The Orchard at Fen End Farm is a picturesque eco site tucked away on a small working farm just under ten miles from Cambridge. Choose from a selection of grass pitches for tent camping with campfires or pick a range of canvas accommodation from a yurt to a tipi, or one of the chic bell tents equipped with beds and log burners. Enjoy the lovely surroundings of the orchard, set nice and close to Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve.
Eco-friendly camping and glamping site set in a secluded orchard
Family friendly site nestled in spacious farmland with cows and horses
Cosy campfires are welcomed, with firewood available to purchase onsite
About The Orchard at Fen End Farm
Fen End Farm includes 117 acres of fabulous organic farmland, run with all things eco in mind and offering more than enough space to spread out and relax.
Bring your tent and choose from four grass pitches scattered amongst the orchard apple trees. As the parking is in a grass field adjacent to the orchard, wheelbarrows are provided to transport your belongings to your camp.
A campfire by your pitch and a few marshmallows is the perfect way to rustle up an evening snack.
For glampers, take your pick from a wide range of accommodation. Relax in the handcrafted yurt, which has its own king size bed, wood burner and space for five or cuddle up around the fire pit for an evening under the stars.
There are also two traditional bell tents with double beds and a glam tipi with a king size, each with the warmth of a wood burning stove. All include their own fire pit.
Sorry, no dogs allowed here.
The Orchard at Fen End Farm is open from 03/05 to 28/09.
Facilities and amenities
Site facilities include a nicely kitted out shower shack with compost toilet, shower with hot and cold running water and a wash basin. There is even a parent and baby washroom. Next to the shack is the communal facilities building, the Apple Hut, a small kitchen area with washing up sink, fridge, crockery and cutlery. Eco washing up liquid provided.
From the farm you can purchase firewood and kindling, organic apple juice, and zero waste apple juice ice lollies. Just over a five minute drive from the site is the Hop Bind pub.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
A note from the site themselves...
Welcome to our little slice of heaven. We love sharing it with our guests and seeing children running free and feel so lucky that we get to spend our time in this magical space. As organic farmers our green ethos of working with nature is reflected in how we run the campsite.
We allow most of the grass and wildflowers to grow tall over the summer, just mowing the pitches and pathways. This encourages insects and birds, which in turn pollinate the apple trees and keep less helpful beasties in check.
All our electricity is generated on-site from wind and solar power, and we source eco-friendly soaps and cleaning products that biodegrade quickly. We refill these in bulk from local businesses and have been awarded Plastic-Free status for our commitment to eliminating single-use plastics.
As well as guests' reactions to the beauty of the orchard, one of our favourite things is when they tell us their stay has inspired them to make eco changes to their life when they get home.
Map and address
Park address
The Orchard at Fen End Farm,
Fen End Farm, Oxholme Drove, Cottenham, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 8UP
A lovely, secluded campsite with good shower and eating facilities.
Site's response
Thanks Angela, glad you had a peaceful time :)
Great getaway
Recommends site
Alan D
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Yurt - YurtAug 2023
We enjoyed a great stay here in the yurt.
It was comfortable and cosy and very spacious. The yurt was located in a nice orchard and there was sufficient space between campers for them not to get on your nerves. The yurt comes with a wood burner but it was so warm, we didn't need to use it to keep warm. It rained heavily on our last night but the yurt was still warm and waterproof.
We enjoyed the remoteness and wildness of the location. The service was great and the host very responsive and friendly. The site was close enough to both Cambridge and Ely to visit them by short car journey.
We would highly recommend.
Site's response
Thank you for your review Alan, so glad you had an enjoyable getaway.
A perfect wild campsite close to Cambridge
Recommends site
Ricky B
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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesJun 2023
A fantastic, secluded spot in a serene countryside orchard, only 20 minutes or so from Cambridge.
We enjoyed a night under the stars and around the fire with their own homemade cider.
Site's response
Glad you enjoyed your stay Ricky, many thanks for the review :)
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What time is check-in/out at The Orchard at Fen End Farm?
Check-in is from 4pm-7pm and you must vacate your pitch or chosen glamping accommodation by 11am on day of departure.
Are BBQs/campfires allowed at The Orchard at Fen End Farm?
All camping pitches and glamping units include their own fire pit, plus firewood and kindling is available to purchases from the farm. Barbecues must be raised off the ground.
Is The Orchard at Fen End Farm dog-friendly?
Sorry, dogs are not allowed at this site.
Things to do on site and in the Cambridge area
On the farm:
Go on a bug hunt
Walk to the small woodland
See the cows and horses
Bring a kite to fly in the field
Book onto a foraging course from Totally Wild UK
Nearby attractions include:
Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve
Fitzwilliam Museum
Cambridge University colleges
Punting on the Cam
Anglesey Abbey
Grantchester Meadows
The listing for The Orchard at Fen End Farm was last updated on May 19th, 2024 at 7:53 AM