Moat Barn Touring Caravan Park

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  • Adults-only family-run site in a quiet part of rural Suffolk
  • A 10-minute drive to Woodbridge; half an hour to Aldeburgh
  • Dog-friendly site with easy access from the A12 and heated bathrooms
Back in 2000, Michael Allen opened up Moat Barn Caravan Park to welcome guests to his lovely patch of Suffolk countryside. Location, facilities and a friendly welcome meant that it quickly became a popular place, with many customers returning time and again. Fast forward to the present day and Michael’s son James has taken the reins, aiming to continue the legacy by looking after the needs of customers old and new. The ownership may have (slightly) changed, but the setup remains the same – it’s a peaceful adults-only site with spacious pitches on closely mown grass and access to well-maintained facilities. The main facilities here are in a heated bathroom block, which has handy hairdryers and shaver plugs as well as toilets and showers; washing-up sinks and a chemical disposal point are also provided. It’s a relaxed and friendly site but you’ll be asked to observe a couple of rules: namely keeping the noise down after 9.30pm, keeping dogs on leads and making sure barbecues are raised off the ground to avoid damaging the grass. This is a sweet Suffolk location in a quiet rural area but with easy access to nearby attractions (partly as it’s only a couple of miles from the A12). Woodbridge (10 minutes’ drive) is your nearest town, but the area is packed with things to see and do, and some great places to eat. Handily, James is always happy to help out with recommendations, perhaps including a couple of local secrets that visitors may not find on their own…

Campground type

Tent sites 33
Caravan sites 33
RV & Motorhome sites 33
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 1 Mar 2025 to

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Reviews

9.3

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Peaceful

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Great adult-only spot, flat, spacious sites with ace amenities. Owner's a legend for keeping it tip-top. A few minor shower block tweaks and better WiFi needed, but it's a tidy, peaceful escape for walks.

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John S.

Longer unit powered grass site

Liked We loved how clean and quiet Moat Barn was and James was an excellent host. The site is small but that’s what makes it so special. The facilities are excellent, the showers are hot and powerful and clean. The pitch was large and there is ample room on the site, the WiFi was also excellent and didn’t drop out at all during our four day stay.

We will come back here.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely and quiet adults only dog friendly site

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Rachel C.

Longer unit powered grass site

Liked This campsite was just lovely to stay at. Well maintained and spotlessly clean it was just perfect. There were 2 showers and 2 toilets with 2 basins in the women’s block, I believe it’s the same in the men’s. I worried that it was going to be hard to get into considering the amount of pitches but I needn't have worried, I didn’t have to wait for any of the facilities once! They were also spotlessly clean and was lovely to have a nice hot shower.
There was a communal fridge and freezer which was so handy to be able to refreeze our ice packs. The washing up sinks were also clean and very handy.
The camp itself was clean and tidy and so quiet, no traffic noise it was just complete relaxation. Everyone was really friendly and our dogs had a lovely time too. James was really friendly and welcoming and had good local knowledge.
WiFi signal was great! Overall good value for money.
The only thing I will say is there is nothing around for miles so if you don’t mind walking then you’ll be alright otherwise you’ll need some sort of transport to get anywhere. Would love to stay again!

Disliked Nothing

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Very well kept site, quiet with…

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Anonymous

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Liked Very well kept site, quiet with good clean facilities.

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ray n.

Powered grass site

Liked Clean and very well maintained site
Lovely location with easy access to site and ideal for exploring Suffolk
Pitches are pretty level
James is always working hard to ensure that site is perfect and a lovely person to deal with

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Best campsite. First campsite I would happily return to regularly.

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Anthony D.

Powered grass site

Liked Everything very clean, neat and tidy. Campsite peaceful and quiet. Adult campsite. Owner always busy on campsite and connects with all visitors. Safe bicycle route to surrounding areas. Campsite close to main routes.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, clean facilities. Very friendly staff. Great find.

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Vikki F.

Powered grass site

Liked Such a great little site. Showers, toilets and washing up areas were immaculate at all times. The owner is on site, he came over and introduced himself, sat and had a chat with us and could often be seen chatting to his guests and makes you feel incredibly welcome. Such a fantastic site. Well maintained and we will definitely be returning.

Disliked There was nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

James is a great host on a superb site.

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Hazel U.

Powered grass site

Liked Exceptional site, beautifully kept and so peaceful. Good size pitches, couldn't fault anything.

Disliked Nothing.

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Sarah W.

Longer unit powered grass site

Liked Loved the location and quietness of the site.
The site is well maintained and James is very friendly.
You do need a car to get about but that suited us
I would highly recommend

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great adults only with good facilities

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Mark S.

Powered grass site

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Christopher C.

Longer unit powered grass site

Liked Peaceful location, clean & well managed site.

Disliked Nothing

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Features

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 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

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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Moat Barn Touring Caravan Park

Dallinghoo Road

Bredfield

Woodbridge

Suffolk

England

IP13 6BD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.13418°N
1.3167°E

Nearest transport

Coach
14.5 km Cardinal Park
15.9 km Hand in Hand
16.2 km Bus Shelter
Rail
3.6 km Melton (Suffolk) Rail Station
4.9 km Woodbridge Rail Station
5.9 km Wickham Market Rail Station
Ferry
16.9 km Bawdsey Ferry Landing
16.9 km Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing
19.9 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

Woodbridge (10 minutes’ drive) is a good place to get your bearings – it’s got lots of independent shops and cafés to try out, and the Woodbridge Tide Mill Museum to visit. It’s also on the banks of the River Deben, so you could take a waterside walk, join a boat trip or simply select a pub for a scenic pint. The town is on the edge of the Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape, so there are plenty of places for a walk nearby. Rendlesham Forest (15 minutes) is a particularly intriguing one, with a UFO trail giving an insight into some spottings here back in the 1980s. If it’s the ‘coast’ part of the name that grabs your interest, head to Orford Ness National Nature Reserve (25 minutes) for wildlife and war remnants, or visit the smart town of Aldeburgh (half an hour). For other days out, try National Trust - Sutton Hoo (15 minutes), Framlingham Castle (20 minutes) or shopping and cultural events at Snape Maltings (20 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Felixstowe North 19.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Felixstowe South 20.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dovercourt 23 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walton 32.1 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Southwold The Denes 32.1 km Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 4.8 km

Framlingham Castle 10 km

Christchurch Mansion 13.5 km

Orford Castle 15.4 km

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 15.7 km

National Trust

Sutton Hoo 4.8 km

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 15.7 km

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 28.2 km

Thorington Hall 31.5 km

Lavenham Guildhall 35.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Melton - River Deben - Woodbridge - Ufford - Melton 3.7 km

WOODBRIDGE CEMETERY 4.9 km

Sutton Hoo - Methersgate Hall - Sutton Common - Sutton Hoo 5.3 km

CAMPSEY ASHE PARK 7.3 km

Playford - Culpho - Grundisburgh - Hasketon - Woodbridge - Bealings -Playford 8.1 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 Moat Barn Touring Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Moat Barn Touring Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Moat Barn Touring Caravan Park? Woodbridge (10 minutes’ drive) is a good place to get your bearings – it’s got lots of independent shops and cafés to try out, and the Woodbridge Tide Mill Museum to visit. … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Moat Barn Touring Caravan Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Moat Barn Touring Caravan Park? From $62.86 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.