Barn Owl Campsite

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One of our Meadow Pitches
One of our meadow pitches
One of the meadow pitches
Fields on a sunny day
Another of our meadow pitches
One of our camping pitches
Owls can be seen flying around the site
Compost toilet
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One of the meadow pitches
Fields on a sunny day
Another of our meadow pitches

  • Peaceful country park with a friendly atmosphere and green views
  • A 20-min stroll to Rattlesden; cycle and walking routes from the site
  • Lavenham, Bury St Edmunds and Long Melford within a 25-minute drive
For first-rate wanders around the fens, ponder a stay at Barn Owl Campsite in East Anglia – then take a look at the pics, pack those walking boots and get going. This site in Suffolk has strolling and cycle routes nearby and is a 20-minute drive from town tramping in the medieval settlements of Lavenham and Bury St Edmunds. Guests might want to linger in the former for old architecture dating back to the time when it was one of the 20 wealthiest places in England, from the Guildhall and Little Hall to the Gothic St Peter and St Paul's Church and a host of half-timbered cottages. Browsing shops and art your thing? Lavenham has 30 independent stores and galleries too. Diehard Harry Potter fans can often be seen swooning over the house where scenes of the boy wizard’s younger days were filmed as well. Bury St Edmunds also has architecture aplenty, including the ruins of an abbey with formal gardens and an aviary in its surrounds. For more landscapes of the manicured sort, stop by the Italian-style palace of Ickworth House, 25 minutes from the site and slightly west of Bury – but make sure to have a gander at the town’s huge ninth-century cathedral before you do. Other popular Suffolk villages are Long Melford for antique shops and the Tudor mansion of Kentwell Hall (25 minutes’ drive), as well as summertime open-air plays and concerts; Hadleigh, meanwhile, is the place for River Brett roams around the same distance away. But if you’re not up for travelling far? The park’s a 20-minute stroll from the village of Rattlesden, which has a small shop, a post office and a couple of country pubs.

Site type

Tent pitches 6
Motorhome pitches 2
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Touring caravan pitches 2
Open now
Opens 1 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Please note there is no electricity at all in the pods.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 1 May to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 37 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a peaceful, spacious, and secluded experience with beautiful natural surroundings. Guests praised the well-maintained, private pitches, often set amongst trees or wildflowers, and the eco-friendly facilities, including compost toilets and warm showers. The hosts are frequently described as friendly and helpful, with particular mention of assistance with forgotten items and local recommendations. Wildlife, including barn owls and deer, is a notable feature. While most feedback is overwhelmingly positive, minor points raised include the distance to water points in some camping areas, occasional road noise, and the height of the compost toilets. The site is ideal for those seeking a relaxing, "back to nature" getaway.

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Fabulous place

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Absolutely love the location, relaxed and most of the pitches have some privacy. All the facilities are very clean and the owners are welcoming and helpful. This was my second stay and I will be back again.

Disliked You do get some noise from the road, nothing the owners can do about it and it's not that bad.

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One of the most scenic and secluded farm-camp sites in Suffolk

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Sebastian B. 5 reviews

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked This is one of the best from Sites in Suffolk! It is well-maintained and all pictures are located in beautiful recessed areas, with wild Meadow meandering through the campsite.

Disliked The toilet facilities were not really usable, very basic and not well maintained. Wash up and shower facilities very good and appropriate for this type of site.

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We adored our very private pitch…

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Isabel B. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We adored our very private pitch - we felt like we were the only people there, tucked away amongst the trees. My children loved the hammock! There are eco-toilets dotted around the campsite, which was great as it would never been a big walk from any of the pitches, and meant that it all felt a lot more private than a traditional larger toilet block.
Laura was immensely helpful and welcoming, we forgot some essential equipment and she came to our rescue immediately, thank you! She also recommended a lovely pub in nearby Rattlesden, where we had a lovely dinner in the evening sun - perfection!

Disliked Not a huge issue, but there was no water point in the camping meadow, so we had to walk a little way to top up drinking water etc. I haven't deducted a star though, because the place is beautiful and this is a very minor inconvenience - I would just recommend bringing a large vessel for storing water near your tent!

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Would return as it was a great site!

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great set-up with canopies and fire pits, the owners were very friendly and the location is great!

Disliked The site was very good however due to the location I had no 4g service which didnt bother me however it is something to note for others who may need 4g data service.

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Location, views and surroundings very pretty.…

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Julie C. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Location, views and surroundings very pretty. Owners lovely. Very cheap stay. Real treat seeing the barn owl. Chilled out.

Disliked Not much

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Size of the pitch, meadow curtains,…

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Rebecca M. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Size of the pitch, meadow curtains, our dog could roam freely but stayed in our pitch, friendliness of the owners and so helpful.

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Jason and Laura are exemplary hosts.…

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Luke H. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Jason and Laura are exemplary hosts. The site is peaceful, spacious in its layout with each pitch feeling quite secluded. Dawn chorus to die for, deer around.

Disliked Nothing.

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“Spacious. Quiet. Good chiminea with plenty…

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Anonymous

Rabbit camping pod

Liked “Spacious. Quiet. Good chiminea with plenty of fuel. We enjoyed two nights in Rabbit Hut & would’ve stayed longer. Laura & Jason were friendly and helpful. It’s surrounded by pretty Suffolk villages — Lavenham is something else.”

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very good size pitch, well spread…

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 Otilia G. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked very good size pitch, well spread out, lots of privacy,
nice and clean compostable toilets, warm showers
relaxing and quiet

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Lovely yurt with plenty of room.…

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Anonymous

Hedgehog bell tent

Liked Lovely yurt with plenty of room. Felt really cosy, and clean. To have an actual bed to sleep in was brilliant. The lot felt completely private, with its own picnic table which was perfect. We were able to park our car right next to the Yurt too, which was extremely helpful (especially with a little one). Lots of space, very green and beautiful surroundings. Would absolutely book again.

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Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping 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 Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Barn Owl Campsite

Felsham Road

Rattlesden

Bury St Edmunds

Suffolk

England

IP30 0SG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.18981°N
0.87319°E

Nearest transport

Coach
5.2 mi Station Road West
7.6 mi Village Hall
7.6 mi Village Hall
Rail
3.7 mi Elmswell Rail Station
5 mi Thurston Rail Station
5.4 mi Stowmarket Rail Station
Ferry
23.3 mi Harwich International Ferry Terminal
23.5 mi Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing
23.5 mi Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing
Airport
29.7 mi Cambridge 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

Twitcher? You can drive 35 minutes from the park for the blue tits and woodpeckers seen among the trees of the Cavenham Heath National Nature Reserve; walkers can also rove through forestry at Melford Country Park, a 25-minute drive away. For bigger creatures – 2,000 of them if you’re one for counting – Banham Zoo is 45 minutes away and has habitats filled with exotic critters such as ruffed lemurs, Goeldi's monkeys and dwarf caimans. Before all this, carrying on for five minutes in the car to Sudbury from Cavenham leads to boating trips and a look at the paintings at the gallery in Thomas Gainsborough’s former home. Guests who deserve a tipple or two can also treat themselves at Giffords Hall Vineyard, 45 minutes away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Dovercourt 24.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Felixstowe South 25.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Felixstowe North 25.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Brightlingsea 27.2 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Mersea 29.1 mi Sea N/AGoodN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 9.5 mi

Christchurch Mansion 15.2 mi

Bressingham Steam and Gardens 15.5 mi

Banham Zoo 18.8 mi

East Anglian Railway Museum 19 mi

National Trust

Lavenham Guildhall 6.5 mi

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 7.5 mi

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 9.5 mi

Melford Hall 9.8 mi

Thorington Hall 14.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Felsham - Brettenham - Thorpe Morieux - Thorpe Green - Bull's Wood - Felsham 1.5 mi

Bradfield Woods 1.9 mi

Tostock 3.2 mi

Bradfield St George 3.4 mi

Thurston - Great Barton - Pakenham - Little Haugh - Thurston 5 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 Barn Owl Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Barn Owl Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Barn Owl Campsite? Twitcher? You can drive 35 minutes from the park for the blue tits and woodpeckers seen among the trees of the Cavenham Heath National Nature Reserve; walkers can also rove through forestry … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Barn Owl Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Barn Owl Campsite? From £20 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.