When can I check in and check out of Piggles Retreat?

On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Piggles Retreat?

From £260 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Piggles Retreat

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Luxury lodges in leafy lakeside gardens at Brinkley in Cambridgeshire
Cambridge half an hour’s drive; Newmarket Racecourse 10 minutes
Private decks and exclusive-use bathrooms; picnic gazebo and treehouse

Line up in an orderly fashion, glamping families or couples in search of romance. Here’s a treat for you. What with a handy location half an hour’s drive from Cambridge and 15 minutes from Newmarket, and a peaceful setting amid extensive leafy gardens, the luxury accommodation at Piggles Retreat has a lot going for it. On the outskirts of the rural Cambridgeshire village of Brinkley, exceptional amenities in each lavishly appointed wooden lodge encompass heating, a comfy double bed and sofa bed sleeping up to three guests (all bed linen is provided), a small and well-equipped kitchen area and a flatscreen TV for lazy evenings in. Exclusive-use bathrooms with power showers are close by and marble basins are a few steps away. Each lodge has private decking with a barbecue, table and chairs. When the fickle British weather permits, you can hide away in the extensive lakeside gardens, picnic in the gazebo, or climb up to the treehouse platform for some chilled downtime with a good book. Organise a foray into Cambridge colleges and museums, or hang out on site – whatever you choose to do, there’s plenty to see and do. Take a rowing boat out on the lake – keep an eye out for the resident ducks – hone your badminton skills or challenge fellow glamping guests to putting on the site’s mini-golf course.

Site type

Open all year

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Under 18's must be supervised by a responsible adult while using the lake and boating facilities.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Fantastic accommodation

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Katherine C. Jul 2024

Lion's House 1 bedroom lodge (private bathroom amenities)

Liked: John gave a fantastic tour on arrival and it is clear the pride he takes in the site. Room was spacious and well appointed. Bathroom facilities are private and a short walk away from the cabin. Very comfortable, would highly recommend for a memorable experience

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent accommodation and brilliant host

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Katherine C. Jul 2024

Bear's House 1 bedroom lodge (hot tub, private bathroom amenities)

Liked: The site was so well kept and rooms spotless. Comfortable beds, clean and modern bathroom facilities and well appointed cabins. It is clear the pride John takes in The Piggles and it was a pleasure to stay here

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very disappointed due to misleading website

Overall	4/10
Location	6
Value for money	4
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	No rating

Janet C. Apr 2024

Beaver's House lodge (private bathroom amenities)

Liked: The beautiful location
Helpful staff

Disliked: Misleading website (now corrected)
No water in chalet
Private facilities were not en-suite

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: This review is very spiteful and incorrect.
All of their comments should be ignored as these guests arrived at 10,30pm very late and it was raining.They stayed for 30 minutes and decided to leave because the bathroom was not located in the cabin.
We have very good reviews with 5 star ratings and we have been nominated as Super Hosts by AirBnb.

Features

No dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Piggles Retreat

Brinkley Road

Brinkley

Cambridgeshire

England

CB8 0RD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.17044°N
0.3787°W

Route directions

What3words: treatable.receiving.creamed.

Nearest transport

Coach

5.2 mi Horse Racing Museum

10.9 mi Parkside

Rail

2.2 mi Dullingham Rail Station

4.8 mi Newmarket Rail Station

8.8 mi Kennett Rail Station

Ferry

Airport

9.1 mi Cambridge Airport

20 mi London Stansted Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Cambridge (half an hour’s drive) awaits you with its spectacular array of historic colleges, from the medieval turrets and spires of Corpus Christie to the Gothic extravagance of Kings. Go punting along The Backs (don’t miss the bizarre wooden Mathematical Bridge), have a nose around the modern art at Kettle’s Yard or see masterly Dutch Golden Age paintings in the Fitzwilliam Museum. There’s more heritage to be examined at the 11th-century cathedral in Ely (40 minutes), with its jewel-like stained-glass windows and soaring nave. Alternatively, combine a walk in gorgeous gardens with a history lesson with a tour of the Tudor-era mansion at Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill (15 minutes). Horse-racing fans can get their bets on at Newmarket Racecourse (10 minutes), visit the National Horse Racing Museum (15 minutes) and The National Stud (10 minutes). Should you be travelling with the kids, treat them to more encounters with animals in the shape of big cats, kangaroos and zebras at Linton Zoo (20 minutes).

Must see

Newmarket Racecourses 4.2 mi

The National Stud 4.2 mi

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill 7.5 mi

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve 10.4 mi

Fitzwilliam Museum 11.1 mi

National Trust

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill 7.5 mi

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve 10.4 mi

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 12.3 mi

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 15.1 mi

Melford Hall 15.8 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

DULLINGHAM HOUSE 1.8 mi

West Wickham - Withersfield - Horseheath - Streetly End - 3.5 mi

Balsham 3.8 mi

WILBRAHAM TEMPLE 4.9 mi

SWAFFHAM PRIOR HOUSE 6.8 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The site will send you further check-in information 1 day(s) before your arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Hired accommodation

Hired accommodation: £30.00 damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Reception

There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Additional terms

Under 18's must be supervised by a responsible adult while using the lake and boating facilities.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Piggles Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Piggles Retreat dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Piggles Retreat? Cambridge (half an hour’s drive) awaits you with its spectacular array of historic colleges, from the medieval turrets and spires of Corpus Christie to the Gothic extravagance of Kings. Go punting along … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Piggles Retreat?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Piggles Retreat? From £260 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.