Nether Hall Farm
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- 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
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- 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.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland)
5 people maximum 
9.9/10
156 reviews 
No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Min 6.5m width × 9m depth (58.5m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
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Badger Sett non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (premium, water view)
5 people maximum 10/10
17 reviews No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Min 15m width × 15m depth (225m²)
Arrival daysFrom £45
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Reviews
99% would recommend this site to a friend
98% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a highly recommended campsite praised for its peace, privacy, and beautiful natural surroundings. Pitches are spacious, secluded by trees, and well-equipped with water, picnic tables, and fire pits. Guests enjoyed the close proximity to the river beach for swimming and kayaking, and the opportunity to observe wildlife. Facilities are generally clean and well-maintained, with compost toilets and hot showers available. Some minor issues reported include bumpy ground on pitches and occasional cold showers.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Beautifully laid out pitches in separate…
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland)
Liked Beautifully laid out pitches in separate spaces surrounded by firs and blackberries with a tap and fire pit each. Simple and good toilets and shower. Lovely walk to river. Tranquil and peaceful.
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Would make regular visits
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland)
Liked Views, privacy, ambience, well kept facilities, quiet.
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Idyllic spot, great to escape the everyday grind
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland)
Liked Beautiful location with an estuary view and access to the beach on the estuary. Private pitches divided by a very idyllic woodland which made it nice and cool to sleep in the hot weather!
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We stayed in the Fox Den…
Fox Den shepherd's hut
Liked We stayed in the Fox Den which was very clean and comfortable and the decoration is very cute and had all the kitchen accessories we needed.
Can get hot when weather is good but that didn't matter too much as we sat outside mostly enjoying the view.
Site itself was very clean and quiet.
Surrounding area was beautiful. Would love to come back in winter.
Disliked Not much close by for older kids, more of a young family or couples destination.
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Loved it, wish I could have stayed longer
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland)
Liked Lovely views, peaceful, private pitch, everything you need including honesty shop
Disliked Not a criticism just an observation, but there's no shops nearby so make sure you have everything
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We love this place, pitches are…
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland)
Liked We love this place, pitches are perfect to feel like you’re in your own world and yet to have any rain from three visits!
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Beautiful tranquil campsite
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland)
Liked The individual pitches, surrounding environment and access to the estuary is amazing. Feels really isolated. A really special place. Definitely wish to return. Toilets and shower very clean.
Disliked The bins could be labelled better so you know what recycling goes in which bin.
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Superb!…
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland)
Liked Superb!
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Did a search for sites that…
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland)
Liked Did a search for sites that catered for those wanting a nearly wild camp experience and pitchup linked Nether Hall Farm so booked a night to try out my Hilleberg unna for the first time as the site was fairly local.
Arrival, I arrived at Nether Hall Farm not knowing what to expect as it was school summer holidays but was pleasantly surprised at how quiet it was, pitches 1 to 7 a based on firt come first served basis I took pitch 7 huge pitch for a 1 man tent but it was perfect plenty of space for family sized tents with its own water supply and fire pit. There are basic facilities in the form of two composting toilets on shower and somewhere to wash your dishes pots and pans as well as bins for your rubbish and recycling. Logs and kindling are available on an honesty box type of affair albeit no cash but bank transfer prices £10 for a bag of logs £5 for kindling similar price to most other sites offering the same I used 2 bags of logs and 1 bag of kindling for my over nighters.in all I throughly recommend Nether Hall Farm they also offer a shepherd's which looks real nice with a huge pitch and great views.so would I go again yes I most certainly would it's lovely and quiet you can also access a private beach a short walk from you camping spot bonus. This is a working farm please respect this and abide by the rules I wouldn't want to see this site disappear it's great if you want something of this nature as apposed to big commercial site this is a little gem of a place
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very clean , lovely host,…
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland)
Liked very clean , lovely host,
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
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
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dovercourt | 4.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Felixstowe South | 6.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Felixstowe North | 7.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Walton | 8.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Frinton | 9.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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National Trust
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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?
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.