The Grove at Melchbourne
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- Peaceful pop-up glamping site at Melchbourne in Bedfordshire
- Paxton Pits Nature Reserve and Southlake Waterpark 25 minutes’ drive
- Stylish, cosy bell tents and a field kitchen; pub 20 minutes’ walk
When your idea of heaven is big views, peaceful rural surroundings and lots of animals about the place, you’ll hit gold at The Grove at Melchbourne, a Bedfordshire pop-up glampsite on a livestock farm. Accommodation is in bell tents set in a woodland grove with far-reaching views over the Til Valley, and sheep graze in neighbouring fields.
Each tent comes with a firepit and A-frame for flame-grilled cooking at its best. The owners supply a basket of wood, kindling and firelighters so you’re good to get going straight away. The site has spotless showers with hot water, and supplies green toiletries and towels; there are also eco-friendly composting toilets.
The field kitchen features a gas-powered barbecue, cooking utensils, crockery, glasses and cutlery. There are also basic condiments available, tea- and coffee-making facilities and seating for balmy summer days. If the weather is playing up, you can cook and eat under cover nearby. Cooler boxes and ice are also available for a small fee.
When you fancy a change of scene – or someone else to do the cooking – there’s a good country pub at Melchbourne (20 minutes’ walk), and others at Dean (five minutes’ drive) and Riseley (10 minutes).
Site type
4 Open now
Safety
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Admission
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Languages spoken
English
French
Spanish
Italian
Open from Wed, Jun 24 to
16 
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Features
No dogs allowed
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Pop-up campground
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Forest Hikers’ paradise Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Sailing nearbyLocation
The Grove at Melchbourne
Hillands Plantation
Knotting Road
Melchbourne
Melchbourne
Bedfordshire
England
MK44 1AG
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.27426°N
0.50302°W
Route directions
W3W for the site is: ///prank.grand.bleat
Nearest transport
Coach13.4 km Church Street Interchange
14.9 km Kettering Road Bus Shelter
15.4 km The George PH
Rail12.3 km Wellingborough Rail Station
15.4 km Bedford Rail Station
16.3 km Bedford St Johns Rail Station
Ferry
Airport44.7 km London Luton Airport
46.8 km 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
The farm is home to cute Shetland ponies, which you can take for mini-treks in the company of their owners. From the glampsite, you can stroll through fields and unspoilt countryside to Strawberry Hill Farm (40 minutes’ walk), host of a decades-old rewilding project that now hosts a healthy population of rare turtle doves, linnets, nightingales and harvest mice.
There are riverside and woodland walks to be had in Paxton Pits Nature Reserve (25 minutes’ drive), where you might be lucky and spot muntjac, herons or birds of prey. Advance booking is required for tours of colourful Kathy Brown’s Garden (20 minutes); a visit comprises a short presentation by Kathy herself and a tour of formal plantings and wildflower meadows alive with butterflies.
If the kids are with you, you can have fun-filled family days scrambling over the floating obstacle courses at Southlake Waterpark (25 minutes), or test your nerve with speed-driving challenges at Bedford Autodrome (15 minutes).
Must see
The Shuttleworth Collection 23.9 km
RSPB The Lodge Nature Reserve 23.9 km
78 Derngate 26.8 km
Gulliver's Land 29.2 km
Rockingham Castle 30.2 km
National Trust
Lyveden New Bield 20.6 km
Houghton Mill 26.7 km
Wimpole Hall 34.2 km
Wimpole Home Farm 34.2 km
Ascott 44.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Kimbolton - Wood End - Honeyhill Wood - Kimbolton 8.2 km
HINWICK HOUSE 9.1 km
HINWICK HALL 9.1 km
West Perry 12.3 km
LEIGHTON BROMSWOLD 13.9 km
Local events
- Burghley Horse Trials (Thursday, September 3, 2026 – Thursday, September 3, 2026)
Stamford, England 41.8 km
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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- Does The Grove at Melchbourne have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Grove at Melchbourne dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near The Grove at Melchbourne? The farm is home to cute Shetland ponies, which you can take for mini-treks in the company of their owners. From the glampsite, you can stroll through fields and unspoilt countryside to … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Grove at Melchbourne?
Read moreOn-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Grove at Melchbourne? From $169.48 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.