The Croft Campsite

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Aerial view of site
Aerial view of site
Pitch 5
The canvas caban’s pitch
Pitches 33 and 34 in the birchfield.
The camping pod
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Pitch 5
The canvas caban’s pitch
Pitches 33 and 34 in the birchfield.

  • Family-run site opened in 2016, near the Suffolk Heritage Coast
  • Wet weather facilities including games barn and picnic tables
  • Modern amenities block with underfloor heating
Owners Maria and Guy at The Croft Campsite in East Anglia know what makes guests tick: they've added heaps of little touches to this popular little site a short drive from the Suffolk Heritage Coast. Opened in 2016, The Croft is a small family-run countryside site with a friendly vibe, high-quality amenities and loads of room to play. It's in the village of Ubbeston, near the market towns of Framlingham and Halesworth, and a couple of miles from the pubs and supermarket in the village of Laxfield. Help yourself to a tea, coffee or squash when you arrive, then set up in this pleasant spot; the owners are always around if you need any help. And then investigate your surroundings: The Croft has a big field for football, kite flying and general running around, and a barn kitted out with ping pong tables, table football and ride-on toys. The Cart Lodge is a communal space with picnic tables for dining away from your pitch. Four-legged guests can dash about at the dog run area, which stretches to a third of an acre, while kids spend some time on the traverse wall and wooden adventure trail at the outdoor playground. Barbecues are held here on Fridays, egg, bacon or sausage rolls are generally available on Sundays, and croissants and pain au chocolat can be ordered every morning. There's no shop, but camping essentials like torches and batteries are available for sale. Other facilities include a well-kept toilet and shower block, washing-up facilities, chemical disposal and a washing machine and dryer. The owners are happy to charge mobile phones and battery packs for free. The nearest town to the site is Halesworth, a scenic 15-minute drive away.

Site type

Tent pitches 45
Motorhome pitches 45
Rent a tent 1
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Touring caravan pitches 45
Open now
Opens 2 April
Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 3 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

  • Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Safety

  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu 2 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs
Dogs allowed

Reviews

9.9

Overall rating from 60 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite receives consistent praise for its exceptionally clean and modern facilities, spacious pitches, and the exceptional helpfulness of owners Maria and Guy. Guests highlight the play barn, go-karts, and organised events like Friday BBQs and Sunday breakfasts as big draws for families. The site is noted for its peaceful atmosphere and dog-friendly areas. Minor points include infrequent mention of Wi-Fi availability and occasional noise from other campers.

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I liked everything about my stay…

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10 out of 10
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 keighley B. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked I liked everything about my stay and I will defo be back , that kids loved it to :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place, will recommended to friends and we will be back.

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 Donna P. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Fantastic place. Facilities nice, clean and modern. As a mum I liked the family facilities. Maria and guy are very friendly people who made the overall experience even better. The children loved the barn, park and go-karts. Star gazing was great here and there isn’t really any noise at night other than wildlife which is nice.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really well organised campsite. Nice spacious…

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Alice F. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Really well organised campsite. Nice spacious pitches, and the playground and barn with games were really appreciated by our daughters. Everything is well maintained. The facilities are spotless and there are plenty of them. The bbq on a Friday night was also really nice. I hope to come back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent, quiet and comfortable camp site.…

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Jeremy S. 2 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Excellent, quiet and comfortable camp site. Excellent hosts who were very helpful. Really liked staying there.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loverly site, would recommend.

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 John S. 2 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked The Grand kids can have freedom in a safe environment.
Good facilities
Friendly owners. Guy and Maria always stop for a chat as they do the rounds

Disliked Would have been 10/10 but for a couple of nights when other campers were making noise well after midnight.
Wifi only available at the reception area

Recommend to friends Visit again

Showers, customer service, location.…

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Cem U. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Showers, customer service, location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you. We do hope you will visit again.
Maria and Guy

Great holiday

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10 out of 10
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Ian J. 8 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Great site, large flat pitches, spotlessly clean, great facilities.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We are so pleased you enjoyed staying on our site. We do hope we see you again in the future.

Maria and Guy

Excellent campsite

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Family friendly with safe and open spaces for the kids to find their independence. They especially enjoyed the Hartley hare hunt on a wendesday. Will definitely be going back

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your return

Maria and Guy

Lovely site

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Stephanie L. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Loved the campsite!
Hosts couldn't do enough for you, a very sensible couple who enforced the quiet rules for the evening too.
Lovely clean facilities, well thought out. Overall really enjoyed the stay there and would definitely stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much. We are so pleased you loved our site!

Maria and Guy

Excellent campsite, pitches lovely and spacious…

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Cat C. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Excellent campsite, pitches lovely and spacious and toilet block/showers were very clean. Real winner though was the go karts around the site and the play barn. It children (5 and 3yo) had a fantastic time, also the treasure hunt was an excellent feature and Sunday breakfast was delicious! Will definitely be visiting again!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you. It means a lot to us to know you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to your return.

Maria and Guy

Features

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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire 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

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 Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

The Croft Campsite

The Green

Ubbeston

Halesworth

Suffolk

England

IP19 0HB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.29344°N
1.39612°E

Nearest transport

Coach
8.6 mi Broad Street
8.7 mi School Lane
11.4 mi Chaucer Street
Rail
5.6 mi Darsham Rail Station
5.9 mi Halesworth Rail Station
6.7 mi Saxmundham Rail Station
Ferry
11.6 mi Walberswick Ferry Landing
11.6 mi Southwold Ferry Landing
19.4 mi Reedham Ferry South
Airport
26.5 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

The Croft Campsite has easy access to the Suffolk Heritage Coast and the river estuaries of the Blythe, Alde, Deben, Orwell and Stour. Get out into Suffolk for its famed beaches, rivers and peaceful roads – this county has the lowest rainfall in the UK too, always a plus for an outdoor break… About 30 minutes' walk away (or a two-mile drive) is the ancient village of Laxfield, reachable via a riverside walk along the Blythe from Ubbeston. Have a sup in one (both?) of its two pubs (beer is still tapped directly from the barrel in one and food is served in the other), then have a wander around the museum in the 16th-century Guildhall, open at weekends in summer. Day trips and wanders around Suffolk attractions and towns are easily accessed from the site: Framlingham and its castle overlooking the mere (do take a wander around the ramparts); Orford with English Heritage keep, boat trips along the River Alde and Orfordness-Havergate National Nature Reserve and lighthouse, and Minsmere, home to the coastal, woodland, wetland and heathland habitats of RSPB Minsmere.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Southwold The Denes 12.1 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Southwold The Pier 12.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier) 18.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier) 19.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Felixstowe North 23.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Framlingham Castle 5.3 mi

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 14 mi

Orford Castle 14.9 mi

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 15.1 mi

Bressingham Steam and Gardens 15.6 mi

National Trust

Sutton Hoo 14.1 mi

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 15.1 mi

Elizabethan House Museum 25.6 mi

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 28.1 mi

Lavenham Guildhall 28.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HEVENINGHAM HALL 2.6 mi

Fressingfield 4.9 mi

Framlingham - Saxtead - Saxtead Green - Apsey Green - Framlingham 5.4 mi

Framlingham - Brandeston - Kettleburgh - Lampardbrook - Framlingham 5.4 mi

Metfield 5.7 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 Croft Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Croft Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Croft Campsite? The Croft Campsite has easy access to the Suffolk Heritage Coast and the river estuaries of the Blythe, Alde, Deben, Orwell and Stour. Get out into Suffolk for its famed beaches, rivers … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Croft Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.

    Outside school holidays it is often possible to arrive earlier or depart later. Please let the site know in advance and they will do their best to accommodate.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Croft Campsite? From £29 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.