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General
- Cosy warm glamping in Suffolk woodland
- Five miles from Bury St Edmunds
- Pods with decking, barbecue area, wetroom, double bed and TV
‘Luxury glamping in the heart of Suffolk’ is how the West Stow Pods peeps describe their pads, which sounds just stonking for those who like to combine comfy stays with scenic nature.
The roomy pods are set deep in the wildlife haven-heavy Suffolk woodland a mere five miles from Bury St Edmunds, with walking
and cycle paths snaking all around the surrounding scenery, and with an array of other activities in the area from canoeing to tennis to fishing (Larkwood Trout Fishery is just down the road).
Each mega pod has outdoor decking and a barbecue area – from which you can supervise the making of dinner while sipping a glass of wine – and indoors, a double bed, sofa bed, wetroom with toilet and shower, kitchenette with fridge, toaster, microwave and tea-making facilities. For curling up after a long day’s walking and barbecue supervising, the pods also have a flatscreen Freeview telly with DVD player.
Heating and lighting are included in the rate and there are electrical points handy for charging all your gadgets (staying in the outdoors should not have to mean leaving behind one’s hairdryer).
The pods are designed to be comfy and secure in all weather: sheep wool insulation keeps them warm in winter, a foil layer cools things down in summer, and the double-glazed (and lockable) French doors reduce condensation and, along with the specially designed roofing material, cut down any noise from heavy rain.
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
No gas barbecues allowed.
No electric barbecues allowed.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
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Bed linen
Max. persons: 4 x
Dimensions: 4.5m width x 5.5m length (14.8ft width x 18.0ft length) Calculated area: 24.8m² (266.4ft²)
Bedrooms: 2
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All needs met , very comfortable, dogs loved it 😍
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Really enjoyed our stay. It was a fun way to celebrate mum's 60th
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Features
Coronavirus
Check-in: self check-in (unattended)
Dedicated shower facility per glamping unit
Dedicated shower per pitch
Dedicated toilet facility per glamping unit
Dedicated toilet per pitch
Deep cleaning of accommodation units between guests
Individual rooms in toilet/shower/basin facilities
More frequent emptying of bins
No cash accepted on site
We're Good To Go (VisitBritain accreditation)
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
Portaloo
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
D. of E. 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
Camping 2.0
Camping pods
Microlodges
Themes
Forest
Luxury
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
Public transport nearby
Type
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Tennis nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Bus Station
— 4.4 miles
Village Hall — 6.9 miles
Village Hall — 6.9 miles
- Train stations
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Bury St Edmunds Rail Station
— 4.1 miles
Thurston Rail Station — 7.1 miles
Kennett Rail Station — 7.9 miles
- Ferry ports
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King's Lynn Ferry Landing
— 33.1 miles
- Airports
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Cambridge Airport
— 22.1 miles
Local attractions
Walks, walks and more walks stretch off in every direction in this part of Suffolk, from the half-mile stroll to West Stow to the pine and oak-filled wanders on the north of the Lark Valley.
Mildenhall, Little Saxham and Ickworth are among many mapped walks from two to ten miles in the countryside around Bury St Edmunds, and Suffolk County Council has also compiled 18 ‘easy access’ walks suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs (all start at a car park and most have facilities along the routes).
Cyclists have several signed bike routes to pick from for both leisure and long-distance, and there are route maps around Bury St Edmunds, Beccles, Ipswich and Lowestoft as well as rides around the King’s Forest and Newmarket. More into mountain biking? Head out of Bury towards Thetford or Brandon Country Park for the best trails.
This is also Anglo-Saxon land: West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village is close by, a recreation of an Anglo-Saxon village on the site of the real one discovered and excavated from the late 1950s; even reluctant youngsters should have a hoot exploring here, especially as they can dress up in period costume.
Spend anything from a couple of hours to a day around the village: the site edges the West Stow Country Park, with woodland, country trails, bird hides and an adventure playground. Kings Forest is also a popular local option for families craving the great outdoors (look out for the fallow deer).
If the kids have a history buzz on after the Anglo-Saxon Village, the excellent Moyse’s Hall Museum tells the tale of Suffolk through the ages, including a section on witchcraft for the more ghoulishly minded offspring. The ticket price can be combined with the Anglo-Saxon Village as a Heritage Ticket discount.
If not, Suffolk yields a good hoard for picky travellers all within a half-hour drive: the rare breeds farm and maze at Kentwell Hall and Gardens; play centres and kart circuits, Go Ape! – including for juniors – in nearby Thetford Forest, and getting eagle-eyed at the inhabitants of bird of prey sanctuary and hospital The Raptor Foundation at Woodhurst.
Must see
- Ickworth House, Park and Gardens (5.9 miles)
- Grimes Graves (12.3 miles)
- Newmarket Racecourses (13.2 miles)
National Trust
- Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds (5.0 miles)
- Ickworth House, Park and Gardens (5.9 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| On-site accommodation | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 3 p.m. – | 8 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 10 a.m. | |
West Stow Pods cancellation policy
No refunds within 30 days of arrival date.
Bookings can be transferred to another period - if notified at least a month in advance, and subject to availability.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. West Stow Pods will debit the balance from your card 30 days before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 30 days then the balance will be taken immediately.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does West Stow Pods have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is West Stow Pods dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near West Stow Pods? Walks, walks and more walks stretch off in every direction in this part of Suffolk, from the half-mile stroll to West Stow to the pine and oak-filled wanders on the north of … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of West Stow Pods?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at West Stow Pods? From £99 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. Glad you adapted to the lack of Wifi and phone signal, although this depends upon your provider. Most people are able to access phone signal and wifi from the car park, at least. All the best, Ed