Herons Lake Retreat

From £99.50 For 1 night, 4 adults 9 4 reviews
Aerial view of the site (added by manager 06 Sep 2023)
Outdoor space around brambling (added by manager 06 sep 2023)
Decking and covered balcony (added by manager 31 jul 2023)
Hot tub (added by manager 31 jul 2023)

  • Luxurious North Wales glamping units in woodland around two lakes
  • On the edge of the Clwydian Range, 20 minutes' drive from the coast
  • Private hot tub, barbecue, ensuite bathroom and kitchen for each unit
With two lakes on site and surrounded by a landscape of woodland and streams, Herons Lake Retreat makes a most peaceful place for a North Wales outdoor break. The views all around are of gorgeous countryside, but this rural retreat shouldn’t be tricky to get to as it’s only a half a mile away from the A541 (and about half a mile from the nearest village, Caerwys). Come along to this family-run Flintshire holiday park and you’ll be staying in luxurious accommodation that’s been designed to blend well with its woodland surroundings. And you’ll be able to make the most of those surroundings too, as each unit has its own outdoor space with a barbecue and a hot tub where you can while away many hours soaking up the serene atmosphere. Inside, the smart wooden structures are equally well appointed – each one is completely self contained, with its own ensuite bathroom and kitchen area, plus a TV and heating for those cosy evenings in. Towels and bed linen are provided to make life nice and easy, so you’ll just need to bring along whatever you’d like to eat and drink (although there is a small shop with a few basics for sale – including all-important good coffee…) How you spend your time around here is completely up to you. You may simply like to sink into rural life, doing a little fishing on the lake, heading to the beach at Prestatyn (20 minutes’ drive away) or strolling to the village pub – or you can pack your time with hikes in the Clwydian Range, go-karting, climbing and all sorts of adventures at the ZipWorld parks.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 42
Open all year
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Amazing stay with clean facilities and invite shop is brilliant

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Matthew M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Nuthatch 2 bedroom lodge (hot tub)

Liked: Amazing facilities and staff super friendly. Loved how secluded each cabin was.

Disliked: WiFi connection wasn't great but most log cabins don't even have their own WiFi.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful setting and loved where all the lodges where situated. Lovely and…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 10
Karen R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Nuthatch 2 bedroom lodge (hot tub)

Liked: Beautiful setting and loved where all the lodges where situated. Lovely and clean inside (great bedding) loved the hot tub Great time in the teepee and quiz

Disliked: Just a couple of things that knocked a point off Dog poo on the floor at the back of the lodge and a few empty beer cans and litter (we were on lodge 14) The decking and top of the hot top could do with a good jet wash

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely picturesque from the cabin vibe to the views.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Brambling lodge (hot tub, no pets)

Liked: Absolutely picturesque from the cabin vibe to the views.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Privacy…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Philip L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Swan lodge (hot tub)

Liked: Privacy

Disliked: The add ons an curtains

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Hot tub

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest

Lake and/or mountain

Luxury

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Location

Herons Lake Retreat

Caerwys

Flintshire

Wales

CH7 5AD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.2406°N
-3.3051°W

Route directions

The site's entrance is concealed, but you will see the sign about 100 metres after you see the sign on your left for Plas Isaf.

Nearest transport

Coach
5.3 mi Packet House
5.3 mi Packet House
7 mi Station Road Turn
Rail
7.2 mi Flint Rail Station
7.9 mi Prestatyn Rail Station
9.3 mi Rhyl Rail Station
Ferry
16.2 mi Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal
16.3 mi Birkenhead Ferry Terminal
16.7 mi Seacombe Ferry Terminal
Airport
19.8 mi Liverpool John Lennon Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Fishing, golf and horse riding are among the ways to spend your days out in the open around here – and there are plenty of places to get out for a walk or bike ride too, maybe within the neighbouring Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, along the coast path or over in Eryri/Snowdonia National Park (about 35 minutes’ drive away). If you want to up the adventurous nature of your outings, try some surfing at Adventure Parc Snowdonia (45 minutes), hit the rapids at the National White Water Centre (50 minutes) or ride the forest coaster and ziplines at ZipWorld Betws-y-Coed (50 minutes). For a less hair-raising time, take trips to Conwy Castle, the Welsh Mountain Zoo (both half an hour), Chester Zoo or Bodnant Garden (35 minutes). You might also like to hit the beach in Prestatyn (20 minutes) or Llandudno (35 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Prestatyn 8.6 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Marine Lake, Rhyl 9.5 mi Sea N/A N/A Good Good
Rhyl East 9.6 mi Sea Good Good Good Good
West Kirby 10.1 mi Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Rhyl 10.2 mi Sea Good N/A N/A N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Rhuddlan Castle 7.5 mi

Bodelwyddan Castle 8.3 mi

Williamson Art Gallery & Museum 14.8 mi

Lady Lever Art Gallery 14.9 mi

Mersey Ferries 16.7 mi

National Trust

Mr Hardman's Photographic Studio 17.5 mi

Speke Hall, Garden and Estate 18.9 mi

Bodnant Garden 20.4 mi

Aberconwy House 21.8 mi

Chirk Castle 22.9 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Afonwen and Caerwys 0.5 mi

Clwydian Hill-Forts (2): Moel y Gaer, Bodfari 2.7 mi

The Clwydian Way (2): Tremeirchion - Cilcain 3 mi

Nannerch and Moel Arthur 3.2 mi

Rhuallt and St Asaph 3.8 mi

Local events

  • Creamfields (Thursday 22 August 2024 – Thursday 22 August 2024)

    Warrington, Cheshire 28.2 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Want to know more about camping in Flintshire?

  • Does Herons Lake Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Herons Lake Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Herons Lake Retreat? Fishing, golf and horse riding are among the ways to spend your days out in the open around here – and there are plenty of places to get out for a walk … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Herons Lake Retreat?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Herons Lake Retreat? From £99.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.