About this property

Essential Facilities: Cranfield Retreat & Glamping in Long Melford offers a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the outdoor fireplace, lounge, or enjoy the shared kitchen. Comfortable Accommodations: The property features family rooms with balconies, patios, and garden views. Each room includes a kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, stovetop, and microwave. Additional amenities include a sofa bed and sofa. Convenient Location: Located 45 km from London Stansted Airport, the retreat is near attractions such as Hedingham Castle (18 km) and Ickworth House (23 km). Freeport Braintree is 31 km away, and Clare Castle is 9 km from the property. Guest Highlights: Guests appreciate the convenient location for nature trips, the friendly host, and the property’s excellent facilities.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 double bed
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1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mcintosh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hosts were so welcoming. Facilities were spotless. It suited both my husband and I and our toddler. We only stayed one night this time as it was a new place but we could have easily stayed for the week! It feels like the middle of nowhere when...
  • Jo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed in the Yurt and the Hobbit House .. both were incredibly comfortable, very clean, unique & special. Both felt very separated due to the clever and beautiful planting scheme of flowers and grasses. The 2x communal bathrooms were great ,...
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is lovely and peaceful, it was about a 20 minute walk into Long Melford. We stayed in the Shepherds Hut which was a good size and nicely decorated. We didn’t use the kitchen facilities as we only stayed one night, but they would be...
  • Evelyne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely accommodation set in the beautiful Suffolk countryside, with surprisingly many amenities provided (crockery, coffee, sugar, even oven trays and cling film!) with very welcoming and thoughtful hosts. Would highly recommend.
  • Jamie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hosts were fabulous. Everything was kept immaculately. Such a gorgeous yurt with all the creature comforts we needed for a lovely holiday.
  • Ben-guira
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The attention to detail in making sure that our stay was as comfortable and relaxing as possible was phenomenal and it all came along with the most beautiful grounds and facilities. Clare and Henry are extremely friendly and welcoming when we...
  • Moragh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful little home for the night. Took baby granddaughter for the night. Clare and her husband are wonderful hosts. It is a little piece of magic tucked away. This was my second stay within August and it is booked up for a friends hen do!...
  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hosts are lovely people, if you’re thinking of going, book quickly, whether it’s for a quiet relaxing weekend or one their retreats, you have everything you need, and a shared kitchen /bathroom facilities which are equally as lovely. We stayed...
  • Melissa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Henry and Clare were super helpful and took their time to show us around. We had the whole campsite to ourselves. The facilities and Shepards hut were of a very high standard. We can’t wait to go back again.
  • Kevin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a very friendly welcome and were shown around all the facilities. I am very impressed with the comfort of the kitchen/lounge area as it was like home from home. There was nothing to want for as it was all there! The grounds were well...

Hosted by Cranfield Retreat & Glamping - Clare & Henry

10
Host review score
Cranfield Retreat & Glamping - Clare & Henry
The Glamping Units/ Accommodation Individual accommodation units are off grid and have solar and battery operated lights. Phone charging and other electric facilities in the shared amenities building.  •  Bespoke Shepherds Hut designed and lovingly built by Clare & Henry themselves. With so many quirky details, built in double bed and bunk beds….It is totally unique to Cranfield Retreat & Glamping. We have put so much love into this, to create a warm, yet bright and welcoming space, using vintage styling and inspired by nature as always.   • Traditional Mongolian Yurt – fully insulated with Yaks wool and fitted with brand new Go Eco Adventurer multi fuel stove,  offering a cosy hideaway. Off grid solar and battery operated lighting. Bohemian styling in neutral tones, rugs, cushions and throws. Both of the above sleep 4 and offer all the luxuries you would normally expect.  • We offer camping for a limited time each year and for certain events. On site is a newly built  Cartlodge – utility building offering lots of amenities including; This serves the site PN there are NO cooking or washing facilities in the units only in the shared Cartlodge building 100 yards walk from units, therefore not suitable for anyone with limited mobility. • Kitchen • Dining • Lounge area • Toilets • Showers (including disabled toilet and wet room facilities) and underfloor heating. Brand NEW for 2023 6 person luxury hot tub Spa - for exclusive hire at an **additional fee** please message to reserve. First come first serve basis. The building is the hub of the site, providing a welcoming space for our guests to share, prepare food, dine, or celebrate that special occasion. Coming soon 2024 Hobbit House & Gypsy Wagon Weekend retreats and Workshops In addition to Glamping, Cranfield will be offering a number of weekend well-being retreats, workshops and holistic therapies and events over time please follow our Facebook page for updates. Hope you enjoy your stay 😊
Small Family run business We ( Clare & Henry ) first came up with the idea of starting a small-scale glamping site when we moved to the neighbouring thatched Cottage in 2018. Moving from a busy town in Essex to a remote Valley in Suffolk brought about a mix of emotions but mostly excitement and inner peace. As a psychotherapist Clare recognised the healing potential of the surroundings. The healing energy and stunning countryside, offer an ideal place of sanctuary and retreat . Set in the heart of the Stour Valley and surrounded by open countryside we offer a real escape to the country where we focus on health and well-being. We are planning a number of retreats. Retreats and workshops to include meditation, relaxation, eco-therapy, mindful walking, art, music, rèiki, eft, yoga and dance. Further details will be updated on our Facebook page @longmelfordglamping . We hope it will become a “healing place” for those looking to get away from the stresses of life and unwind. Now unplug those phones and devices and connect with nature. Listen to the birds and be mindful.
Near to Historical Long Melford and Lavenham A former medieval wool town – Long Melford’s wide, tree-lined village street is the country’s longest. It is lined with fine buildings housing antique shops, art galleries and designer boutiques. The large green is dominated by 16th C. Melford Hall and the stunning church. Nearby Kentwell Hall is renowned for its Tudor re-creations. There are many pubs and restaurants to choose from, our favourites are The Hare Inn and The Swan in Long Melford. We recommend booking in advance as the local pubs/restaurants can get quite busy.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

Cranfield Retreat & Glamping takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Cranfield Retreat & Glamping in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.