi
- ASDA Fuel station 4.1 mi
- Bodowen Doctor Surgery Doctors 4.2 mi
- Rowlands Pharmacy 4.2 mi
- Bodowen Surgery Clinic 4.2 mi
- Holywell Community Hospital 4.2 mi
- Rowlands Pharmacy 4.2 mi
- Pendre Surgery Doctors 4.2 mi
- Texaco Fuel station 4.9 mi
Must see
Rhuddlan Castle 7.5 mi
Bodelwyddan Castle 8.3 mi
Williamson Art Gallery & Museum 14.8 mi
Lady Lever Art Gallery 14.9 mi
Mersey Ferries 16.7 mi
National Trust
Mr Hardman's Photographic Studio 17.5 mi
Speke Hall, Garden and Estate 18.9 mi
Bodnant Garden 20.4 mi
Aberconwy House 21.8 mi
Chirk Castle 22.9 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Afonwen and Caerwys 0.5 mi
Clwydian Hill-Forts (2): Moel y Gaer, Bodfari 2.7 mi
The Clwydian Way (2): Tremeirchion - Cilcain 3 mi
Nannerch and Moel Arthur 3.2 mi
Rhuallt and St Asaph 3.8 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Herons Lake Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Herons Lake Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Herons Lake Retreat? Fishing, golf and horse riding are among the ways to spend your days out in the open around here – and there are plenty of places to get out for a walk … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Herons Lake Retreat?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 3:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Herons Lake Retreat? From £115 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.