Oliver Cromwell's House
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Experience 17th century domestic life in re-created period rooms and Civil War exhibition, with audio tour.
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Why stay here ...
The 5 pitch CL site is situated in an enclosed and peaceful location, within the 5 lake fishery, Rookery Waters. We first opened in 2003 to help diversify our small arable and beef farm. Since then we have complimented the existing environment by planting hundreds of trees, miles of hedging and creating reed bed conservation areas around the fishery and on the 230 acre farm. Our reed bed next to the CL is registered with the British Trust for Ornithology and has had a monthly bird count for the last three years.
The nearest village, Pidley, is 2 miles and it is 8 miles to the historic market town of St Ives.
Each caravan/motorhome pitch has a hard, level gravel standing with large grass area, with ample room for a car and awning. There is a pedestal electric hook-up with light and fresh water supply. The site overlooks the well-established Rook Lake and stunning views of the countryside.
There are miles of bridle and foot paths for walking and cycling. Next to the site is a conservation reed bed wetland area, where many rare birds come for the summer to breed. Well behaved dogs are welcome. Please be respectful of the site and keep your dog under close supervision.
Amenities and things to do/see Onsite
- Fishing - The Fishery is one of the best around in the area, there are 5 well stocked fishing lakes all with different features. You are able to park behind your fishing peg on 4 of the lakes. For more info on our lakes see our Website.
- Fishing Tackle Shop (Tackle & Bates) - The shop has an extensive selection of everything you need, including all baits, big name fishing tackle, equipment and clothing. It is here where you must purchase your day ticket before you fish. Alex Bates the manager will be happy to advise you.
- Cafe - A relaxed atmosphere cafe serves full English Breakfasts and other fresh cooked foods until 11am, then snacks, drinks and alcoholic beverages all day. There are also essentials to buy (milk, bread etc).
- Toilets & grey waste - There are separate ladies, gents and disabled toilets in the cafe and outside in the carpark, where there is also a grey waste emptying point.
Things to do/see Offsite
- Lakeside Lodge Complex 1.5 miles. Golf, pitch & putt, ten pin bowling, restaurant and bar.
- Pidley village 2.5 miles - Mad Cat Pub.
- Warboys village 3 miles - Pubs, Chip shop/Chinese takeaway, Newsagent, Bakers, Spar & Post Office, DIY, Chemist, Petrol.
- Somersham Village 3.5 miles - Pubs, Chip shop, Garage, Tyre repair, Chemist, Tesco Express, Petrol.
- St Ives town 8 miles - Beautiful town, with lots of historic features and the river Great Ouse. Supermarkets, Pubs, Restaurants, Shops, Chemists, Guided Busway to Cambridge.
Email for enquiries or visit our Website.
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Useful Info
Latest arrival time: 6:30 PM
Latest departure time: 11:00 AM
Minimum stay 2 nights (applies weekends)
0.5 acres
Electric amperage: 14
Lawned site
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Sites key:
- Postcode:
- PE28 3DF
- GPS:
- Lat 52.40241 / Lon -0.024841
- OS field ref:
- TL344801
- OS map ref:
- 142
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Lovely peaceful site
Rookery Waters
We stayed at the site for one night after leaving another site that was so disappointing. So pleased that we moved, and chose this place. Finished stay with a lovely cooked breakfast in the cafe/bar. Would thoroughly recommend to anyone!!
Lel B
Reviewed on 18/06/2022 14:05
Not only for fishing!
Rookery Waters
Just had a very restful stay here. Perfect for us. Decent hardstandings, great views front and rear of surrounding countryside and the lake.
Good walking on footpaths direct from the site.
Great breakfast in the on-site cafe. Staff exceptionally helpful and friendly. Looking forward to another stay in warmer weather when we can sit outside and watch the fantastic sunsets.
countrysidelover
Reviewed on 05/02/2022 10:53
1st Class cl
Rookery Waters
Stayed at this cl twice now and not disappointed. Becky and the team are just great. The cl is down a track but plenty of passing places. Each pitch has plenty of room, fishing peg in front of pitch for a small daily fishing fee. The surroundings are peaceful and quiet and rural. The on site cafe does excellent breakfast, bacon and sausages are gorgeous so much so that I visited the local farm shop, which is well worth a visit and has its own small wildlife park. I actually saw a black squirrel which do exist! Mr P assures me the tackle shop is well stocked and he caught a 201b carp, great fishing.
Once the day fishers have left its even quieter. To sit and listen to owls is just heaven. This place is worth a visit. Thanks to Becky and the rest of the team
Excellent CL - everything you need and want
Rookery Waters
Spent our first night here - excellent all the way through. Warm welcome from Becky and the team, with a good briefing about the CL, facilities and the surroundings and a welcome folder that includes a local OS map for walks - a really nice touch.
The CL pitches are gated, spacious, quiet with EHU, water and wifi - the wifi is top notch. The onsite cafe is a real bonus for breakfast and lunch. Lakeside Lodge which is 25mins walk away has good evening meals. The booking process is seamless with emails full of good information.
A real CL find!
Top Quality CL !
Rookery Waters
Just spent 2 nights at this cracking CL. Easy to find and a very friendly welcome. 5 level pitches all with heaps of space. So quiet and peaceful! Each pitch has its own private swim which is great for anglers plus the tackle shop on site is top class. Great walks direct from the pitches skirting crop fields and open countryside. The welcome back has an OS map in it which we thought was a great touch. We will 100% be back and plan some longer walks. The pitches are effectively serviced so if you are happy with the facilities in your van then you are on to a winner. We will back again soon!
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