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On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

Serenity Lakes

10 5 reviews

Stunning location with sculptural firepit and private patio

Woodfired hot tub immediately adjacent to hut, available for an additional fee

Picnic bench and barbecue for the shepherd's hut's private use

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

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Lake and/or mountain

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

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

20.6 km Horse Racing Museum

20.7 km Horse Racing Museum

20.9 km Coach Station

Rail

14 km Great Chesterford Rail Station

14.3 km Audley End Rail Station

15.2 km Newport (Essex) Rail Station

Ferry

Airport

20.9 km London Stansted Airport

22.8 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

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 12.8 km

Imperial War Museum Duxford 18.8 km

Newmarket Racecourses 19.2 km

The National Stud 19.3 km

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill 22.6 km

National Trust

Melford Hall 22.4 km

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill 22.6 km

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 25.4 km

Lavenham Guildhall 27.9 km

Paycocke's 28.5 km

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 1.3 km

Ashdon 6.5 km

West Wickham - Withersfield - Horseheath - Streetly End - 7.3 km

Hadstock - Icknield Way - Linton - Hadstock 8.9 km

Ridgewell - Tilbury Green - Great Yeldham - Ridgewell 9.5 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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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Black swans were are pets for the weekend

Nice view if lake would look loads better in the sun

Bed was well comfortable and nicely presented

Peaceful and beautiful

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Lindsey W. Oct 2023

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…

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Anonymous Jul 2023

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

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Jamie K. Apr 2023

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…

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Anonymous Aug 2022

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.

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Emma O. Jul 2022

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.

Frequently asked questions

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-park accommodation

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more