Enjoy a lakeside, off-grid stay at Rum Bridge Glamping and Fishery, located five minutes from Clare town and 40 minutes from Cambridge. Choose from a range of camping pods, bell tents and a shepherd's hut, each with simple interiors, proper beds, solar electric and fire pits or BBQs. There is access to a communal kitchen and two well-stocked fishing lakes stocked with carp, trench, bream, and perch, plus various wildlife! Dogs are welcome too.
Why choose Rum Bridge Glamping and Fishery
Off-grid lakeside glamping site with pods, bell tents and a shepherd's hut with fire pits/BBQs!
Two onsite stocked fishing lakes, communal kitchen and a hire space for groups
By the River Stour, a five minutes drive to Clare town and 40 minutes from Cambridge
About the site
Switch off and unwind at this off-grid glamping site. Set around two lakes, guests can enjoy wildlife spotting, fishing in two well stocked fishing lakes (an Environment Agency rod licence is required) and a hire space for groups. The site offers a range of off-grid glamping units, including camping pods, bell tents and a shepherd's hut. The units are spaced out across the site to ensure peace and quiet, with views of lakes, ponds and meadows. All have access to a handy communal 'field kitchen', free WiFi, along with private outdoor seating areas and fire pits or BBQs. Bedding is provided, but towels are not supplied (so be sure to bring along your own), with shared toilet and shower facilities a short walk away. Sleeping two and dog friendly, Ed's camping pod offers two single beds, a kettle, mugs, and electricity. Harts and Valerie's camping pod sleeps three and is equipped with a king sized bed, an optional futon/sofa, a mini fridge, a kettle, mugs, and electricity. All camping pods have a fishing pitch included! The Nest and The Shrub bell tent (4m) includes a king sized bed, a small fridge, a kettle, mugs, a rug, ponchos, and electricity and room for up to three people. For four people, you can opt for The Quirky Carp bell tent (4m) on the edge of the Moat lake and featuring a king sized bed, two singles, and electricity. Stockies 4m bell tent, set beside the Stock pond, has a king sized bed and space for an additional single bed, electricity, and a bedside lamp. There is also a shepherd's hut accommodating up to three people and equipped with rustic interiors, a cosy double bed and the option of an additional single. Inside, you will find furniture, a wardrobe, mirror, kettle, and infrared heating. Days out can be spent exploring Clare village, a short 20 minute stroll away, with shops and eateries. Melford Hall is 15 minutes away, a Tudor house previously owned by the family of Beatrix Potter. Up to two dogs are welcome in the dog friendly glamping accommodation.
Open all year
There are 10 accommodation options on-site
Ed's Lakeside Camping Pod (Dog Friendly)
Max 2 people
Camping pod with two single beds (bedding included), a kettle, mugs, WiFi, gas, heating, power sockets, and electricity. Outside seating and an optional fire pit. Shared facilities nearby. Pet friendly.
Hart's Lakeside Camping Pod
Max 3 people
Camping pod with a king size bed and optional single sofa/futon. A mini fridge, kettle, two mugs, WiFi, gas, heating, power sockets, and electricity. Outside seating and an optional fire pit. Shared facilities nearby. Pet free.
Valerie's lakeside Camping Pod
Max 3 people
Camping pod with a king size bed and an optional single sofa/futon. A mini fridge, kettle, WiFi, gas, heating, power sockets, and electricity. Outside seating and private decking. Shared facilities nearby. Pet free.
The Nest Bell Tent
Max 3 people
Bell tent (4m) with a king sized bed (plus room for an infant). A small fridge, kettle, mugs, rug, ponchos, WiFi, gas, heating, power sockets, and electricity. Outside seating, fire pit, and boot rack. Shared facilities nearby. Pet free.
The Shrub Bell Tent (Woodland)
Max 3 people
Bell tent (4m) with king sized bed (bedding included), a fridge, kettle, toaster, WiFi, power sockets, electricity, and gas. Outside seating and fire pit. Shared facilities nearby. Sorry, no dogs.
The Quirky Carp Bell Tent
Max 4 people
4m bell tent with a king sized bed and two singles (bedding included). WiFi, power sockets, electricity, heating, and gas. Outside seating, fire pit optional, outdoor seating overlooking ponds, and a boot rack. Shared facilities nearby. Pet free.
Stockies Bell Tent (Waterside)
Max 3 people
Bell tent (4m) with a king sized bed (bedding included) and space for one additional bed. Electricity, bedside lamp, and WiFi. Outside seating, fire pit, and boot rack. Shared facilities nearby. Pet free.
Shepherd's Hut
Max 3 people
Shepherd's hut equipped with a double bed and an optional single bed (bedding included). There's a clothing rail, a mirror, a kettle, and infrared heaters. Outdoor garden with umbrella, fire pit, seating, and boot rack. Shared facilities nearby. Pet free.
Interested in staying at Rum Bridge Glamping and Fishery?
Unfortunately Rum Bridge Glamping and Fishery doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
Site rules and policies
*Check-in is between 2pm and 6pm.
*Check out is due by 10am.
*Dogs must be kept on their leads and supervised.
*Quiet hours are between 10pm-7am.
*An Environment Agency rod licence is required for fishing.
Site tariff
Interested in staying at Rum Bridge Glamping and Fishery?
Unfortunately Rum Bridge Glamping and Fishery doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
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