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 nature

Key information

  • 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

  • What's Included

    Three giant Kata tipis with wooden flooring, dancefloor, and fairy lights
    Luxury loos and horsebox showers
    Fire pit and meadow space for outdoor feasting and activities
    Camp kitchen with clay pizza oven and BBQ
    On-site parking for up to 80 cars
    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

perfect for

corporate retreats

WELLNESS retreats

weddings