Booking

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How do I make sure we can camp next to our friends?

We don't cram campers in, so there is always room for you to camp near friends and family. Just make sure the first arrival in your group saves enough space for you all.

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Can I book the whole site for a gathering or party?

Sorry, no, we don't do whole site bookings and group bookings are limited to four families/pitches or 18 people.

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What is a pitch and how many will I need to book?

We don't have fixed pitches - you can just help yourself to a patch of grass. When booking, you'll generally need one pitch per family or tent or van. If you have an additional small tent which is just being used by one or two of your party to sleep in, then you won't need to book a separate pitch for that, as long as the total number of people on the pitch doesn't go over the limit when you book.

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Can we stay for just one night?

From Sunday to Thursday, and at off peak weekends yes. Weekends in July and August require a minimum stay of 2 nights and bank holiday weekends​ require a minimum stay of 3 nights. Occasionally a single night stay is available to book online in the days before the weekend.​

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Can I bring a gazebo/shelter?

Yes, and there's no extra charge

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Is my van too big?

If your van is not a 'coach built' motor home and is not longer than 7m, then it's fine. Bear in mind we don't provide special facilities for campervans or motorhomes as Cuckoo Fen is primarily a campsite for tent camping.

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Can I bring my dog?

Of course - as long as it's not on the dangerous dogs list and it is not usually noisy. Also, it will need to be on a lead whenever it's outside your tent, van or car.

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Arriving & Pitching

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How do we check in?

We don't have a reception and there isn't always anybody on site. We ask that all new arrivals read the Welcome information on the welcome board. This tells you everything you need to get yourselves set up.

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How do I make sure my group can all camp together?

Because we don't cram campers in, there is always room for you to make sure you can camp near friends and family. Just make sure the first arrival in your group saves enough space for you all.

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How late can we arrive?

We ask campers to arrive by 9pm, but we're flexible as long as you're quiet by 11pm.

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We are arriving in two cars - is that OK?

Yes, that's fine, but we do ask that additional cars are parked in the visitor parking area once you've unloaded.

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Do you have anywhere I can hang a hammock?

We do. The small wooded area on the site is perfect for hanging hammocks and tarps, but bear in mind that kids like to go and play in there during the day.

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While you're on site

  

Music

Do you allow music?

No. Lots of people stay at Cuckoo Fen because of our no music policy, so you can only play music/radio/TV through headphones/earbuds etc.

What if we keep it really quiet?​​

Sorry, still no. If you're really keen to play music, then Cuckoo Fen probably isn't for you. It's really not possible to play music outdoors and be certain that nobody else can hear it.

Can I play my guitar around the campfire?

Yes, we don't mind people gently strumming their own guitars or ukuleles as long as it's done considerately.

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When do we need to be quiet?

Our quiet time is from 11pm and we're fairly strict on this, so please make sure everybody knows this and please bear in mind that it's basically impossible to stay up beyond 11 without disturbing others, especially if you're a larger group.

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Can we have a fire?

Of course, but it must in a fire pit/bowl at least 10 inches off the ground. We have firepits available for you to borrow at no charge and we sell firewood on site. You can also order and pay for firewood when you book.

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Do you have firepits and fire wood for sale?

We have firepits available for you to borrow at no charge and we sell firewood on site. You can also order and pay for firewood when you book.

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Can I park at my pitch?

Yes - you can have one car at each pitch booked. Extra cars are allowed, but must be parked in the parking area away from the camping areas. We don't charge for extra cars to be on site.

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Do you have a communal fridge or freezer we can use? 

Sorry, no. But you can get bags of ice from the shop in the village.

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Out and about

Is there somewhere nearby where we can launch canoes or wild swim?

Yes - at the River Great Ouse at Overcote - about a mile away.

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Is there anywhere to go fishing nearby?

Yes. The Manderson Trust, it's about a mile away.

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Checking out

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What time do we need to leave?

As a rule it's midday, but we're generally very relaxed about this. Friday is the only day you really need to be away by then. You're welcome to leave your packed car on site until 9pm.

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Cancellations

Generally, our bookings are non-refundable, but we try to accommodate extenuating personal circumstances where we can. That said, if you booked through a third party, such as Pitchup, there is no flexibility in this regard and the third party will not refund any part of your booking in any circumstances.

The weather's not looking very good - can we get a refund or move our stay?

Sorry, no. British weather is part and parcel of being a camper in the UK! If we did this, that would probably be the end of Cuckoo Fen! If the weather is so poor that we deem the site unsafe or unusable, then we would close the site and cancel or move your booking, in which case we would of course transfer or refund your booking (excluding any Greener Camping Memberships).