The Wishing Well Inn

View prices & book 8.6 57 reviews
Once sun set, lovely star filled sky
Once sun set, lovely star filled sky
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Seating area behind the pub
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  • 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 18 November 2025
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 18 Nov 2025 to

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

8.6

Overall rating from 57 Pitchup.com customers

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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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Peaceful

89% would recommend this site to a friend

84% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful, spacious campsite adjacent to a welcoming pub serving excellent food. Pitches are generally flat and tidy, offering pleasant countryside views. Staff and locals are frequently described as friendly and accommodating. While basic, the site provides water and waste disposal, with toilets accessible during pub opening hours. Some guests noted the lack of overnight toilet facilities and showers, advising it's best suited for self-contained visitors or short stays. Electricity hook-up is available at an additional cost.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 07/07/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Paying £20 to camp in a field that effectively has no facilities.

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2 out of 10
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 Chris S. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked It was a decent basic campsite with flat pitches. Convenient for the pub if that's what you want.

Disliked No showers or washing up facilities. Toilets are only open during pub hours, so not first thing in the morning. Although there is water available in two taps by the manhole into which chemical toilets are supposed to be emptied, a sign says that this is not drinking water.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Staff very friendly and welcoming.…

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Karl E. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Staff very friendly and welcoming.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with super staff

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9 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 7
Facilities / Activities
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Jemma R. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Super friendly
Excellent food
Easy access to nearby town

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peacefull ,tidy,loads of space Good pub…

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10 out of 10
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Jeff S. 5 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Peacefull ,tidy,loads of space
Good pub and food

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent value for money, quiet site.

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8 out of 10
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Carol S. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Very spacious layout and views over open field to the rear of site.
Great beer garden with magnificent willow tree, seating areas spread around too
Friendly staff in pub and great range of drinks options

Disliked N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

Was really nice pub people lovely…

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7 out of 10
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Value for money
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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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 Craig D. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Was really nice pub people lovely and kind

Disliked Water to far from the camp site no toilets

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good host, lovely location, peaceful, nice…

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10 out of 10
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Steven W. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Good host, lovely location, peaceful, nice country pub. Has fresh water (which is near the toilet emptying but not right next to it as some other reviews state) and toilet emptying, there is also toilets open all night upstairs (previous reviews say there isn’t).

Disliked Would have had an electric pitch but £10 a night is too steep as we know we wouldn’t use that much in one night. Maybe £5 would be more reasonable.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will definitely be returning

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10 out of 10
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Chris B. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Great venue, landlord very accommodating. Good value

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely location…

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Phoebe B. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spacious pitch, easy access. Close to…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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 Amanda L. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Spacious pitch, easy access. Close to pub.Manager very friendly and helpful. Will be staying again.

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, 3 September 2026 – Thursday, 3 September 2026)

    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.

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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, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.