Paradise Barn Camping and Caravanning

View prices & book 8.9 38 reviews
Pitches on site
Pitches on site
Grass pitch
Lake view
Well kept gardens
Spacious pitches with car parking
Plenty of space for all your kit
Lamb roast evening
Southdown sheep on the smallholding
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Grass pitch
Lake view
Well kept gardens

  • Peaceful rural site on a smallholding three miles from Halesworth
  • 25 minutes' drive from the seaside town of Southwold
  • Barbecue area, picnic tables and occasional live music on site
Pick a pitch at Paradise Barn Camping and Caravanning and you’ll most likely have some rather beastly neighbours… rabbits, deer and pheasants are among the wild visitors often spotted here, and you may well also hear a bit of chat from the resident barn owl. They’re attracted to this 14-acre Suffolk smallholding by the quiet country setting, the well-kept gardens and lack of noisome passing traffic. Those aspects tend to be pretty appealing to humanfolk too, as are the spacious pitches and the dark skies, which make an excellent backdrop to a fine evening round the campfire. Going with that peaceful territory is easy access to a network of quiet rural roads for leisurely walks or bike rides (you can make the 10-mile journey to Flixton or Bungay without clapping eyes on a main road) and a clutch of country pubs, including a couple in Halesworth, three miles away. Fishing folks may fancy trying their luck at the trout lake next door or taking a trip on the site’s sea fishing boat from Lowestoft, 20 miles away. Evenings on site tend to be fairly chilled affairs, as guests gather round the barbecues and picnic tables for their alfresco feasts, although occasionally there’s live music and other entertainment to get the party going.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 20
Open now
Opens 17 April
Please note
  • Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 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.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 17 Apr to

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
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Reviews

8.9

Overall rating from 38 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This adults-only campsite is praised for its exceptional peace and quiet, spacious and level pitches, and immaculately clean facilities. Visitors consistently highlight the outstanding friendliness and helpfulness of the owners, Alan and Janet, with many appreciating impromptu BBQs and live music. While some mention minor issues with shower design or hand-drying facilities, overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with many visitors expressing a strong desire to return. The rural location offers lovely walks and a tranquil escape.

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Enjoyed my stay at Paradise Barn. Only my second visit but sure…

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Ashley R.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Enjoyed my stay at Paradise Barn. Only my second visit but sure there will be many more.
Lovely big field with a pond in one corner. Watched a deer and the birds enjoying themselves. Met Pancake who is one of the owner's cats.
Had a few chats with Alan the owner who is very accommodating and friendly and doing a great job along with his wife Janet.
No complaints from me. 👍🙂✌️

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Very quite, clean and tidy, owners are nice to talk to. We enjoyed…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Very quite, clean and tidy, owners are nice to talk to.
We enjoyed our stay.

Disliked Advertised as no dogs or under 18's, but there was a dog on site and was 1 under 18's old.
Grass could of been cut.

Recommend to friends Visit again

You get what you pay for, it was quiet and remote

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked The quietness, we couldn't hear any cars it was great

Disliked Notging

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site well kept with great hosts .

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Ian H.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Brilliant site nice and peaceful great hosts Alan & Janet . Nice suprise with the BBQ and entertainment by Janet a great singer not to be missed . Would thoroughly recommend we will be back .

Disliked Nothing to diss like

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you guys for the great review, we hope to see you again, it is always good to have people staying that appreciate what we do

Basic, clean site and the best bit - no dogs!!!!! Yay!!!

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Quiet and all to ourselves which was a surprise on a weekend! Lovely lanes and footpaths to wander. Beautiful village churches to look around. So much birdsong in the hedgerows to listen to after enjoying walks. Facilities perfectly adequate for us. If I was still a tent camper I’d be ok with what is there too! I used to camp with kids - portaloo in a toilet tent, tap in field for water and a place to empty loo! Happy memories!

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Large pitches, plenty of space on a huge field, reasonably flat. Clean…

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ian d.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Large pitches, plenty of space on a huge field, reasonably flat. Clean facilities with hot water. Friendly welcome I didn't realize it was cash only and didn't have any but I was allowed to book in and pay later.

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Showers & toilets clean lots of hot water…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Showers & toilets clean lots of hot water

Disliked Nothing

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Friendly owner, field was well maintained.…

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Grace D.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Friendly owner, field was well maintained.

Disliked Shower could have been better, water was hot but showerhead was poor and no shower curtain meant water went all over the floor and into my shoes. Nothing to dry hands on after washing them.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful beautiful place, lovely welcoming host

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Julie J.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Beautiful peaceful retreat. So quiet with wonderful rural lane walks through countryside. Host was absolutely lovely and invited us to his family bbq and we joined in with the live music. It is very rural and an hours walk to nearest pub but this is one of its charms. Without dogs it meant we could relax without any barking

Disliked Only thing i would say is that if it had been full up their are only 3 showers working.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly owners and fellow campers, nice small site.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Small site, adults only and a good sized pitch

Disliked We were one of 4 pitches in the middle of the field, would have preferred a pitch around the edge.
Shower ran out of water half way through.

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Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

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 Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

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 Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Paradise Barn Camping and Caravanning

Wissett Road

Chediston

Halesworth

Suffolk

England

IP19 0AY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.35165°N
1.46347°E

Nearest transport

Coach
7.3 mi Chaucer Street
7.3 mi Chaucer Street
7.3 mi Cork Bricks
Rail
1.8 mi Halesworth Rail Station
4.6 mi Brampton (Suffolk) Rail Station
6 mi Darsham Rail Station
Ferry
9 mi Southwold Ferry Landing
9 mi Walberswick Ferry Landing
14.7 mi Reedham Ferry South
Airport
23.3 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

You don’t need to stray too far from Paradise Barn to find things to fill your days – as well as the trout lake next door there’s coarse fishing a mile away, and with a drive of 10 minutes or so you can be visiting the Halesworth Airfield Memorial Museum, playing a round at the local golf course or meeting the residents of Oasis Camel Park. Those fond of a tipple or two may like to take a half-hour wander over to Valley Farm Vineyards, where you can take a tour and sample some of their latest vintages. Those who prefer a pint should make a beeline for the Adnams brewery in Southwold, where you’ll see the brewing process in action before honing your beer drinking skills with a tutored tasting. Southwold’s also got a fab beach and an excellent pier with some classic seaside fun to be had at the Wacky Walk of Mirrors and the Under the Pier Show. For more watery days out, head to Beccles, half an hour away by car, to hire a boat for a day of pottering around the Norfolk Broads.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Southwold The Denes 9.4 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Southwold The Pier 9.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier) 14.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier) 14.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Gorleston Beach 18.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Framlingham Castle 10.2 mi

Somerleyton Hall and Gardens 14.6 mi

Fritton Lake Country World 15.4 mi

Bressingham Steam and Gardens 17.3 mi

Orford Castle 18 mi

National Trust

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 18.2 mi

Sutton Hoo 18.6 mi

Elizabethan House Museum 20.7 mi

Horsey Windpump 28.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Spexhall 1.7 mi

Rumburgh 2.2 mi

HEVENINGHAM HALL 3 mi

Metfield 4.3 mi

South Elmham Hall and The Saints 4.6 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.

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Paradise Barn Camping and Caravanning have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Paradise Barn Camping and Caravanning dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Paradise Barn Camping and Caravanning? You don’t need to stray too far from Paradise Barn to find things to fill your days – as well as the trout lake next door there’s coarse fishing a mile away, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Paradise Barn Camping and Caravanning?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Paradise Barn Camping and Caravanning? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.