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)
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)

  • Spacious site with gorgeous views of the Suffolk countryside
  • Framlingham Castle 15 minutes' drive; Aldeburgh 35 minutes
  • A 15-minute walk from a cosy local pub; close to the Suffolk coast
Located deep in rural Suffolk, Kingfishers Cretingham is set amid 120 acres of prime East Anglian countryside. Set four miles from the town of Framlingham and its castle and roughly a dozen miles from the stunning coastal town of Aldeburgh, this quiet spot ticks a lot of boxes in terms of location – and has great facilities and a peaceful atmosphere to match. The facilities here are very well-maintained and include hot showers, flushing toilets, waste disposal, refuse disposal and fresh running water. Barbecues are allowed (off the ground, please; only logs purchased from the site can be burned on site). As for pets, well-behaved, quiet dogs are welcome – but they must be kept on a lead around the site and promptly picked up after (appropriate bins are provided).

Site type

Rent a tent 2
Tent pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 6
Motorhome pitches 6
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 7
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • 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.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

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would recommend this site to a friend

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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 The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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 The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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.

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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. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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 The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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.

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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. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

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

Disliked: Absolutely nothing not to loke

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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 The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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

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.

Want to know more about camping in Suffolk?

  • 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
  • When can I check in and check out of Kingfishers Cretingham?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.

    To minimise traffic onsite, guests arriving before the check-in start time may be asked to come back at the check-in start time .

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