Boyce Fen Farm Retreat

8 4 reviews
Lake at sunset
Lake at sunset
The shepherd's huts nestled in the meadow
The shepherd's huts nestled in the meadow
Blue hut
Green hut
Bell tent
Bell tent
Cattle field
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  • Rural glamping site on a farm near the Norfolk/Cambridgeshire border
  • Downham Market and King's Lynn within a half-hour drive
  • Smart shepherd's huts with kingsize bed and ensuite shower room
There are miles of fields all around at Boyce Fen Farm Retreat – and there’s a lake on site too, so you’re pretty much guaranteed lovely views wherever you look at this Norfolk site. And you’re guaranteed animals to entertain you, as well – whether you’re watching the ducks frolic on the lake, listening to the pedigree Limousin cattle mooing in the neighbouring field or having a chuckle at the antics of the pygmy goats scampering about on the ‘goat hill’. This glamping site is part of a working farm, and it’s certainly a rural setting – but it’s not far at all from local amenities. These are nearby in the village of Outwell (just over a mile away), which has a classic pub, a hotel restaurant/bar, a mini supermarket and a cluster of takeaways. The accommodation here is in the form of shepherd’s huts that are completely self-contained and set up in a meadow full of grasses and wildflowers to give you that fabulous feel of a real rural retreat. The huts have been designed to be truly high-spec – each one has underfloor heating, an ensuite shower room, a Freeview TV and a splendid kingsize bed – plus a comfy pull-out sofa bed for those bringing the kids. The kitchen space has a microwave, two-ring hob, fridge, kettle and toaster, and there’s dining space for four, so you should be sorted for indoor cooking and eating. Or how about outdoor cooking and eating? The lovely views are bound to entice you out into the open, where each hut has a spacious garden area with seating and a barbecue.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Rent a tent 2
Open all year
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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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 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

Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

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 Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Boyce Fen Farm Retreat

Marsh Road

Outwell

Norfolk

England

PE14 8PP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.62338°N
0.25251°E

Nearest transport

Coach
4.8 mi Horse Fair Bus Station
5.3 mi Lynn Road
5.4 mi Primary School
Rail
4.9 mi Downham Market Rail Station
6.5 mi Watlington Rail Station
8.1 mi March Rail Station
Ferry
10.8 mi King's Lynn Ferry Landing
10.8 mi West Lynn Ferry Landing
Airport
28.8 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Church Farm - Stow Bardolph: 15 minutes’ drive - Downham Market (pretty town with independent shops and Friday market: 15 minutes - Watatunga Wildlife Reserve: 20 minutes - Skylark Maize Maze & Funyard: 20 minutes - Fens Falconry: 20 minutes - King’s Lynn (for the minster and True’s Yard Museum): 25 minutes - Sandringham Estate: 35 minutes - Ayscoughfee Hall Museum and Gardens: 45 minutes - Cambridge: an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Heacham 21.8 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Hunstanton Main Beach 23.7 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Hunstanton (Old Hunstanton) 25 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ely Cathedral 15.6 mi

Sandringham 17.8 mi

Castle Acre Castle 19.1 mi

Grimes Graves 20.1 mi

Ayscoughfee Hall Museum and Gardens 20.2 mi

National Trust

Peckover House and Garden 5 mi

St George's Guildhall 10.8 mi

Oxburgh Hall 13.7 mi

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve 21.6 mi

Houghton Mill 25.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Outwell 1.3 mi

Nordelph 3.3 mi

Wisbech 4.8 mi

PECKOVER HOUSE 4.9 mi

Downham Market 5.4 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.

Reviews

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Overall rating from 4 Pitchup.com customers

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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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75% would recommend this site to a friend

75% would stay here again
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Arrival date (latest first)

Inside was spacious enough for us…

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10 out of 10
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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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Andy H.

Shepherd's hut

Liked Inside was spacious enough for us both and two kids (8&10) to sleep. Interior, kitchen and bathroom done to a really high standard. Excellent value for money.

Disliked Nothing

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Not happy customers

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2 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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Darren S.

Bell tent

Liked Nothing, but could be nice in the summer.

Disliked So I felt liked we were forgotten about on the day of arrival.
Field was flooded after bad weather and was not told before hand to explore with kids, grass wasn't cut so we had wet feet everytime we walked to kitchen and toliet.
Tent had cobwebs and dead insects,
Outside kitchen had mould growing on items to cook with.
We were given logs which were damp so some didn't burn so couldn't keep warm as we were freezing cold.
We emailed to complain and said we wouldn't leave a bad review but because I had no reply back to me as a customer I felt I had to leave one.
Not ideal to go after summer.
We booked for 2 nights and we left after 1 night.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site and facilities. Friendly owners

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10 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

Bell tent

Liked The site is fantastic and has really good facilities. The kitchen in an outdoor shed was well equipped and had everything we needed to make pretty much anything we needed! Clean shower and toilet with 10/10 hot water.

The owners are friendly and really helpful. They provided us with enough wood, kindling and logs for each night and topped it up when we needed as well.

The site itself is quiet and peaceful. Bell tent is huge and there is ample space inside. The wood burner is a particular highlight - was really cosy and warm at night.

We're definitely coming back

Recommend to friends Visit again

The bell tent and facilities were…

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Sara H.

Bell tent

Liked The bell tent and facilities were very clean and all the facilities were well thought out. We were provided with coals for the bbq, cups, tea/coffee, bedding, towels etc. Everything was very well organised which made the stay very enjoyable. The hosts were lovely and welcoming and left you to enjoy your time on the farm. Would definitely recommend.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Boyce Fen Farm Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Boyce Fen Farm Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Boyce Fen Farm Retreat? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Church Farm - Stow Bardolph: 15 minutes’ drive - Downham Market (pretty town with independent shops and Friday market: 15 minutes - Watatunga Wildlife Reserve: 20 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Boyce Fen Farm Retreat?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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