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Ely, Cambridgeshire

Cladium

The sitting room at Cladium, showing the two sofas, and glass doors to the back garden, Cambridgeshire
The sitting room at Cladium, Cambridgeshire | © National Trust/Mike Henton
The exterior of semi-detatched holiday cottages on the edge of Wicken Fen. Cladium is on the left and Wicken Rose Cottage is on the right, Cambridgeshire
Konik ponies on Wicken Fen Nature Reserve near Wicken Rose Cottage, Cambridgeshire

Cladium

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

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The exterior of semi-detatched holiday cottages on the edge of Wicken Fen. Cladium is on the left and Wicken Rose Cottage is on the right, Cambridgeshire
Konik ponies on Wicken Fen Nature Reserve near Wicken Rose Cottage, Cambridgeshire
The sitting room at Cladium, showing the two sofas, and glass doors to the back garden, Cambridgeshire
The exterior of semi-detatched holiday cottages. Cladium is on the left and Wicken Rose Cottage is on the right, Cambridgeshire
The front entrance to Cladium opens into the dining room, with a shoe bench and pegs, Cambridgeshire
The dining room at Cladium, Cambridgeshire
The sitting room at Cladium, showing the two sofas, television and electric fire, Cambridgeshire
The glass doors from the sitting room to the back garden at Cladium, Cambridgeshire
The kitchen at Cladium, Cambridgeshire
The kitchen at Cladium, Cambridgeshire
The bathroom, with shower over bath, on the ground floor of Cladium, Cambridgeshire
The king-size bedroom at Cladium, Cambridgeshire
The first-floor hallway at Cladium, Cambridgeshire
One of the beds in the twin bedroom at Cladium, with storage under the bed, Cambridgeshire
One of the beds in the twin bedroom at Cladium, with storage under the bed, Cambridgeshire
The back garden at Cladium, with a lawn, gravel patio and outdoor armchairs, Cambridgeshire
The gravel patio with outdoor dining furniture at the back of Cladium, Cambridgeshire
Looking towards Cladium from the end of the back garden, across the lawn and gravel patio, Cambridgeshire
The covered bike storage in the back garden of Cladium, Cambridgeshire
The path at the front of Cladium to the gate to the back garden, Cambridgeshire
An aerial view of Cladium and Wicken Rose Cottage, with the Visitor Centre and Wicken Fen Nature Reserve in the background, Cambridgeshire
An aerial view of the Wicken Fen Visitor Centre behind Cladium, Cambridgeshire
Wicken Fen Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire
A boat moored on the Wicken Fen Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire
Wicken Fen Nature Reserve, near Cladium, Cambridgeshire
Male reed bunting singing from a perch at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire
The Tower Hide on the Wicken Fen Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire
The sign for the Adventurers' Fen trail at the Wicken Fen Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire
Walkers on a trail at the Wicken Fen Nature Reserve on a frosty morning, Cambridgeshire
A misty morning on the Wicken Fen Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire
Visitors on a boat trip at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire
The wind pump on Wicken Fen Nature Reserve, near Cladium, Cambridgeshire

© National Trust/Mike Henton

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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

    4What's this?

    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.

    • 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
    • Cot & high chair, not available

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The sitting room at Cladium, showing the two sofas, and glass doors to the back garden, Cambridgeshire

Cladium 

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

Cambridgeshire

4 guests
Dogs welcome: 2
The exterior of semi-detatched holiday cottages on the edge of Wicken Fen. Cladium is on the left and Wicken Rose Cottage is on the right, Cambridgeshire

Wicken Rose Cottage 

Set off along trails through wildlife-filled wetlands from this cottage on the edge of the Wicken Fen Nature Reserve.

Cambridgeshire

2 guests
Dogs welcome: 2

Things to see and do at Wicken Fen Nature Reserve

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve 

The National Trust's oldest nature reserve, and England's most famous fen

Ely, Cambridgeshire

Fully open today
The sun rising behind a windmill stood in a green meadow

Visiting Wicken Fen with family 

If outdoor activities and learning about nature sound like a good day out for your family, Wicken Fen is the right place for you. Discover everything you need to plan your family day out, from events and activities for kids to hiring bikes.

Members of a family take part in pond dipping at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire

Visiting Wicken Fen with your dog 

Wicken Fen is a two pawprint rated place. To help us ensure our visitors, dogs and wildlife get along together, there are a few do’s and don’ts to take note of if you’re bringing your dog with you. Find out more here.

A ranger walking is dog on a lead at Wicken Fen in Cambridgeshire

Outdoor activities on Wicken Fen 

Explore the fens on two wheels or on foot. Enjoy an easy family ride to see Konik ponies or discover the wildlife in the wider reserve.

A man and woman walking between reedbeds

Wildlife on Wicken Fen 

Wicken Fen was the first nature reserve to be managed by the National Trust. Today it’s one of Europe's most important wetlands, with over 10,000 recorded species.

Male reed bunting singing from a perch at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire

Wicken Fen boardwalk trail 

Cambridgeshire

A short walk around Wicken's ancient Sedge Fen, a unique remnant of undrained fenland.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 0.7 (km: 1.12)
A foggy morning on Sedge Fen at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire

Events at Wicken Fen 

Take a look at the events we have coming up over the next few months.

A mixture of adults and children dipping nets into a pond

Exploring the area

Cambridgeshire 

With distinctive fenland landscapes, grand houses and lush farmland, discover all there is to see at National Trust places in Cambridgeshire, in East Anglia.

Daffodils in the garden at Wimpole Estate, Cambridgeshire

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill 

Jacobean-style house with gardens and watermill

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Fully open today
An early summer photo showing a stone Jacobean house with blue sky and green trees

Ickworth Estate 

An Italianate Palace in the heart of Suffolk

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Fully open today
View of the Rotunda from the path with newly restored roof at Ickworth, Suffolk

Wimpole Estate 

A living working estate, guided by the seasons with an impressive mansion, parkland, gardens and rare breed farm.

Royston, Cambridgeshire

Fully open today
The south front of Wimpole Hall, Cambridgeshire with sheep in the foreground

Peckover House and Garden 

Elegant Georgian town house with wonderful walled garden

Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Fully open today
The back of Peckover House and Garden, Cambridgeshire

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