Unique glamping experience near Ely & Cambridge

A beautifully converted 1945 boat nestled within a woodland overlooking the beautiful open Cambridge countryside. The perfect retreat for couples looking to relax, explore and visit the local towns. Located 20 minute drive from Ely and 40 minutes from Cambridge. The boat forms part of the overall space incorporating the bedroom with a king size bed, accompanied by a adjoining boat shack with an eclectic industrial style kitchen and bathroom with walk-in shower. The space Dusty Country retreat presents the historic 1945 BoatShack glamping holiday experience. Escape to a beautifully converted 1945 boat, nestled in tranquil woodland with sweeping views of the open Cambridgeshire countryside. Originally known as The Anthony Stevenson, this historic vessel once sailed out of Penzance, Cornwall. Today, she has been transformed into a romantic, one of a kind hideaway for couples. The perfect retreat for couples looking to relax, explore and visit the local towns. Located 20 minutes drive from Ely and 40 minutes from Cambridge. The boat forms part of the overall space incorporating the bedroom with a king size bed, accompanied by a adjoining boat shack with an eclectic industrial style kitchen and bathroom with walk-in shower. Inside the Boat Bedroom: A king-size bed within the boat built from original oak beams and larch planking, blending nautical history with modern comfort. Carefully designed to retain the charm of the boat while offering a cozy, relaxing retreat. Inside the Shack Kitchen: Eclectic and industrial in style, built from reclaimed materials, featuring a vintage carpenter’s workbench, butler sink, cooking hobs, fridge, and dining space. Bathroom: A luxurious private bathroom with a rain shower, elegant basin, and Victorian toilet. Outdoor Space Garden: Step outside to your private decked terrace, with outdoor sofa, fire pit, BBQ and stunning views over farmland. Parking: Two car parking spaces are available. Vehicles are parked at owner’s risk. We cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to your vehicle or property. Location We have two exclusive retreats on our family farm in the Cambridgeshire countryside, both the Circus Wagon and BoatShack nestled within a meadow and woodland, each with their own private outdoor space that’s completely secluded and not overlooked, offering guests total peace, romance, and privacy. 20 minutes to Ely: A historic cathedral city, famous for its magnificent 12th-century cathedral, boutique shops, antique dealers, art galleries, and a vibrant selection of independent cafés and restaurants. Ely also hosts regular farmers’ markets, perfect for discovering local produce. 40 minutes to Cambridge: World-renowned for its university and breathtaking architecture. Stroll through cobbled streets, explore its 31 historic colleges, or take a punt along the River Cam for a truly unique perspective of the city. Cambridge is also home to excellent museums, artisan markets, and a thriving food and drink scene. Extra Touches Add a little extra magic to your Dusty Country stay with our collection of experiences and touches, from meeting the animals on a farm tour and capturing memories in a romantic photoshoot, to celebrating special moments with beautiful decorations or a chilled bottle of Champagne. • Farm Tour: Book a farm tour to meet our rehomed pet animals, horses, goats, sheep, pigs, cows and lots more! £20 • Photoshoot: Add a touch of glamour with an optional romantic professional photoshoot during your stay. £80 • Decoration: Decorations package can be added for special occasions to make the space extra personalised. £30 • Champaign: Add a bottle of pre chilled champaign to your stay. £40 All extras can be added when confirming your stay or at the latest 48hrs prior to arrival. Please get in contact with us if you have any questions or wish to book. This is not just a holiday stay, it’s a unique, eco-friendly experience combining history, romance, and the beauty of nature. Important information • Whilst we are animal lovers we sadly can't accept guest dogs due to the risks and safety to both guests dogs and our own livestock / farm dogs. • Whilst we welcome children there is only one bed so sharing is required. • One basket of logs and kindling are provided. Extra is available at £7 per basket. • Vehicles are parked at owner’s risk. We cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to your vehicle or property. Guest access The Boatshack has a private parking area Other things to note We offer an exciting experience for guests to add a romatic professional photoshoot to your stay. The shoot will be 30-60 minutes long with our photographer, you will have access to all photos taken within 24hrs to review and select your 10 favourite to downlaod and use as you wish. There are addtional options for prints on canvas available for you to purchase when selecting your photos, which will be delivered to a selected address following your stay. If interested please enquire following booking your stay.