Bridge House Meadows

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Visitor image of the peaceful and quiet site
Visitor image of the peaceful and quiet site
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Ely cathedral
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Ely cathedral
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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.

Campground type

Tent sites 5
Caravan sites 10
RV & Motorhome sites 10
Open now
Opens 5 June
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • 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 campground/park: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 5 June to

Site types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 57 Pitchup.com customers

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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

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, pretty spot with ample space, perfect for a quiet country getaway. Friendly, helpful owners are a highlight. Facilities are basic (clean portaloo), ideal for nature lovers who enjoy riverside strolls and birdwatching. Some find it a bit remote with no showers, but great value.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Marcia J.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked The peace & quiet, river walks & landscape

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

The peace and quiet, friendly hosts, private sites…

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Dennis K.

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked The peace and quiet, friendly hosts, private sites

Recommend to friends Visit again

Simple, quiet, with limited facilities; as we expected!!

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Chris D.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Very simple, very quiet, very friendly

Recommend to friends Visit again

Warm welcome and choice of pitches. Only stayed one night as a stopover…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Warm welcome and choice of pitches.
Only stayed one night as a stopover after visiting Ely Cathedral but I will definitely go back for longer.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location with lots of space and green views all around. Next…

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duncan b.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Great location with lots of space and green views all around. Next to river with lots of beautiful walks. Friendly host who lets you get on with your stay but gives warm welcome. Facilities as described and well maintained- a great stay.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site and site owner. We were totally self sufficient so no…

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Andy F.

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked Lovely site and site owner. We were totally self sufficient so no showers were not a problem and the portaloo was one of the cleanest I have ever seen.
15-20 mins walk to the nearest village which has a pub, Chinese takeaway etc.
Would certainly stay again if in the area.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very quiet site, with lovely scenery

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Very quiet site, with lovely scenery. Village was a mile walk from the site, which had a pub and local bus service links. Unfortunately for us the bus didn't run on a Sunday so something to be mindful of. Portaloo was kept clean and user friendly.

Disliked Little bit too remote for us, due to health issues; but you don't know until you have tried.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful, lots of pitch space, beautiful natural landscape with woods & vegetation.…

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Marcia J.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Peaceful, lots of pitch space, beautiful natural landscape with woods & vegetation. Lovely riverside walks, friendly host Richard

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peace and quiet. Owners Richard and Tracy are lovely and nothing too…

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Sue S.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Peace and quiet.
Owners Richard and Tracy are lovely and nothing too much trouble.
Close to canal with some lovely boats and a nice walk.
Chickens and their chicks walking around free and happy.
Off the beaten track in a beautiful location and all the locals really friendly. Every place we visited dog friendly and our little frenchie Poppy loved the open space.
We had lovely weather which was a bonus.
Would definitely recommend and will definitely be returning.
Thanks for a lovely few days away R and T. You are really lovely. Sue,Dave and Poppy 😊

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Personal I think for the lack of facilities it is overpriced.

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8 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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Child friendliness
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Joseph M.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Lovely flat site, spacious pitches and friendly owner

Disliked Although it was spotless and well stocked to toilet was a portable one, luckily we were the only ones there.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the positive feed back, as you were lucky enough to have the whole meadow to yourself I hope it was nice and peaceful for you.
I hope the travel card I found of yours in the loo (funny enough) returned in the post to you safe, I did pack it well!
We take all feed back very personal hence the response to your dislikes. This is the first time I have ever replied to a review!
We only need the 1 portable loo on site as it clearly says in the "Amenities on site" section of our page
We have never had a queue outside it, we try to keep our site to no more than 4 full pitches, the most being motorhomes and caravans who the have there own loos

As for the price you can see exactly what we offer in the "Amenities on site" section so you can see what your getting for your money

When our season comes to an end we return the rented loo, giving the meadow back to our wildlife which is very important to us

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 Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby

Location

Bridge House Meadows

Green End

Stretham

Cambridgeshire

England

CB6 3LF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.33366°N
0.21983°E

Nearest transport

Coach
15.8 km Parkside
16.1 km Horse Racing Museum
16.1 km Horse Racing Museum
Rail
7.2 km Ely Rail Station
8.1 km Waterbeach Rail Station
12.8 km Cambridge North Rail Station
Airport
14.2 km 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 5.5 km

Ely Cathedral 7.8 km

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill 10.8 km

The National Stud 14.5 km

Newmarket Racecourses 15.9 km

National Trust

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve 5.6 km

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill 10.9 km

Houghton Mill 23.2 km

Wimpole Home Farm 28.2 km

Wimpole Hall 28.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Stretham 2 km

Little Thetford - Stretham - Little Thetford 3.6 km

Little Thetford - River Great Ouse - Little Thetford 3.7 km

Upware 3.8 km

Wicken - Horsefen Drove - Bracks Drove - Wicken 5.6 km

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 campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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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 caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bridge House Meadows? From $37.11 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.