Waldegrave Farm

View prices & book 9.9 21 reviews
Camping pitches
Camping pitches
Camping pitches
Trees and bushes around the farm
End of the meadow
Peaceful meadow with trees all around
Large open meadow
Brook running through the farm
Lime tree avenue
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Camping pitches
Trees and bushes around the farm
End of the meadow

  • Peaceful site on a farm near the village of Hartest
  • Bury St Edmunds and Ickworth House within 15 minutes' drive
  • Back to basics pitches; hire fat-tyre electric bicycles from the farm
Bring on the chilled country days… peace and quiet are served up by the spade at Waldegrave Farm, a secluded site between the villages of Lawshall and Hartest. Should you require their urban amenities, the towns of Bury St Edmunds, Lavenham and Long Melford are all around 15 minutes away by car. Rural relaxation is really the name of the game here though – all the classic ingredients are on hand for your stay on site, including hedgerows giving a home to wildlife, a little brook flowing through the grounds and plenty of open space for not doing very much at all (although one might stretch to creating a campfire and cracking open a beer or two...?). There’s little here to distract from the vibe: amenities on the basic pitches are limited to running water, but there are no toilets or showers on site. According to the owners, this is not so much a campsite as a farm with remote pitches around it. If you want to be alone or just with your group, this is the place to come. The end goal is that staying at Waldegrave Farm will make you like you're the only people here, no matter how many pitches are occupied. Guests in search of rural pursuits to fill their days can easily access lots of fab walks and bike rides from here, striding forth for half an hour for pints in a country pub, perchance, or wandering off to the local vineyard. Stately homes, gorgeous gardens and river boat trips are all within half an hour’s drive, or you could stay on the road for slightly less than an hour to mix with the clever folk of Cambridge.

Site type

Tent pitches 3
Motorhome pitches 3
Open now
Opens 9 October 2024
Please note
  • This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.

Admission

  • Guests under the age of 10 are not allowed on site.

Extras

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

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Wed 9 Oct 2024 to

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9.9

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PeacefulWild camping

95% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a true wild camping experience, with guests consistently praising the peace, tranquility, and natural beauty. Pitches are often described as private, secluded, and offering ample space. Owners are frequently mentioned as friendly, helpful, and welcoming. While some note the lack of traditional facilities like toilets and showers, this is generally accepted and appreciated by those seeking a remote, back-to-nature escape. Wildlife sightings and opportunities for foraging are also highlights.

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 Chris J. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Second time we’ve stayed at this site. A fantastic find. If you want a truly wild camping experience with not another person in sight, this is the place. Owner is a great bloke too.

Disliked Nothing - it does exactly what it says on the tin.

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Wild at a price

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Jeff I. 28 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked A lovely little corner of a field backing onto woodland. Very quiet and beautiful views. Lovely walks including a mile or so to excellent village pub.
Be aware that access on grass uphill could be problematic in wet weather.
Area for fire available but we didn't use it.

Disliked Did feel it was a little expensive for the use of a tap and the corner of a field. Weak phone signal.

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Friendly hosts, lovely lovely pitch, wildlife…

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kate k. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Friendly hosts, lovely lovely pitch, wildlife includes hares, buzzards, woodpecker and deer. Great location, park at pitch, perfect camp for us 😃

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Anonymous

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Liked Beautiful, secluded pitch - felt like it was only us visiting during a school holiday! Wish we had stayed longer. It's a very special place if you value a peaceful natural experience . Will definitely return.

Disliked Nothing.

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Peaceful, wildcamp.

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Janine P. 2 reviews

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Liked The peace and tranquility of this place is unmatched. The owners are such lovely people.
This was my second time visiting this month. I can't wait to go again.
Janine Pyke

Disliked There is simply nothing to dislike.

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A beautiful place

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Janine P. 2 reviews

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Liked I absolutely loved everything about this place. The peace, the birds, the tranquility. I was lucky enough to spot a pair of buzzards and kites. Pheasants, partridges walking past the door of my tent while i was having my morning coffee!!. Such a lovely place to reset. I'll definitely love to come back, if they'll have me.
The owner came to greet me with his beautiful little dog. He also kindly showed me to my pitch. I honestly didn't want to leave.
Janine Pyke.

Disliked Nothing.

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Excellent location and owners.

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 Kieron W. 7 reviews

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Liked Wild camp pitches - excellent location and v friendly and helpful ownersz

Disliked Nothing.

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Perfect!

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Helen M. 7 reviews

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Liked This was a perfect spot! We absolutely loved it here. So beautiful, so peaceful, so wild! Would highly recommend!

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Kay C. 2 reviews

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Liked So isolated but not - The place to yourself was amazing !
Our best night for being wild camping

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Very remote and a complete Get Away

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richard M. 2 reviews

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Liked We were there all by ourselves. We had the whole field to ourselves and there was not another camper within half a mile. Just amazing . Lovely walks in the fields. . Very peaceful and nothing but the sounds of birds .

Disliked For us , there was nothing to dislike.

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Features

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 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 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 Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Waldegrave Farm

Hartest

Hartest Lane

Bury St Edmunds

Suffolk

England

IP29 4EA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.15306°N
0.69536°E

Route directions

As you come down the lane from Lawshall, go over a small bridge and the site is immediately on the left, by a red brick house set back from the road. The five-bar gate will open when you pull up to it.

Nearest transport

Coach
6.6 mi Bus Station
11.5 mi Village Hall
11.5 mi Village Hall
Rail
7 mi Bury St Edmunds Rail Station
8.3 mi Sudbury (Suffolk) Rail Station
8.3 mi Thurston Rail Station
Ferry
27.7 mi Harwich International Ferry Terminal
27.8 mi Brightlingsea Ferry Landing
27.9 mi Point Clear Ferry Landing
Airport
22.5 mi Cambridge Airport
26 mi London Stansted 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

There’s much to be said for just wandering out onto local lanes for a rural roam or bike ride, but if you’d prefer a proper woodland trail, consider hitting Long Melford Country Park or the Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve. And if you’re the kind who requires a suitable reward to get you moving, it’ll take you around 45 minutes to walk to Giffords Hall vineyard for a tour and taster. Ickworth House and its surrounding estate, 20 minutes’ drive from the farm, is a fab place to spend a day out – there’s much to see as you wander around the gardens and the huge Italianate rotunda of the main house. Kentwell Hall and the lovely Spencers Garden are all within a 20-minute drive too. For town-based trotting, Lavenham, Bury St Edmunds and Long Melford are good places to potter around, and Cambridge is around a 45-minute drive away. Arty types should head to Sudbury, 20 minutes away, to visit Gainsborough’s House and board boat trips through the landscapes that inspired Constable.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Brightlingsea 27.5 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Mersea 28.3 mi Sea N/AGoodN/AN/A
Dovercourt 29.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 5.1 mi

Newmarket Racecourses 14.3 mi

The National Stud 15.7 mi

East Anglian Railway Museum 16 mi

Colchester Castle Museum 20.1 mi

National Trust

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 5 mi

Melford Hall 5 mi

Lavenham Guildhall 5.3 mi

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 6.1 mi

Thorington Hall 15.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

KENTWELL HALL 4.1 mi

TRINITY HOSPITAL 4.7 mi

Glemsford - Cavendish - Pentlow - Foxearth - Glemsford 4.8 mi

Long Melford - Stour Valley Way - Glemsford - Long Melford 5 mi

ICKWORTH HOUSE 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 Waldegrave Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Waldegrave Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Waldegrave Farm? There’s much to be said for just wandering out onto local lanes for a rural roam or bike ride, but if you’d prefer a proper woodland trail, consider hitting Long Melford Country … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Waldegrave Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Waldegrave Farm? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.