Waldegrave Farm

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Camping pitches
Camping pitches
Camping pitches
Trees and bushes around the farm
End of the meadow
Peaceful meadow with trees all around
Large open meadow
Brook running through the farm
Lime tree avenue
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Camping pitches
Trees and bushes around the farm
End of the meadow

  • Peaceful site on a farm near the village of Hartest
  • Bury St Edmunds and Ickworth House within 15 minutes' drive
  • Back to basics pitches; hire fat-tyre electric bicycles from the farm
Bring on the chilled country days… peace and quiet are served up by the spade at Waldegrave Farm, a secluded site between the villages of Lawshall and Hartest. Should you require their urban amenities, the towns of Bury St Edmunds, Lavenham and Long Melford are all around 15 minutes away by car. Rural relaxation is really the name of the game here though – all the classic ingredients are on hand for your stay on site, including hedgerows giving a home to wildlife, a little brook flowing through the grounds and plenty of open space for not doing very much at all (although one might stretch to creating a campfire and cracking open a beer or two...?). There’s little here to distract from the vibe: amenities on the basic pitches are limited to running water, but there are no toilets or showers on site. According to the owners, this is not so much a campsite as a farm with remote pitches around it. If you want to be alone or just with your group, this is the place to come. The end goal is that staying at Waldegrave Farm will make you like you're the only people here, no matter how many pitches are occupied. Guests in search of rural pursuits to fill their days can easily access lots of fab walks and bike rides from here, striding forth for half an hour for pints in a country pub, perchance, or wandering off to the local vineyard. Visit Will on the farm to hire a fat-tyre electric bike directly from the site. Stately homes, gorgeous gardens and river boat trips are all within half an hour’s drive, or you could stay on the road for slightly less than an hour to mix with the clever folk of Cambridge.

Site type

Tent pitches 3
Motorhome pitches 3
Open now
Opens 9 October 2024
Please note
  • This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Facilities/activities including logs are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Guests under the age of 12 are not allowed on site.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Wed, 9 Oct 2024 to

Reviews

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100% would stay here again

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Best camping trip ever and a shame we couldn't stay longer. Friendly and…

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Kate B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked Best camping trip ever and a shame we couldn't stay longer.
Friendly and welcoming hosts. Fantastic site - out of the way but easy to access pitch, beautiful flora and fauna, peace and tranquillity.
Also a great location for exploring.
Can't wait to come back!

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Beautiful spot to get away from the day to day grind!…

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mike p. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Beautiful spot to get away from the day to day grind!

Disliked Nothing

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Stayed here regularly and always come back

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Kieron W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked Everything - real wild camping

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Quiet, remote, peaceful, friendly…

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Joe C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked Quiet, remote, peaceful, friendly

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A beautiful place to go to get away from it all.

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Alison F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked Beautiful spot for a quiet weekend of peace and nature.
We had an amazing weekend and saw barn owls, deer, hare and woodpecker’s.
Friendly, helpful host.

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the peace and quiet, beautiful views…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked the peace and quiet, beautiful views

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Beautiful, peaceful place in a lovely part of the world.

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David F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked A truly beautiful place in a lovely part of the world. Exactly what we were looking for. Thankyou very much to Will for the warm welcome as well.
All the best and we have already booked for next year.

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Great place to stay.

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked Brilliant place to stay, used own firewood, and firepit, foraged for my firewood in the woods, left to get on with it.

Lovely couple.

Disliked Nothing.

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Fantastic

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked Privacy and space, very relaxed and peaceful

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Perfect back to nature site, isolated pitch location. Great to unwind.

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Chris B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked Loved the open space and lovely views. Feels like wild camping, great host who made us feel welcome. No toilets or showers but that was absolutely fine for us. Water available a short walk from where we were pitched.

Absolutely loved it. We will definitely camp again if we are in the area.

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Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

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 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

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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 Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Waldegrave Farm

Hartest

Hartest Lane

Bury St Edmunds

Suffolk

England

IP29 4EA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.15306°N
0.69536°E

Route directions

As you come down the lane from Lawshall, go over a small bridge and the site is immediately on the left, by a red brick house set back from the road. The five-bar gate will open when you pull up to it.

Nearest transport

Coach
10.6 km Bus Station
18.5 km Village Hall
18.6 km Village Hall
Rail
11.3 km Bury St Edmunds Rail Station
13.3 km Sudbury (Suffolk) Rail Station
13.3 km Thurston Rail Station
Ferry
44.6 km Harwich International Ferry Terminal
44.8 km Brightlingsea Ferry Landing
45 km Point Clear Ferry Landing
Airport
36.2 km Cambridge Airport
41.8 km London Stansted 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

There’s much to be said for just wandering out onto local lanes for a rural roam or bike ride, but if you’d prefer a proper woodland trail, consider hitting Long Melford Country Park or the Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve. And if you’re the kind who requires a suitable reward to get you moving, it’ll take you around 45 minutes to walk to Giffords Hall vineyard for a tour and taster. Ickworth House and its surrounding estate, 20 minutes’ drive from the farm, is a fab place to spend a day out – there’s much to see as you wander around the gardens and the huge Italianate rotunda of the main house. Kentwell Hall and the lovely Spencers Garden are all within a 20-minute drive too. For town-based trotting, Lavenham, Bury St Edmunds and Long Melford are good places to potter around, and Cambridge is around a 45-minute drive away. Arty types should head to Sudbury, 20 minutes away, to visit Gainsborough’s House and board boat trips through the landscapes that inspired Constable.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Brightlingsea 44.2 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Mersea 45.5 km Sea N/AGoodN/AN/A
Dovercourt 46.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 8.1 km

Newmarket Racecourses 23 km

The National Stud 25.3 km

East Anglian Railway Museum 25.7 km

Colchester Castle Museum 32.4 km

National Trust

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 8.1 km

Melford Hall 8.1 km

Lavenham Guildhall 8.5 km

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 9.8 km

Thorington Hall 25 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

KENTWELL HALL 6.5 km

TRINITY HOSPITAL 7.6 km

Glemsford - Cavendish - Pentlow - Foxearth - Glemsford 7.7 km

Long Melford - Stour Valley Way - Glemsford - Long Melford 8 km

ICKWORTH HOUSE 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Waldegrave Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Waldegrave Farm dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Waldegrave Farm? There’s much to be said for just wandering out onto local lanes for a rural roam or bike ride, but if you’d prefer a proper woodland trail, consider hitting Long Melford Country … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Waldegrave Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Waldegrave Farm? From €32.06 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.