Bragenham Farm

4.78 /5 11 reviews

91%

would recommend

Bragenham, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

Mezzanine Eco ensuite glamping pod overlooking the lake

Mezzanine eco ensuite glamping pod interior

Mezzanine eco ensuite glamping pod kitchen area

Mezzanine eco ensuite glamping pod bathroom

Mezzanine eco ensuite glamping pod outdoor seating area

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4.78 /5

11 reviews

Enjoy an off-grid getaway at Bragenham Farm, an eco site great for nature lovers wanting a quiet break, just ten minutes from Leighton Buzzard. With family friendly grass tent camping pitches available, you can relax and soak up your surroundings. There is also a selection of adult only glamping, great for couples, including a waterside glamping pod, vintage shepherd's hut, horsebox, and a converted military trailer.

Why choose Bragenham Farm

Great walking and mountain bike trails in Rushmere Country Park and two pubs within a 25 minute walk

Range of adult only glamping units from a waterside glamping pod to a horsebox and military trailer!

Off-grid working farm with a range of wildlife from deer to buzzards and fresh eggs to purchase

About the site

If you're looking for a tranquil escape from the everyday, then this is the site for you. From spacious grass pitches to cosy glamping accommodation, this site has an option for everyone. What's more, as it is off-grid you can truly make the most of some time in the great outdoors. There are ten grass tent pitches available. These pitches are all spacious and without electric hookup. For those looking for a little more luxury, the site has a range of adult only glamping accommodation available. These all sleep two and include a small kitchenette with a gas hob, bedding, a log burning stove and cooking equipment. Please make sure to bring your own towels along. The Mezzanine Eco ensuite glamping pod is in a scenic waterside location and has a double bed up a flight of spiral stairs and an ensuite bathroom, and a private decking area with a fire pit / BBQ and seating. The shepherd's hut and blue horsebox all have a king-size bed, while Connie the ex-military trailer has a double bed. All of the glamping accommodation is thoughtfully decorated and offers a cosy break away for couples. Please note, the site is off-grid so there is no WiFi or mains electricity in the glamping units and the lighting inside is powered by a solar battery. The units are not connected to mains water, but a dispenser is provided. If you're looking to try something a little different, the site offers a range of foraging and cooking courses for you to enrol on, and they even sell their own fresh hens' eggs! Sorry, no dogs are allowed onsite. For those hoping to enjoy dinner al fresco, BBQs and fire pits are available to hire along with logs! You are welcome to bring your own but these must be raised off the ground as disposable BBQs are not permitted. Do note that this site is part of The Greener Camping Club, and so at least one member of the booking party for each tent/unit requires a membership - this is £12 for the year and can be bought upon booking.

Bragenham Farm is open from 05/04 to 31/10.

Facilities and amenities

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

Fires allowed

Glamping

Near pub

Peaceful

Site facilities include a toilet and shower block with three toilet cubicles and an LPG powered hot shower with a spacious changing area, as well as a separate shower shack. There is also a well sheltered cart-shed kitchen area for guests to use. Please note there are no cooking facilities in the kitchen but there is a sink for washing up and a seating area.

The site is off-grid so there is no mains power or WiFi for guests, but the site has strong mobile coverage if you need to stay connected.

Fresh eggs from the site's hens can be purchased on site, and the site occasionally stocks beef, hogget and mutton which can be purchased on request.

For grabbing the essentials, there is a Waitrose a ten minute drive. If you're after an evening tipple, both The Old Red Lion and The Three Locks are a 25 minute walk away.

A note from the site themselves...

We opened the farm up to guests so they can take a break in a nature-rich setting and enjoy the views from our hill. As first-generation farmers we are always learning and are happy to talk about farming, food and soil health.

Map and address

Park address

Bragenham Farm,

Bragenham Lane, Bragenham, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 0EF

Coordinates

51.9483, -0.6915 | SP 89 28

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Bragenham Farm is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

There are 11 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

6 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass pitches without electric hook up suitable for tents only. Pitches have no fixed size, additional storage tents are allowed.

Other accommodation

Showman's Wagon (Adults Only)

Max 2 people

Wagon with a king-size bed and bedding. Please bring own towels. Inside is a small kitchenette with a double gas hob and a seating area with a log burning stove. Shared toilets, showers and a larger kitchen are a short walk. No dogs.

Bragenham Farm reviews

4.78 /5

11 reviews

91%

would recommend

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Amazing views

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Jon C

Large Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesMay 2025

Spent the night here, amazing location with fantastic views. We'll be coming back for sure.

Fabulous retreat

Recommends site

Rob L

Shepherd's Hut - Meadow Shepherd's Hut (Adults Only)May 2025

Beautiful, quiet spot with very friendly and helpful owners. Even though the weather was a bit naff, the hit was absolutely brilliant. Cooked a nice one pot dinner for two and slept like a log, even with the rain!

Lovely setting

Recommends site

Tati H

Sprinter-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass Campervan PitchesMay 2025

Although the field is quite hilly, we were able to park up in a level spot near the top, with a fabulous view for miles across the plain. We only briefly checked out the facilities, but didn't need to use the shower. A nice site. The glamping options look lovely too.

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FAQ

What time is check-in/out at Heron's Rural Retreat?

For campers, check-in is from 1pm-8pm, and for glampers, it is 3pm-8pm. You must vacate your pitch before 11am on the day of departure.

Are BBQs/campfires allowed at Heron's Rural Retreat?

Yes, campfires are welcome provided they are kept raised off the ground, plus BBQs and fire pits are available to hire from the site - instant BBQs are not permitted due to damaging the grass. Firewood also sold onsite.

Is there a cafe/restaurant nearby Heron's Rural Retreat?

A footpath from the site leads you to the Three Locks pub and restaurant, with picturesque views of the Grand Union Canal. Or pop to the Old Red Lion pub in Great Brickhill, a short stroll away.

Is there WiFi at Heron's Rural Retreat?

Sorry, the site does not have WiFi.

Does Heron's Rural Retreat have a quiet noise policy?

Please ensure noise is kept at a low level between 10pm and 7am. Vehicles are unable to be moved around during these hours.

Things to do on site and in the Leighton Buzzard area

If you're looking to get back to nature, the site hosts foraging and cooking courses through a partnership. Or, if you're hoping to explore the local area, then drive just 15 minutes to Bletchley Park, where you can explore the secret HQ of the World War Two codebreakers. Also home to the National Museum of Computing.

Right next door to the site and just a five minute drive away is Rushmere Country Park, where guests can enjoy a woodland walk! If you fancy exploring the nearby city of Northampton, this is just a 40 minute drive. For a spot of shopping, the market town of Leighton Buzzard is just a ten minute drive too!

Other attractions nearby include:

Alders Farm Fishery and Air Gun Range (5 minutes)
Ascott House and Gardens - National Trust (10 minutes)
Leighton Buzzard Railway (15 minutes)
Xscape (20 minutes)
Milton Keynes Museum (20 minutes)
Whipsnade Zoo (25 minutes)
Stowe Gardens - National Trust (30 minutes)
Silverstone Racing Circuit (35 minutes)

The listing for Bragenham Farm was last updated on July 15th, 2025 at 12:06 AM

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