When can I check in and check out of Bumble Bee Meadow Glamping?

On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Bumble Bee Meadow Glamping?

From £100 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Bumble Bee Meadow Glamping

From £100 For 1 night, 2 adults 10 3 reviews

Visitor image of the lots of space between tents and gorgeous surroundings (added by manager 11 Oct 2022)

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Four-man bell tent exterior (added by manager 11 oct 2022)

Six-man bell tent exterior (added by manager 28 jul 2022)

Communal tent with sofas (added by manager 28 jul 2022)

Well-equipped glamping tents on a quiet Norfolk meadow in Freethorpe
Pettitts Animal Adventure Park five minutes’ drive; beach 20 minutes
Field kitchen and covered communal seating; walking distance to a shop

The views at Bumble Bee Meadow Glamping are always changing, but always fabulous… these tents in the village of Freethorpe look out over Norfolk farmland that's planted with an ever-changing roster of crops, with a backdrop of vast East Anglian landscapes and wide-open skies that are at their very best when they pop with the colours of sunset. Handy facilities in the two-acre glamping meadow include a bathroom block with shared showers and a dedicated toilet for each tent. You can chill out on comfy sofas in the communal tent, and cook on a gas hob in the shared camping kitchen, where there’s also a fridge and freezer for storing your bits and bobs. Beds in all the bell tents (various permutations are available for families, friends or couples) are made before your arrival with quality bed linen, pillows and duvets, and towels are provided too. There’s a private firepit and barbecue area for each tent, and a space for parking cars at the entrance to the meadow – vehicles are not allowed beyond this area so the site is safe for kids to play and kick a ball around. Speaking of kids, this is a smashing base for families, with all sorts of seaside and theme-park fun to be had within half an hour’s drive. Source food essentials in the small general store on the green in Freethorpe (15 minutes’ walk), or if you’ve sworn off cooking for the holiday, take your pick of the local pubs – some with waterfront views – in the surrounding villages.

Site type

Opens 20 July

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Group bookings of 1 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
At least one of the party members must be aged 20 or over.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 20 Jul to Sun, 1 Sept 2024

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Excellent

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Sarah N. Aug 2023

Bell tent (six person)

Liked: Fantastic place to stay. Fabulous relaxing location with views over the fields. The Bell tents are super with very comfy beds, stylish warm bedding and towels. Table and chairs. Lovely finishing touches. (like a hotel room under the stars really). They are lovely. We had an allocated loo and loo roll, lots of basins, mirrors, hot showers and hairdryer which was really nice to have.There’s a great communal kitchen well equipped with kettle, stove, pans, utensils, cutlery, funky mugs, coffee, tea, milk, fridge, freezer, bbq, pizza oven etc. All very clean. Rebecca and Nick, the hosts/owners were ultra welcoming and friendly. Made sure we had everything we needed, lots of info about what to do in the area, activities, places to eat etc. There are lots of things to do and see. Great dinner overlooking the river at the Lord Nelson in Reedham and two amazing breakfasts, garden centre Moulton st Mary’s and Cannell’s in Reedham. We had a really fabulous stay. Thank you very much.

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Amazing place to stay!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Samantha F. Aug 2023

Bell tent (six person)

Liked: We are a family of 4 (kids aged 14 & 10) and this beautiful place was ideal for us. The location is great as it's within easy reach of lots of things to do, whilst being very peaceful. The owners made us feel so welcome - they went out of their way to help us find places to eat and watch the Lionesses! The beds are very comfy, and the tents are beautifully clean and laid out. Would highly recommend! I asked my daughter to write her own review: Absolutely loved it! The site was beautiful (and VERY clean), and the owners made a habit of visiting us every day just to say hello! It's a spectacular area, and I have already decided we are going back! This is perfect for families, and I enjoyed it so much! (Jemma, 10)

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Dear Samantha and Jemma Thank you so much for your very kind review, It was lovely to host your lovely family for your stay at Bumble Bee Glamping. We are both, so pleased that you found everything to your liking and enjoyed what we hoped was a wonderful experience. It was our pleasure, and we look forward to seeing you all again soon Regards Nick @ Rebbeca

Amazing glamping site! Clean, cosy, welcoming, beautiful views.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Louise B. Aug 2022

Bell tent (four person)

Liked: Amazing Glamping Experience! We had the most amazing, relaxing family break and can’t thank Rebecca and Nick enough for everything they did to make our stay so perfect. It was everything we hoped for and more. The facilities were fantastic, everything had been thought of. The bell tent was spacious, clean, tastefully decorated and the beds were incredibly comfortable. The outdoor showers were wonderful and we loved having our own private toilet. The kitchen area was great, everything we needed was provided. We also enjoyed using the pizza oven! Our daughter had great fun in the chill tent, playing games and on the football pitch. Rebecca and Nick are really knowledgeable about the local area and gave us great advise on the best places to visit, nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommend for a peaceful, relaxing break. We look forward to visiting again.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike!

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Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campsite

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Luxury

Peaceful

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Communal freezer

Communal fridge

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Location

Bumble Bee Meadow Glamping

Bumble Bee Meadow

The Common

Freethorpe

Norfolk

England

NR13 3NB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.58866°N
1.54981°W

Nearest transport

Coach

3.5 mi Kings Head

7.4 mi James Paget Hospital

Rail

1.7 mi Cantley Rail Station

1.7 mi Reedham (Norfolk) Rail Station

3.2 mi Acle Rail Station

Ferry

2.1 mi Reedham Ferry North

2.2 mi Reedham Ferry South

19.5 mi Southwold Ferry Landing

Airport

12.7 mi Norwich International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

This corner of Norfolk serves up lots of kid-friendly days out. First stop might be Pettitts Animal Adventure Park (five minutes’ drive) for turns on the carousels as well as snake encounters. Hot on the heels of that comes Pleasurewood Hills Family Theme Park (half an hour), where you can watch seal shows and scare yourself on thrill rides. If you’re looking for a day of running around in forests, BeWILDerwood Norfolk adventure park (25 minutes) more than fits the bill. Keen for some messing about on the water? Take a guided cruise on the waterways of Hickling Broad (half an hour) on a traditional Norfolk wooden boat, or take the dinky chain ferry across the River Yare at Reedham (five minutes) and have a stroll along its pretty waterfront. Kids hinting at the beach? There’s a long sandy stretch just ready for sandcastle building at Great Yarmouth (20 minutes), as well as fairground rides at the Pleasure Beach, strolls down Britannia Pier and traditional fish and chip shops.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Gorleston Beach	7.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Great Yarmouth South	7.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Great Yarmouth Pier	8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Great Yarmouth North	8.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Caister Point	8.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Fritton Lake Country World 5.3 mi

Somerleyton Hall and Gardens 7 mi

Pleasure Beach 7.8 mi

BeWILDerwood 9.3 mi

Norwich Cathedral 10.9 mi

National Trust

Elizabethan House Museum 7.4 mi

Horsey Windpump 11.6 mi

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 20.4 mi

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 25.1 mi

Sheringham Park 27.9 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Wickhampton 1.4 mi

Reedham 1.8 mi

Halvergate Marshes 1.9 mi

THE BROADS 2.1 mi

Hardley Street 2.8 mi

Local events

Latitude Festival (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)
Beccles, Suffolk 16.7 mi
Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival (Saturday 28 September 2024 – Saturday 28 September 2024)
Aldeburgh, Suffolk 29.4 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 20 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The site will send you further check-in information 2 day(s) before your arrival.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 5 day(s) of arrival.
Modifications are subject to a £20.00 fee.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Disposable barbecues are not permitted.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Hired accommodation

Hired accommodation: £50.00 damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of £25.00 will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 1 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Reception

There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Open fires are prohibited.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Payment terms

Does Bumble Bee Meadow Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Bumble Bee Meadow Glamping dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Bumble Bee Meadow Glamping? This corner of Norfolk serves up lots of kid-friendly days out. First stop might be Pettitts Animal Adventure Park (five minutes’ drive) for turns on the carousels as well as snake encounters. … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Bumble Bee Meadow Glamping?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Bumble Bee Meadow Glamping? From £100 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.