Cuckoo Fen Campsite
Cuckoo Fen Campsite
4.95 /5
Cuckoo Fen Campsite is a tranquil off-grid camping spot within five minutes of the River Great Ouse, 20 minutes outside of Cambridge. Get back to basics and spot the abundance of wildlife on your rural break here, with grass pitches suited to tents and small campervans, and dogs welcome too. Days can be spent paddle boarding on the river, with evenings gathered around the fire pit or BBQ. RSPB Ouse Fen Nature Reserve is also just next door!
Traditional, back-to-basics eco site with spacious grass pitches in the heart of Cambridgeshire
Five minutes from the River Great Ouse for watersports, 20 minutes from Cambridge
Well maintained eco-friendly facilities with campfire supplies available to purchase onsite
About Cuckoo Fen Campsite
Reconnect with nature and loved ones at this eco friendly, off-grid campsite. Nestled in the heart of Cambridgeshire, you will be just 20 minutes from the historic city of Cambridge, with idyllic walking and cycling routes all around. The river is also only five minutes away for boat trips, water sports and waterside strolls. There are just 15 pitches onsite, so it is guaranteed to never be too crowded. All are non electric, set on grass with up to six guests per pitch. Tents and campervans up to 6m are all welcome, with no pitch boundaries so everyone has plenty of room to spread out and unwind. For keen wildlife spotters, the Ouse Fen RSPB Nature Reserve is just next door. The wetland spans over 700 hectares and attracts a great variety of birds, with wonderful routes for a scenic stroll. Fire pits are available to borrow onsite with wood to purchase, perfect for toasting marshmallows in the evening. Raised BBQs are permitted too, ideal for a spot of al fresco cooking. Four-legged friends are permitted to join you for your stay, with up to two dogs allowed per pitch.
Cuckoo Fen Campsite is open from 24/05 to 28/09.
Facilities are eco-friendly and include composting toilets, hot showers, and wash basins. Campfires are welcome here and firewood is sold onsite. There is a communal wooded area with staw bays and areas for natural play.
The Great Ouse River is a five minute drive away with a public slipway. A 15 minute walk away you will find the village of Over with village stores, a Saturday market and The Admiral Vernon 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
There are 15 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
10 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Max 6 people
Grass pitches without electric. Suitable for tents only.
5 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Pitches without electric suitable for campervans up to 6m or tents.
4.95 /5
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Great place & a great time
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Jason P
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Cuckoo Fen was the epitome of how camping should be. A wonderful countryside location that managed to cater for all age groups with great success. The pitches are well spaced with great views and plenty of walking opportunities in the local area and it was wonderful to have a fire pit available too. Facilities were clean and tidy, and the little 'shop in a tent' was a great idea. As was the wood fired pizzas and 'Cool Beans' coffee van, which popped onto the site on the weekend mornings, also selling Danish pastries and croissants. Very much appreciated. In all, well run, clean and exactly what we wanted. Thank you!
Amazing campsite!
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Jamie H
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Tim’s campsite is fantastic. It’s in a picturesque field with incredible shower, toilet and washing up facilities. You get use of a fire pit and grill to make meals, or on Fridays there are homemade wood fired pizzas, and in the mornings a coffee truck comes. It’s a place to properly switch off!
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Alison T
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We stayed for just a night to meet with the rest of our party to travel on. We've stayed once before and weren't disappointed. The site is very quiet and friendly. There's an honesty box in a tent full of essentials and you can also borrow a fire pit. We did this and bought a bag of logs and some marshmallows from the tent which we enjoyed toasting. The logs were £9 a bag and we had a fire all evening and left what we didn't use. We went for a walk in the evening and saw rabbits as well as a deer and her two babies. It's a lovely site which I'd happily stay at again.
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Things to do on site and in the Over area
The River Great Ouse is a five minute drive away, with a public slipway, ideal for launching canoes and exploring the waterways.
There's also an abundance of lush greenery within the Cambridgeshire Fens just next door. Enjoy gentle boat trips and a variety of charming towns to visit too, including Ely (30 minutes), England's smallest city!
Cambridge's vibrant city centre is easily reached by car and by the unique Cambridgeshire 'guided busway' in under 30 minutes. Try punting on the river, see the famous university and visit the unique University Museum Of Zoology.
Other nearby attractions include:
- The Fitzwilliam Museum (25 minutes)
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden (25 minutes)
- Hinchingbrooke Country Park (25 minutes)
- National Trust - Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill (30 minutes)
- Oliver Cromwell's House (30 minutes)
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