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
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

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2 adults
0 children
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Shepherd's hut
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Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 179 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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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 secluded campsite offers peaceful, private pitches nestled amongst trees, with many featuring individual water taps and fire pits. Guests praise the natural surroundings, proximity to the estuary and beach, abundant wildlife, and the relaxed, "wild camping" feel. Facilities are generally clean and well-maintained, with staff described as friendly and helpful. Some minor points noted include the ground being hard for pegs and occasional issues with composting toilets. Overall, it's highly recommended for a tranquil escape.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 21/07/2026

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Fantastic option

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Anonymous

Fox Den shepherd's hut

Liked Great setting! Lovely little hut , comfortable, heaps to do in nearby area.

Disliked Not much to be honest, all very good!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommend

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Lucy B. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland)

Liked Lovely campsite nestled in the woods. Enjoy having a personal tap for water. Toilets cleaned regularly.

Owner responsive and helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Secluded quite camping spots Easy walking…

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Anita L. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland)

Liked Secluded quite camping spots
Easy walking distance to the beach which had beautiful clear water.
A great place to stop reset and recharge.
We left the car parked up and ventured on a beautiful 30k walk one day.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Gorgeous site, views over the Stour,…

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland)

Liked Gorgeous site, views over the Stour, private little nook among the trees and we could have been near a Canadian lake or somewhere in Austria for all we knew, rather than 10 miles from our house. 20 minute walk to the pub, gorgeous sunsets, deer, hares and gangs of sand martins zooming about. Private water tap per pitch is a game changer. We will be returning many many times.

Disliked Ground is very hard, layer of gravel just below the surface, bring a proper hammer and hardcore pegs. Horseflies that are very aggressive and very hungry, so load up on citronella candles, keep the fire lit and slightly smokey, cover yourself in every spray and lotion you can get your hands on! Or bring your own personal army of drangonflies.

Recommend to friends Visit again

As described! Quiet, peaceful, private &…

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Marley K. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland)

Liked As described! Quiet, peaceful, private & simple with easy beach access & all basic needs met.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great friendly site, it’s our second time with our young children

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland)

Liked Great location, clean site and friendly helpful staff

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would go again for certain.

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9 out of 10
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 Robin B. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland)

Liked The variety of pitches. The welcome. The very relaxed atmosphere.

Disliked Not anything really.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Plenty of camping space with individual…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland)

Liked Plenty of camping space with individual areas. Close to the river.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice and quiet, remote campsite. It…

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland)

Liked Nice and quiet, remote campsite. It was lovely camping between the trees and easy access to the sea! Facilities were super clean and everything provided that you need. We were also the only ones there on a Thursday night. Really enjoyed it!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely brilliant time at Netherhall Farm

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10 out of 10
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 James F. 1 review

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

Liked Silence, outlook, facilities

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

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.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Dovercourt 4.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Felixstowe South 6.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Felixstowe North 7.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walton 8.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Frinton 9.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Christchurch Mansion 7 mi

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 11.3 mi

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.