England · 4 unitsReaders Field is a luxury glamping site with just four well-spaced 5m canvas bell tents, offering space, privacy, and peace. Each tent is thoughtfully furnished with a double bed, soft bedding, towels, and two extra airbed/futon mattresses, giving you comfort and room to relax. Everything you need is provided and included in the price, including a gas cooker, fire pit/BBQ, and a bag of firewood ready for your stay.
Looking for a countryside escape with friends or family? Readers Field can be booked exclusively, giving you full private access to all four bell tents and the entire site. It’s perfect for family getaways, small gatherings, or simply switching off in nature—with no one else around.
Just one hour from London, 30 minutes from Cambridge, and 25 minutes from Stansted Airport, Readers Field offers a relaxed, off-grid break in the heart of north Essex countryside. Set in a spacious six-acre field in Great Sampford, our independent site is all about slowing down and enjoying the simple pleasures of outdoor living.
To make your stay effortless, we provide a cool box with ice packs, cutlery, picnic-style crockery, chopping boards, knives, pots/pans, kettle, tea, coffee, sugar, and marshmallows to roast under the stars. The fire pit also doubles as a BBQ.
Guests have access to shared facilities, including a hot shower, flushing toilet, fridge/freezer, and a place to charge your devices, as well as an eco toilet in the field. A 5th bell tent is available for guests to relax or for children to play, stocked with books, comfortable seating, and a projector with screen. The projector can be rented when hiring the full site, and on weekends with mixed groups, children’s movies are shown for everyone. A small honesty shop provides essential items, and garden games are available for all guests to enjoy.
A short stroll leads to a friendly local pub, and the area is ideal for cycling and walking, with quiet country roads and beautiful scenery to explore.
Our family has lived here for 40 years and created Readers Field Glamping as a place to share what we love most: campfires, starry nights, fresh air, and a slower way of living. Whether you’re here for a short break or an exclusive group stay, we’d love to welcome you.
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Potable water