Gayton Farm

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  • 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
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Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon 12 Apr 2021 to

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What customers say

Guests praise the tranquil and charming gypsy caravans, noting they are cosy and well-equipped. The site boasts clean facilities and a lovely location, with friendly and helpful hosts like Suzanne and Carolyn providing local tips. Two pubs and the river are within easy walking distance, and Cambridge is a short drive away. Visitors highly recommend the site and express a desire to return.

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We loved our stay in the Primrose caravan. Will 100% be returning

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 Rosie S. 1 review

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Liked Beautiful, tranquil and clean facilities. Two pubs in easy walking distance as well as the river Cam. Super friendly host Carolyn who gave us great local tips. The owners and thought of everything - very comfortable bed and we loved toasting marshmallows on the fire pit. Amazing stay and easy diving distance into Cambridge!

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 A Boat Named F. 3 reviews

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Liked Suzanne was very helpful and had a great stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommended, friendly staff, charming gypsy caravan

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Amy L. 2 reviews

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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Anonymous

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

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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 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)

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 BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.24261°N
0.18915°E

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.

Food and drink

  • Crown & Punchbowl Restaurant 0.2 mi
  • Plough & Fleece Pub 0.4 mi
  • The Brewers Inn Pub 1 mi
  • Waggon & Horses Pub 1.1 mi
  • The Bridge Pub 1.1 mi
  • Lion & Lamb Pub 1.2 mi
  • The White Horse Pub 1.2 mi
  • Indian Kitchen Restaurant 1.5 mi
  • The Plough Pub 1.6 mi
  • The Sun Pub 1.6 mi

Groceries

  • Tesco Supermarket 1.5 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 2.1 mi
  • East of England CO-OP Supermarket 2.2 mi
  • Jay Wines Store Off-licence 2.7 mi
  • Aldi Supermarket 2.8 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 2.8 mi
  • Budgens Supermarket 2.9 mi
  • Tesco Supermarket 2.9 mi
  • Lidl Supermarket 3 mi
  • Majestic Off-licence 3 mi

Parks and play

  • Jubilee Garden Playground 0.2 mi
  • Horningsea Playground 0.2 mi
  • Milton Country Park 1.1 mi
  • T-Swing Park 1.4 mi
  • Fen Ditton Recreation Ground park 1.5 mi
  • Waterbeach Toddler Playground 1.5 mi
  • Outdoors Sport Equipment park 1.6 mi
  • Waterbeach Green park 1.6 mi
  • Kingsley Park 1.8 mi
  • Discovery Way Playarea Playground 1.9 mi

Family days out

  • Baits Bite Lock 0.7 mi
  • The Wild Place 1.2 mi
  • Car Dyke 1.3 mi
  • The Temple 2 mi
  • Bottisham Lock 2 mi
  • Lode water mill 2.2 mi
  • Anglesey Abbey Visitor Centre 2.4 mi
  • Jesus Lock 3.6 mi
  • Reality Checkpoint 3.8 mi
  • The Newton’s Tree 3.9 mi

Public transport

  • St. John's Lane 0.2 mi
  • Priory Road 0.3 mi
  • Clayhithe Farm 1.1 mi
  • Ely Road 1.1 mi
  • Humphries Way 1.1 mi
  • Bridge Hotel 1.1 mi
  • Edmund Close 1.2 mi
  • Barnabas Court 1.3 mi
  • Musgrave Way 1.3 mi
  • Railway Station 1.4 mi

What’s nearby

  • Cambridge Golf Driving Range Golf course 1.7 mi
  • WT Shrubbs & Son Marina 2.9 mi
  • Eights Marina 3.1 mi
  • The Grafton Shopping centre 3.4 mi
  • University Pitt Club Nightclub 3.8 mi
  • Vinyl Nightclub 3.8 mi
  • Mash Nightclub 3.9 mi
  • Lion Yard Shopping centre 3.9 mi
  • Grand Arcade Shopping centre 3.9 mi
  • KiKi Nightclub 3.9 mi

Local services

  • Milton Surgery Doctors 1.2 mi
  • Tesco Petrol Station Fuel station 1.4 mi
  • Tesco Pharmacy 1.5 mi
  • Waterbeach Pharmacy 1.6 mi
  • Beth (A) - Joel (B) Charging station 1.9 mi
  • Mary (A) - Khan (B) Charging station 1.9 mi
  • Hugh (A) - Greg (B) Charging station 1.9 mi
  • Iwan (A) - Owen (B) Charging station 1.9 mi
  • Bing (A) - Anna (B) Charging station 1.9 mi
  • Tate (A) - Pete (B) Charging station 1.9 mi

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Gayton Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gayton Farm dog friendly? Yes 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.