Brakehill Lodge Farm

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Bell tent
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Listen to the poplar trees rustling in the breeze
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Sunny days
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And relax

  • Scenic orchard site on a Norfolk farm
  • Half an hour from Thetford Forest and 50 minutes from Norwich
  • Craft courses and farm shop selling honey, bread and veg
In need of a peaceful getaway that lets you unwind? Guests should thread their way along to Brakehill Lodge Farm, a family-friendly orchard site on a Norfolk farm half an hour’s drive from Thetford. With a whole farm to explore, there are scenic walks to take and lengthy bike rides to make, and the peace and quiet to sit down and finally finish that book that’s been taking up space on the nightstand… If switching off completely doesn’t quite fit the bill, never fear: the site regularly runs a whole host of craft courses, from soap and candle making to beekeeping (just remember to ask ahead about what will be running during your stay). The site is also home to a woodfired pizza oven – just let the site team know if you want to join in and fresh pizza and salad will be ready for your arrival. The site’s also within half an hour of Thetford Forest, putting guests within easy reach of lots of walks, mountain biking trails and the long-distance Peddars Way. All of that might be hungry work it's handy that there’s a small shop in the farmhouse back on site where honey, homemade bread and homegrown veg can be picked up.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Rent a tent 4
Tent pitches 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

French

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 38 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a beautiful, secluded family-run campsite in the Norfolk countryside, praised for its welcoming and helpful owners, peaceful atmosphere, and excellent facilities including a games room and barn area. Guests particularly enjoyed the homemade pizzas and the attention to detail. While a few minor points were raised regarding shower cleanliness and access drive, these have been addressed by management. The site is highly recommended for a relaxing and enjoyable stay, with many visitors planning to return.

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Nikola L. 1 review

Orchard electric grass tent pitch

Liked We were greed on arrival and showed around. Big tent pitch, we liked the fact that there was only space for two tents with big gap between them which ensure a privacy. Beautiful farm surrounding, trees provided a shade over the tent. We loved little game room with footy and pool in the old silo, two shared toilets and showers.
Very tranquil, peaceful experience

Disliked None

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Will definitely return

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Anonymous

Fieldfare shepherd's hut

Liked Beautifully secluded location

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely place, great big barn to…

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Heather P. 1 review

Orchard electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely place, great big barn to use, nice private camping area, well equipped space with fridge and kettle - luxury

Disliked access drive to the farm with long grass in the centre and big potholes where it joins the road

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Lovely welcoming family owned, with great…

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Sam S. 1 review

Bell tent (no pets)

Liked Lovely welcoming family owned, with great facilities and amenities. Planning on staying again soon.

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The owners were very helpful,loved the…

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Rebecca B. 1 review

Orchard electric grass tent pitch

Liked The owners were very helpful,loved the peace and quiet.

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Welcoming owners when we arrived, lovely,…

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Phyllida M. 1 review

Orchard electric grass tent pitch

Liked Welcoming owners when we arrived, lovely, well-kept pitch. There were really clean and modern toilets and showers. Attention was given to detail and it is in a peaceful location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely experience, highly recommend and we look forward to revisiting

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adam B. 1 review

Orchard electric grass tent pitch

Liked From arrival to our departure we were welcomed throughout, nothing was too much hassle, pitch was clean and communal area tidy and all family friendly.
The site far exceeded our expectations, very grateful to be be able to stay here at short notice, overall highly recommend to all.

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The place was amazing, peaceful, pretty…

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 Sarah K. 1 review

Orchard electric grass tent pitch

Liked The place was amazing, peaceful, pretty landscape, was free to roam around the farm, little ducks were cute but never came to close because of the dog. hosts were helpful and friendly. Was like home from home. We will be back.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing stay! Great facilities and very welcoming owners.

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Anonymous

Orchard electric grass tent pitch

Liked The entire site is beautiful! My daughter loved the games room and seeing the animals, paticularly the ducklings and Pip. We had a great time it was very peaceful. The owners were so friendly and welcoming, we had a couple of camp fires, sat out looking at the stars. We would highly recommend to anyone. The facilities were great also!

Disliked There is nothing to dislike the place is a hidden gem!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Back to nature with a cool twist. Loved it.

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Scott R. 1 review

Fieldfare shepherd's hut

Liked Brilliant 2 night stay in the Shepherds Hut. Really comfortable bed, lovely little touches both inside and out, fire pit, barbecue, seasoned fire wood and a little bottle of sloe gin was enjoyed by the fire. Lovely hosts, lots of things to do from board games to pool. Really couldn’t fault it!

Disliked Nothing

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Features

Dogs allowed

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 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Brakehill Lodge Farm

Shipdham Road

Carbrooke

Thetford

Norfolk

England

IP25 6SU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.59799°N
0.87549°E

Nearest transport

Coach
5.3 mi Millwrights
5.8 mi Station Road
5.9 mi Dunham Turn
Rail
8.5 mi Attleborough Rail Station
9.6 mi Eccles Road Rail Station
9.9 mi Spooner Row Rail Station
Ferry
23.1 mi King's Lynn Ferry Landing
23.2 mi West Lynn Ferry Landing
28.6 mi Reedham Ferry North
Airport
17.7 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

Attention all fishing fans angling for a real catch of a getaway: will proximity to the well-stocked and spectacularly scenic Loch Neaton fishing lake (a mere 10-minute drive from base) prove to be enough of a lure? Claim yourself a corner of riverbank and cast a line to try and land carp, bream, perch, roach, rudd, tench or pike in a lucky catch. Not everyone’s a fan of quiet afternoons with rod and reel, of course. Not to worry, there's plenty more around… The Norfolk coast is about an hour’s drive away – head to Holkham beach for swimming and sandy strolls, or make Great Yarmouth the target if the family likes its beaches with a side order of zoo, aquarium, model village, pleasure pier and casino. History hounds will be well-served hereabouts. The market town of Hingham is 15 minutes from the site and is chock-full of stunning Georgian architecture to gaze upon, and the spectacular moated Oxburgh Hall is half an hour away. Prefer to be nosing around in the much more distant past? The Neolithic flint mine Grime’s Graves is well worth a pitstop. Anyone needing a day of shopping and culture should get in the car for the 50-minute drive to Norwich city centre to explore England’s biggest six-day indoor market and check some of the Norwich 12 (the city’s most iconic buildings) off the list.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Wells 26 mi Estuary N/AN/AN/AGood
Heacham 27.3 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Sheringham 27.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Runton 28.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hunstanton Main Beach 28.6 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castle Acre Castle 10.7 mi

Grimes Graves 11.6 mi

Banham Zoo 12.2 mi

Bressingham Steam and Gardens 16.6 mi

Colman's Mustard Shop and Museum 17.7 mi

National Trust

Oxburgh Hall 12.8 mi

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 20.8 mi

St George's Guildhall 22.9 mi

Blakeney National Nature Reserve 25.1 mi

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 25.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Shipdham 2.3 mi

Wayland Wood - Merton - Watton - Wayland Wood 3.1 mi

Stow Bedon 4.5 mi

St Mary's Church - Houghton-on-the-Hill 5 mi

Hardingham - Hingham 5.1 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Brakehill Lodge Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Brakehill Lodge Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Brakehill Lodge Farm? Attention all fishing fans angling for a real catch of a getaway: will proximity to the well-stocked and spectacularly scenic Loch Neaton fishing lake (a mere 10-minute drive from base) prove to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Brakehill Lodge Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Brakehill Lodge Farm? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.