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On-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

Primrose Paddock

9.5 8 reviews

Luxury shepherd's hut; exclusive use of tree-lined, two-acre site
45 minutes to Norfolk Broads National Park and Suffolk Heritage Coast
Double bed, heating, microwave, fridge and field kitchen with barbecue

If you like your retreats to come with a bit of luxury and privacy – such treats as heating, a private bathroom and two acres of space to yourself – stop the search and pack your bags for a trip to Primrose Paddock. At this small, family-run site in rural Suffolk, 10 minutes' drive from Eye, you’ll have exclusive use of a heated shepherd's hut set in its own tree-lined paddock. The owners' aim is to make your stay as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, so they've equipped the hut with lots of little home comforts like a double bed with clean linen, a kitchenette (with microwave, kettle, fridge and crockery), mains electricity and USB charging points. The practicalities continue in the outside field kitchen – the sheltered area has a barbecue, gas cooker and Dutch oven to aid with rustling up home-cooked meals, and there’s a washing-up area too. The shower and loo are in a separate cabin. With all that to play with, you may choose to spend a good chunk of time chilling out at base – and it would be a wise choice. The surrounding meadow is full of wildflowers and the site is home to lots of wildlife, including woodpeckers, deer and plenty of rabbits. There are hens too, so guests can tuck in to free-range eggs for brekkie. If you do want to nose around the local area and pick up supplies, Primrose Paddock is close to lots of good places to eat and drink, and there’s a village shop a mile away in Horham.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

French

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Dogs allowed

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 Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Luxury Peaceful Remote location Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Primrose Paddock

Ivy House

Athelington

Eye

Suffolk

England

IP21 5EL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.2921°N
1.25178°W

Nearest transport

Coach

12.8 km Broad Street

13.2 km School Lane

13.4 km Bus Station

Rail

12.6 km Diss Rail Station

18.4 km Halesworth Rail Station

18.4 km Saxmundham Rail Station

Ferry

28.5 km Walberswick Ferry Landing

28.5 km Southwold Ferry Landing

35 km Bawdsey Ferry Landing

Airport

42.1 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

Feeling energetic? Hire a kayak near Primrose Paddock and paddle off down the water, or burn some calories at Stradbroke Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre (less than 10 minutes’ drive). Stop off for an ice cream or pint (or both for added indulgence) at Saxtead Green Windmill (15 minutes), or check out the historic 12th-century fortress Framlingham Castle (20 minutes). A walk around the pretty gardens at Helmingham Hall (25 minutes) can be topped off with a cuppa and treat in the tearoom. Choose between adventures on water and those on land to explore the Norfolk Broads National Park (40 minutes) – here you can fill your days with peaceful paths and cycle ways, fishing in the rivers and lakes, and boating experiences. Make your way to the Suffolk Heritage Coast for coastal strolls in the seaside town of Southwold (45 minutes); while there, play with the old-time amusements on the pier, visit the Alfred Corry Lifeboat Museum or settle in at the cinema, which shows classic and modern flicks.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Southwold The Denes	29.2 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Southwold The Pier	29.9 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Felixstowe North	37.6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Felixstowe South	38.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier)	38.6 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Framlingham Castle 10 km

Bressingham Steam and Gardens 16.7 km

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 22.9 km

Banham Zoo 23.1 km

Christchurch Mansion 26.6 km

National Trust

Sutton Hoo 22.9 km

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 29.5 km

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 36.9 km

Lavenham Guildhall 37.1 km

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 40.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Occold 5.3 km

Syleham 7 km

Hoxne 7.1 km

Eye 7.2 km

Fressingfield 7.8 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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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Fully equipped outside kitchen and fire pit area.

Outside kitchen with everything you need.

The whole site and facilities to yourself. Clean and quiet.

Overall	8/10
Location	6
Value for money	6
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Jul 2023

Buttercup shepherd's hut

Liked: Very rural Suffolk. The peace and quiet was wonderful and i was undisturbed during my stay. The Shepherds Hut was clean and had a rustic charm. The bed was very comfortable and i slept well. Lovely to have the kettle within the hut as well as a toaster but you do have to go to the outside kitchen for water and cups etc. The bathroom was a bit of a trot from the Hut but was spotless and the shower worked well. There is no hot water at the sink though. There is plenty of space to walk around/sit and if the weather is good like it was when i was there it's a great 'get away from it all' space. Fires are permitted but logs are not supplied.
Overall i would recommend for a relaxing break.

Disliked: No cooking oils or condiments in the kitchen as advertised. No hot water at the bathroom sink. The big dead spiders in the kitchen sink that obviously can't be helped.

Recommend to friends Visit again

lovely place

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Linda M. Jul 2023

Buttercup shepherd's hut

Liked: Beautiful place all to ourselves, lovely hut and clean shower room & toilet, handy kitchen area, host was lovely, dogs loved to be able to roam around. was great sitting around the fire pit in the evening, would definately return x

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic city escape in beautiful surroundings.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Caroline M. Jun 2023

Buttercup shepherd's hut

Liked: Everything! I could have stayed for a week. The dogs absolutely loved the paddock, the facilities and privacy were first class for glamming. I found everything I needed and the shower was better than at home! Jayne and Seb were welcoming and really thoughtful. It was a hot couple of days and they bought up ice, doggy paddling pool and picked up insect repellent as the heat had bought the mosquitos out in force.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fully equipped, peaceful and ideally located.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Gary T. Jun 2023

Buttercup shepherd's hut

Liked: What can I say apart from WOW!!! This place was everything and more. My wife and I stayed for 2 nights (and our plus 1, Phoebe the Cavapoo) and were blown away with how equipped the facilities were. Everything was on hand and provided by the hosts from bedding and towels to cups plates and cutlery, even BBQ coals and Firewood.

The tranquil surroundings were perfect for us to reset and recharge.

Just a short 10-15min drive are plenty of great pubs if you fancied a dine out. Highly recommend The Four Horseshoes.

Already miss out new favourite place.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

We really enjoyed our stay. It's such a beautiful setting and having…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Anonymous May 2023

Buttercup shepherd's hut

Liked: We really enjoyed our stay. It's such a beautiful setting and having the whole meadow and facilities to ourselves was a real boon. The meadow is full of wild flowers and surrounded by trees and the sound of birdsong. Enjoyed cosy nights round the fire and the BBQ (charcoal provided) with produce from a local butcher. Loved the well equipped field kitchen and the comfy bed plus the clean hot shower cabin with loo and sink. If you're looking for a lovely big space to unwind and just relax surrounded by natural beauty, then this is the place for you. We also thought it was very good value for money.

Disliked: Absolutely nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful private high standard retreat

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous May 2023

Buttercup shepherd's hut

Liked: Had the most wonderful weekend in Primrose Paddock.
With a private setting, more than spacious cabin (super comfy bed, good amenities and heating for the chilly nights) and ALL the amenities you could need with the exterior kitchen and camping area - it really ticked every single box!
Was clean, comfortable, and the toilet standard was exceptional which is always a treat for trips like these. My partner and i had the best time, celebrating his birthday and our engagement, which Seb and Jayne made sure was extra special for us. Highly recommend!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved it, will be back.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Sabrina W. Oct 2022

Buttercup shepherd's hut

Liked: So many thoughtful details. The plot was very private and quiet. Bedding was lovely for great Nights sleep. Absolutely loved the outdoors kitchen- I want one at home now! I would definitely stay again.

Disliked: Field wasn’t completely fenced off meaning when my dogs are loose, they explore and end up in the landlady’s own garden, where they’re not allowed to be.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely stay , great base for exploring , peaceful and quiet .…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2022

Buttercup shepherd's hut

Liked: Lovely stay , great base for exploring , peaceful and quiet . Lovely comfortable bed , great coffee

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

Does Primrose Paddock have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Primrose Paddock dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Primrose Paddock? Feeling energetic? Hire a kayak near Primrose Paddock and paddle off down the water, or burn some calories at Stradbroke Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre (less than 10 minutes’ drive). Stop off … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Primrose Paddock?

On-park accommodation

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more