Nether Hall Farm

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Tent pitched at Nether Hall Farm
Tent pitched at nether hall farm
Badger sett hut
Tent and gazebo
Pitches can accommodate large tents
Six-man tent on site
Plenty of space
Picnic bench
River views
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Badger sett hut
Tent and gazebo
Pitches can accommodate large tents

  • Peaceful camping with views of the river Stour in coastal Suffolk
  • Alton Water Sports Centre and Suffolk Ski Centre 15 minutes’ drive
  • Small, off-grid site with direct access to Harkstead river beach
How about camping among spruce and fir trees on a tiny, woodland site? In a peaceful spot overlooking the river Stour? And what’s even better is that Nether Hall Farm has – wait for it – direct access to Harkstead river beach via a private track for lots of family fun splashing about in the water. (Water access is tide dependent, so keep an eye on the tide times posted on site.) Add in the miles of local footpaths to explore in the Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape, plus the spectacular views of Shotley Peninsula, and this is one fab off-grid camping spot on a working arable farm. If you go about your daily life quietly on site, you might get to spot song birds, birds of prey, owls, hares and deer. Firepits are provided, and the site owners have logs available for purchase. There’s also a gas-powered shower (great for warming up after days on the beach) and composting loos. Harkstead (five minutes’ drive) has a kids’ play area on the village green, while Shotley (10 minutes) has several inns and restaurants and handy stores for bits and pieces. You can catch the foot ferry from the marina here to Harwich and Felixstowe – or you might prefer to drop in at Shotley Vineyard (15 minutes) to sample a few English wines. More amenities – including great family pubs – can be found in the local villages of Holbrook (five minutes), Stutton and Chelmondiston (both 10 minutes).

Campground type

Tent sites 8
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 161 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, private campsite has spacious, tree-lined pitches with taps and fire pits. Reviewers love the beautiful nature, riverside spot, and nearby beach. Facilities are clean, with compost loos and hot showers. Great for a quiet, back-to-nature escape.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 09/06/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Really nice tent pitches, which were…

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Wifi
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 Joanne R. 1 review

Unpowered grass and earth tent site (woodland)

Liked Really nice tent pitches, which were private from the other tents.

Recommend to friends Visit again

100% place to come back to

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and earth tent site (woodland)

Liked Beautiful quiet spot, loads of space, simple and clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great campsite in a wonderful location.

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Value for money
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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and earth tent site (woodland)

Liked Great location, with access to the riverside and a great pub in reasonable walking distance. Friendly and helpful staff, good basic facilities and a well-maintained site. Access to a hot shower and sinks in the eco-toilets was a plus. Overall, had a great stay!

Disliked No dislikes as such, but some hot water at the washing up station would be a benefit. Always appreciate fire pits being including at no extra charge, but bags of wood were quite expensive for the size.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A quiet, relaxed off-grid experience with fabulous views.

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Judith F. 2 reviews

Badger Sett unpowered grass and earth tent site (premium, water view)

Liked The location, site, vibe.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Love this quite place with amazing…

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 Balastryk D. 1 review

Unpowered grass and earth tent site (woodland)

Liked Love this quite place with amazing nature and private plots

Recommend to friends Visit again

A beautiful campsite. We had a…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and earth tent site (woodland)

Liked A beautiful campsite. We had a wonderful time.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect for a back to basics camping weekend.

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Tony S. 1 review

Unpowered grass and earth tent site (woodland)

Liked Location - beautiful setting with a short walk down to the Stour estuary
Simplicity - a shower block, compost toilets, and separate sheltered pitches hidden amongst the fir trees.
Peacefulness - no nearby roads, so just the sound of birdsong and the wind in the trees.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous small site. Could do…

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7 out of 10
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Neil S. 1 review

Unpowered grass and earth tent site (woodland)

Liked Fabulous small site. Could do with another shower and green waste recycling.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really great site, lovely location.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and earth tent site (woodland)

Liked Loved our stay here - small site, organised and tranquil. No fences and so you are straight in nature!

Recommend to friends Visit again

nice place, enough space, no disturb

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Sergei G. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass and earth tent site (woodland)

Liked everything perfect as always

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No 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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Bush Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Nether Hall Farm

Walkgate Cottage

Harkstead

Ipswich

Suffolk

England

IP9 1BX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.95866°N
1.18752°E

Route directions

The site is accessed via unpaved farm tracks. On arrival , please follow the white arrows through the farm and up to the site. Please do not disturb the white farm house which is unconnected to the campsite.

Nearest transport

Coach
9 km Hand in Hand
9.2 km Bus Shelter
9.4 km The Drift
Rail
2.4 km Wrabness Rail Station
4.8 km Harwich International Rail Station
6.8 km Dovercourt Rail Station
Ferry
4.7 km Harwich International Ferry Terminal
6.1 km Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing
6.1 km 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

Alton Water Sports Centre is set in 400 acres of countryside, where you can wander walking and cycling tracks, go fishing and try out watersports on the reservoir. All equipment, as well as bikes, can be hired at the sports centre. Suffolk Ski Centre (both 15 minutes’ drive) also has some high-octane activities, from snowboarding to skiing on the dry ski slope. More gentle local pursuits might include visiting National Trust-owned attractions including Pin Mill (10 minutes), the setting for Arthur Ransome’s ‘Swallows and Amazons’ on the Orwell estuary, and Flatford Mill (half an hour) in Constable Country, an area with glorious trails for hiking and cycling alongside the river Stour. Spoil well-behaved kids with a day out among the rare-breed animals and reptiles at Jimmy’s Farm and Wildlife Park (20 minutes), where you can also set them up with experiences like anteater-feeding sessions. And if everybody’s keen to get down to the waterside, you can walk to Harkstead river beach directly from the campsite in 15 minutes – but remember to check the tide times.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Dovercourt 6.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Felixstowe South 10.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Felixstowe North 11.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walton 13.7 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Frinton 15.1 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Christchurch Mansion 11.3 km

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 18.2 km

firstsite 20.9 km

Colchester Castle Museum 21.1 km

Colchester Zoo 26.4 km

National Trust

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 11.5 km

Thorington Hall 17.8 km

Sutton Hoo 18.2 km

Bourne Mill 21 km

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 28 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

STOUR ESTUARY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 11/04/2005) 1.6 km

Wrabness - Essex Way - Ramsey - River Stour - Wrabness 2.5 km

Alton Water - Lower Street - River Stour - Holbrook 3.9 km

Pin Mill - Chelmondiston - Woolverstone - Pin Mill 4.3 km

Shotley Gate - Erwarton - Shotley - River Orwell 5.5 km

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 Nether Hall Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Nether Hall Farm dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Nether Hall Farm? Alton Water Sports Centre is set in 400 acres of countryside, where you can wander walking and cycling tracks, go fishing and try out watersports on the reservoir. All equipment, as well … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Nether Hall Farm?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Nether Hall Farm? From $57.21 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.