Paradise Barn Camping and Caravanning

From £22 For 1 night, 2 adults 9 50 reviews
Pitches on site (added by manager 01 Sep 2022)
Grass pitch (added by manager 01 sep 2022)
Lake view (added by manager 27 mar 2018)
Well-kept gardens (added by manager 27 mar 2018)

  • Peaceful rural site on a smallholding three miles from Halesworth
  • 25 minutes' drive from the seaside town of Southwold
  • Barbecue area, picnic tables and occasional live music on site
Pick a pitch at Paradise Barn Camping and Caravanning and you’ll most likely have some rather beastly neighbours… rabbits, deer and pheasants are among the wild visitors often spotted here, and you may well also hear a bit of chat from the resident barn owl. They’re attracted to this 14-acre Suffolk smallholding by the quiet country setting, the well-kept gardens and lack of noisome passing traffic. Those aspects tend to be pretty appealing to humanfolk too, as are the spacious pitches and the dark skies, which make an excellent backdrop to a fine evening round the campfire. Going with that peaceful territory is easy access to a network of quiet rural roads for leisurely walks or bike rides (you can make the 10-mile journey to Flixton or Bungay without clapping eyes on a main road) and a clutch of country pubs, including a couple in Halesworth, three miles away. Fishing folks may fancy trying their luck at the trout lake next door or taking a trip on the site’s sea fishing boat from Lowestoft, 20 miles away. Evenings on site tend to be fairly chilled affairs, as guests gather round the barbecues and picnic tables for their alfresco feasts, although occasionally there’s live music and other entertainment to get the party going.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 20
Opens 26 April
Please note
  • Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 26 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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would recommend this site to a friend

88%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Spacious pitches, good facilities, very hospitable host…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Spacious pitches, good facilities, very hospitable host

Disliked: A hot water tap at wash up sink would be good

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Was lovely to spend my weekend 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
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Was lovely to spend my weekend there

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very peaceful site with friendly and helpful staff

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Karon S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Very peaceful site.no lights so complete darkness lets you sleep really well. Lovely big open grass field. Owner laid on free barbecue and his wife sang, lovely voice.very friendly and ammicable owners.

Disliked: Very narrow roads to get to campsite, bit scary with caravan on back. Toilets ok but single toilet had water running in from shower next door.

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Lovely friendly welcome, very laid back attitude with fire pits etc which…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Daren T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Lovely friendly welcome, very laid back attitude with fire pits etc which was very important to us as an evening around a fire pit is a must for us. Very Peaceful, surrounded by nature. Lots to do around area. Enjoyed our stay would stay again!

Disliked: Showers could be cleaned more often. Once in morning and once in afternoon.

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Excellent site,friendly staff

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 6
Greg C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Lovely little site, relaxed atmosphere and really welcoming owners.Bbq and live music at no extra cost,will definitely go back

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This is a very basic site perfect for a base.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 6
Peter W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Great little site, showers and toilets were fine, everyone cleaned up after using them. Peaceful and relaxing, easy access to surrounding villages and towns. The owner was very friendly and checked we were all OK. He had apologized that there was a problem with one of the showers, but it didn't matter. This is a very basic site perfect for a base to go out from for the day.

Disliked: No issues.

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Peaceful location good size level pitches friendly owner.…

Overall 6/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 2
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Peaceful location good size level pitches friendly owner.

Disliked: Showers needed a good clean and not many available.

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Excellent site, clean facilities and very friendly staff, perfect.

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

Electric grass pitch

Liked: A lovely little site, the owner Alan is such a lovely guy and came around to make sure everyone was ok and was settled in well. The facilities, ie toilets and showers are really nice, clean and well kept. I would definitely recommend paradise barns to any friends/family looking for somewhere to pitch up and we will definitely be returning.

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Loved our Suffolk stay

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
SHANE S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Owner, Alan and partner, smashing. Large pitches, Very peaceful, Sheltered field. Fish pond🦈🐠

Disliked: Large shower room could have been a little cleaner, but usable,

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Quiet location - great for star gazing.…

Overall 6/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Quiet location - great for star gazing.

Disliked: Shame there was no hot water for a shower.

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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

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

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Tourer storage facilities

Location

Paradise Barn Camping and Caravanning

Wissett Road

Chediston

Halesworth

Suffolk

England

IP19 0AY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.35165°N
1.46347°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.3 mi Chaucer Street
7.3 mi Chaucer Street
7.3 mi Cork Bricks
Rail
1.8 mi Halesworth Rail Station
4.6 mi Brampton (Suffolk) Rail Station
6 mi Darsham Rail Station
Ferry
9 mi Southwold Ferry Landing
9 mi Walberswick Ferry Landing
14.7 mi Reedham Ferry South
Airport
23.3 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

You don’t need to stray too far from Paradise Barn to find things to fill your days – as well as the trout lake next door there’s coarse fishing a mile away, and with a drive of 10 minutes or so you can be visiting the Halesworth Airfield Memorial Museum, playing a round at the local golf course or meeting the residents of Oasis Camel Park. Those fond of a tipple or two may like to take a half-hour wander over to Valley Farm Vineyards, where you can take a tour and sample some of their latest vintages. Those who prefer a pint should make a beeline for the Adnams brewery in Southwold, where you’ll see the brewing process in action before honing your beer drinking skills with a tutored tasting. Southwold’s also got a fab beach and an excellent pier with some classic seaside fun to be had at the Wacky Walk of Mirrors and the Under the Pier Show. For more watery days out, head to Beccles, half an hour away by car, to hire a boat for a day of pottering around the Norfolk Broads.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Southwold The Denes 9.4 mi Sea N/A N/A N/A N/A
Southwold The Pier 9.5 mi Sea N/A Good Good Excellent
Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier) 14.2 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier) 14.5 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Gorleston Beach 18.9 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Framlingham Castle 10.2 mi

Somerleyton Hall and Gardens 14.6 mi

Fritton Lake Country World 15.4 mi

Bressingham Steam and Gardens 17.3 mi

Orford Castle 18 mi

National Trust

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 18.2 mi

Sutton Hoo 18.6 mi

Elizabethan House Museum 20.7 mi

Horsey Windpump 28.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Spexhall 1.7 mi

Rumburgh 2.2 mi

HEVENINGHAM HALL 3 mi

Metfield 4.3 mi

South Elmham Hall and The Saints 4.6 mi

Local events

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

    Beccles, Suffolk 5.5 mi

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

    Aldeburgh, Suffolk 13.1 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 Suffolk?

  • Does Paradise Barn Camping and Caravanning have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Paradise Barn Camping and Caravanning dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Paradise Barn Camping and Caravanning? You don’t need to stray too far from Paradise Barn to find things to fill your days – as well as the trout lake next door there’s coarse fishing a mile away, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Paradise Barn Camping and Caravanning?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Paradise Barn Camping and Caravanning? From £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.