Arthur's Retreat
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- Lakeside adults-only motorhome and caravan park at Hepworth in Suffolk
- Thetford Forest Park 20 minutes’ drive; Bury St Edmunds 25 minutes
- Peaceful hardstanding pitches with lake views; dog walks from site
Site type
5
5
This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.- 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- Units heavier than 4000 kilograms are not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
8 
Adults only
9.4/10
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Reviews
98% would recommend this site to a friend
95% would stay here again
What customers say
This small, well-maintained campsite offers peaceful countryside views and is praised for its great value. Pitches are described as spacious, flat, and hard-standing with convenient electric hook-up and water taps. A picnic table is provided at each pitch. Guests highlight the friendly and helpful owners, and positive feedback is given regarding the excellent Wi-Fi. While lacking toilet and shower facilities, this is generally accepted given the pricing. Some minor issues with mud during wet weather and occasional road noise have been noted, but many reviewers expressed a strong desire to return. The owner has addressed feedback regarding site tidiness.
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Small, with eight pitches, all hard…
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Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Small, with eight pitches, all hard standing. No facilities, but has water and electric close to each pitch. Beautiful setting in the quiet countryside with a pond with wildfowl and nature. Adults only, so super peaceful and quiet. At £12.50 a night plus £5 for EHU, good value for money. The main things were the owners, Holly and her partner. Super friendly, really accommodating, and my dog fell in love with their son! Super relaxed site in a lovely country setting. I will definitely be back.
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Great location, needs levelling but owners lovely and helpful.
Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Lovely little site, nicely situated in beautiful countryside with a lake to view birds. Wild camping but with electric and water hook up - brilliant. It was close to lots of local attractions and having dogs loved Thetford Forest and, as detailed by owner, a walk at Thornham Walks which has childrens play areas, designated path or off the beaten track paths. A lovely cafe and nice feel.
As newer site was asked by owners for any feedback which I given below. Not a dislike just notes to help get it perfect! There were slight errors between booking with owners or PitchUp ie paying by cash on arrival or sending money to owners directly through bank which, of course, is much easier. This was remedied quickly by owners and they have said they are looking into this.
Disliked There was no specific drainage point for waste water. No recycling facilities. Not a problem to us, but wifi is not good however TV signal is great.
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Peaceful and open fields all round…
Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Peaceful and open fields all round made for a pleasant stay.
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Very friendly family Assisted with electrical issue…
Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Very friendly family
Assisted with electrical issue within our Motorhome. Lovely surroundings nice size pitches great value for money ♥️ signal fir phone and tv was very good
Disliked Stayed on a Sunday night and Monday morning there was a lot of road noise which was a shame but wouldn’t stop us from staying again
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Excellent facilities with friendly staff and level pitches
Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Well maintained small camp site set on a quit country lane. Small pond. Great bridle way walks across the fields for dogs. Hard standing with electric hook up and a tap for each stand. Has a picnic table for each site. Cctv in operation and owner available if needed.
Disliked Would be helpful for a path from road to toilet waste as grass is quite bumpy
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Cheap stop over
Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Small well kept site with 7 pitches. Lovely country walks
Disliked A bit exposed and windy
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We have been to arthurs retreat…
Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch
Liked We have been to arthurs retreat four times now and always ready enjoy it would highly recommend it to anyone
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Everything, It was a perfect overnight…
Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Everything, It was a perfect overnight stay, amazing wi-fi which is sometimes hard to get. Nice flat pitch. An absolute gem of a find.
The host Hollie came and did a meet and greet. I cannot fault it excellent value at £10 a night.
Disliked Nothing
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Perfect little spot for a short break.
Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Lovely little site, very quiet with plenty of space around each pitch. The owner is lovely and popped by to say hello, and could be absolutely perfect with little tlc, we will definitely stay again.
Disliked Needs a little ‘spruce’ up. A lot of weeds and thistles coming through the hard standing and the grass area is very uneven and in need of a good mow.
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From the manager: Hello,
Thank you for your feedback.
I've taken your comments on board. The grass has been cut today (waited for a quieter changeover day). I've also pulled lots of weeds up. We don't put any weed killer/chemicals down due to the amount of dogs and wildlife that visit.
We look forward to welcoming you again to a more manicured site. Thank you 🙂
Hollie x
Lovely quiet site, at a great…
Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Lovely quiet site, at a great price.
Nice little play area for the kids.
Will definitely be back. 😃
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Pop-up campsite
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 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Gastronomic delight Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location 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 nearbyType
Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Arthur's Retreat
Clay Lane
Hepworth
Wattisfield
Suffolk
England
IP22 2QD
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
52.3308°N
0.92277°E
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
Must see
Bressingham Steam and Gardens 6.7 mi
Banham Zoo 9 mi
Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 13.5 mi
Grimes Graves 15 mi
Framlingham Castle 19.4 mi
National Trust
Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 10.8 mi
Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 13.6 mi
Lavenham Guildhall 16.2 mi
Melford Hall 19.2 mi
Oxburgh Hall 22.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Hepworth 1.3 mi
Market Weston 2.4 mi
Blo-Norton 3.6 mi
Ixworth - Great Livermere - Troston - Ixworth 4.4 mi
Knettishall Country Park 4.6 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 Arthur's Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Arthur's Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Arthur's Retreat? Local attractions and activities include: - Wyken Vineyards: 10 minutes’ drive - Langham Hall Walled Garden: 10 minutes - Redgrave and Lopham Fen: 15 minutes - Breckland Leisure Centre and Waterworld: 20 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Arthur's Retreat?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Arthur's Retreat? From £12.50 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.