Bounds Campsite
Ten-pitch adults-only orchard campsite five miles from Cambridge, run by Mel with the kind of quiet attentiveness that keeps people coming back.
Bounds sits in two acres of flat orchard on the edge of Fulbourn village, tucked between the trees with open farmland beyond and morning views across to Wandlebury, the Iron Age hillfort and country park that frames the eastern horizon. It is small by design: ten pitches, spread generously under the canopy so you rarely feel another camper's presence.
Mel runs it herself and her reputation is the site's defining feature. Reviews mention her by name and describe a host who is friendly without being intrusive, accommodating at short notice, and quick to respond. The communal fire pits are a genuine gathering point, and there is a covered communal area for when the weather turns. Showers are consistently praised for cleanliness. EHU is available for caravans and motorhomes alongside the tent pitches.
Fulbourn village is a ten-minute walk, with three pubs including the Six Bells, which does proper food. Cambridge city centre is five miles south-east, accessible by bus, Park and Ride, or cycle path from the village. Duxford Imperial War Museum, Anglesey Abbey, Ely Cathedral, and Wimpole Farm are all within half an hour's drive. A Sunday car boot sale runs close by. Adults only means the site is genuinely quiet; it is not a selling point, it is the operating reality.
Before you book
- Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times.
“A well-tended adults-only orchard within easy reach of Cambridge, where Mel's hands-on hosting and ten well-spaced pitches make for a reliably calm stay.”
Why it made the cut
- Owner-present, named host with consistently praised attentiveness
- Ten pitches in orchard setting, enough space to feel unencrowded
- Practical Cambridge access by bus and cycle path, with good village pub nearby
- Immaculate facilities well above the price point
The Feeling
Immaculate · Curated rustic · Mixed tempo
Good For
- Date
- Solo
- Adults only
Best For
- Adults seeking a quiet orchard setting five miles south-east of Cambridge
- Couples with views towards Wandlebury Roman site across two acres of grassland
- Tent and caravan pitches with modern shower facilities and communal fire pits
In Campr's collections
- Adult only quietTen pitches under orchard trees, Mel at the helm, and a rule that keeps it wonderfully quiet by design.
- Date night campingA calm two-acre orchard on the Cambridge fringe, adults-only and owner-run, with the city five miles away for an evening out.
- Solo sanctuaryMel's attentiveness and the small scale make showing up alone feel easy; the village pub is ten minutes on foot if you want company.
Facilities
Quick answers
- Does Bounds Campsite allow dogs?
- Yes, dogs are welcome at Bounds Campsite, kept on a lead.
- Are campfires allowed at Bounds Campsite?
- Yes, campfires are allowed in provided fire pits.
- What kind of stays does Bounds Campsite offer?
- Tent, Motorhome, in an orchard.
- How much does Bounds Campsite cost?
- Pitches from £27 per night. Book directly with the site.
- Where is Bounds Campsite?
- 9 Dogget Ln, Fulbourn, Cambridge CB21 5BT, UK.
Where it is
9 Dogget Ln, Fulbourn, Cambridge CB21 5BT, UK
In an orchard · Cambridgeshire · East of England · 52.178° N, 0.220° E
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