The Cider Farm Fishery

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Lakeside
Lakeside grass pitch
Grass pitch
Fishing lake

  • Laidback adults-only site on a Suffolk smallholding near Bungay
  • A 15-minute drive to Beccles for boat hire; 25 minutes to Southwold
  • On-site fishing lake (for use for an additional fee); dogs welcome
A farm with fishing on site? How fabulous. The Cider Farm Fishery is an adults-only site on a Suffolk smallholding about 10 minutes’ drive from Bungay. It’s a place that’s filled with plants and farm animals, so it’s got a real rural vibe to it – but it’s also well situated for getting out to see some of the local area. Where might your local outings take you? Well, perhaps to the coast for a seaside day in Southwold, or into the Broads National Park for a day of boating, canoeing, walking or cycling through the splendid watery landscapes. You could visit a castle, tour a vineyard, see vintage planes, ride rollercoasters, go for a swim… it’s all up to you, really. Then again, you may well opt just to stick around on site for a relaxing few hours at the fishing lake – for an additional fee and with the right license, you can use it on a catch-and-release basis. Life on site is nice and laidback with dogs, barbecues, off-ground firepits, awnings, gazebos and the like all permitted to make life comfortable. There are also portable toilets, showers and a chemical disposal point for guests to use, and the site is overseen by a friendly host who’s always happy to offer any advice or help guests may need.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Motorhome pitches 50
Open all year
Opens
Please note

Admission

  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Dogs

  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Extras

  • Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Pitches

  • A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Safety

  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Electricity is metered on site at £0.34 per kWh and must be paid at check-out.

Languages spoken

English

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99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, adult-only campsite offers a relaxing escape with most pitches overlooking a well-stocked fishing lake. Visitors consistently praise the exceptionally friendly and helpful owner, Luke, and the beautifully maintained, clean facilities, including a flushable toilet and hot shower. The natural surroundings, farm animals, and optional on-site bar add to the tranquil atmosphere. While some minor traffic noise was noted, and the shower/toilet facilities are basic, guests frequently highlight the excellent value and overwhelmingly recommend the site, with many planning return visits.

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Arrival date (latest first)

A great spot for a relaxing few days away.

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Holly A. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked A very peaceful spot to camp in, with very friendly host and chickens! We really enjoyed our stay and left very relaxed. My husband enjoyed the fishing too! Toilet and shower is basic, but immaculate.

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really relaxing campsite, very laid back…

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Polly P. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked really relaxing campsite, very laid back with good facilities. Lots of camping spaces so lots of freedom and a very scenic pitch :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Luke the owner was very welcoming,…

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Linda W. 2 reviews

Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Luke the owner was very welcoming, the site was tidy and pleasant.my husband enjoyed the fishing, I just relaxed with a book .basic and clean facilities that we didn't use as our motor home has all we need .
We will definitely book again .

Disliked A little traffic noise.

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Really beautiful choice of open pitches…

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Alice P. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Really beautiful choice of open pitches with lots of shade from trees and look over the lake- lots of benches around makes a big difference to the pitch. There was Wi-Fi throughout the camp and Luke was super friendly and helpful with our flexible schedule. Great porta-shower and enjoyed camping with all the chickens! Was a great spot for visiting Bungay for a festival.

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Just had most enjoyable weekend. …

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Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Just had most enjoyable weekend. Very laid back environment with exceptionally clean facilities. Luke was a fabulous host and we enjoyed the cider tasting ..
Look forward to returning.

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Well worth a visit for fishing and chilling

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Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Everything was good nice and peaceful excellent atmosphere. Very nice size pitch’s along with you being able to chose what one you’d like . Nice fishing lake plenty of carp from what I see . The facilities are basic but kept tip top condition can’t fault them . The owner was spot on and was always happy to help and awnser any questions asked he even came round with the ciders top bloke ..

Disliked Nothing

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Simple site, only one toilet and shower but didn’t bother us as in mh.

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Roz N. 3 reviews

Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked People lovely, very relaxed …

Disliked Signage could do with being abit clearer .. missed it first time around

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Couldn’t fault the location or the…

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Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Couldn’t fault the location or the facilities that were there. Very peaceful.

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Great little site. Stay there for…

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Lee C. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Great little site. Stay there for the fishing. Owner kept coming around to see if everything was ok or wanted anything. Toilets and washing facilities were clean and working. I have no issues with the stay. I will recommend the site to anyone who wants a peaceful stay...

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Very relaxing with mature trees round…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Very relaxing with mature trees round a lake. Hosts super welcoming

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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 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

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Wild camping 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

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

The Cider Farm Fishery

Halesworth Road

Ilketshall St Lawrence

Bungay

Suffolk

England

NR34 8LB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.40455°N
1.49173°E

Nearest transport

Coach
4.3 mi Cork Bricks
4.3 mi Chaucer Street
4.3 mi Chaucer Street
Rail
2.3 mi Brampton (Suffolk) Rail Station
4 mi Halesworth Rail Station
5 mi Beccles Rail Station
Ferry
9.6 mi Southwold Ferry Landing
9.6 mi Walberswick Ferry Landing
10.9 mi Reedham Ferry South
Airport
20.4 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

A tour of the Broads National Park is on the schedule for many guests here – perhaps hiring craft from Beccles (15 minutes’ drive) or taking a walk or bike ride along one of the park’s many trails. There are also various attractions to visit here, including Henstead Exotic Gardens (15 minutes) and the Strumpshaw Steam Museum (40 minutes). Over at the coast, Southwold (25 minutes) is a popular destination for its indie shops, brewery and pier, or you could go birdwatching as RSPB Minsmere (half an hour). Around Bungay, you may like to see planes from across the ages at Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum (10 minutes), take a tour of Flint Vineyard (15 minutes), explore Bigod Castle (10 minutes) or see local beers being brewed at St Peter’s Brewery (10 minutes). Other nearby options for a fun day out include Camel Park Oasis (20 minutes) and Pleasurewood Hills Family Theme Park (35 minutes) – it’s got plenty of fun rides for the grownups too, you know…
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • Huntsman and Hounds Pub 1.1 mi
  • The Racehorse Pub 2.5 mi
  • St Peter's Hall Restaurant 2.6 mi
  • The Rumburgh Buck Pub 2.6 mi
  • Ringsfield Tavern Pub 3 mi
  • Wissett Plough Pub 3.1 mi
  • The Triple Plea Pub 3.4 mi
  • The Fox Pub 3.7 mi
  • You Drink Bottle Shop & Taproom Pub 4.2 mi
  • The Fleece Inn Pub 4.2 mi

Groceries

  • St Peter's Brewery Shop Off-licence 2.6 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 3.7 mi
  • You Drink Bottle Shop & Taproom Off-licence 4.2 mi
  • Imperial Wine Co Off-licence 4.2 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 4.4 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 4.5 mi
  • Welcome Supermarket 4.8 mi
  • Tesco Supermarket 4.9 mi
  • Lidl Supermarket 5.1 mi
  • Morrisons Supermarket 5.3 mi

Parks and play

  • Village Green 2.6 mi
  • Kings Road Recreation Area 3.5 mi
  • Town Park 4.2 mi
  • Darby Park 4.4 mi
  • Beccles Community Woodland Project 4.4 mi
  • Chicken Hill 4.5 mi
  • The Meadow 4.6 mi

Family days out

  • Mettingham Castle 3 mi
  • Butter Cross Visitor attraction 4.2 mi
  • Bungay Castle 4.3 mi
  • Sotterley Hall Estate Visitor attraction 5.2 mi
  • Oasis Camel Park Zoo 5.7 mi
  • Frostenden Mound Castle 7.7 mi
  • Africa Alive Zoo 8.8 mi
  • East Anglia Transport Museum Theme park 8.9 mi

Public transport

  • Mill Houses 0.4 mi
  • School 0.9 mi
  • Bus Shelter 0.9 mi
  • Phone Box 1.4 mi
  • Top Road 1.4 mi
  • Corner Farm 1.6 mi
  • Brook Lane 1.6 mi
  • Hall 1.7 mi
  • Methodist Church 2 mi
  • Home Farm 2.1 mi

Other nearby

  • Tayberry Farm Fly Fishery Fishing 3.3 mi
  • Dipping Platform Fishing 4.4 mi
  • Galleon Storage & Mooring Ltd Marina 4.6 mi
  • Momo Market General shop 4.7 mi
  • Bungay & Waveney Valley Golf Club Golf course 4.8 mi
  • Halesworth Golf Club - Championship Course Golf course 5.3 mi
  • Halesworth Golf Club - Valley Course Golf course 5.3 mi
  • Beccles Amature Sailing Club Marina 5.5 mi

Local services

  • The Co-operative Fuel station 3.6 mi
  • Bungay Medical Practice Doctors 3.7 mi
  • Cutlers Hill Surgery Pharmacy 4 mi
  • Cutlers Hill Surgery Doctors 4 mi
  • JET Fuel station 4 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 4.2 mi
  • Angel Podiatry Clinic 4.3 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 4.3 mi
  • The Co-operative Fuel station 4.5 mi
  • Beccles and District War Memorial Hospital 4.5 mi

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Must see

Somerleyton Hall and Gardens 11.1 mi

Fritton Lake Country World 11.6 mi

Framlingham Castle 14 mi

Pleasure Beach 16.7 mi

Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery 17.5 mi

National Trust

Elizabethan House Museum 17 mi

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 21.7 mi

Sutton Hoo 22.5 mi

Horsey Windpump 24.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Spexhall 2.5 mi

Rumburgh 2.6 mi

Ringsfield 3.1 mi

Barsham 3.6 mi

Mettingham 3.7 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 The Cider Farm Fishery have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Cider Farm Fishery dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Cider Farm Fishery? A tour of the Broads National Park is on the schedule for many guests here – perhaps hiring craft from Beccles (15 minutes’ drive) or taking a walk or bike ride along … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Cider Farm Fishery?
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Cider Farm Fishery? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.