The Wishing Well Inn

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  • Peaceful pitches in a two-acre field behind a traditional village inn
  • Half an hour's drive to Rutland Water and Burghley House
  • Dog-friendly pub with real ales, good food and beer garden
If you’ve ever found yourselves quibbling about whose turn it is to drive for an evening out, here’s a fine idea for you: make it no one’s turn by pitching up right behind The Wishing Well Inn, a country pub in the Lincolnshire village of Dyke five minutes’ drive north of Bourne. No such debate needs to happen while you’re staying here, as your journey from pub to pitch involves just a couple of minutes’ stroll to the two-acre grass area just behind the beer garden. And a lovely pub it is too: a traditional country inn dating back more than 300 years, with beams and woodburning stove inside and a sizeable garden area with covered and open seating areas. Dogs and kids are most welcome in the pub, which serves up a seasonal menu of British pub classic meals (made with local produce where possible) alongside local beers and a good range of other drinks. Once you’re ready for a bit of sleep, wander back to your pitch, where drinking water and chemical disposal are available (and you can come back to the pub toilets for your ablutions). And how to work up an appetite for the food and drinks in the pub? Well, The Wishing Well makes a great base for days of rural walks, horse riding or watersports, or you could take day trips to the likes of Burghley House, Peterborough Cathedral, Grimsthorpe Castle and the historic streets of Stamford.

Site type

RV sites 14
Travel trailer sites 14
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Open now
Opens November 18, 2025
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, Nov 18 2025 to

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Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 56 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Peaceful

91% would recommend this site to a friend

86% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, spacious site sits behind a welcoming pub with friendly staff & great food. Reviewers praise the lovely country views, ample pitches, and easy access to town. Facilities are basic, with no overnight washrooms, but it's ideal for short, self-contained stays. The landlord's accommodating nature and the pub's quality food were highlights.

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Karl E. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Staff very friendly and welcoming.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with super staff

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Jemma R. 4 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Super friendly
Excellent food
Easy access to nearby town

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peacefull ,tidy,loads of space Good pub…

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Jeffrey S. 4 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Peacefull ,tidy,loads of space
Good pub and food

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent value for money, quiet site.

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Carol S. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked Very spacious layout and views over open field to the rear of site.
Great beer garden with magnificent willow tree, seating areas spread around too
Friendly staff in pub and great range of drinks options

Disliked N/A

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Was really nice pub people lovely…

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 Craig D. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked Was really nice pub people lovely and kind

Disliked Water to far from the camp site no toilets

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Good host, lovely location, peaceful, nice…

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Steven W. 3 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Good host, lovely location, peaceful, nice country pub. Has fresh water (which is near the toilet emptying but not right next to it as some other reviews state) and toilet emptying, there is also toilets open all night upstairs (previous reviews say there isn’t).

Disliked Would have had an electric pitch but £10 a night is too steep as we know we wouldn’t use that much in one night. Maybe £5 would be more reasonable.

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Will definitely be returning

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Chris B. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked Great venue, landlord very accommodating. Good value

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely location…

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Phoebe B. 2 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Lovely location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spacious pitch, easy access. Close to…

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 Amanda L. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked Spacious pitch, easy access. Close to pub.Manager very friendly and helpful. Will be staying again.

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Basic pitch but spacious and welcoming.

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Powered grass campsite

Liked Spacious pitches super close to pub. Lovely camping field. Basic but we had everything we needed and felt very welcome.

Disliked Nothing

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Pub campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

The Wishing Well Inn

21 Main Road

Bourne

Lincolnshire

England

PE10 0AF

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.78943°N
0.36595°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.5 km Town Hall
8.1 km Robin Hood PH
8.1 km Robin Hood PH
Rail
14.1 km Spalding Rail Station
17.5 km Stamford Rail Station
21.5 km Heckington Rail Station

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

If you’ve decided on outdoor activities as a theme, there are plenty of places to get out for walks and cycling days nearby – and of course, Lincolnshire’s famously rather flat so any such activities should be relatively easy on the knees. For alternative pursuits, it’s 15 minutes’ drive to a horse riding centre, 20 minutes to a golf course and half an hour to Rutland Water for fishing and watersports. Prefer your days out to have a bit of history behind them? Get down to the gorgeous Burghley House (half an hour’s drive) for a wander around the grand building, the sculpture garden and the intriguing Garden of Surprises. Grimsthorpe Castle (15 minutes) is another place that should be on your list for pretty views inside and out. For a bit of urban time, pop down to Peterborough (35 minutes) to visit the cathedral and museum before boarding the Nene Valley Railway, or take a wander around Stamford (25 minutes), which also has a pool if you fancy a dip while on your travels.

Must see

Grimsthorpe Castle, Park and Gardens 5.8 km

Ayscoughfee Hall Museum and Gardens 14.6 km

Burghley House 17.3 km

Woolsthorpe Manor 18 km

Barnsdale Gardens 22.6 km

National Trust

Woolsthorpe Manor 18 km

Grantham House 23.2 km

Tattershall Castle 36.5 km

Peckover House and Garden 37.7 km

Lyveden New Bield 39.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

GRIMSTHORPE CASTLE 6.9 km

AYSCOUGHFEE HALL 14.7 km

Stamford - Easton on the Hill 17.3 km

Stamford to the End of the Meadows and Back 17.3 km

EASTON PARK 17.8 km

Local events

  • Burghley Horse Trials (Thursday, September 3, 2026 – Thursday, September 3, 2026)

    Stamford, England 16.9 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Wishing Well Inn have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Wishing Well Inn dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Wishing Well Inn? If you’ve decided on outdoor activities as a theme, there are plenty of places to get out for walks and cycling days nearby – and of course, Lincolnshire’s famously rather flat so … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Wishing Well Inn?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Wishing Well Inn? From $37.52 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.