Retreat, Wedding and Corporate Venue Hire in Hertfordshire, UK

The Croft Farm Escape is a family-run farm in the Chiltern countryside at Great Gaddesden, near Hemel Hempstead, and about 22 minutes by train from London. Our converted barns, woodland cabins and Forest Spa make a peaceful setting for wellness retreats, weddings, hen parties countryside stays and corporate retreats, from team away days to overnight leadership retreats. Unwind in the wood-fired sauna, ice baths and hot tub, join a yoga class or sound bath in The Maloca, and add seasonal Ayurvedic meals cooked on site. Beyond the farm, Amaravati Buddhist Monastery is just down the road, and the National Trust’s Ashridge Estate offers ancient woodland walks and the Bridgewater Monument. Take in the views from Ivinghoe Beacon and Dunstable Downs, or visit the gardens at historic Ashridge House. Harry Potter fans can book Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, The Making of Harry Potter, at Leavesden, an easy drive from the farm.

What We Offer

Whether you arrive seeking rest, clarity or inspiration, The Croft offers space for it all, surrounded by woodland, open fields and the peace of the Chiltern countryside.

Our Location

Set within the Chilterns National Landscape at Great Gaddesden, near Hemel Hempstead, the farm invites guests to slow down, breathe deeply and return to nature.

At the edge of the land we back onto Amaravati Buddhist Monastery. Its presence is gently felt in the stillness, the quiet rhythm of the days and the deep sense of peace that surrounds the farm.

Just a 22 minute train ride from London, The Croft is the perfect place to escape the pace of city life and reconnect with the countryside.

Our Story

Once a festival space, now a sanctuary, The Croft Farm Escape is a place to reconnect with nature and yourself.

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What People Are Saying

Martyna Przybysz

"A magical place, with stunning views, carefully thought through decor and attentive hosts. I loved being at the farm, connecting to nature and enjoying many little treasures at the land - a sauna, a multi-sensory garden, lovely cows outside my window. Divine. Can't wait to be back. Thank you Darren for your hospitality!"

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