Ely, Cambridgeshire

Cladium

Konik ponies on Wicken Fen Nature Reserve near Wicken Rose Cottage, Cambridgeshire

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This little cottage is on the edge of 2,000 acres of rare landscape, filled with wildlife, at the Wicken Fen Nature Reserve.

Guests
4
Bedrooms
2
Acorn rating
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Number of dogs welcome
2
Reference
010068
Cladium is a small cottage on the edge of Wicken Fen, the National Trust's oldest nature reserve. With trails from the front door through wetlands and woodland, it's a great base for a family holiday in the outdoors.

Glass doors from the sitting room look onto a private, lawned garden, with a place to sit and relax after a day exploring the fen. The garden is surrounded by hazel fencing and hedges, offering a safe place for children and dogs to play, and a home for birds and other wildlife.

The cottage is named after a grass-like plant that grows nearby, one of over 9,000 species at Wicken Fen. You might spot the herds of pale Konik ponies and Highland cattle that graze the area, or dragonflies, hen harriers, water voles, owls and warblers as you wander through the reserve. Your stay at Cladium will contribute to the care of this important habitat.

Take a walk along the raised boardwalk, hire a bike from the visitor centre, join a boat trip, or take part in one of the many wildlife, artistic or wellbeing events at Wicken Fen. The café and visitor centre are nearby, and it's only a five-minute walk to Wicken Village.

Once you've explored the nature reserve, there's plenty to do in the area. The National Cycle Network (Route 11) 'Lodes Way' covers over 25 miles of scenic tracks from Ely Cathedral to Cambridge, with options for short and long rides. You’ll have free entry to National Trust places during your stay, including Anglesey Abbey, which is a 20-minute drive away and is also accessible on foot or bike via Route 11. It's also less than an hour's drive to Cambridge.

Cladium is a semi-detached cottage, joined to Wicken Rose Cottage (sleeps two). Both cottages can be booked together.

Layout

Ground floor: Dining room, with shoe bench and pegs for coats. Open archway into sitting room, with glass doors into the back garden. Kitchen with views of the garden. Bathroom with shower over bath.

First floor: Small bedroom with king-size bed. Small twin bedroom (with 1.8m long beds) with storage drawers under beds and pegs on the wall.

Outside space

Private garden with a lawn, enclosed by hazel fencing and hedges. Patio with table and chairs. Covered bike storage.

Cladium floor plan

What's provided in a National Trust holiday cottage?
Wi-Fi, available
Garden, available
EV charging, not available
Fridge, available
Freezer, available
Microwave, available
Open fire / wood burner, not available
Television, available
DVD, available
Washing machine, available
Dishwasher, available
Tumble dryer, not available
BBQ, not available
Cot & high chair, not available
Children: There isn't room for a cot at this cottage.

Parking: There is a reserved space for one car for Cladium, next to Wicken Rose Cottage. Additional cars can park in the visitor car park, which is a few minutes’ walk away.

Please note: Cladium is joined to Wicken Rose Cottage, so you may occasionally hear your neighbours. It is also near the visitor centre and there is foot traffic on the road in front of the cottage throughout the day and into the evening, as people access Wicken Fen. However, the hedges provide privacy.

There may be some noise from nearby livestock, including cockerels crowing at dawn.

Dogs: Please note that dogs are not allowed on some trails on Wicken Fen. Find information here.

Wifi: We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage, which is supported by BT. Please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur so it should not be relied upon.

Heating: The cottage is heated by electric panel heaters and there is an electric fire in the sitting room.

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage.

Free entry to National Trust places, during opening hours, for the duration of your stay. This includes the Sedge Fen at the reserve, and there are trails you can use after hours. Please show your booking confirmation upon entry.

Cycle hire is available at Wicken Fen daily from April to October. Guests staying at Cladium can benefit from a 10% discount during their stay by showing their booking confirmation at the Visitor Centre.

Wicken Rose Cottage, Cambridgeshire

A cosy semi-detached cottage next to Cladium, on the edge of the Wicken Fen Nature Reserve. Sleeps two, dog friendly.

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Place

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve

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Activity

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Area

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