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General
- Peaceful camping with views of the river Stour in coastal Suffolk
- Alton Water Sports Centre and Suffolk Ski Centre 15 minutes’ drive
- Small, off-grid site with direct access to Harkstead river beach
How about camping among spruce and fir trees on a tiny, woodland site? In a peaceful spot overlooking the river Stour? And what’s even better is that Nether Hall Farm has – wait for it – direct access to Harkstead river beach via a private track for lots of family fun splashing about in the water. (Water access is tide dependent, so keep an eye on the tide times posted on site.)
Add in the miles of local footpaths to explore in the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, plus the spectacular views of Shotley Peninsula, and this is one fab off-grid camping spot on a working arable farm. If you go about your daily life quietly on site, you might get to spot song birds, birds of prey, owls, hares and deer.
Firepits are provided, and the site owners have logs available for purchase. There’s also a gas-powered shower (great for warming up after days on the beach) and composting loos.
Harkstead (five minutes’ drive) has a kids’ play area on the village green, while Shotley (10 minutes) has several inns and restaurants and handy stores for bits and pieces. You can catch the foot ferry from the marina here to Harwich and Felixstowe – or you might prefer to drop in at Shotley Vineyard (15 minutes) to sample a few English wines.
More amenities – including great family pubs – can be found in the local villages of Holbrook (five minutes), Stutton and Chelmondiston (both 10 minutes).
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
Minimum spacing of 8 metres between pitches.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
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Max. persons: 5 x
One Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size: Min 6.5m width x 9.0m depth (21.3ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 58.5m² (629.7ft²)
Ground type: Grass and earth
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Max. persons: 3 x
Dimensions: 5.5m width x 2.1m length (18.0ft width x 7.0ft length) Calculated area: 11.7m² (126.0ft²)
Max. persons: 2 x
Dimensions: 5.5m width x 2.1m length (18.0ft width x 7.0ft length) Calculated area: 11.7m² (126.0ft²)
Reviews
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Features
Coronavirus
Check-in: contactless (in person)
Disinfectant sprays and wipes provided
Hand sanitising stations
More frequent emptying of bins
Shared spaces: daily deep cleaning
Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning
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
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
No dogs allowed
Themes
Forest
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
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Fishing nearby
Sailing nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Hand in Hand
— 5.6 miles
Bus Shelter — 5.7 miles
The Drift — 5.8 miles
- Train stations
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Wrabness Rail Station
— 1.5 miles
Harwich International Rail Station — 3.0 miles
Dovercourt Rail Station — 4.2 miles
- Ferry ports
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Harwich International Ferry Terminal
— 2.9 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing — 3.8 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing — 3.8 miles
- Airports
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London Southend Airport
— 34.0 miles
The site is accessed via unpaved farm tracks. On arrival , please follow the white arrows through the farm and up to the site. Please do not disturb the white farm house which is unconnected to the campsite.
Local attractions
Alton Water Sports Centre is set in 400 acres of countryside, where you can wander walking and cycling tracks, go fishing and try out watersports on the reservoir. All equipment, as well as bikes, can be hired at the sports centre. Suffolk Ski Centre (both 15 minutes’ drive) also has some high-octane activities, from snowboarding to skiing on the dry ski slope.
More gentle local pursuits might include visiting National Trust-owned attractions including Pin Mill (10 minutes), the setting for Arthur Ransome’s ‘Swallows and Amazons’ on the Orwell estuary, and Flatford Mill (half an hour) in Constable Country, an area with glorious trails for hiking and cycling alongside the river Stour.
Spoil well-behaved kids with a day out among the rare-breed animals and reptiles at Jimmy’s Farm and Wildlife Park (20 minutes), where you can also set them up with experiences like anteater-feeding sessions. And if everybody’s keen to get down to the waterside, you can walk to Harkstead river beach directly from the campsite in 15 minutes – but remember to check the tide times.
Must see
- Christchurch Mansion (7.0 miles)
- Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds (11.3 miles)
- firstsite (13.0 miles)
National Trust
- Flatford: Bridge Cottage (7.1 miles)
- Thorington Hall (11.1 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 3 p.m. – | 7 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11 a.m. | |
| On-site accommodation | ||
| Arrive: | 3 p.m. – | 7 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11 a.m. | |
Nether Hall Farm cancellation policy
No refunds within 1 week of arrival date.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.
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. Nether Hall Farm will debit the balance from your card 4 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 4 weeks 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.
Payment methods accepted on the park
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Nether Hall Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Nether Hall Farm dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Nether Hall Farm? Alton Water Sports Centre is set in 400 acres of countryside, where you can wander walking and cycling tracks, go fishing and try out watersports on the reservoir. All equipment, as well … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Nether Hall Farm?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Nether Hall Farm? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
