The Nest Glamping

24.09.2024

We had a fantastic weekend break at the Nest. The cabin/ tent was spacious and well equipped with all conveniences. The setting by the lake is idyllic and local villages and towns great for pubs and restaurants. The hottub is also a great all-weather addition!

25.08.2024

We've just got back from our 3rd stay at The Nest and it never disappoints. We stayed in Teal this time but normally we book the cookoo. We can't decide which one we prefer best but both the views from the patio are just perfect for watching the sun set with a glass or two of wine or even better taking some camping chairs near the lake and soaking in the piece and quite. We also loved the hammock in the trees this year and always enjoy walking around the lake, catching up and soaking in the fresh air. We love spending time away as a family there and have made some lovely memories, we always come away feeling relaxed and not wanting to come home. We take the dogs with us who love swimming in the lake, then they curl up in front of the log fire at night and even have their own pamper with the shampoo that's left for them. We treated ourselves this year to a facial which is provided by a lovely lady and can honestly say its one of the best for relaxing. The owners Emma and Archie have got it just right at The Nest, they think of everything you'll ever need and we will definitely be back next year.

29.07.2024

As soon as we arrived at The Nest Glamping site, I was already thinking about returning the following year. Secluded next to a beautiful lake, everything was perfect for a family getaway. We were so impressed with the quality of everything, from the giant wheelbarrows to the wood-fired hot tub. Thank you so much to Emma who ensured we had everything in the tent for our little one soon after we arrived. We’d highly recommend hiring out the pizza oven. This was a great way to spend an evening. Eating delicious pizzas on the deck watching the sunset over the lake. Thank you so much for the wonderful, and much needed time away. Our only regret is not booking for longer, as there was so much more to discover. We’ll be back, and probably with some friends in the future!

21.05.2024

We had such an incredible time staying at the Nest! The tents are so well thought out with every comfort you could want, but still having rustic charm of the woods, lake and camping! We never ran out of things to do, and ended each day with a wonderful night sleep on comfy warm beds. Can’t wait to come back

21.05.2024

Magical spot in the heart of England to escape the rest of the world and enjoy the lake and beautiful countryside. The tents were amazingly set up with everything you’d need and more, very cosy and made for a wonderful weekend. Would highly recommend.

21.05.2024

The Nest is such a special place. I couldn’t recommend it more. Stunning location, beautiful and very comfortable lodges. Emma was so accommodating and helpful. We had the very best weekend thanks to everyone at The Nest. Thank you.

09.04.2024

We had a wonderful stay at the Nest over Easter weekend. Our kids absolutely loved the hideaway bunk bed and canoeing on the lake. The location was perfect for us to explore the local area. The beds were extremely comfy and warm despite it being very, very cold. The Nest had some lovely little touches for the kids which entertained them a bit whilst we got to put our feet up and relax. The accommodation had everything we needed to cook, bbq etc. The bath was heavenly looking out over the lake.

28.08.2023

We stayed at the Nest for 4 nights for my 5 year old daughters birthday weekend. Couldn’t have been more perfect for little ones - cold lake dips and kayaking, roasting marshmallows over the fire pit, wood fired cooking for every meal. We also ventured out to Burghley (10 min drive) which has a great adventure playground and beautiful gardens. Couldn’t recommend highly enough for a low-tech / back to basics (but with hot water running) fun family getaway, we will def be back

21.08.2023

We had a magical holiday at The Nest. Emma was very helpful in the lead up to our stay and everything was perfect on arrival, the cabins are beautifully set up with thoughtful touches. We hired all three so had the site and lake all to ourselves, and we loved using the camp fire and pizza oven. There was lots to do in the local area too. We loved the Nest and we'll definitely be back!

12.05.2023

Not easy to find but still give 5 star hoping you put big sign both sides of the main road

25.10.2022

Magical weekend - exceeded expectations! Beautiful setting, immaculate cabins, every detail thought about, comfiest beds and linen - felt as though we'd been completely transported. Thank you so much! We will 100% be back next year! x

19.08.2022

Absolutely excellent! The most luxurious 'camping' you will ever do. Huts are nicely separated from each other so you have complete privacy. Beds are super comfortable and linen is gorgeous. Every little detail has been thought of, including hot water bottles in case it gets chilly at night. So convenient for visiting the impressive Burghley House and surrounding area. Will definitely look to stay here again and take friends and family.

10.08.2022

We rented 2 lodges for a very special weekend with family and friends to celebrate our 30th Wedding anniversary...The lodges are fantastic just like you see in the pics on the website.They are very comfortable and fitted with everything your likely to need for your stay and nothing was too much trouble for Emma and Archie they set up things for us such as hot tub and cinema night also an amazing outdoor yoga session all of which I would highly recommend if your planning a stay...we had a wonderful time and highly recommended for those special occasions ...

14.07.2022

Probably one of the best weekends of my life! Took my sister and 17 of her closest friends and family here for her Hen weekend and it didn’t disappoint. Perfect set up with hot tub, lake and gorgeous country walks. The lodges were fully equipped with everything you could need and the beds were SO comfortable. Emma was the dream to liaise with from the very start - and she cooked vegetable bolognaise for our arrival and it hit the spot! We had the table lay service for dinner on the Saturday and it was dreamy! 10/10 all round. Will definitely be back!

14.07.2022

Where do I begin really?! What a fabulous weekend we had at the Nest. A large group of us stayed in Pinkfoot and Cuckoo from the Friday- Monday in May as part of my friends Hen do! Organising a hen weekend is a lot of work but Emma really helped and we were all blown away by how beautiful and thoughtfully considered the lodges are. Not only are the views to die for, but the utilities are next level and the attention to detail really made all the difference. We are so grateful to have found this wonderful place and all the memories made here that sunny weekend! Would highly recommend Laura (the mobile beauty therapist) who came to the lodges and gave the most amazing facials and massage with Neals yard products. It really completed a very wonderful, wholesome weekend! I honestly cannot recommend the Nest enough! Emma has done the most fantastic job and I will certainly be coming back again and again! Thanks again Emma for such a beautiful place to stay :)

13.07.2022

Absolutely stunning location, the setup is amazing and to say 'glamping' is an understatement, it's better than a lot of Airbnb houses! Everything you need is all in your lodge, you don't need to bring anything. The lake is great, our 2 big dogs and 2 toddlers loved it. What's really nice is the lake is fully fenced off, so no dogs running off from your lodge into the lake. We will definitely be returning!

23.05.2022

This is just the most perfect place. My words can’t do it justice. The owners have thought of everything from the crispy white bedding to boats on the lake. I held my boyfriend’s 30th here and my best friend’s hen do - both were completely fantastic. The Nest is a little slice of paradise.

19.04.2022

We have just had the most perfect Easter Weekend at the Nest. The tent was luxuriously comfortable and cosy (the wood burner kept going all night and an abundance of hot water bottles were provided!). Our lovely hosts Emma & Archie and had left thoughtful treats on arrival, including for the dogs. The setting was beautiful and tranquil. We were so pleased we indulged in having the hot tub, and the film & firepit evening under the stars was such a treat. The private Lake with crystal clear water was incredible - with canoes provided, and great for wild swimming (followed by a warming plunge in the hot tub). We made pizzas which we cooked in the wood burner, and BBQ'd breakfast outside. We ventured out amongst the pretty local villages (heartily recommend a Sunday Roast & cocktails at The Millstone at Barnack) but the kids were always desperate to get back to the Nest for more lakeside adventures. We very much hope to return soon. Fabulous in every respect.

19.04.2022

We had a wonderful bank holiday weekend away and stayed in Pinkfoot. It was just perfect with incredible views across the lake. It was lovely to have the option to use the boats and life jackets were provided. My 7 and 5 year old boys absolutely loved going out on the boat with my husband. People staying in another tent swam in the lake daily so I am going to try and brave that next time!.... If you want the opportunity to switch off for a few days and get off the treadmill of life for a bit (don't we all?!) then book to stay in one of these lovely safari tents. We will definitely be going back !!

11.10.2021

We don't typically leave reviews, however what we witnessed at the Nest is something that we are totally against and consider unethical, and that we were completely saddened and disappointed to have seen. The reason for the 1 star is due to the Fox hunt (supposedly drag hunt) that we were woken up to and had to witness just a couple of metres outside of our 'private' tent. We were woken up at 7am to a loud pack of barking dogs - the hunt then went right past our tent with all the hounds loose, and 20 people on horses/quad-bikes (holding a bird of prey) looking in and waving at us within our tent - see attached pictures. We found this entirely ironic, as the Nest rules state to avoid making noises before 8am and not to walk in front of the other tents. We felt that this was not only an invasion of our privacy but we completely lost the feeling of a tranquil, peaceful and private experience we initially got when arriving. If our 8 month old puppy had been outside off lead (as neighbouring tents were doing) who knows what dangers this would have caused, let alone if there would have been a young child! We emailed the owner our concerns and disappointment and based on their reply, we would not recommend the Nest due to on the fact that the owner 'accepts this tradition'. We are followers of the group Keep The Ban, so we are updated on the casualties of this 'tradition'; Beaufort Hunt hounds shot dead at kennels & out of control hounds kill pet cat in garden, Derbyshire.

06.09.2021

Absolutely amazing! Loved it so much that I booked to come again next year on the journey home. We stayed with our two young boys and we had the best time. It's such a beautiful, tranquil environment, instantly relaxing. I loved swimming in the lake, the boys loved kayaking with me, we went on lots of runs and walks and explored the lcoal area. I also had the most beautiful massage and facial arranged at the lodge

12.08.2021

We stayed at the Nest for a week with 2 young children and grandparents. The accommodation was fantastic and everything had been thought through including hot water bottles for the guests. The location was just amazing, on a secluded lake with beautiful views at sunset. There were even 2 kayaks for use to use by the lake, which we all thoroughly enjoyed! The extras that can be booked such as homemade meals (which we ordered for our arrival day), hot tub, and film & firepit night truly made the holiday. During our stay, we did have a little glitch with the hot water, however Emma & Archie swiftly arranged for this to be resolved with good communication. Lots to explore in the surrounding areas.

19.07.2021

This place is beautiful!! Went for the weekend for a friends birthday and couldnt have asked for a nicer place to stay. The view from the tent was stunning, it was peaceful as only 3 tents on site so now crowds of people. The lake is lovely and clear with boats you can hop into anytime you like. Will definatly be back. Make sure you visit the Millstone pub. The food and sevice was fantastic.

17.07.2021

My husband and I stayed here for 5 days in April for our minimoon. The whole team went above and beyond and were so lovely! They even left us a little gift and wedding card- so thoughtful. The Nest was absolutely stunning, from all the beautiful details in the tent, to the gorgeous views of the lake. We loved the fact you could roll up the window for a more open feel, especially in the hot weather. We loved waking up and starting the stove which gave the whole tent in the cold mornings a really cozy feel. We enjoyed walks around the site as well as in the town of Stamford nearby. We would both highly recommend this place to anyone who wanted a quiet and luxurious time away in nature. The canoes were so much fun and that bath- oh my goodness! It was all an absolute dream! Thank you so much!!

05.07.2021

Simply The Nest!! Our group of 15 hired all three of these fabulous African Safari inspired tents and have had just the most fabulous weekend. As soon as we parked up we could tell that this place was going to be something special - the sun was glistening on the lake and the wind was gently swaying the meadow grasses in front of the tents, bliss! As we all decanted to our own homes for holiday, the OMG's, wows and squeals from the children echoed around the field as the views and facilities sunk in, even more so as the canvas sides were rolled up and the vistas from the main bedroom and the uber luxurious glamping bathroom were revealed. Waking up to those sights and being able to wander down to the lake for an early morning wild swim, watch the boys fish (a trout and a huge rainbow trout were caught and subsequently barbecued for tea!) or launch our own kayaks and sups was the cherry on top of an already beautifully iced cake!! We were even close enough to the Nene to enable a group paddle on our craft from Wansford up the river. Evenings at The Nest couldn't have been any better either after full and busy days (check out the tent building field!!) - lazing lakeside in the sunshine before returning to camp for a blissfully relaxing bubbly bath and then a film and fire pit evening under the stars or a barbecue to cook freshly caught fish. The Nest provides absolutely everything and more that you could wish for in relaxing weekend away and finding somewhere else with the facilities on offer here will be a very difficult task - I'm quite sure we will be back very soon but in the meantime we return home relaxed, revived and full up on fresh air and fun times. Thank you Archie and Emma for all of your help, hospitality and for allowing us to share a little piece of your heaven!

05.07.2021

From the moment we booked to the moment we left, this place was simply PERFECT. Emma and Archie are amazing hosts and made us feel so welcome. The Nest is an incredible location - right by a secluded lake (which is surprisingly warm!) and the lodges are insanely comfy, and have everything you could possibly need. I loved it so much, I will definitely book again!

26.06.2021

Well-designed; fantastic bathrooms with unlimited supply of hot water, all in a beautiful setting by a lake. Very comfortable beds. Lots to do nearby. Fabulous all round. Really great experience. Will be back!!!

03.06.2021

We stayed here a few weeks ago and it was just amazing. The location is stunning and the tent was comfortable, very clean and spacious. Absolute luxury! We had the fire pit and film night and would definitely recommend! We honestly couldn't fault anything - we had booked here as we couldn't go abroad and can honestly say that we will be coming back here instead of going abroad now!! Thank you so much

02.06.2021

We had an awesome stay last week at The Nest Glamping. What a wonderful set up. Every aspect was well thought out, from the incredibly comfortable beds, lovely bed linen and other aspects. We had so much fun on the kayaks on the lake and everyone enjoyed the beautiful natural setting. Thanks so much; you were awesome hosts.

02.06.2021

Just back from a brilliant 3 nights glamping stay at The Nest. The Safari tents are set in the most peaceful and relaxing surroundings and are opposite a beautiful lake. The tents are well equipped with kitchen essentials and there is plenty of blankets and hot water bottles to keep you warm. My daughter who is 5 absolutely loved it, from lovely walks in the surrounding areas, bbqs (which are supplied) to a movie night using the projector in the snug cabin bedroom. The hosts were lovely, so welcoming and very helpful. (plus Tika and Toto :)) I would certainly recommend staying here we had a fantastic time. We will definitely be going back to stay here again.

03.05.2021

The Nest is a beautiful, peaceful and relaxing lodge on a private wild swimming lake not far from Stamford. We had an incredible stay there - Emma and her husband were so helpful and accommodating. The lodge has so many little personal touches from hot water bottles in the beds to homemade breakfast supplies which made the whole experience feel really special and luxurious. The space is very liveable with a great indoor/ outdoor feel, and a wonderful huge bathtub that looks over the lake while the sun sets. There is also a kitted out kitchen with all the essentials for cooking or the hosts can prepare pre-made meals which is a lovely treat. The hosts also gave some suggestions of local pubs and restaurants in the welcome booklet which we booked and were great. There are lots of nearby areas to discover. I would highly recommend the Nest to anyone looking for a relaxing break away. We will definitely be planning a second trip soon! You are also able to book all 3 lodges if there is a larger group and have the whole place to yourselves. The lodges are however spread out enough for each to feel very private and secluded. The Nest is much more than a glamping experience, it feels like a little cosy home and we would recommend to anyone! Thanks for an amazing trip!

17.04.2021

Just back from 4 nights glamping in the peaceful setting of the nest (nr. Stamford). Well equipped, comfortable Safari tents in peaceful surroundings equipment with plenty of blankets and hot water bottles to deal with the April overnight chill. Very relaxing spot to unplug and spend time with the family, sheep, birds and wide open skies. Vegan lasagne the hosts prepared for the first night was great too! Brilliant holiday!

23.02.2021

Me and my Partner spent a week at the Nest in September 2020 for her birthday and also just to get away. We had both worked full time through the pandemic and needed a well earned break. We can honestly say The Nest could not have been more perfect. The safari tents are truly unbelievable. The level of luxury in a tent was not what we were expecting all. After the stress of the last year, the isolation and privacy you get there was great. The kitchen facilities were ideal and the bathroom with free standing bath is a great touch. Being able to open the front of the tent and have a line in bed or a bath with a drink whilst overlooking the lake is truly special and I cant wait to do both again. We will definitely be coming back this year or next. Thank you so much.

30.11.2020

Such a brilliant weekend spent at the nest in October! Covid meant two of our boys (ages 6,4 And 2) were unable to have a birthday party with friends so we had a family party just us at the nest instead. Beautiful location, Archie and Emma were super helpful and nothing was a problem from pre cooked dinners, an evening farm safari, which we of course got the boys dressed up for, it was such a delight seeing their faces as we were taken around the farm with head torches through the woods spotting munjacks, lots of deer, cows, bulls etc The accommodation is just perfect and very comfortable, we loved the cabin bed for the kids although we would have happily slept in there too! hot water bottles were put in all our beds pre arrival to warm them up - lovely touch! the huge bath with wonderful views and the lovely log burner with a stove to heat up our delish pre cooked (by emma) meals. There are so many activities to do nearby too, cycling around Rutland water, national trusts (with great Halloween activities!) Stamford is beautiful and well worth a visit and there are some lovely pubs nearby too!! Thank you thank you we will defo be back!

19.09.2020

We spent a week of pure relaxation at The Nest and it was just what we needed to escape London. The details are really thought about, from The White Company bathing products, super soft bedding, plenty of wood to light the stove; it was so homey. We spent our days swimming in the lake and the evenings warming up in the sensational huge egg shaped bath, lounging by the fire, and cooking hearty warming stews on the stove. Such a treat to be able to roll up the wall of your house! Utter bliss!

14.09.2020

We had the most wonderful girls weekend away. Wild swimming in the lake, sunbathing on the deck, delicious food cooked by Emma, walks around the beautiful countryside...AMAZING! The tent really was luxurious. Comfortable, warm, cozy. Thank you Emma!!

25.08.2020

I'm an experienced glamper and The Nest is the best site i've been to so far! The location is idyllic overlooking the lakes and surrounding fields, plenty of space for the kids to run around and very private to the other cabin. The cabin was pretty amazing with the gorgeous bath and it was well equipped for all our needs. It was most definitely a luxurious stay and we are going back next year without a doubt!

22.08.2020

We really enjoyed ourselves and loved the tent. It was beautifully presented, comfortable and well equipped with good quality furnishings etc. The positioning and outlook were great and we really enjoyed the lake.

22.10.2019

Really refreshing stay in these beautiful Safari tents. Beautiful location but also easily accessible and close to plenty of attractions for both families and couples alike. Stunningly decorated and the egg bath is just incredible. Thoroughly recommend for both a couple or group trip. Just a tip however, if staying in the colder months - bring some slippers!

03.09.2019

What a wonderful location and accommodation - just what I was after. Archie and Emma could not have been more helpful. Thank you for an amazing stay. I cannot recommend it highly enough.