Nether Hall Farm

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Tent pitched at Nether Hall Farm
Tent pitched at nether hall farm
Badger sett hut
Tent and gazebo
Pitches can accommodate large tents
Six-man tent on site
Plenty of space
Picnic bench
River views
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Badger sett hut
Tent and gazebo
Pitches can accommodate large tents

  • 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 & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape, 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

Tent pitches 8
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Occupancy

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

Reception

  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 193 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a peaceful, 'nearly wild' camping experience with private, spacious pitches nestled amongst trees. Guests praise the stunning countryside and river views, the convenience of individual water taps and fire pits, and the short walk to the beach. Facilities are described as basic but clean. Many visitors highlight the tranquil atmosphere and the opportunity to reconnect with nature, with a strong desire to return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Prachtige kleinschalige camping met ontzettend mooie…

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9 out of 10
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Lisa V. 1 review

Badger Sett non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (premium, water view)

Liked Prachtige kleinschalige camping met ontzettend mooie kampeerplekken. Super rustig. Sanitair is basic maar zeker in orde!

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Wonderful little gem of a site

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 Jon C. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland)

Liked Absolutely beautiful site, spacious private pitches amongst the trees. Lovely views across the river and fields.

Disliked Very hungry mosquitos

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Beautiful spot by the river. Lovely wild(ish) camping.

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Barbara B. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland)

Liked Amazing views, gods size pitches. Good facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I would definitely come here again

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George H. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland)

Liked It was a really nice location being in the woods near the sea. It was also really good value at only £30 a night per pitch. Easy hassle free arrival.

Disliked It was a bit annoying to get to as there is quite a long gravel off-road track you have to go on to get there

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Peaceful and quiet. Big open camping…

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Anton R. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland)

Liked Peaceful and quiet. Big open camping spots and private.

Recommend to friends Visit again

As usual had a great time,…

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Andy E. 3 reviews

Badger Sett non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (premium, water view)

Liked As usual had a great time, wonderful views from this pitch and the Sunsets were amazing, went fishing a few times from the shore and caught some small Bass which were all safey returned , every time we visit this site the wildlife changes, this time we saw large frocks of Canada geese flying over the Fields back to the river at dusk, two woodpeckers in trees next to us and the usual hares and deer that are in the fields in front of us and a young hare came and sat on our pitch most evenings, if you want to rewild yourself this is the site to visit,

Disliked Of course NONE

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Clean toilet and shower facilities, easy…

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Gabriella W. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland)

Liked Clean toilet and shower facilities, easy access to water. Very secluded and peaceful, convenient access to the river. Although you can’t park next to your pitch, wheelbarrows are provided to help haul your tent etc.

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Everything! Huge pitch! Great shower!…

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 Nicola S. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland)

Liked Everything! Huge pitch! Great shower! Psssst don’t tell anyone!

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great spot for a bit of quiet camping

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Panhead 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland)

Liked Great location. Peaceful and with a good deal of privacy between pitches. The bench table and water point to each pitch is a great feature.

Disliked Not really a dislike, but a communal fridge in this heat would have been a cooling treat, albeit not quite ‘back to nature’

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Perfect place to switch off and relax

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 Cristina I. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland)

Liked We’ve been coming here every year and it’s our favourite place.
The pictures don’t really capture how lovely this place is.
Everything was clean and well looked after, and the facilities had everything we needed it.
Sam and Claire are great, so friendly and welcoming.
We’d definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxing camping trip.

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Features

No dogs 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 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

Nether Hall Farm

Walkgate Cottage

Harkstead

Ipswich

Suffolk

England

IP9 1BX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.95866°N
1.18752°E

Route directions

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.

Nearest transport

Coach
5.6 mi Hand in Hand
5.7 mi Bus Shelter
5.8 mi The Drift
Rail
1.5 mi Wrabness Rail Station
3 mi Harwich International Rail Station
4.2 mi Dovercourt Rail Station
Ferry
2.9 mi Harwich International Ferry Terminal
3.8 mi Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing
3.8 mi Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing

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

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.

Food and drink

  • Truck Stop 3.1 mi
  • Lock & Quay restaurant & bar 3.3 mi
  • The Waterfront 4.2 mi
  • Joi Tandoori Restaurant & Takeaway 4.2 mi
  • Turkish Meze Bar 4.3 mi
  • Peking 4.3 mi
  • The Pier 4.3 mi
  • Thai Up at the Quay 4.3 mi
  • Taaj Mahal 4.4 mi
  • Crown Post Restaurant 4.4 mi

Parks and play

  • Dove Crescent Play Area 3 mi
  • Mace Park Playground 3.5 mi
  • Dovercourt Pool Play Area 4.2 mi
  • Bathside Play Area 4.3 mi
  • Cliff Park Play Area 4.4 mi
  • Bentley Childrens Play Area 5.5 mi
  • Farriers Went Swings 6.1 mi
  • Adastral Close Play Area 6.1 mi

Public transport

  • Bakers Arms 0.7 mi
  • Bakers Arms 0.7 mi
  • Church 1 mi
  • Church 1 mi
  • Car Park 1.2 mi
  • Car Park 1.2 mi
  • The Cedars Hail & Ride 1.6 mi
  • Queens Head 1.6 mi
  • The Cedars Hail & Ride 1.6 mi
  • Queens Head 1.6 mi

Groceries

  • Lidl 3.3 mi
  • Morrisons 3.4 mi
  • East of England CO-OP 3.5 mi
  • Asda 4 mi
  • Suffolk Food Hall 4.7 mi
  • East of England CO-OP 5 mi
  • Lidl 5.1 mi
  • Coop Village Shop 5.2 mi
  • Waitrose 5.3 mi
  • The Food Warehouse 5.3 mi

Family days out

  • Dove Crescent Play Area 3 mi
  • Mace Park Playground 3.5 mi
  • Dovercourt Pool Play Area 4.2 mi
  • Bathside Play Area 4.3 mi
  • Cliff Park Play Area 4.4 mi
  • Bentley Childrens Play Area 5.5 mi
  • Farriers Went Swings 6.1 mi
  • Adastral Close Play Area 6.1 mi

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firstsite 13 mi

Colchester Castle Museum 13.1 mi

Colchester Zoo 16.4 mi

National Trust

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 7.1 mi

Thorington Hall 11.1 mi

Sutton Hoo 11.3 mi

Bourne Mill 13.1 mi

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 17.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

STOUR ESTUARY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 11/04/2005) 1 mi

Wrabness - Essex Way - Ramsey - River Stour - Wrabness 1.5 mi

Alton Water - Lower Street - River Stour - Holbrook 2.4 mi

Pin Mill - Chelmondiston - Woolverstone - Pin Mill 2.7 mi

Shotley Gate - Erwarton - Shotley - River Orwell 3.4 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 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?
    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.
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  • 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.