Hulver Escapes

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Camping field
Camping field
The camping field at dusk
Entrance to the site
Entrance to the site
Road to the site
Electric hook-up
Toilet and shower
Toilet and shower
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The camping field at dusk
Entrance to the site
Entrance to the site

  • Adults-only motorhome pitches five minutes’ drive from Snape Maltings
  • Aldeburgh 10 minutes’ drive; National Trust - Sutton Hoo 25 minutes
  • Dogs welcome; village pub a 20-minute walk away
Pretty fishing towns, expansive beaches and riverside walks – it shouldn't be a problem to fill every waking hour you spend in Suffolk (not to mention that there’s much more beside). And Hulver Escapes, a sweet spot with a distinctly peaceful rural vibe, puts you within easy driving distance of many key attractions in the area. Hulver Escapes is an adults-only site; however, well-behaved canines are welcome, and there are several dog-friendly pubs in the vicinity. The nearest is in the village of Snape (just under a mile away), which you can reach on foot in about 20 minutes. The site is on the edge of the Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape. Here you can explore woodlands such as Captain’s Wood (10 minutes’ drive), famed for its springtime display of bluebells (and home to deer and barn owls), and the marshes at National Trust - Orford Ness National Nature Reserve (20 minutes), a former nuclear research site that has now been given over to nature. Alternatively, walk the Sailors’ Path, a six-mile trail that starts in Snape Maltings (five minutes) and leads to Aldeburgh through the Snape Marshes, where you might catch a glimpse of otters. In addition to motorhome pitches with electric hook-up, the site has a handful of facilities, such as portable toilets, showers, a washing-up area and a drinking water tap, plus chemical disposal points.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 5
Opens 30 April 2027
Please note

Admission

  • For licensing reasons, you must be a member to stay at this campsite. After booking, you will be granted free membership of this campsite's exempt organisation, who may contact you to finalise registration.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

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).

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.

Occupancy

  • Bookings must not consist of more than 1 different households.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

  • A cable measuring at least 4 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Reception

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

Safety

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

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 30 Apr to

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Reviews

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What customers say

This beautiful, peaceful campsite offers new and very clean facilities, with stunning countryside views and abundant wildlife. Guests praised the friendly host and the convenient location, just a 10-minute walk from Snape Maltings. While many had no complaints, one guest suggested improvements including a canopy over the outdoor sink, a hot tap for the outdoor sink, and grey water disposal for motorhomes. The manager has confirmed investigation and potential implementation of these suggestions for the following year.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Very pleasant host and the information pack was good.

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 7
Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
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John P. 4 reviews

Electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Great views excellent friendly host.
Very very clean and tidy amenities.

Disliked Great site but does need attending to on a couple of things we think would improve things.

1. Changing the mixer tap in shower as random temperature changes?

2. Canopy over outdoor sink for when raining?

3. Adding hot tap to outside sink?

4. Adding grey water disposal for motorhomes so that the tank can be opened over drainage?

These suggestions are solely for the table to consider.

I’ve not scored the wifi as I never used it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Dear John,

Thanks for your review and we appreciate your suggestions.
We have had a plumber look at the mixer tap and we will try to have a hot tap fitted to the outdoor sink ready for opening next year.

The canopy is a good shout and certainly something we will look into. In regards to the grey water, we will investigate this and see if we can do anything to facilitate this.

Thanks again and we look forward to welcoming you back.

Beautiful site, stunning clean toilet and…

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Karen C. 1 review

Electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Beautiful site, stunning clean toilet and shower, friendly host

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks so much for your review Karen. We are pleased you enjoyed our site and would love you to welcome you back in the future.

Definitely on our list for great campsites for 2027.

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Anonymous

Electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Very new and clean facilities. Beautiful countryside and lots of wildlife. Peace and quiet. Great walks right on the doorstep. Snape Maltings within 10 minutes walk. Very relaxing. Will definitely be booking for next spring.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for your lovely review, we are so glad you had a lovely stay and look forward to welcoming you back next spring.

Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Hulver Escapes

Hulver Lane

Snape

Saxmundham

Suffolk

England

IP17 1QU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.17899°N
1.48881°E

Nearest transport

Coach
15.1 mi Hand in Hand
15.2 mi Bus Shelter
15.6 mi The Drift
Rail
2.5 mi Saxmundham Rail Station
4.3 mi Wickham Market Rail Station
6.7 mi Darsham Rail Station
Ferry
12.1 mi Walberswick Ferry Landing
12.2 mi Southwold Ferry Landing
13.6 mi Bawdsey 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

A landmark site on the River Alde, Snape Maltings (five minutes’ drive) started life as a barley processing site. Its Victorian buildings have now been reinvented as a cultural and shopping destination, with the jewel in its crown being the Snape Maltings Concert Hall, established by local(ish) composer Benjamin Britten. In Aldeburgh (10 minutes), the local museum (housed in a half-timbered Tudor building) displays archaeological artefacts and exhibits related to the town’s history as a working port. Grab some fish and chips and take a stroll along the beach to the oversized Scallop sculpture. Then head inland to RSPB North Warren to spot bitterns and nightingales, or to the Red House Aldeburgh, Benjamin Britten’s home. Sutton Hoo (25 minutes) is a National Trust site stretching across 270 acres. In 1938, archaeologists unearthed the boat grave of an Anglo-Saxon king who had been laid to rest with many treasured possessions. Some of these are now on display in the High Hall.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • The Golden Key Pub 0.8 mi
  • The Crown Inn Pub 0.8 mi
  • The Plough and Sail Pub 1.1 mi
  • The Old Chequers Restaurant 1.8 mi
  • The Ship Inn Pub 1.8 mi
  • Spice Zone Restaurant 2.4 mi
  • Queens Head Pub 2.5 mi
  • Railway Tavern Pub 2.5 mi
  • The Bell Hotel Pub 2.5 mi
  • Mandarin House Restaurant 2.6 mi

Groceries

  • Tesco Supermarket 2.4 mi
  • Waitrose Supermarket 2.4 mi
  • East of England CO-OP Supermarket 4.3 mi
  • Costcutter Supermarket 4.6 mi
  • East of England CO-OP Supermarket 4.6 mi
  • East of England CO-OP Supermarket 5.1 mi
  • Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Off-licence 5.2 mi
  • East of England CO-OP Supermarket 5.7 mi

Parks and play

  • Friston House Wood 1.8 mi
  • Glemham Hall 2.4 mi
  • BMX Track 3.7 mi
  • Haylings Meadow 4 mi
  • Jubilee Park 4.8 mi
  • Rookery Park 5.8 mi
  • Castle Green 6.1 mi

Family days out

  • Snape Maltings Visitor attraction 1.1 mi
  • Glemham Hall Visitor attraction 2.5 mi
  • Thorpeness Windmill Visitor attraction 5.1 mi
  • Orford Castle 6.1 mi
  • Framlingham Castle 6.8 mi

Public transport

  • Church 0.6 mi
  • The Glebes 0.7 mi
  • The Crown 0.8 mi
  • The Maltings 1.1 mi
  • Primary School 1.4 mi
  • Bus Shelter 1.4 mi
  • Start Farm 1.5 mi
  • Grays Lane 1.5 mi
  • David Hope Caravans 1.6 mi
  • Bigsby Corner 1.7 mi

Other nearby

  • Marsh Farm Fishing 1.1 mi
  • Aldeburgh Golf Club - River Course Golf course 3.8 mi
  • Aldeburgh Golf Club - Championship Course Golf course 4 mi
  • The Village Shop General shop 4.4 mi
  • Thorpeness Hotel & Golf Club Golf course 4.8 mi

Local services

  • Mace Cashpoint 1.9 mi
  • HSBC UK Cashpoint 2.5 mi
  • Cash Zone Cashpoint 4.6 mi
  • Church Garage Fuel station 0.4 mi
  • Stratford Service Station Shell Fuel station 1.8 mi
  • Samkins Fuel station 2.4 mi
  • Saxmundham Pharmacy 2.4 mi
  • Saxmundham Health Doctors 2.7 mi
  • Shotter's Fuel station 3.8 mi
  • Shotter's Fuel station 3.9 mi
  • The Leiston Surgery Doctors 4.2 mi
  • Lloyds Pharmacy 4.2 mi
  • Cooper's Pharmacy 4.2 mi

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Must see

Orford Castle 6.2 mi

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 6.3 mi

Framlingham Castle 6.7 mi

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 8.7 mi

Christchurch Mansion 16.2 mi

National Trust

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 6.4 mi

Sutton Hoo 8.7 mi

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 25.1 mi

Thorington Hall 27.4 mi

Lavenham Guildhall 29.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

SNAPE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 01/01/2007 1.1 mi

Iken - Tunstall Forest - River Alde - Iken 2 mi

Iken Cliff - River Alde - Tunstall Forest - Snape 2.1 mi

GLEMHAM HALL 2.4 mi

Aldeburgh - Sailors' Path - Snape - Friston - Aldeburgh 3.5 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 Hulver Escapes have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hulver Escapes dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hulver Escapes? A landmark site on the River Alde, Snape Maltings (five minutes’ drive) started life as a barley processing site. Its Victorian buildings have now been reinvented as a cultural and shopping destination, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hulver Escapes?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hulver Escapes? From £15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.