The Nest 1 bedroom lodge

No availability on our site

2 people maximum

No dogs allowed

Wifi at the unit/pitch 1 bedroom

Experience living in an earth-sheltered house in the midst of a haven for nature. Enjoy living closer to the land and the seasons beneath a gently curved earthen roof. Watch dawn rising over the nearby woodland, sit by an open fire as dusk bird chorus begins or step out at night to see the canopy of stars overhead. Inside, the rooms are spacious and light, with an open plan kitchen and dining room, and a comfortable cosy lounge. The generous glass on the east facing facade allows the sun to warm the house. The earthen roof keeps this warmth in winter and cools the house in the summer. The house is a rated and has a feeling of tranquility throughout. From your door, you can walk out onto meadows where nature is returning in abundance. Sit in your private and secluded hot tub watching the stars and wildlife spotting. Nectar rich wild flowers for butterflies, briars for song birds, areas of long grass for voles and up overhead the high-flying buzzards. From here, explore the woodland walk that leads past ancient oaks towards the meandering river Ken. If you are lucky, catch a glimpse of a kingfisher, or dwell in the deep peace of the woodland clearings. We can guide you to local markets and organic food suppliers to cook your own food inside or over the open fire.

3 rooms

Bedroom 1 x King sized bed

Bathroom 1 x Shower, 1 x Toilet

Living room 1 x Double sofa/futon

Features

Bed linen 2 included, 2 max.

Car 2 included, 2 max.

Cot 1 included, 1 max.

Duvets and pillows 2 included, 2 max.

Fridge 1 included, 1 max.

High chair 1 included, 1 max.

Travel cot 1 included, 1 max.

TV 1 included, 1 max.

Bath

Beds made up

Car parking by pitch/unit

Coffee maker

Cooking equipment

Dining table and chairs

Firepit

Full kitchen

Gas and electricity included

Heating

Hot tub

Kettle

Microwave

Outdoor furniture

Patio

Shower

Shower room with WC

Toaster

Towels

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed

Availability

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Kingfishers Cretingham

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 8.9 35 reviews

Beautiful views over the meadows from the bell tents (added by manager 16 Nov 2022)

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Around the site (added by manager 27 jan 2022)

Bell tent (added by manager 25 aug 2022)

Bell tents (added by manager 25 aug 2022)

Reviews

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Schöne Lage, äußerst einfache Ausstattung

Overall	4/10
Location	8
Value for money	2
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	4
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Sept 2023

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Ebene Wiesenfläche mit und ohne Stromanschluss, umgeben von Natur und schönen Ausblicken. Viel Ruhe.

Disliked: Im Bereich der Touringplätze gab es nur äußerst einfache Sanitärhütten aus Holz und Wellblech, mit viel „Lüftung“ von allen Seiten, bei kühler Witterung recht ungemütlich! Nur ein Waschbecken vorhanden, nur mit Regenschutz von oben ausgestattet, ohne schützende Seitenwände. Der Platz in den Toilettenhäuschen ist so knapp bemessen, dass größere Personen mit den Knien an die Tür stoßen. Und für diese Ausstattung 30£ zu berechnen, ist völlig unangemessen. Dafür gibt es auf anderen Campingplätzen erheblich bessere Ausstattung.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet site with friendly owners and gorgeous countryside views.

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2023

Electric grass pitch

Liked: This little campsite is a gem that we found. Lovely quiet site with glorious countryside views. We stayed on 1 of the 4 electric pitches and we had a great weekend away. We stayed with friends with small children as well and all the children loved the play park. The owner was lovely and friendly and we can not wait to go back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site but unlikely to stay again

Overall	8/10
Location	6
Value for money	2
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Rik T. Aug 2023

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Views Maintenance of the site Play park Local area Friendly and helpful owners Lots of hot water

Disliked: Not enough showers/toilets Large group turned up mid-week, children were looking under the cubicle doors, large gaps under doors and no-one to monitor this Expensive to rent fire pit (£15 per night plus £12.50 ish for kindling/fire log pack) Soooo many bugs, could not open the fly net to air out the tent as literally hundreds of them crawling all over the walls and ceilings Very expensive compared to other sites Showers drip, toilet roll ran out due to large group and wasn’t replaced which I would expect given the cost and previous campsite experience. Showers and toilets are shacks with gaps in the doors, dripping heads so you can’t get changed without getting wet and very open to the elements Pitch was quite bumpy and not level

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful location, perfect base for exploring

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

Kirsti M. Aug 2023

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Peaceful and great sized pitches, loved the quirky bathroom facilities, very friendly owners and the local walks were perfect

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pretty much everything. Having read previous reviews I was concerned about the…

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

Paul W. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Pretty much everything. Having read previous reviews I was concerned about the toilet and shower situation. Didn't need to be. I counted 4 toilets between regular campers plus a separate posh block for bell tents. They are spread around the site and each had a shower also (which was nicely warm). Play area for kids a little hidden away but we had it to ourselves. Excellent site.

Disliked: A little to quiet of anything, this place deserves to be busier.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great family camping.

Overall	10/10
Location	6
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Jul 2023

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Quiet and well maintained campsite with ample space for family. Fantastic play park for children (and adults) with lots of space. Brilliant camping experience.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Back to basics site in quiet rural location.

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Chris R. Jul 2023

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Countryside outlook and available space.

Disliked: Noise from adjacent pitches. Basic toilet and showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great amount of space between pitches. Level pitches. Quiet. Clean toilets and showers. Great…

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

Russell S. Jun 2023

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Great amount of space between pitches. Level pitches. Quiet. Clean toilets and showers. Great walks from site and good pub within short walking distance.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A beautiful tranquil site

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

Hilary l. Jun 2023

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Super spacious sites, scenery and amenities all just perfect

Disliked: Absolutely nothing not to loke

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely campsite set in a beautiful natural setting.

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

Anonymous Jul 2023

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Set in beautiful countryside with some lovely surrounding walks. Lots of wildlife. Pitches were nicely spaced out not piled on top of each other. The shower and toilet facilities were clean however the shower was cold a couple of times and there wasn't enough of them, 2 between 11 pitches we found ourselves queuing sometimes. This didn't have a negative impact on our stay tho. Really is a lovely little site!

Disliked: Our only real problem was the noise on one night. The camp had a no music policy with campers asked to be respectful of others after 10. However the couple opposite with their friends insisted on loud music until way past 11.30, if there are rules someone should be available to enforce them. This was our only real negative experience and it was only 1 night. Could also do with a freezing facility to keep iceblocks cold for those without electric - other sites we've been to have these in the washing up area.

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Features

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

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

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

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Kingfishers Cretingham

Swan Lane

Cretingham

Woodbridge

Suffolk

England

IP13 7BA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.2022°N
1.26505°W

Nearest transport

Coach

11.4 mi Cardinal Park

11.5 mi Station Road West

13.6 mi Bus Station

Rail

6.7 mi Wickham Market Rail Station

7.4 mi Melton (Suffolk) Rail Station

8 mi Woodbridge Rail Station

Ferry

15.6 mi Bawdsey Ferry Landing

15.7 mi Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing

16.9 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

Framlingham town centre and its medieval castle are a quick 15-minute drive from the park. Explore the old buildings, take a stroll around the mere or grab a drink from one of the many independent pubs and cafés that line the streets. Also in the local area, you could see a bit more East Anglian history at Saxtead Green Post Mill (10 minutes), a corn mill dating back to the 13th century, or learn about the more recent past at the Parham Airfield Museum (20 minutes). If you like to be beside the seaside, the historic town of Aldeburgh (35 minutes) is unlikely to disappoint; and if you prefer solitude, the wilder shingle beach at Thorpeness (also 35 minutes) is just down the road too. Most of the local coastline is part of an area of outstanding natural beauty, so you'll find plenty of other quiet beaches, nature reserves and wetlands to explore at your leisure. Further afield, larger towns like Ipswich (30 minutes), Bury St Edmunds (45 minutes) and Colchester (50 minutes) can be reached with ease for shops, cinemas, museums and zoos.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Felixstowe North	17.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Felixstowe South	17.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Dovercourt	18.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Southwold The Denes	19.3 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Southwold The Pier	19.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Framlingham Castle 3.7 mi

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 8.2 mi

Christchurch Mansion 10.8 mi

Orford Castle 13.6 mi

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 13.8 mi

National Trust

Sutton Hoo 8.2 mi

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 13.8 mi

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 19.8 mi

Lavenham Guildhall 20.9 mi

Thorington Hall 20.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Framlingham - Brandeston - Kettleburgh - Lampardbrook - Framlingham 3.5 mi

Framlingham - Saxtead - Saxtead Green - Apsey Green - Framlingham 3.6 mi

HELMINGHAM HALL 3.6 mi

Debenham 4 mi

Occold 6.9 mi

Local events

Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival (Saturday 28 September 2024 – Saturday 28 September 2024)
Aldeburgh, Suffolk 10.1 mi
Latitude Festival (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)
Beccles, Suffolk 17.2 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

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

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.
The site will send you further check-in information 2 day(s) before your arrival.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.
Modifications are subject to a £25.00 fee.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
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.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
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 4 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

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

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
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.
Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
No vehicle movement between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Does Kingfishers Cretingham have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Kingfishers Cretingham dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Kingfishers Cretingham? Framlingham town centre and its medieval castle are a quick 15-minute drive from the park. Explore the old buildings, take a stroll around the mere or grab a drink from one of … Read more