Bridge House Meadows

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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.

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.
  • 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 site: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 5 Jun to

Pitch types & availability

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97% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

A lovely quiet spot for a rural break. Spacious pitches, friendly owners and great for nature lovers. Basic facilities, but clean. A bit remote for some, but excellent value for money.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Gorgeous place, easy to find, really friendly and perfect for us. Thanks…

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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!

Recommend to friends Visit again

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Marcia J.

Electric grass touring pitch

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.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

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.

Electric grass touring pitch

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

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

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.

Electric grass touring pitch

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.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

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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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

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.

Electric grass touring pitch

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.

Electric grass touring pitch

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


Features

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

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 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 +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 sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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:  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 €20.79 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.