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Brick Kiln Campsite

View prices & book Last booked 5 days ago 9.9 127 reviews

Peaceful adults-only site with a no-music/TV rule; dogs allowed
A 15-minute drive from Framlingham and 20 minutes from Aldeburgh
Firepits, kitchen and undercover seating available for guests

No one could blame you for wanting a break from the kids, whether they’re your own or just the neighbourhood ones getting underfoot… If that calming escape is calling then make your way to Brick Kiln Campsite, an adults-only site less than five minutes’ drive from the small Suffolk village of Campsea Ashe. In a rural spot, there’s little around this quiet spot but fields. The site’s not set up for electric – though plugs for charging phones can be accessed if going without is a problem – so the outside world may struggle to intrude, and a no-music rule (other than birdsong, of course) should ensure that reading hours and slumbers go undisturbed. Eats are easily sorted without leaving this placid paradise: firepits are available, and there's a communal barbecue where you can cook up more traditional meals (disposable barbecues are also for sale here). Damper hours can be spent in the converted stable, with its shared kitchen and small honesty shop, and when cooking is to be avoided altogether it’s a 10-minute walk across fields to the nearest pub serving food. There's also a reading room with a book exchange and games to keep you entertained. For forays off site, it’s less than 10 minutes' drive to Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – where wildlife spotting, leisurely wanders and seaside strolls are all to be had – and five minutes to the nearest golf course for those who find peace on the tees.

Site type

Open now

Please note

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
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.
No gas barbecues allowed.
No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 1 May to Sun, 29 Sept 2024

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Decent sized pitches with fire pits available.

We camped in a the lovely orchard just next to the main field.

Every pitch gets access to its own firepit. logs and kindling are available to buy at the campsite.

The local shop and pub are a short walk through the lovely suffolk countryside.

Beautiful sunset view across the fields behind our pitch

Recommended for Suffolk coast adventures.

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	4
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Paul B. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Great facilities. Clean and well maintained toilets and showers. Well equipped kitchen with even a toaster and microwave available for use. I useful and well stocked honesty shop. Pitches are large. Site surrounded by high hedges to keep the wind at bay. We will certainly be back.

Disliked: A little my more expensive than similar sites, but many nice touches.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Extremely peaceful.…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	No rating

Julie P. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Extremely peaceful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The time and care that has gone into giving the communal facilities…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

John P. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: The time and care that has gone into giving the communal facilities a warm and welcoming feel was very apparent. Loved those pictures of VW camper vans :-). A toaster, hair drier, fridge, coffee machine, etc, all facilities you wouldn’t expect at a budget hotel let alone a campsite. It is clear that the proprietors understand the needs and challenges of camping out and have done a great job in providing a homely and welcoming environment. Appreciated the large sized plot. Signage in and around the site was also much appreciated (particularly the arrows to the village pub and shop). Very much liked the “no music” policy.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely site in all regards.

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Nick H. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Friendly welcome at a well equipped site - they’ve literally thought of everything, even the peace and quiet!

Disliked: Only staying one night!

Recommend to friends Visit again

2nd time here and again would definitely return. Pitches are a…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Stephen B. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: 2nd time here and again would definitely return. Pitches are a good size with plenty space between you and your neighbours. Great toilet and shower facilities with an honesty shop with practically everything you would need.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Every attention to detail from a communal toaster and coffee machine, spare…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Aug 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Every attention to detail from a communal toaster and coffee machine, spare washing up liquid, excellent showers and toilets, shop with essential items and honesty box, dog friendly, adult only, old sofa to lounge on outside, pool table, table tennis, cleanliness, friendliness and all round exceptional site. Have booked again !

Recommend to friends Visit again

Exceptional

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Jeff W. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: It’s a lovely well run quiet site. Probably the nicest we have stayed at.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike for us.

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From the manager: Ah, what a wonderful review. Thank you so much. Sometimes less can be more and it means a lot to us to hear your thoughts. T

Highly recommended for a tranquil and comfortable camping experience.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Esther J. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Peaceful location, excellent toilet and shower block. Access to a kettle was especially useful when our camping stove was on the blink! Very friendly owners who obviously take pride in running the site to a high standard.

Disliked: Nothing!

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind review. Everyone loves the kettle! And I am glad you found it useful. You are right when you say we take pride in the site; We Do! Thank you for appreciating this. T.

Friendly and welcoming site, lovely covered area with games in, and block…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Rob B. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Friendly and welcoming site, lovely covered area with games in, and block with small kitchen and bits and bobs to buy. Lovely quiet site and great location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site - friendly and respectful campers

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Karina S. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Super friendly campsite - we felt very welcome. It was relaxing and we thoughtless enjoyed our short trip that allowed us a simple drive to the Suffolk coastline. Great facilities, honesty shop and layout to site. We were only camping for one night, but we would highly recommend this site!

Disliked: First time here so we were a little unsure on how to check in on arrival but we were quickly seen. Not so much a dislike as we could have chosen a pitch away from fire pits - We chose not to use ours, but be aware the smell of smoke will likely be shared by your neighbours fire.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words. All the campers love the facilities and the shop especially! We cannot, unfortunately, be on site all the time to welcome campers and as we have a big check in window from 2pm - 9pm it would be difficult to be a constant presence. This is why we operate a self-check in system. For those who might be reading this comment, it is easy to self check in! Head to the office. Select a free pitch from the Whiteboard. Reserve this by writing your name next to the pitch. Set Up!! Camp fires have a very distinctive 'smell' and does cling to clothes - but a rather evocative smell of summer evenings and the countryside. I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay. T.

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Campfires 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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Brick Kiln Campsite

Station Road

Campsea Ashe

Woodbridge

Suffolk

England

IP13 0QL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.15861°N
1.39423°W

Nearest transport

Coach

12.1 mi Hand in Hand

12.3 mi Bus Shelter

12.7 mi Cardinal Park

Rail

0.6 mi Wickham Market Rail Station

4.4 mi Melton (Suffolk) Rail Station

5.6 mi Saxmundham Rail Station

Ferry

11.6 mi Bawdsey Ferry Landing

11.7 mi Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing

14.8 mi Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing

Airport

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

Explores of this area are a cinch for pedallers: a trip to nearby Rendlesham (a 10-minute drive) should sort wheels, and the rental place even delivers to site. Once a ride is secured, head along to Rendlesham Forest, a 15-minute drive or 25-minute cycle away, to zip along bike paths through the 1,500-hectare woodland. There’s plenty of history hereabouts to dive into too. The site’s 15 minutes from Framlingham Castle and the Anglo-Saxon king’s ship burial ground at Sutton Hoo, 35 minutes from the stunning famed Victorian pier in Southwold, and 45 minutes from Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum. Even closer at hand, it’s less than five minutes to Marlesford Mills Antiques Centre, if bargain hunting's your bag. On warmer days, make tracks for the seaside. The nearest shingle beach is at Aldeburgh, and it’s 35 minutes to the sandy, pebbled stretch at Southwold (stick around here for brewery and distillery tours, and an excellent pier). For a proper sandy beach though, Lowestoft is a must – it’s 50 minutes from base by car, or an hour on the train from the station five minutes’ drive from the site. Those seeking days among museums, shops, galleries and restaurants should take those tracks in the direction of Ipswich instead, half an hour’s train journey or car ride away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Felixstowe North	13.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Felixstowe South	14.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Southwold The Denes	16.4 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dovercourt	16.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Southwold The Pier	17.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Framlingham Castle 4.9 mi

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 5.1 mi

Orford Castle 7.4 mi

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 7.6 mi

Christchurch Mansion 12 mi

National Trust

Sutton Hoo 5.1 mi

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 7.6 mi

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 21.1 mi

Thorington Hall 23.2 mi

Lavenham Guildhall 25.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

CAMPSEY ASHE PARK 1.3 mi

GLEMHAM HALL 2.3 mi

Melton - River Deben - Woodbridge - Ufford - Melton 4.5 mi

SNAPE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 01/01/2007 4.7 mi

Iken - Tunstall Forest - River Alde - Iken 4.8 mi

Local events

Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival (Saturday 28 September 2024 – Saturday 28 September 2024)
Aldeburgh, Suffolk 4.3 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Arrivals and departures

If the reception is closed on arrival, please check in at the Office.
Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 14 day(s) of arrival.
Modifications are subject to a £20.00 fee.

Coronavirus

Owing to government regulations, groups of 6 or more people are not permitted.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
No electric barbecues allowed.
No gas barbecues allowed.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 10 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.
The car is only included in the rate if you are travelling with a touring caravan or a tent. Cars are not permitted when travelling with a motorhome/campervan.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 9:30 p.m..

Additional terms

If you need to arrive onsite after 10pm or leave before 8am, please let reception know so as to arrange off-site parking for you.

Payment terms

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Brick Kiln Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Brick Kiln Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Brick Kiln Campsite? Explores of this area are a cinch for pedallers: a trip to nearby Rendlesham (a 10-minute drive) should sort wheels, and the rental place even delivers to site. Once a ride is … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Brick Kiln Campsite?

Camping and touring
Arrive:	2 p.m. –	8 p.m.
Depart by:	12 p.m.
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	2 p.m. –	7 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.

A self check-in system is in place. On arrival please stop at the office and sign-in, the book is on the desk. Check the whiteboard for your pitch number. If you do not see your name on the board, you may select any free pitch. Write you name and dates of your stay against the pitch number on the whiteboard.