The Roost

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  • Small-scale pop-up Suffolk site at a farm in Wenhaston
  • Southwold, Dunwich and Walberswick beaches within a 15-minute drive
  • Barbecues, campfires and dogs welcome; village pub 10 minutes' walk
Popping up just for Suffolk stays in the height of summer, The Roost is a laidback and small-scale site within the meadows of a farm on the edge of Wenhaston. With big open skies, chickens wandering nearby, hedgerows full of wildlife and plenty of space to chill out, this is a fabulous spot for a relaxed rural break – and with the added bonus of being able to walk to the village’s award-winning pub in about 10 minutes. Tucked away in the scenic Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape, you’ll be able to get straight out onto quiet footpaths and lanes for a walk or bike ride easily enough, including routes that are suitable for any accompanying kids and dogs you’ve brought along. Alternatively, pile into the car for a trip to the coast (perhaps the beach in Southwold or the birdwatching hides at RSPB Minsmere) or a day out at a castle, a farm park or a theme park – they’re all within about 40 minutes’ drive. However you choose to spend your days, you should at some point stock up on supplies for a barbecue or campfire back on site – either make a lovely prelude to an evening of stargazing under the dark skies. You’ll also be able to freshen up with toilets and showers on site for guest use.

Site type

Rent a tent 3
Tent pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 5
Open now
Opens 23 May
Please note

Admission

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

Dogs

  • 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.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat 23 May to

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs
Dogs allowed

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 46 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

93% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful, family-run campsite set in beautiful scenery, highly recommended by visitors for its friendly and helpful hosts. Facilities, including toilets and showers, are consistently described as clean and well-maintained. Guests appreciate the quiet atmosphere, lovely views, and the presence of chickens and horses. Proximity to beaches and local pubs is also a highlight. Some guests noted the hilly terrain and the need to use wheelbarrows for transporting equipment, which is addressed by the provision of these. Overall, it offers a back-to-basics, relaxing camping experience.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Decided to stay longer because everything was so good.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch

Liked Friendly hosts who are very helpful and accommodating. Lovely chickens that are not at all shy. Plus a bath with fridge, kettle and power for recharging etc. You might be luck enough to get some eggs from the friendly hens. Fire basket and wood is also available. The hosts gave us lots of useful tips about the best places to visit. Would def return.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing peaceful location, abundance of wildlife…

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Mark W. 1 review

Leghorn the bell tent

Liked Amazing peaceful location, abundance of wildlife (especially chickens!) and wonderful hosts.

Disliked Coming home!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything. Family run and so kind…

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Steven H. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Everything. Family run and so kind and helpful. All of the facilities were outstanding. We will definitely be heading back, our family loved our short stay.

Disliked The only thing which has nothing really todo with the place itself was on pitchup it said parking next to pitch, which wasn't the case but it was not far and plenty of wheel barrows for use to help. Not really a negative on the site at all.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly helpfull owners. Great value.…

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Robert F. 8 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Friendly helpfull owners. Great value.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful hosts who welcomed us warmly,…

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Annabel K. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch

Liked Wonderful hosts who welcomed us warmly, and even calmly dealt with us blundering in and getting bogged! Fun to see the 1940s tractor put to work. The facilities are basic as expected for a farm campsite but all clean and tidy, lovely warm shower, honesty shop, things for the kids to play with. Would love to have stayed longer. Location also great, close to river and sea for holiday activities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Awesome place and very nice hosts.…

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Tuhin P. 3 reviews

Leghorn the bell tent

Liked Awesome place and very nice hosts.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great small site , quiet and friendly.

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Mary A. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch

Liked Lovely site with good facilities. Well situated for Southwold and other places of interest nearby. Welcoming owner on arrival and easy to book.

Disliked Can’t think of anything

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Highly recommend

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Gail H. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Loved this campsite. Really peaceful, nice location. Wheel barrows available to move your kit. The owners are lovely, very friendly and helpful . The toilets and showers are spotlessly clean . We will definitely be coming back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We will definitely be back

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Fab campsite with everything you need. We were welcomed by the very help host who was able fill us in on the essentials.
Lovely big camping space and amenities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly owners and clean facilities. Peaceful…

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Darren L. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Friendly owners and clean facilities. Peaceful basic camping. Good location for day trip visits around the local area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce 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

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

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Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Outdoor pool nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Roost

Brook Farm

Wenhaston

Halesworth

Suffolk

England

IP19 9HE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.31521°N
1.56784°E

Nearest transport

Coach
10 mi Old Market Place
11.2 mi Cork Bricks
11.3 mi Chaucer Street
Rail
3.4 mi Halesworth Rail Station
3.5 mi Darsham Rail Station
5.6 mi Brampton (Suffolk) Rail Station
Ferry
4.2 mi Walberswick Ferry Landing
4.2 mi Southwold Ferry Landing
16.8 mi Reedham Ferry South
Airport
27.4 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Dunwich forest and beach: 10 minutes' drive - Walberswick beach: 10 minutes - Southwold beach and pier: 15 minutes - RSPB Minsmere: 20 minutes - Framlingham Castle​: 25 minutes - Easton Farm Park: half an hour - Woodbridge (for riverside walks and the tide mill): 35 minutes - Pleasurewood Hills Family Theme Park: 35 minutes - National Trust - Sutton Hoo: 40 minutes.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • The Star Inn Pub 0.4 mi
  • White Hart Inn Pub 1.4 mi
  • Queens Head Pub 1.5 mi
  • The Queens Head Pub 2.1 mi
  • Lord Nelson Inn Pub 2.6 mi
  • The Fox Pub 3 mi
  • The White Swan Pub 3.3 mi
  • Singtong Neeyom Thai Restaurant 3.4 mi
  • Cleone's Restaurant 3.4 mi
  • The Angel Hotel Pub 3.4 mi

Groceries

  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 3.3 mi
  • You Drink Bottle Shop & Taproom Off-licence 3.4 mi
  • Adnams Shop Off-licence 4.7 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 4.8 mi

Parks and play

  • Basley Playground 3 mi
  • Town Park 3.3 mi
  • Yoxwood park 4 mi
  • Walpole & Cookley Playground 4.2 mi
  • Middleton Playingfields Playground 4.4 mi
  • Rookery Park 4.4 mi
  • Cliff House Holiday Park 4.4 mi
  • The Rec park 4.7 mi
  • Village Green park 4.7 mi
  • Tibby's Green Playground 4.7 mi

Family days out

  • Southwold Railway Steamworks Visitor attraction 4.4 mi
  • The Arcade Amusement arcade 5.1 mi
  • Under The Pier Show Visitor attraction 5.1 mi
  • Frostenden Mound Castle 5.2 mi
  • Oasis Camel Park Zoo 8.1 mi
  • Africa Alive Zoo 8.7 mi
  • Mettingham Castle 9.9 mi

Public transport

  • The Star Inn 0.4 mi
  • Hammonds Walk 0.6 mi
  • Thorington Road 0.6 mi
  • St Peter's Church 0.7 mi
  • opp Oak Meadow 0.8 mi
  • Blythe Close 0.8 mi
  • Bus Shelter 1.2 mi
  • Blyth View 1.3 mi
  • Highfield 1.3 mi
  • Angel Lane 1.3 mi

Other nearby

  • Halesworth Golf Club - Championship Course Golf course 2.2 mi
  • Halesworth Golf Club - Valley Course Golf course 2.4 mi
  • Dipping Platform Fishing 3.1 mi
  • Southwold Golf Club Golf course 4.4 mi
  • Mumfords General shop 4.7 mi
  • Field Farm Fisheries Fishing 5.8 mi

Local services

  • The Co-operative Fuel station 3.3 mi
  • Cutlers Hill Surgery Doctors 3.4 mi
  • Angel Podiatry Clinic 3.4 mi
  • Cutlers Hill Surgery Pharmacy 3.4 mi
  • JET Fuel station 3.4 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 3.4 mi
  • JET Fuel station 3.5 mi
  • Scarlett's Fuel station 3.5 mi
  • Wangford Service Station Fuel station 4.1 mi
  • Yoxford Branch Surgery Doctors 4.2 mi

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Must see

Framlingham Castle 11.3 mi

Somerleyton Hall and Gardens 14.9 mi

Orford Castle 15.4 mi

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 15.5 mi

Fritton Lake Country World 16.1 mi

National Trust

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 15.5 mi

Sutton Hoo 18.2 mi

Elizabethan House Museum 21.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HENHAM 2.4 mi

Dunwich Forest - Newdelight Walks - Westwood Marshes 3 mi

DINGLE MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/06/2002) 3.1 mi

Southwold - Walberswick - Westwood - Southwold 4.5 mi

MINSMERE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 11/01/2006) 4.8 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 Roost have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Roost dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Roost? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Dunwich forest and beach: 10 minutes' drive - Walberswick beach: 10 minutes - Southwold beach and pier: 15 minutes - RSPB Minsmere: 20 minutes - Framlingham … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Roost?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Roost? From £18 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.