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Situated in the village of Hornsea just ten minutes from Cambridge, Gayton Farm offers a relaxing glamping stay in the countryside whilst being within easy reach of the city. Guests can choose from the traditional gypsy caravan and the glamorous glamping domes with gorgeous interiors, perfect for a little bit of luxury. Camping and touring pitches are also available for members only.
Cosy glamping in a gypsy caravan or luxury ensuite domes with their own outdoor kitchens!
Picturesque countryside views, within walking distance of the River Cam for fishing
Situated just ten minutes from the historic city of Cambridge, perfect for days out
With views of open farmland all around where you'll see tranquil ponies and livestock, this is an ideal location for escaping to the countryside. Just ten minutes from Cambridge you will also be in easy reach of many attractions to keep you busy, the best of both worlds! The stylish glamping domes are the perfect luxury option with their own ensuites with a toilet and shower and many home comforts. Inside you will also find a wood burner, seating, electric lighting, phone charging and tea and coffee making facilities. One of the domes is equipped with a cosy double bed, perfect for two, and also welcomes up to two dogs. The other can sleep up to four with a double bed and two single-air beds, but it is pet free. Outside your dome, you will find a lovely decking area with chairs and a table, perfect for taking in the views, along with a quirky outside kitchen and gas BBQ, great for nights of al fresco dining. Couples can also opt to stay in the traditional gypsy caravan, Primrose, which comes with a double bed. Inside is a wood burning stove, seating, storage and an electric heater. Outside is an equipped campfire for rustic cooking and marshmallow toasting whilst enjoying the outdoors. Gayton is a level grass site. At the heart of the farm, you'll find fully serviced pitches offering water and electric hook-ups. Camping and touring is in a Caravan and Camping Club certificated site, so you'll need to be a member in order to stay on the grass pitches.
Camping is on grass and aims to open all year, depending on ground conditions. The domes are open all year round while the gypsy caravan is open from 1st March to end of December.
Max 4 people
Luxury dome with a double bed, a wood burner and an ensuite inside the dome. Two single airbeds and bedding can be provided for older children. Lighting, phone charging, tea, coffee, outdoor furniture and an outside kitchen with a gas BBQ are provided.
Max 2 people
Dog friendly glamping dome with a wooden double bed, a wood-burner, an an ensuite with flushing toilet and hot shower. Lighting, phone charging, tea, coffee, outdoor furniture and an outside kitchen with a gas BBQ are provided.
Max 2 people
A gypsy caravan with a double bed, seating, storage, a wood burning stove, an electric heater, kettle and fire pit. Sorry, no pets. Shared facilities nearby.
Grass pitches with optional electric in a members only CS site.
Grass pitches with electric, dedicated water supply and grey water drain. These pitches are part of the members only CS.
Being just ten minutes from Cambridge, this location is perfect for exploring all of the attractions of Cambridge, whilst being able to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.
The Fitzwilliam Museum (15 minutes) offers plenty of fascinating exhibitions to keep you busy. Whether you're keen to learn about artefacts from the ancient world or want to stroll through the galleries filled with art from the 16th century, there is something for everyone.
Cambridge University Botanic Garden is also just a 15 minute drive away, great for keen botanists. Enjoy an afternoon walking around the scented garden or seeing the rare tropical plants in the glasshouse.
Shepreth Wildlife Park (25 minutes) is great for animal-lovers. With bugs, reptiles, birds of prey, red pandas, lemurs and more, this makes for the perfect afternoon out!
Other nearby attractions include:
Barrow, Bury St Edmunds, Barrow (16.7 miles)
Small, family-run, campsite ideally located in Suffolk, with an onsite cafe/bar, archery and escape room.
Three Holes, Wisbech, Three Holes (21.9 miles)
Family friendly naturist club site in the heart of the Fens, with onsite swimming pools and entertainment.
Doddington, March, Doddington (18.9 miles)
Open all year, this is a 5 star, adult only, dog friendly park with two well stocked fishing lakes in the Fens.
Finchingfield, (21.6 miles)
Luxury camping and glamping on a working lavender farm and 9 acres of wild flower meadow.
Over, (9 miles)
Peaceful, eco campsite with fire pits to borrow. Five minutes to the River Great Ouse, 20 minutes from Cambridge.