Baconsthorpe Meadows Campsite

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Cosy wooden camping pods at a Norfolk working farm near Holt
A 15-minute drive to Blakeney Point and 20 minutes to Blickling Hall
Bed, heater, kettle and toaster in each pod; no-noise policy at night

Nature nuts should all immediately head to Norfolk for a spot of wildlife-watching on a peaceful site. The cosy wooden camping pods at Baconsthorpe Meadows Campsite near Holt are part of a six-acre campsite on a working farm, and they’re intended to be an easy alternative to camping, while maintaining that traditional outdoor vibe. To help make life easy, each pod is kitted out with the basics: bed and mattress, a heater, charging points and seating, with a picnic table outside for your meals. That just leaves you to bring along your bedding, towels, cooking utensils and any other bits you might need to keep you happy and comfortable while you’re here (a torch is a good idea for after-dark manoeuvres too…) Pod guests also have access to all the facilities of the main campsite, including a shower block, washing-up sinks, freezers, microwave, a washing machine and tumble dryer. This is a site that’s best described as ‘nice and quiet’ – it’s not a place for party types, and there’s a no-noise policy in place after 10pm to make sure everyone gets a good night’s sleep. That atmosphere makes this a welcoming place for wildlife too – you may well spot hares and hedgehogs scuffling about in the undergrowth in the outer reaches of the field, or barn owls flying overhead at dusk.

Site type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Features

No 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 pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

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

Peaceful

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Location

Baconsthorpe Meadows Campsite

Pitt Farm

Baconsthorpe

Holt

Norfolk

England

NR25 6LF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.88995°N
1.14333°W

Nearest transport

Coach

24.5 km Victoria

26.9 km Market Place

28.6 km Millwrights

Rail

7.3 km Sheringham Rail Station

8.5 km West Runton Rail Station

11 km Roughton Road Rail Station

Ferry

46 km Reedham Ferry North

46.1 km Reedham Ferry South

Airport

26.1 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

The owners recommend bringing bikes along to explore the locality, or hiring them locally with a company that will deliver to site. Alternatively, set out on foot along the Circular Route No 31 – Holt to Mannington Walk, which runs alongside the camping field. A favourite local day out is to Blakeney Point (15 minutes’ drive or 50 minutes’ cycle), where you can see the grey seal colony and breeding birds in summer and take strolls along the dunes. They’re not short on history hereabouts either. Baconsthorpe Castle (15 minutes’ walk) is the spot to start your heritage tour – there’s a photogenic ruin that kids can scramble over as well as some pretty corners for family picnics. The stately National Trust-owned piles of Blickling Hall (20 minutes’ drive, birthplace of Anne Boleyn) and National Trust - Felbrigg Hall, Gardens and Estate (15 minutes, Jacobean mansion) might be on your agenda too. The beautiful Georgian town of Holt (10 minutes) is crammed with antique shops and art galleries if you fancy splashing some cash – and if you’d like to feel a sea breeze in your hair, Sheringham (15 minutes) has a promenade, a sandy beach and old-fashioned amusements arcades.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Sheringham	7.6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
West Runton	9.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
East Runton	10.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Cromer	11.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Mundesley	20.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mannington Gardens 5.8 km

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 8 km

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 10.5 km

Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham 18.1 km

Holkham Hall 23.8 km

National Trust

Sheringham Park 4.6 km

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 8 km

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 10.5 km

Blakeney National Nature Reserve 12.9 km

Brancaster 33.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Baconsthorpe 1 km

Baconsthorpe Castle 1 km

Holt Country Park 2.9 km

VOEWOOD 3.1 km

Holt Country Park - Hempstead - Baconsthorpe - Holt Country Park 3.4 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.

Beautiful camp site with excellent, clean facilities. The pod was very comfortable…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Caroline d. Oct 2022

Camping pod (double)

Liked: Beautiful camp site with excellent, clean facilities. The pod was very comfortable to stay in, despite us not having the best weather. The heater kept us nice and warm at night and the bed was very comfortable. Emma was also a lovely friendly host. The site is perfectly located for visiting Holt, which has some lovely restaurants, and costal areas such as Blakeney and Sheringham.

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Amazing Campsite

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

Georgie A. Sept 2022

Camping pod (double)

Liked: I can only complement this amazing campsite. We had a beautiful and tranquil stay on the site, the pods are incredible and equipped with everything you require. After long days of walking in the wind we found it very relaxing to come back to the pod and shelter from the weather. The farm land we were surrounded by was beautiful and the facilities were amazing. I would highly recommend to anyone.

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Quiet flat rural farm site, excellent pod, 1st time we've stayed in…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Anonymous Sept 2022

Camping pod (double)

Liked: Quiet flat rural farm site, excellent pod, 1st time we've stayed in one as usually tenters. Great as you get a real bed & just put your own home style bedding on. Facilities of toilets, showers, washing up, all excellent & clean.

Disliked: nothing

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A/b

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

Susan A. Sept 2022

Camping pod (double)

Liked: I liked the peace and quiet. Toilet block and showers were very clean. Emma, who owns the site, was both helpful and charming. Highly recommend.

Disliked: Extra sockets by the bed would be good.

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Excellent site with clean facilities and friendly staffs

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

Nittaya P. Aug 2022

Camping pod (double)

Liked: Comfortable bed and facility provided within the pod as well as others facility provided over all. Quiet and peaceful place to stay. Friendly and warm welcoming from Emma.

Disliked: None

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Excellent site with clean facilities and great customer service!

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

Melissa Y. Aug 2022

Camping pod (double)

Liked: Lovely peaceful area. Very clean. Great service. Everything you need is there. Great for bike rides! Hut is very cozy.

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Excellent site, safe & peaceful. Clean facilities. Friendly staff.

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

nina h. Aug 2022

Camping pod (double)

Liked: Clean, peaceful site. Pods are clean, warm, spacious and comfortable. Toilets are clean. Shower areas clean & warm. Emma the owner is welcoming, friendly and informative. Nice play area for kids and a safe site for them to play around.

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Very comfortable and great to have a kettle, mini fridge and toaster.

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

Anonymous Jul 2022

Camping pod (double)

Liked: The pod was brilliant. Excellent location close to Sheringham. Very comfortable and great to have a kettle, mini fridge and toaster. The whole site was immaculate with superb facilities. Loved that the showers had hot water whatever time of day they were used. Very welcoming and friendly hosts. Would definitely stay again.

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Lots of space, peaceful, comfortable pod and good amenities on site

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

Anonymous Jul 2022

Camping pod (double)

Liked: Facilities had everything you need and very clean. Emma helpful and around on site if needed. Pod was very comfy. Quiet site and lovely setting. Would stay again.

Disliked: Nothing

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Does Baconsthorpe Meadows Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
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What attractions are near Baconsthorpe Meadows Campsite? The owners recommend bringing bikes along to explore the locality, or hiring them locally with a company that will deliver to site. Alternatively, set out on foot along the Circular Route No … Read more