Gayton Farm

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The Glamping Site (added by manager 26 Sep 2022)
Dome deck and view
The caravan
Dome deck and view

  • Quiet site on a working farm in the village of Horningsea
  • Five miles from Cambridge; easy trip by bike or public transport
  • A few minutes' walk from local pubs and fishing on the River Cam
Now here’s a place that’s really got that cracking country/city location right on the money… Gayton Farm is in the quiet village of Horningsea, surrounded by views out over Cambridgeshire fields and yet only five miles from the buzz of Cambridge city centre. A peaceful spot it may be, but you’ll not be alone – the working farm’s home to a handsome herd of Lincoln Red cows, there are ponies next door and wilder guests (deer, owls and the like) can be spotted passing by regularly too. For a bit more company, it’s a 10-minute wander down to the village to sample the offerings of the two local pubs (one of which will even serve you up a tasty breakfast to be going on with) or treat yourself to a cake in the café. A bike’s a bright idea around these parts – a 20-minute ride along the River Cam allows you to mingle with the clever college types down in Cambridge, or pedal off for a pint in a riverside pub. If you’re not so happy tottering on two wheels, it’s still pretty easy to get around, either by car (the A14’s just down the road) or using the local bus or train. However you roam, you’ll be returning to a cosy glamping spot where a firepit awaits. Clean modern toilets and showers are part of the mix too.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open now
Opens 12 April 2021
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 12 Apr 2021 to

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Highly recommended, friendly staff, charming gypsy caravan

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

Gypsy caravan (no pets)

Liked: What a charming place! We had a gorgeous weekend in 'Primrose' the gypsy caravan. It's cosy, has everything you need, warm welcome and a fab pub just a few mins walk away.

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Lovely site, good clean facilities, and gypsy caravan was cozy, had everything…

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

Gypsy caravan (no pets)

Liked: Lovely site, good clean facilities, and gypsy caravan was cozy, had everything I needed.

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Everything you could wish for in a glamping experience

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

Geodesic dome (no pets)

Liked: Everything you could want and wish for was provided. Just turn up and enjoy the cosy luxury feel of these domes. Customer service and communication from booking to arrival was first class. The domes are so much more spacious inside than they appear outside. We had awful weather for our weekend but the domes were so well equipped, comfortable and cosy we didn’t mind. To sit in the dome sipping wine watching the thunder and lightning storm outside through the vast windows with the log burning going was special. The local pizza shop even delivered to the farm which was great as we had planned a bbq using the outdoor kitchen and entertaining area, but torrential rain stopped play. Highly recommend this site and these domes

Disliked: Everything was perfect

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Beautiful caravan, great facilities, great location

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

Gypsy caravan (no pets)

Liked: We stayed in the gypsy caravan and it was even better than we thought it would be! The caravan is beautiful, it has its own private corner with own fire pit and picnic table, it looks out onto beautiful uninterrupted views of fields. The first morning we woke up to an incredible sunrise and there were deer walking through the field. The caravan has a log burner and it was so cosy. The owners are lovely, facilities are great. Would definitely come and stay again and highly recommend! Also only a 25 minute cycle into central Cambridge but in a nice quiet village, perfect location.

Disliked: Nothing, it was more than perfect

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Everything was just amazing at gayton farm, the dome was just the…

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

Geodesic dome (no pets)

Liked: Everything was just amazing at gayton farm, the dome was just the best and the horses topped it off for me

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Everything about the experience…

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

Gypsy caravan (no pets)

Liked: Everything about the experience

Disliked: Nothing

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Features

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

Themes

Luxury Peaceful

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

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Gayton Farm

Clayhithe Road

Horningsea

Cambridge

Cambridgeshire

England

CB25 9JE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.24261°N
0.18915°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.7 mi Parkside
4.9 mi Madingley Rd Park-and-Ride
6.2 mi Trumpington Park-and-Ride
Rail
1.4 mi Waterbeach Rail Station
1.8 mi Cambridge North Rail Station
4 mi Cambridge Rail Station
Airport
2.4 mi Cambridge Airport
24.5 mi London Stansted 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

A day trip to Cambridge is a mighty fine idea – mingle with some of the country’s brightest brains as you tour the gorgeous colleges, visit the museums (the arty collections at the Fitzwilliam Museum and Kettle’s Yard are top picks) or get to grips with a punting pole to propel yourselves down the River Cam. It’s an easy 20-minute ride along the riverbank if you’re going by bike, or you can flag down a bus nearby. Away from the city, there are plenty of attractions scattered nearby. Anglesey Abbey (10 minutes by car) has a whopping 98 acres of landscaped grounds to wander through, and another excellent stash of art; Wimpole Hall (25 minutes) is a similarly grand estate with the added bonus of cute farm animals. More recent history is on display at the Imperial War Museum Duxford (25 minutes), where you can get up close to Concorde and lots of other flying machines. Keeping it very local, you can fish on the Cam a few minutes away, play golf or footgolf a couple of miles away. Horseback hacks and a wakeboarding park are about 15 minutes’ drive away.

Must see

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill 2.2 mi

Kings College Chapel 4 mi

Fitzwilliam Museum 4.2 mi

Scudamore's Punting Company 4.3 mi

Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial 6.3 mi

National Trust

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill 2.2 mi

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve 6.5 mi

Wimpole Home Farm 12.3 mi

Wimpole Hall 12.3 mi

Houghton Mill 14.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Waterbeach - Clayhithe - Bottisham Lode 1.1 mi

ANGLESEY ABBEY 2.2 mi

MILL ROAD CEMETERY 3.5 mi

HISTON ROAD CEMETERY 3.7 mi

CHRIST'S COLLEGE 3.7 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 Gayton Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gayton Farm dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Gayton Farm? A day trip to Cambridge is a mighty fine idea – mingle with some of the country’s brightest brains as you tour the gorgeous colleges, visit the museums (the arty collections at … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gayton Farm?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Gayton Farm? From £150 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.