Chalkney Water Meadows
A lakeside venue for weddings, retreats, and gatherings
Set on our fifth-generation organic farm in rural Essex, Chalkney Water Meadows is a place to gather, connect, and celebrate in nature. Just an hour from London, this lakeside meadow surrounded by ancient woodland is as versatile as it is beautiful. From weddings and corporate retreats to wellness weekends and milestone birthdays, it offers a backdrop where ideas, laughter, and memories come to life.
Gather lakeside, celebrate in natureKey information
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Why choose Chalkney waTER meadows
Capacity: 10 to 400 guests
Off-grid and solar-powered
Lakeside setting with woodland walks
Dedicated events team to support your plans
Flexible spaces for dining, workshops, or celebrations
Luxury lakeside cabins and bell tent accommodation on-site
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What's Included
Three giant Kata tipis with wooden flooring, dancefloor, fairy lights, and rustic tables & benches.
Luxury Shepherds Hut loos and horsebox showers
Fire pit and meadow space for outdoor feasting and activities
Camp kitchen with with fridges, gas hobs, pizza oven, BBQ and crockery
On-site parking for up to 80 cars
Mains power, electricity and drinking water
Outdoor decorative lighting across the site and the glamping village
Dedicated event coordinator
stay the night
Guests can drift from the tipis into a glamping village set among the trees, where furnished bell tents wait with real beds, fresh linen and lantern light.
Glamping village: 20 bell tents (1–5 guests each), furnished with beds, towels, lighting or lanterns
Getting Ready tent: mirrors, plug sockets, and space to prepare
Extra tents: more can be added on request
For those looking for more comfort, lakeside cabins offer hot tubs, saunas and decks that look out across the water. Waking up here feels part of the experience.
Water Lily Lodge – sleeps 6, private hot tub, open-plan living
Kingfisher’s Nest – one double bedroom with sauna, hot tub, and lakeside views
Little Wren – a cosy cabin for two with its own lakeside deck
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Kingfisher's Nest
Chalkney Water Meadows.
One double bedroom
Luxurious lakeside views, a hot tub, and a sauna for ultimate relaxation.
Pricing: £280 per night (minimum 3-night stay over a weekend).
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Water Lily Lodge
Chalkney Water Meadows
Sleeps up to 6 people across three rooms (one double bed, 4 single beds)
Open-plan living area, a log burner, a fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom, and a private hot tub.
Pricing: £280 per night for up to two guests, £30 per night for additional guests (minimum 3-night stay over a weekend).
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Bell tents
Both venues
Fully furnished bell tents are available at both venues. Beds, full bedding, towels, bedside tables, and lighting included.
Bell tent facilities vary.
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Toilets and showers
Chalkney Water Meadows
We have numerous showers and toilets conveniently located near the glamping tents. They can be found in converted horse boxes and a shepherd’s hut.
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Bell tent interior
Both venues
We offer nomadic tents at both sites, all furnished with a double bed, bedside tables, a table and two chairs, full bedding, and bath towels. Some tents have a basic power supply, while others include battery lanterns
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Little Wren
Chalkney Water Meadows
One double bed
It features an open-plan living area, a log burner, a fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom, and a private lakeside deck.
Pricing: £160 per night for up to two guests, (minimum 3-night stay over a weekend).
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Camp Kitchen
Chalkney Water Meadows
Glamping guests can use the camp kitchen during their stay to prepare drinks and snacks.
