Hill Farm

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Electric grass and earth pitch no. 6
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Electric gross and earth pitch no. 22
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  • Well-maintained site a 10-minute drive from the Suffolk coast
  • A 15-minute drive to Southwold, and half an hour from Sutton Hoo
  • Pub five minutes' drive away; a few minutes from a shop and petrol
Fancy some downtime exploring rural Suffolk? The tree-shaded pitches at Hill Farm are in a peaceful setting near the historic town of Saxmundham, handily accessible from the A12 and close to Suffolk’s popular coastline. This is a site that welcomes families and groups of friends – and it's wonderfully dog-friendly too (there’s a four-acre woodland to the north of the site that's great for dog walking). The site has good TV reception for relaxing indoors on damp or chilly days. Raised gas-powered or charcoal/wood barbecues are allowed too (no ground or silver barbecues please), so you can keep warm and toasty while grilling up a barbecue feast. A pub in Darsham village is a five-minute drive away (or half an hour's walk along a farm track through the fields). The nearest shop is at the local petrol station, a few minutes' drive away (near to the Darsham train station). There's also a good local bakery a few minutes' drive away along the A12. The popular village of Westleton (10 minutes’ drive) has village stores, a farm shop, a garage and an art gallery. Back on site, there are several toilet blocks with hot running water, plus four showers. There is also a washing machine, grey waste and chemical toilet disposal and recycling.

Campground type

RV & Motorhome sites 5
Caravan sites 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 298 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

91% would recommend this campground to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

Secluded woodland site, great for a no-frills getaway. Jaik's a legend, super helpful! Handy for sights. Facilities are clean but a bit retro. A12 noise sometimes, but folks love it and plan to come back.

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Vanessa Z.

Powered grass and earth site

Liked What a little gem just off the A12. Perfect for a relaxing couple of days away. Surroundings were beautiful, all the amenities were clean and working, jaik was so helpful and welcoming. But most of all the dog loved it!

Disliked Nothing!

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Small site.good facilities.wifi.friendly owners.will return

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Chris B.

Powered concrete slab site

Liked Small but quiet.expected no frills but got showers toilets and WiFi. Owner came and introduced himself and was lovely(jack)

Disliked Nothing

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Excellent site

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Phil R.

Powered grass and earth site

Liked Nice quiet site, great location. Jaik was really helpful.

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Super location. Lots to visit around the area.

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Paula M.

Powered grass and earth site

Liked This was our first time camping in many years. From booking, Jaik was amazing. He contacted us on day 1 with all the information we needed for our stay. When we arrived Jaik was there to greet us. He is extremely friendly and loves a chat. He goes above and beyond to make sure your stay is perfect. Jaik works hard to maintain the cleanliness of the site and isn't afraid to do even the most dirtiest of jobs no matter what time, day or night it is. The site is set in the most amazing woodland area. It is immaculately clean and well looked after. If you are looking for a quiet site to stay, this is the place you need. The wifi signal is amazing and comes as part of your stay. The cost to stay is very worthy and good value. We have had the best week away and would highly recommend this site to anyone. We are actually already talking about returning next year with friends and family for a longer stay, as we feel 7 nights was just not long enough. 😊

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Great stay at Hill Farm, it’s…

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Paul D.

Powered grass and earth site

Liked Great stay at Hill Farm, it’s so close to the usual attractions, Southwould, Walberswick and Dunswich beaches. Great walks for my dog early morning in the woods and we did venture to the Fox Inn in Darsham, early morning again so we didn’t experience their menu. It you have the pleasure of meeting Jaik, what an amazing guy, he alone created everything on the site from scratch and strives to make it perfection. I will definitely visit this site again.

The negative responses I have read, there is little noise from the A12 and the map is clear when you book! The moron that left because the toilet was a mess, there are disrespectful campers, sad. If the campsite owner/manager isn’t made aware (they can’t check every few hours), what do you expect? As for the furniture left around, maybe it’s useful, if not move it out of your sight.

If you want a decent camp with a decent site, book this.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff. Back to basic site with everything you need.

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JULIE G.

Unpowered grass and earth site

Liked Peace and quiet. Back to basics.

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Exceptional site

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John B.

Powered grass and earth site

Liked Clean fully functional facilities in plenty, price, operator's generosity when I asked for safe overnight storage of something I could not keep in my campervan

Disliked nothing

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Very welcoming. Felt private. Friendly Great location…

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Anonymous

Powered grass and earth site

Liked Very welcoming. Felt private. Friendly

Great location

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Lovely weekend will definitely be returning.

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Anonymous

Powered grass and earth site

Liked Site layout water tap and electric hookup near to pitch.
The quietness of the site no music playing. Jaik very helpful on our arrival.

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Will visit again and recommend to others

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sally jane d.

Powered concrete slab site

Liked Great communication and help from site manager! Quiet and good size pitches. Tidy, clean washing facilities and well kept external areas, great traditional site.

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Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Bush Peaceful Remote location

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Hill Farm

Lymballs Lane

Saxmundham

Suffolk

England

IP17 3QH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.28501°N
1.54002°E

Nearest transport

Coach
19.5 km Old Market Place
20.4 km Cork Bricks
20.4 km Chaucer Street
Rail
1.7 km Darsham Rail Station
7.3 km Halesworth Rail Station
8.5 km Saxmundham Rail Station
Ferry
9.4 km Walberswick Ferry Landing
9.4 km Southwold Ferry Landing
30.3 km Reedham Ferry South
Airport
46.4 km Norwich International 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

Hills Farm is an great base for exploring the Suffolk coastline, with indie boutiques in cobbled streets and restaurants on the pier in the cute seaside town of Southwold (15 minutes’ drive), and an extensive sandy beach backed by dunes at Walberswick (10 minutes). Aldeburgh (20 minutes) is home to famous literary and music festivals, plus bracing strolls on the pebble beach and a renowned fish and chip shop. There’s plenty of history in these parts too, with stately part-medieval Orford Castle (25 minutes) open for tours of its angular keep, and you can follow a spectacular walk around the walls at Framlingham Castle (20 minutes). The star of the show here, however, might just be the Anglo-Saxon burial ground and museum showcasing its priceless, golden finds at Sutton Hoo (half an hour). Getting out and about in glorious and unspoilt countryside is easy too, with boardwalks crossing the heathland at National Trust-owned Dunwich Heath and Beach (15 minutes). At the famous RSPB Minsmere coastal reserve (20 minutes), you have the chance to spot otters in reedbed pools, with rare bitterns and avocets nesting nearby.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Southwold The Denes 10.2 km Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Southwold The Pier 11.2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier) 24.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier) 24.8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Gorleston Beach 34.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Framlingham Castle 14.9 km

Orford Castle 21.3 km

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 21.4 km

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 25.3 km

Somerleyton Hall and Gardens 27.7 km

National Trust

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 21.5 km

Sutton Hoo 25.4 km

Elizabethan House Museum 37.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Dunwich Forest - Newdelight Walks - Westwood Marshes 5 km

DINGLE MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/06/2002) 6 km

MINSMERE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 11/01/2006) 6 km

HEVENINGHAM HALL 6.5 km

Dunwich Heath - Eastbridge - Minsmere River - Westleton 7 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 Hill Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hill Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hill Farm? Hills Farm is an great base for exploring the Suffolk coastline, with indie boutiques in cobbled streets and restaurants on the pier in the cute seaside town of Southwold (15 minutes’ drive), … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hill Farm?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hill Farm? From $26.47 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.