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.

Campground type

Tent sites 5
Camper sites 10
RV sites 10
Open now
Opens June 5
Please note
  • This 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, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette 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 park: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, Jun 5 to

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

9.7

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful campsite offers a tranquil escape with spacious spots, many overlooking a lily pond and river. Guests rave about the exceptionally friendly, helpful owners. Facilities are basic (clean portable toilet), clearly communicated and appreciated by nature lovers. Easy access to Cambridge and Ely is a plus. Most guests loved it and plan to return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely quiet site with plenty of space between pitches. Fantastic wildflower meadows…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely quiet site with plenty of space between pitches. Fantastic wildflower meadows full of bees and butterflys. Great place to stay if you want to visit Cambridge without breaking the bank.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with very helpful owner where nothing was too much trouble.

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John F.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked The site is ideal if you like peace and quiet, perfect for that secluded break . Loads of wildlife in a perfect natural setting. Great dog walks along the riverbank, flat and safe and virtually no limit on distance . This site would not be for everyone due to its seclusion but perfect for us . Great local Chinese/fish&chip shop .

Disliked There is nothing to dislike if you are organised.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent value & owners were very helpful.

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Susan D.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Friendliness of owners, quiet location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site for a peaceful getaway.

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Caroline F.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Very peaceful site. Lots of places to pitch up when not on hook up. The toilet was clean, tidy & well stocked.
The owner was very friendly.
Easy access to Cambridge & Ely Monday to Saturday on the bus.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful, lots of butterflies. Friendly staff.

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A C.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Simplicity, peace and quiet and the lily pond. One portable loo but was spotless. The owner was so welcoming to. Defo would book again.

Disliked We knew there was no shower facility there (it clearly states on info page) so that's the only downside if I had to pick something.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Area, maintenance, friendliness…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Area, maintenance, friendliness

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful & well looked after

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Anonymous

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked We only stayed for 1 night to test out our new campervan, but could happily have stayed longer to explore the surroundings. The site was perfect for what we needed; plenty of room, only one other campervan on the site, electric hook up & water point, and a clean portaloo.
Unfortunately there is no longer a pub on the marina, & the pub in the village doesn't do food. BUT, there is a Chinese/fish & chips takeaway who will happily deliver to the campsite. Problem solved.
The owners were wonderful people & so incredibly helpful & amenable. We will definitely revisit & next time for longer to enjoy the nature, walks & wildlife.

Disliked No negatives about the site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic peaceful stay

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Lois L.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked There’s nothing to not like about this campsite! The owner is incredibly friendly and welcoming and the campsite itself is incredibly peaceful, I was the only person staying in my area! The toilet facilities are kept spotless. I will be a regular visitor to this campsite, I couldn’t recommend this place enough 😍

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely stay again.

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Lisa H.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Everything. So peaceful, plenty of room, plenty of places to walk with the dog and back to nature. It was everything it said in the description and would definitely stay again.
Thanks to Richard, the owner.

Disliked Nothing to dislike. If you like what it says in the description you will love this site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

really good campsite on a farm, beautiful setting

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Sylvie P.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Very nice peaceful campsite, very friendly staff. We really liked it

Disliked nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 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 Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Remote location

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/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

Bus
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.

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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    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 $24.26 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.