Driftways Glamping and Camping

From £40 For 1 night, 4 adults 9.6 11 reviews
Private Garden areas for each Tent (added by manager 26 Apr 2023)
Grassy pitches (added by manager 26 apr 2023)
Private extra large pitches and bell tents (added by manager 09 jun 2022)
A beautiful day for camping (added by manager 26 apr 2023)

  • Off-grid site at a family-run smallholding in rural Norfolk
  • Half an hour's drive to Norfolk Broads; 40 minutes to Southwold
  • Compost toilet, campfire and firewood provided for each booking
Peaceful Norfolk farmland all around but easy access to all sorts of attractions and amenities – that’s the tempting mix on offer with stays at Driftways Glamping and Camping. Based on Moat Farm, about five minutes’ drive from the little town of Pulham Market, this is a splendid location for a farm-based family break. Site owners Vanessa and Andrew aim to make their site both comfy and eco-friendly, so although it’s all off grid guests can access plug sockets, a fridge and a freezer over in The Dairy, just over the road in the family smallholding. Recycling bins are also provided (although guests are politely requested to keep glass usage to a minimum) and the shared shower facilities are heated by gas and solar power. Each group at this site has its own clean compost toilet, campfire area, picnic bench and cooking area – and the friendly owners will throw in a bag of firewood for each booking too. There’s an excellent local food hall a mile away where you can pick up top-notch fresh local produce and drinks – it’s got a great café too if you fancy a cream tea (and who doesn’t?) There are a couple of good food pubs to check out in Pulham Market too, and local takeaways are happy to deliver to the farm. Wondering what to do for days out? Check out the notice board for ideas or have a chat with the folk on site – they’ve got the lowdown on the best things to do (and they can even help you book a slot at a private local swimming pool…)

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Tent pitches 8
Opens 3 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
  • Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
  • 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.
  • Touring caravans, motorhomes and campervans with the passenger door built on the left-hand side are not permitted.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 3 May to

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Family friendly, quiet site. We had the best time here and didn't…

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
Samantha W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Daffodil non-electric grass tent pitch (private bathroom amenities)

Liked: Family friendly, quiet site. We had the best time here and didn't want to leave

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely stay in a great location

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Daffodil non-electric grass tent pitch (private bathroom amenities)

Liked: Campsite immaculate, all facilities great. Owners really welcoming and helpful, great football pitch for the kids and little honesty shop available for wood/charcoal and other bits

Disliked: Nothing at all

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice stay with great pitch.

Overall 8/10
Location 6
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Ingrid M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Buttercup non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Very big pitches with much privacy for they are separated from other pitches by high grass. And from the roads by a hedge. A clean toilet at your own pitch. The grass was clean so walking barefoot on your pitch was no problem. A quiet place most of the time. Nice Showers. Free fridge for your cooling elements. And a beautiful forest with wild deer and playing posibilities nearby. Friendly owners. quite some birds and butterflies.

Disliked: There was quite some loud agricultural traffic, but maybe this had to do with te harvest of the wheat during our stay. The informationdesk was not well organised yet. And you had to get te water for doing the dishes in the shower. We were told that was stil work in progress.

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Very nice to ha e your own glade, great showers and facilities,there…

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
Luca P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Cowslip non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch (private bathroom amenities)

Liked: Very nice to ha e your own glade, great showers and facilities,there is a fridge as well.

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Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Flora R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Oak bell tent (wood-burning stove)

Liked: Amazing peacefull place. A lot of space and privacy. Everything you need for a perfect glamping experience. Toilets, showers, bell tent, kitchen all very clean and tidy.

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Lovely place to stay with kids.

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Daniel C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Cowslip non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch (private bathroom amenities)

Liked: Composting toilets for each pitch were a great touch. Nice hot showers. Clean site, friendly and nice and quiet. Lots of space between pitches

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Owners were very friendly and available if needed. Site was immaculate and…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Poppy non-electric grass tent pitch (private bathroom amenities)

Liked: Owners were very friendly and available if needed. Site was immaculate and facilities sufficient for what was required.

Disliked: Nothing

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Wonderful from start to finish, we’ve already rebooked to return

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Andrew M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Hawthorn bell tent (wood-burning stove)

Liked: Beautiful grounds, loads of space, all amenities but still wild Glamping

Disliked: Nothing at all

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The host is very accommodating with times of arrival / departure, trust…

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
Sarah P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Daffodil non-electric grass tent pitch (private bathroom amenities)

Liked: The host is very accommodating with times of arrival / departure, trust based shop with things you might need during your stay, pitch are designed in a very intimate way allowing you to have privacy (unusual for camp sites). Your own toilets which is a luxury!

Disliked: Nothing…. Will definitely go again!

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Loved it

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
amanda g. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Daffodil non-electric grass tent pitch (private bathroom amenities)

Liked: The secluded pitches and own toilet, very quiet area, lots of walks

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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

Local produce

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

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Communal fridge

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Driftways Glamping and Camping

Moat Farm

Wood Lane

Pulham Market

Norfolk

England

IP21 4XW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.45327°N
1.25836°W

Route directions

The postcode takes you past the site to Grove Farm. If you get to Grove Farm (on the left) or Orchard Kennels (on the right), you have gone too far, so turn around and head back (the site is just after the crossroads, opposite the entrance to Moat Farm).

Nearest transport

Coach
3.8 mi School Lane
3.9 mi Broad Street
7.5 mi Chaucer Street
Rail
7.9 mi Diss Rail Station
9.2 mi Spooner Row Rail Station
9.8 mi Wymondham Rail Station
Ferry
14.3 mi Reedham Ferry South
14.3 mi Reedham Ferry North
19.7 mi Southwold Ferry Landing
Airport
15 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

Fancy stretching your legs with a stroll? The Boudicca Way walking trail runs just past the site, or you could take a 15-minute walk to get to Tyrrel’s Wood, a Woodland Trust site that has walking and cycling routes to explore. A little further afield, there are lots of walking trails in The Broads National Park (half an hour), along with options for boat hire, kayaking and fishing. Day at the beach? Stick to Norfolk for traditional entertainment at Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach (40 minutes) and seal spotting at Horsey Gap (45 minutes), or cross into Suffolk for a stroll on the pier and a brewery tour in Southwold (40 minutes). If you’re looking for ways to entertain the kids, try Banham Zoo (20 minutes), Bressingham Steam & Gardens (25 minutes) or an encounter with the exotic beasts at Africa Alive! animal park (40 minutes). For more low-key outings, have a look at Bananas Soft Play (10 minutes) or the family-friendly pool at Waveney Valley Leisure Centre (20 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Southwold The Pier 20 mi Sea N/A Good Good Excellent
Southwold The Denes 20 mi Sea N/A N/A N/A N/A
Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier) 20.5 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier) 20.7 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Gorleston Beach 21.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bressingham Steam and Gardens 9.8 mi

Banham Zoo 9.9 mi

Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery 12.2 mi

Colman's Mustard Shop and Museum 12.3 mi

Norwich Cathedral 12.5 mi

National Trust

Elizabethan House Museum 22.2 mi

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 24.7 mi

Sutton Hoo 25.1 mi

Horsey Windpump 25.9 mi

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 27.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Wood Lane (near Long Stratton) - Pulham Market - North Green 0.7 mi

Pulham Market - Tivetshall St Margaret 2 mi

Morningthorpe 2.3 mi

Alburgh 3.6 mi

Needham 4.5 mi

Local events

  • Latitude Festival (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)

    Beccles, Suffolk 15.9 mi

  • Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival (Saturday 28 September 2024 – Saturday 28 September 2024)

    Aldeburgh, Suffolk 22.4 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.

Want to know more about camping in Norfolk?

  • Does Driftways Glamping and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Driftways Glamping and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Driftways Glamping and Camping? Fancy stretching your legs with a stroll? The Boudicca Way walking trail runs just past the site, or you could take a 15-minute walk to get to Tyrrel’s Wood, a Woodland Trust … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Driftways Glamping and Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Driftways Glamping and Camping? From £40 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.