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.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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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

Coordinates

52.3136, 0.1234 | TL 44 70

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The Orchard at Fen End Farm is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 8 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

4 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 5 people

Four grass tent pitches, without electric and suiting units that are approx 5m x 5m. These include a fire pit.


The Orchard at Fen End Farm reviews

4.92 /5

20 reviews

100%

would recommend

Overall
4.92
Location
4.85
Value for money
4.9
Service
5
Facilities
4.95
Cleanliness
4.9

Simply beautiful

Georgia T

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesSep 2024

A beautiful stay and lovely warm people. It felt very safe. Pleasant, clean and well-thought out facilities. Apple orchard is beautiful, it felt so special to be sleeping among the apple trees. Already planning to return and would recommend it to anyone.

Site's response

Thank you Georgia, it was lovely to meet you! Hope to welcome you back with your family next season.

Brilliant location and setup

Alex M

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2024

Fantastic stay. One of the best locations we've seen. Love how self-supporting the place is. Setting is beautiful and well-maintained, pitch size very generous, occasional sounds of farm animals, which we like, but could possibly be bothersome. We got the juice and a cider made from the farm; cider was fine, juice was excellent. Close enough to Cambridge that we could cycle out there with our gear. Very reasonably priced for what you get, and so better value than many similarly priced but less nice spots, but it's not quite as budget-friendly as some other pretty decent, small ones within an hour or so. Non-flush toilets might be an issue for some - but I found them always clean, never smelly, frequently maintained/emptied - in fact, much better than many sites' plumbed offerings. Very friendly, helpful and efficient staff. Best of all: unlike most sites, we weren't bothered by raucous people, music, drinking well past kids bedtime. Definitely recommended, and will go again if we get the chance!

Site's response

Thank you Alex, glad you enjoyed The Orchard and hope to welcome you back some time.

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Emma N

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesJul 2024

Great stay, thank you!

Site's response

Thanks Emma!

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FAQ

Check-in is from 4pm-7pm and you must vacate your pitch or chosen glamping accommodation by 11am on day of departure.

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.

Sorry, dogs are not allowed at this site.


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 September 28th, 2024 at 7:17 AM

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