Bridge House Meadows

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  • Peaceful adults-only site with meadows, a woodland and river views
  • A 15-minute drive from Ely and 25 minutes from Cambridge
  • A mile and a half from the village stores, post office and local pub
Ready for hols touring the East Anglian fens? There's plenty of scope for outdoorsy wanders at Bridge House Meadows – this peaceful adults-only Cambridgeshire spot is right in the middle of England's big sky country and surrounded by coastal plains. Jaunts to nearby cultural hubs can also be sorted – 'tis rare indeed to have two such fine historic cities on your doorstep, but at Bridge House Meadows you can visit Ely's ancient cathedral (15 minutes' drive) or Cambridge's punts, quads and colleges (25 minutes) and still be back in time for tea.  There's plenty to admire on site here, too – meadows, a woodland and river views all add up to a fine backdrop for stays at this quiet, back-to-basics park. Bridge House Meadows is all about restful stays in the open air (the fact that there are no noisy tots within earshot certainly helps with the restful part). This comely rural spot has a mix of habitats, so make sure to keep an eye out for visiting wildlife as you wander or take deckchair time.  The site keeps facilities low key so as not to detract from the wild surrounds, but it's easier than you might think to venture out to the outside world – this seemingly remote spot is about a mile and a half from the village of Stretham, where there's a pub, post office, basic food shop and takeaway. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on site.

Site type

Tent pitches 5
Touring caravan pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 10
Open now
Opens 5 June
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 5 Jun to

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 70 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful, picturesque campsite with spacious pitches, offering a tranquil rural escape. Visitors consistently praise the friendly and helpful owners. Facilities are basic, primarily a very clean portaloo, which suits those seeking a quiet, back-to-nature experience with opportunities for riverside walks and wildlife spotting. Some mention the remoteness and lack of showers as potential downsides, but many find the site excellent value.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Natural paradise, lots of bugs and birds.

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Richard H.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely setting, in and amongst the trees, very quiet and lots of little private spots. Right next to the river with walks available in both directions. Great owner with great vision for the site - very conscious of bio-diversity and making the site as nature friendly as possible.

Disliked Only one toilet for the site - was very clean but another would have been helpful.

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Peaceful & Clean

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Julie C.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked We booked in over a Bank Holiday weekend. Easy to find & access, the site is lovely. Plenty of pitches, some very spacious & private with lovely views wherever you choose to land. It backs on to the river with lovely walks right along the river side. Good area for exploring Ely, Cambridge & surrounding villages. It’s a very well looked after site. Richard the owner was very welcoming. He was wandering around quite a bit so if you needed him for anything, you just had to attract his attention. As it states when booking, there is only a portaloo on site, no showers etc. We were in a motor home so are self-sufficient anyway but the portaloo was also used to empty our chemical toilet. I have never seen such a clean, well stocked portaloo. Richard gets 5 stars plus for it, spotless at all times! All in all a really lovely stay

Disliked Absolutely nothing. However, wi-fi & phone signals are a bit hit & miss, worth knowing if these really matter to you.

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Strongly recommended

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Toby C.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lots of space, trees and shrubs which allow you to find a private spot to camp. Short trip to the nearby pub in Stretham which served plain, honest food and beer and where the staff and locals were welcoming.

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Would highly recommend fantastic place to stay

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Richard A.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Absolutely fantastic place to stay, Richard who runs it was so helpful and answered all my question. It was a quiet peaceful place to stay. I would highly recommend for people who just want to get away and relax.

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Camping calme, bien pour une nuitée.

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Alain T.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Calme, nous étions seul dans un grand espace. Camping à l’ancienne.

Disliked Au premier abord, en arrivant, nous avions eu l’impression d’arriver dans une casse.

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Very clean facilities

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Andrew T.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely quiet site right by the Great Ouse. Nice walks straight from the site. Owners were very welcoming.

Disliked Nothing

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A great stopover after a long trip , simple, rural, nature.

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Nicola H.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked The peaceful, rural setting with the best Chinese takeaway a mile away and a great pub with friendly locals! Lovely dog walks and next to the canal with boats moored up. Our favourite place we’ve stopped at!Only a portaloo which after France was the best we’ve ever been in , clean etc. water , electricity if needed. Fisherman’s delight too!

Disliked Nothing

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Tranquility and location next to the…

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june j.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Tranquility and location next to the Great Ouse. Great for cycling and walking. Friendly owners.

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Excellent

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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked If you want peace and quiet, this is the place. The owners are very friendly in a non intrusive manner.
The site is well presented, a nature lovers haven, out in the sticks along side the river Ouse.
We will be returning in the future

Disliked NOTHING

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Gorgeous place, easy to find, really…

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Asher B.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Gorgeous place, easy to find, really friendly and perfect for us. Thanks so much!

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Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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

Adults only 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 Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby

Location

Bridge House Meadows

Green End

Stretham

Cambridgeshire

England

CB6 3LF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.33366°N
0.21983°E

Nearest transport

Coach
9.8 mi Parkside
10 mi Horse Racing Museum
10 mi Horse Racing Museum
Rail
4.5 mi Ely Rail Station
5 mi Waterbeach Rail Station
8 mi Cambridge North Rail Station
Airport
8.8 mi Cambridge 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

Cambridgeshire, as a rule, is a pretty flat place, so don't hesitate to bring your bike along on stays here – there's little chance of getting puffed out pedalling uphill. Riverside rambles are also on the cards: head south from the site along the river Great Ouse if you fancy strolling down to the pub at the Lazy Otter Marina (you can also drive there in about five minutes).  Nearby Ely (15 minutes) has its own waterside area, where restaurants, pubs and art galleries are spaced out along the river. After a spot of lunch, a cream tea or maybe just a bit of window shopping, wander down into town to admire the cathedral or explore Civil War history at Oliver Cromwell's House. There's also a popular market here on Thursdays and at weekends.  Cambridge (25 minutes) has a similar small-town vibe to Ely, but the city is also home to some world-class museums (if you're pressed for time, head to the Fitzwilliam). Green-fingered guests should also take the chance to explore Cambridge University Botanic Gardens and peruse some of the 8,000 plants on show.

Must see

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve 3.4 mi

Ely Cathedral 4.8 mi

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill 6.7 mi

The National Stud 9 mi

Newmarket Racecourses 9.9 mi

National Trust

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve 3.5 mi

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill 6.7 mi

Houghton Mill 14.4 mi

Wimpole Home Farm 17.5 mi

Wimpole Hall 17.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Stretham 1.3 mi

Little Thetford - Stretham - Little Thetford 2.3 mi

Little Thetford - River Great Ouse - Little Thetford 2.3 mi

Upware 2.4 mi

Wicken - Horsefen Drove - Bracks Drove - Wicken 3.5 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 Bridge House Meadows have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bridge House Meadows dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bridge House Meadows? Cambridgeshire, as a rule, is a pretty flat place, so don't hesitate to bring your bike along on stays here – there's little chance of getting puffed out pedalling uphill. Riverside rambles … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bridge House Meadows?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bridge House Meadows? From £18 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.