Respite and Wellbeing breaks

Additional information

The lodge is located at Rookery Waters a Fenland fishery and working farm, in a beautiful rural and peaceful part of Cambridgeshire. The lodge itself is situated on the bank of ‘Rook’ one of the pleasure fishing lakes.

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Malcolm’s Retreat:

• The lodge sleeps up to 6 guests. 2 adults and 3 children would be comfortable –  with a 6th person, comfort could be compromised. We recommend no more than 4 adults per stay.
• The lodge has 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, with a large walk in shower (a shower stool if needed) and an open plan kitchen, dining and living area.
• There is a king size bed in the master bedroom. In the second bedroom there is a bunk bed (with an additional trundle underneath it) and a single bed along with a nightlight/white noise for younger children. The additional trundle bed is available if needed, although this does limit floor space in the second bedroom and is at floor level, not the usual height of a bed.
• There is a large decking area with outdoor furniture.
• Included is a private fishing peg with free use during your stay (there are 2 camping chairs at the lodge for use when fishing).
• Bedding and towels are provided along with a tea towel and dish cloth.
• There is a TV in the living area and an additional one in one of the bedrooms.
• There is an iron and ironing board.
• Up to 2 well-behaved dogs are welcome.

Catering

• The lodge is self catering.  The kitchen comprises of all the basics you require including an electric oven, gas hob, an air fryer, fridge and microwave.
• Onsite there is The Rookery Cafe, less that 50 metres from the lodge, serving English Breakfast and other cooked foods until lunchtime. Snacks, ice creams and alcoholic beverages are also available.
• The nearest shop is located in Warboys (Spar) or  Somersham (small Tescos) – 5.5miles.
• Supermarkets are located either in Huntingdon, St Ives or Chatteris
• Lakeside Lodge (1.5miles) has a bar and restaurant.
• Nearest takeaways are located in Warboys (3 miles)

Other activities 

• Walking – public bridal ways and footpaths surround the lodge.
• The Lakeside Lodge Complex (1.5 miles) includes ten pin bowling, a golf course with a par 3 and 18 hole course and a driving range.
• Fishing – Rook lake – free fishing from your own private peg – stocked with Roach, Bream, Perch and Carp – some weighing in excess of 30lbs.
• Local villages/towns:
  • Pidley (2.5 miles) with the nearest pub- the ‘Mad Cat’.
  • Warboys (3 miles)- local village with amenities including: pubs, chip shops, Chinese takeaway, a chemist and convenience shops.
  • St Ives (8 miles)  a beautiful market town on the banks of the River Ouse.
  • Huntingdon (11 miles) nearest small town.
  • Cambridge (24 miles) nearest city.

Access

• The lodge has wheelchair access.
• Access to a car is essential – there is no public transport nearby.

Were to find us:

• Rookery Waters: Fen Road, Pidley, Huntingdon, PE28 3DF
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Contact us

• For enquires about your stay prior to the visit please contact malcolmsretreat@gmail.com
• During your stay please contact Becky at the Rookery Waters Cafe.