Garden Cottage
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- Quiet wildlife haven in a historic parkland in the Suffolk countryside
- A 20-minute drive from Thetford Forest Park and Ickworth; walks nearby
- Firepits allowed; meadow and woodlands on site; pubs and shops nearby
Site type
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This park has no on-site shower facilities.
Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, Jul 24 to
Open from Fri, Sep 5 to
Pitch types & availability
Primitive grass campervan campsite
6 people maximum 
9.9/10
10 reviews 
No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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Primitive grass tent campsite
6 people maximum 10/10
19 reviews No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
100% would stay here again
What customers say
This tranquil, rustic site boasts roomy pitches and a natural feel, abundant with wildlife. Visitors loved the friendly hosts, fire pits & clever composting toilets. Great for kids' safe exploration. Basic water taps & eco-loos provided. Pack out your trash & note the absence of showers. The local produce honesty shop is a hit.
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A special place. We will be back!
Primitive grass campervan campsite
Liked Peaceful and stunning site.
Disliked Nothing.
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Would definitely recommend.
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Everything. The grounds were beautiful, tucked enough out the way that it was so peaceful. The facilities whilst basic, were fine and worked well, there is only one toilet but it was clean at all times and never really had to queue for them either. Gina was so kind and welcoming and offered us alternate places to camp on the grounds.
Disliked Nothing
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Amazing place and people.
Primitive grass campervan campsite
Liked Loved the location. Beautiful grounds, plenty for my boy and I to explore.
Great hosts, too. Showed us around, attentive and friendly. Helped us out of a real pickle when we encountered a few teething problems as we're new to the campervan scene. Will definitely be back
Disliked Nothing
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Peaceful
Primitive grass campervan campsite
Liked Really lovely little stop over. Very peaceful. Owner very friendly and helpful. 15 min cycle to pub. Nice walk around the site..... and the pigs were very cute and funny 😁
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Great location and amazing host
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Camped with my two girls and wife it is such a Great location with stunning scenery, this was my second visit and won’t be my last
Gina the host is very accommodating and even let my girl help out feeding the pigs which they throughly enjoyed with my youngest saying that was her favourite part
I couldn’t recommend this place more and I can not wait to revisit
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Great camp site.
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked On arrival we were met by the very friendly camp owner Gina. She explained the site and suggested where to pitch up.
The site was really lovely with lots of trees around and views of other meadows.
There is running water with an eco toilet by the car park.
We had a fire pit with extra wood and supplies arrival if required.
We played some ball games too as there was a lot or space in front of our tent.
We will definitely be returning in the future and it was a shame we could only stay for one night.
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Wild simple camp spot close to nature
Primitive grass campervan campsite
Liked Wild open space, simple facilities, back to basics, fire pits, pigs and nature!
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Very nice peaceful . Friendly helpful…
Primitive grass campervan campsite
Liked Very nice peaceful . Friendly helpful owner.plenty of space . Quiet location
Disliked Nothing
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A peaceful stay only up the…
Robens bell tent
Liked A peaceful stay only up the road, but felt like an off-grid getaway! Gina was a fabulous host, super approachable and personable, we could have chatted for ages. The property and grounds are delightful - the arboretum with a vast array of trees and shrubbery, the uncut glades with crickets singing, the livestock, all of it was a lovely experience just to relax and soak up the last ekes of summer. Super peaceful and you can listen to the owls, birds and deer at night. Loved seeing how their boys are invested in the running and supply of the 'Tuck Shop' (which is a nice touch of convenience if you fancy crops grown on-site or local honey etc! Or forget any supplies). We stayed in the pre-pitched mini bell tent. Pitches are well-spaced and feel secluded and restful unlike many industrial sized sites where you are at the helm of immediate neighbours. And as the other reviews mention - wow, the compost loo! 10/10 the best I've seen. Children clearly love it here too, it's safe and gives all the space to play and be mindful with nature. Would stay again!
Disliked Nothing to note! Thankfully we knew where we were heading, as the camping sign from the roadside for the property turning is both tiny and faded in print, so might catch some folk out. The welcome/instruction email was sent the morning of arrival, which I missed when on the move and could have been useful for a briefing, so perhaps sending that a little sooner ensures uptake and receipt :-)
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The set up of the campsite…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked The set up of the campsite is spacious and offers a lot of privacy. There is a lot to explore with pleanty around to do as well as pleanty of wildlife to encounter. Hosts of the campsite were incredibly helpful and friendly. I would recommend everyone tries the homemade honey that is offered in the small kiosk as it is somthing special.
Disliked Needs more toilets and maybe in future to add an eco friendly shower. This is just us being incredibly picky.
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Features
No dogs allowed
Pop-up campground
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Peaceful Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Garden Cottage
The Street
Stowlangtoft
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
England
IP31 3JX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.28099°N
0.87776°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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dovercourt | 47.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Felixstowe South | 48.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 16.4 km
Bressingham Steam and Gardens 16.7 km
Banham Zoo 20.8 km
Grimes Graves 26.6 km
Christchurch Mansion 31.3 km
National Trust
Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 11.9 km
Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 16.5 km
Lavenham Guildhall 19.9 km
Melford Hall 24.6 km
Thorington Hall 33.6 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Ixworth - Great Livermere - Troston - Ixworth 3.6 km
Tostock 5 km
Thurston - Great Barton - Pakenham - Little Haugh - Thurston 5.8 km
Ixworth Thorpe 6.4 km
Hepworth 8.3 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 Garden Cottage have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Garden Cottage dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Garden Cottage? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Bury St Edmunds (historic market town with a cathedral and abbey gardens, theatre, shops and restaurants): 20 minutes’ drive - Thetford Forest Park (cycling, walking and … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Garden Cottage?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Garden Cottage? From $37.39 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.