The Wishing Well Inn

View prices & book 7.9 73 reviews
Once sun set, lovely star filled sky
Once sun set, lovely star filled sky
Quiet and peaceful site
Pitching field
Seating area
Seating area behind the pub
Covered outdoor seating area
Pub garden
Pub exterior
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Quiet and peaceful site
Pitching field
Seating area

  • Peaceful pitches in a two-acre field behind a traditional village inn
  • Half an hour's drive to Rutland Water and Burghley House
  • Dog-friendly pub with real ales, good food and beer garden
If you’ve ever found yourselves quibbling about whose turn it is to drive for an evening out, here’s a fine idea for you: make it no one’s turn by pitching up right behind The Wishing Well Inn, a country pub in the Lincolnshire village of Dyke five minutes’ drive north of Bourne. No such debate needs to happen while you’re staying here, as your journey from pub to pitch involves just a couple of minutes’ stroll to the two-acre grass area just behind the beer garden. And a lovely pub it is too: a traditional country inn dating back more than 300 years, with beams and woodburning stove inside and a sizeable garden area with covered and open seating areas. Dogs and kids are most welcome in the pub, which serves up a seasonal menu of British pub classic meals (made with local produce where possible) alongside local beers and a good range of other drinks. Once you’re ready for a bit of sleep, wander back to your pitch, where drinking water and chemical disposal are available (and you can come back to the pub toilets for your ablutions). And how to work up an appetite for the food and drinks in the pub? Well, The Wishing Well makes a great base for days of rural walks, horse riding or watersports, or you could take day trips to the likes of Burghley House, Peterborough Cathedral, Grimsthorpe Castle and the historic streets of Stamford.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 14
Touring caravan pitches 14
Tent pitches 14
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

7.9

Overall rating from 73 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
 9
Value for money
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Accommodation
 7
Facilities / Activities
 6
Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
 8
Wifi
 6
Peaceful

73% would recommend this site to a friend

68% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a peaceful escape with spacious, level pitches and lovely countryside views. Visitors consistently praise the attached pub for its excellent food, friendly service, and welcoming atmosphere, with many returning for the hospitality and dining experience. However, the site is described as very basic with limited facilities, particularly concerning toilets and showers, which are only available during pub hours. Some guests found it overpriced for the amenities provided.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Very peaceful field, nice welcome, access to toilet facilities overnight. Pub did…

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Very peaceful field, nice welcome, access to toilet facilities overnight. Pub did good food. Good pitch and plenty of space from other campers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little site.

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8 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 7
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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David A.

Electric grass pitch

Liked The clear level site with country views and easy access. The Wishing Well Inn provided a warm welcome and great meals.

Disliked The lack of water and waste disposal actual on the site rather than at the rear of the inn.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful, nice walk into Bourne. Lovely food in pub onsite.…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Chloe M.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Peaceful, nice walk into Bourne. Lovely food in pub onsite.

Disliked Nothing. Knew about the no showers situation so not an issue and would come back for a short stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Enjoyed our stay

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 7
Value for money
 5
Accommodation
 5
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Level pitches, quiet, well kept plenty of room

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site.

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The pub! The evening meal in the pub. The site was nice and quiet with a lovely view across the fields.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would recommend and will be back

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Anne F.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Clean and tidy. Landlord was brilliant

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great picturesque site with a warm, welcome to all.

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9 out of 10
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Value for money
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Fleur F.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely flat pitches. The pub was very welcoming, great food and excellent service. Dog friendly. Would visit again.

Disliked Didn't see any signage for chemical waste but it is advertised on the website.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good site, very reasonably priced.

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Fiona W.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Nice quiet site & feel totally safe as lone female.
Great food in pub & helpful staff.

Disliked Na

Recommend to friends Visit again

Level pitches and friendly staff

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8 out of 10
Location
 7
Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Rachel K.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Very quiet site only us and one other pitch being used, probably more suitable for caravans as no toilet over night, we were in a tent but only staying for one night so wasn't to worried about peeing in a bush 😂 you would need a porta loo if you had young children. Beautiful country side views. Nice walk to local town. The field was clean and mowed no thorns in the grass which is nice if you need to get up in the night to pee. 😂 Nice old pub that serves food.

Disliked This site is only suitable for short stays as not a lot to do in the area. no toilet over night and no shower.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location and pub. The hostess was amazing o think her name was…

Overall

6 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 5
Accommodation
 5
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Ashley B.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Location and pub. The hostess was amazing o think her name was Lauren or laura.

Disliked No washing or actually toilet facilities. Fresh water was next to toilet waste so not the most hygienic.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room 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 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

Peaceful Remote location Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Pub campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

The Wishing Well Inn

21 Main Road

Bourne

Lincolnshire

England

PE10 0AF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.78943°N
0.36595°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.5 mi Town Hall
5 mi Robin Hood PH
5 mi Robin Hood PH
Rail
8.8 mi Spalding Rail Station
10.9 mi Stamford Rail Station
13.3 mi Heckington Rail Station

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

If you’ve decided on outdoor activities as a theme, there are plenty of places to get out for walks and cycling days nearby – and of course, Lincolnshire’s famously rather flat so any such activities should be relatively easy on the knees. For alternative pursuits, it’s 15 minutes’ drive to a horse riding centre, 20 minutes to a golf course and half an hour to Rutland Water for fishing and watersports. Prefer your days out to have a bit of history behind them? Get down to the gorgeous Burghley House (half an hour’s drive) for a wander around the grand building, the sculpture garden and the intriguing Garden of Surprises. Grimsthorpe Castle (15 minutes) is another place that should be on your list for pretty views inside and out. For a bit of urban time, pop down to Peterborough (35 minutes) to visit the cathedral and museum before boarding the Nene Valley Railway, or take a wander around Stamford (25 minutes), which also has a pool if you fancy a dip while on your travels.

Must see

Grimsthorpe Castle, Park and Gardens 3.6 mi

Ayscoughfee Hall Museum and Gardens 9.1 mi

Burghley House 10.8 mi

Woolsthorpe Manor 11.2 mi

Barnsdale Gardens 14 mi

National Trust

Woolsthorpe Manor 11.2 mi

Grantham House 14.4 mi

Tattershall Castle 22.7 mi

Peckover House and Garden 23.4 mi

Lyveden New Bield 24.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

GRIMSTHORPE CASTLE 4.3 mi

AYSCOUGHFEE HALL 9.1 mi

Stamford - Easton on the Hill 10.7 mi

Stamford to the End of the Meadows and Back 10.7 mi

EASTON PARK 11.1 mi

Local events

  • Burghley Horse Trials (Thursday 4 September 2025 – Thursday 4 September 2025)

    Stamford, Lincolnshire 10.5 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Wishing Well Inn have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Wishing Well Inn dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Wishing Well Inn? If you’ve decided on outdoor activities as a theme, there are plenty of places to get out for walks and cycling days nearby – and of course, Lincolnshire’s famously rather flat so … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Wishing Well Inn?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Wishing Well Inn? From £20 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.