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Cuckoo Fen Campsite
Long Lane
Over
Cambridgeshire (Browse area)
CB24 5NE
Tel: 07599 544652
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Pitches: 15
Open: 24/05/2024 to 29/09/2024
01/06/2025 to 30/09/2025
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 No Caravans |
 No Motorhomes |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 No Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 No Laundry |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 No Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 Shop <1 mile |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <1 mile |
 Wild Swimming <1 mile |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <5 miles |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 Watersports <5 miles |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <1 mile |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 Campfires Allowed |
 Pop Up Campsite |
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: July 2024 |
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| Nights stayed: 6 |
Travelling as: With friends |
| Reviewer: Alec wallace |
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 What a great find. A small well run, clean with good facilities camp site. The pitches are generally flat and fully grassed. The toilets are composting and odour free. The water is hot and there is plenty of it.
The amenities block is wood built and has good ventilation. There are two washing up points that have a good supply of hot water. These washing up points are exposed to the elements so when it rained we saved the washing up till later.
I saw one drinking water point but tbh the site is small so one point is adequate. Cuckoo Fen is a member of the Greener Camping Club so you are encouraged to recycle and reduce the amount that goes to the landfill. I met the owner, Tim, twice. He is friendly and helpful and in emergencies there is a mobile number to ring to to contact him.
The site itself is off a narrow lane which is also access to some kind of work site so twice a day you do get some works traffic but not much.
The village of Over doesn’t have any pubs or shops but you are a short drive away from both. The location is close to Cambridge and Ely.
So do yourself a favour and book this site. Have a campfire at night, watch the stars and bats. BBQ to your hearts content and relax. 
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| Date of Visit: July 2022 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Solo traveller |
| Reviewer: Mrs jubbly |
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Fairly local to me, I chose this site to test pitch a new tent (no room in the garden). I am so glad I did, it was a lovely experience for a utility visit with no expectations!
The narrow road to the site is a typically bumpy farm entrance. You are directed to the welcome area which is a notice board advising to pitch where you like but strictly enforcing the 6 metre rule. I found a lovely spacious flat area with some friendly and helpful neighbours.
Tim the owner came over and chatted briefly. Lovely guy, helpful and friendly - he camps on site himself with his family. He seems very much the 'laid back as long as you abide by the simple rules' type. Perfect.
On site there are three composting toilets and one outdoor urinal. There are amusing instructions in the loos but its not rocket science and they are immaculately clean. The two showers in a shed were a revelation - probably the best showers I have come across on a campsite. Warm, good pressure and none of that pressing a button to keep them going malarkey; spacious and clean too. There are two outdoor washing up sinks - big, clean with plenty of hot water. A separate drinking water tap for filling up water bottles, with a thoughtfully placed dog bowl.
The best thing about this site is the ability to relax knowing you are not going to be disturbed by thumping music or the sound of someone's tv blaring. The site description is spot on - the background soundtrack is simply the local fauna and flora, and the occasional clinking of a game of boules.
Locally there are great walks across flat farming countryside. The River Ouse is up the road where you can open water swim or paddle board.
The local village Over has a really well stocked shop and a pub which serves food later in the week (didn't visit).
Also, on a Saturday morning at about 8am the Cool Coffee Bean van turns up for about 45 minutes - she honestly makes the best flat white and serves some fabulous croissants.
I will definitely return for as often as I can for quick getaways
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Date of Visit: August 2021  |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Solo traveller |
| Reviewer: Csamu4 |
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Cuckoo Fen is a magical place to stay.
There are just enough amenities to make the stay comfortable, without spoiling the natural surroundings.
The showers and (compost) toilets are excellent: spacious, clean, and in excellent condition.
Many thanks to the owners for treating visitors and the natural surroundings with equal respect.
I wish I had booked for longer, and I shall return. Thank you very much.
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| Date of Visit: August 2021 |
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| Nights stayed: 10 |
Travelling as: Family with older children |
| Reviewer: Vivienne Payne Derr |
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Tonight is our last night of a perfect 10 nights nights at this wonderful campsite. I believe we are the longest staying residents. I have to say this site is almost perfect.
If you want traditional camping with just enough mod cons then you can't go wrong.
There is plenty of space, very little noise and showers that are better than any I've had at the hundreds of campsites I've stayed at.
Tim (the owner) is helpful and on site to answer all you questions. If you want a club house and entertainment and electric hook ups (our idea of hell) then this place isn't for you but if you want proper camping then I couldn't recommend this site highly enough.
Such a rare gem in the new "trendy" world of camping but oh what a gem.
We will be back! Thank you Tim and Emma for bringing back real camping.
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| Date of Visit: August 2020 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Extended family |
| Reviewer: Chpate |
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We loved this site.
There was plenty of space, good even ground for pitching, which was well drained even through a bad storm on the first night.
The toilets, shower and wash facilities were very clean and we loved the eco friendly feel.
Highly recommend.
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| Date of Visit: August 2020 |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Solo traveller |
| Reviewer: RhosynGwyn |
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I loved this small friendly site. Simple, eco-friendly and well run the warden or owner was camping on the site with his family.
The shower (1) and washing/wash-up facilities had plenty of hot water, and were pristine - though the washing/wash up are unsheltered. That's the only reason I've slightly marked down facilities. Compostible toilets were fine, with well-written and humorous instructions.
Site is very sheltered on three sides, and I was there through storm Francis when the only problem for me was the wind noise through the large mature trees. Earplugs helped.
There's a small copse of mature trees at one end, and the young children who were there seemed to really enjoy the more simple fun of a tree swing, collecting twigs for the fire and climbing on hay bales. I'm guessing it wouldn't keep older children occupied.
5-10 minute walk takes you onto Ouse Fen, 10 minute walk into village for a general store and a pub serving basic food Thursday to Saturday evening and Sunday lunch to order.
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| Date of Visit: August 2020 |
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| Nights stayed: 1 |
Travelling as: With friends |
| Reviewer: Astrac |
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A spacious, low key, quiet campsite with just what we needed, well organised, clean and no frills but plenty of attention to detail. We didn't have young children with us but it looked very suitable for children.
It is in a nice quiet spot, well away from main roads. There are some nice walks in the area and great rspb managed reedbeds a very short walk away. Also very close to a good cycle route 51.
Days out in the area - Cambridge with loads of free museums, the Raptor Center at Woodhurst, national trust visitor centers - Houghton mill, Wicken Fen and Anglesey Abbey, the small town of St Ives and small city of Ely with a Cathedral, Riverside walks and independent shops/market. Obviously on my one night stay I didn't do all these things, I know about them because I'm local to the area. I just enjoyed a short break to the routine.
The only downside is that the campsite is a pop-up so catch it while you can.
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| Date of Visit: August 2020 |
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| Nights stayed: 1 |
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| Reviewer: CycleSam |
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I stayed here in a tent during a short cycling tour with my 11 year old son. The field is large so you don't feel cramped or overlooked. It's also flat and smooth which is a god send in a small tent.
Facilities are good and clean and well laid out making social distancing easy in these crazy times. The site is also 5 mins walk from a nature reserve and miles of footpaths.
We both enjoyed our stay and intend to return.
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