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Old Waterworks Boutique Glamping

26 Bridewell St, Clare, Sudbury CO10 8QD, UK

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A campsite near Clare

About Old Waterworks Boutique Glamping

Tucked away at the end of an ancient drovers' road near Clare, this one-acre glamping retreat occupies the site of an Edwardian waterworks, complete with natural spring and gorgeous views over the East Anglian countryside. Hosts Ben and Netty have embraced the industrial heritage, upcycling original features while creating cosy, comfortable accommodation – each unit has proper beds, bedding and hot water bottles, plus access to a communal kitchen and well-appointed showers. One seating area nestles inside an old filtration pit, a sheltered spot perfect for soaking up the peaceful atmosphere.

With just a handful of pitches, the site feels wonderfully remote despite being a 15-minute stroll from Clare's restaurants, pubs and independent shops. Campfires are allowed, barbecue packs can be purchased, and an honesty shop covers drinks and snacks. Footpaths radiate directly from the gates onto trails along the River Stour, making this a genuine walkers' paradise and wildlife haven where background noise barely registers.

Can I bring...?

Tent pitches
⚡ Electric: not specified
🚐 Caravans welcome
🚌 Motorhomes welcome
Glamping available
🛖 Lodges & pods

Lodges & pods

  • Mercury bell tent
  • Venus bell tent
  • Jupiter bell tent
  • Neptune bell tent
  • Saturn bell tent
  • Polaris bell tent

Hook-up

Electric hook-up
🔌 EV charging

Facilities

🚿 Hot showers
📶 Free WiFi
🏊 Swimming pool
🛒 Onsite shop
🎠 Children's play area
🍖 BBQs allowed
🔥 Campfires allowed
🧺 Laundry
🎣 Fishing
🛁 Hot tub
Accessible facilities
🅿️ Hardstanding pitches
🍽️ Bar/restaurant on site
🧒 Good for children
Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Local produce Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome

Takeaway & food delivery

Handy if you fancy a night off cooking — here's what delivers near this site.

Just Eat — 13 takeaways deliver to this postcode (CO10 8QD)

Essex Pizza And Chicken

5.0 · Pizza, Kebab

Naka Thai

5.0 · Thai, Oriental

The Mughal Knight Restaurant

5.0 · Indian, Asian

Mandarin

5.0 · Chinese, Oriental

The Direct Pizza & Kebab House

5.0 · Pizza, Kebab

Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.

Deliveroo — 12 restaurants nearby

Sainsbury's Supermarket

Waitrose

Iceland

Burger Amour

Morrisons Daily

Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on deliveroo.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.

Nearest supermarkets

Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.

  • Co-op, Sudbury under a mile
  • Lidl 5.2 miles
  • Aldi, Haverhill 5.5 miles
  • Tesco, Haverhill 5.6 miles
  • Sainsbury's, Haverhill 6.7 miles
  • Asda, Bury St Edmunds 12.7 miles
  • Morrisons 16.5 miles

Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Location

26 Bridewell St, Clare, Sudbury CO10 8QD, UK Get directions

What visitors say

Anne Cunningham

Beautiful little glamping site. Quiet location with wonderful scenic walks going off in all directions. Ben and Nettie could not have been more helpful and accommodating. Thankyou! Looking forward to our next visit.

a month ago · via Google

Lauren Burgess

Absolutely lovely, personal and quiet campsite. The owners are absolutely darling and so accommodating to any need. The facilities are great. 5/5 Would recommend and stay again.

in the last week · via Google

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