Nether Hall Farm
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- Peaceful camping with views of the river Stour in coastal Suffolk
- Alton Water Sports Centre and Suffolk Ski Centre 15 minutes’ drive
- Small, off-grid site with direct access to Harkstead river beach
Site type
8
2Admission
At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Occupancy
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
General
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
Reception
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
7 
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland)
5 people maximum No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Min 6.5m width × 9m depth (58.5m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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- 5
Badger Sett non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (premium, water view)
5 people maximum No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Min 15m width × 15m depth (225m²)
Arrival daysFrom £45 (£45)
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Reviews
99% would recommend this site to a friend
98% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a peaceful, secluded campsite offering a "nearly wild" experience with private pitches nestled amongst trees. Guests praise the beautiful natural surroundings, estuary views, and close proximity to a river beach. Individual pitches often feature taps, picnic tables, and fire pits. Facilities are generally clean and basic. Some guests noted the ground can be uneven or hard to peg into. Occasional comments mention potential for noise disturbances.
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Last updated 15/9/2026
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Anonymous Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland)
Liked Great size and privacy pitches
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Perfect remote wild camping. Beautiful location,…
Anonymous Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland)
Liked Perfect remote wild camping. Beautiful location, lovely private pitches. So quiet.
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Brilliant site
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland)
Liked location
Disliked Nothing
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Stunning
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland)
Liked Stunning setting and views
Disliked Maybe a 'hello' from the owners would have been nice : )
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Fab place to stay!
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland)
Liked We love it here! Have been coming back again each year. It's so quiet, peaceful, clean, and set in beautiful surroundings. We always have a good time!
Disliked Absolutely nothing!
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Location, privacy of pitches, picnic table…
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland)
Liked Location, privacy of pitches, picnic table and taps on each pitch
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A lovely cosy campsite, well thought out with amazing views.
Anonymous Badger Sett non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (premium, water view)
Liked Stunning location, tap and picnic table extremely useful, owner easy to contact and quick to respond. Coastline on the doorstep is remote and beautiful, the tidal river water is clear on entry and feels warmer than the open sea. Parking, toilets, rubbish provisions all excellent, the drive in past a lovely farm is welcoming and lots of wildlife to be encountered. The local pub is a 15min walk away and has excellent ratings although we didn't eat there as we took our camping stoves and made the most of the tap and table to enjoy meals together on site.
Disliked Some regular aircraft noise overhead which surprised us as we read nothing in reviews about this? Could have been some one off training perhaps. Just made a note to bring earplugs next time so not enough to put us off coming back but despite it's remote location depending on wind especially as it's an exposed site the possibility for noise from air, and also the Felixstowe Docks is there. This is out of the sites control but mentioning incase it helps others get a better sleep.
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The best camping I have visited.…
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland)
Liked The best camping I have visited. Very quiet place. They have all what you need for rest. Every pitch surrounded by trees, that makes you feel comfortable. Wooden tables and fireplaces for cosy evening. Close to the campsite river, where you can launch the paddle board or kayak, or even fishing.
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Lovely site but exploited by guests as no staff on site or monitored
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland)
Liked Site Location ,access to beach, pitch lay outs and facilities are excellent
Disliked Noise for groups and families till midnight and beyond.
1 pitch contained a 6man group with 3 tents, music playing
2 other pitches contained large groups of parents and children, certainly not of the same immediate family
15 cars to car park shows the amount clealy exeeded.
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind comments about the site, our facilities and the pitch layout. We’re really pleased you enjoyed the location and surroundings.
We are aware of the incident you have referred to and are sorry that the noise affected your stay. Unfortunately, we weren’t contacted about the disturbance at the time and can’t be on site all the time. Had we been made aware, we would have dealt with it straight away, as we do expect all guests to respect our quiet hours and fellow campers.
Prachtige kleinschalige camping met ontzettend mooie…
Badger Sett non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (premium, water view)
Liked Prachtige kleinschalige camping met ontzettend mooie kampeerplekken. Super rustig. Sanitair is basic maar zeker in orde!
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Features
No dogs 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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Nether Hall Farm
Walkgate Cottage
Harkstead
Ipswich
Suffolk
England
IP9 1BX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.95866°N
1.18752°E
Route directions
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
Food and drink
- The Bakers' Arms Pub 1.1 km
- The Swan Pub 3.6 km
- The Red Lion Pub 3.7 km
- The Castle Inn Pub 3.9 km
- The Kings Head Pub 4.4 km
- The Butt and Oyster Pub 4.5 km
- The Rose Pub 4.6 km
- Sarah Hotel Pub 5 km
- Truck Stop Restaurant 5.1 km
- Gardeners Arms Pub 5.1 km
Groceries
- Duty Free Off-licence 4.6 km
- Lidl Supermarket 5.4 km
- Morrisons Supermarket 5.5 km
- East of England CO-OP Supermarket 5.6 km
- Asda Supermarket 6.4 km
- The Local Off-licence 6.9 km
- Suffolk Food Hall Supermarket 7.6 km
- East of England CO-OP Supermarket 8.1 km
- Lidl Supermarket 8.1 km
- Coop Village Shop Supermarket 8.4 km
Parks and play
- Harkstead Millennium Green park 1.2 km
- Village Hall field park 3.7 km
- Oakley Coronation Park 4.7 km
- Dove Crescent Play Area Playground 4.9 km
- Shotley Heritage Park 5 km
- Whinny Queach park 5.2 km
- Mace Park Playground 5.7 km
- Freston Park 6.1 km
- Dovercourt Pool Play Area Playground 6.7 km
- Orwell Country Park 6.9 km
Family days out
- Stagecoach Amusements Amusement arcade 6.8 km
- Ha'penny Pier Visitors Centre Visitor attraction 6.9 km
- Lightship LV18 Visitor attraction 6.9 km
- Tread Wheel Crane Visitor attraction 7.2 km
- Harwich Redoubt Visitor attraction 7.2 km
- Harwich Maritime Museum Visitor attraction 7.3 km
- Beacon Hill Fort Visitor attraction 7.4 km
- Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park Zoo 8.1 km
- Ocean Boulevard Theme park 10.7 km
- Little Wenham Castle 12.3 km
Public transport
- Bakers Arms 1.1 km
- Church 1.6 km
- Car Park 2 km
- The Cedars Hail & Ride 2.6 km
- Queens Head 2.6 km
- Rectory Road 2.9 km
- Hospital School 3.1 km
- Royal Hospital School 3.2 km
- Compasses 3.3 km
- Woodlands 3.6 km
Beaches
- Trimley Shores 7.4 km
Other nearby
- Harwich & Dovercourt Golf Club Golf course 4.4 km
- Webb's Boatyard Marina 4.5 km
- Cruise Berth Marina 5 km
- Woolverstone Marina 5.3 km
- Shotley Point Marina 6.2 km
- Alnesbourne Priory Golf Course 6.5 km
- Levington Marina 7.1 km
- Decoy Pond Fishing 8 km
- Jacobsen Golf Course 8.4 km
- Fox's Marina 8.7 km
Local services
- Corner Garage Shotley Fuel station 4 km
- Shotley Surgery Doctors 4.4 km
- Tesco Express Cashpoint 5 km
- Oakley Pharmacy 5 km
- PoGo Charge Charging station 5.3 km
- Tesla Destination Charger Charging station 5.4 km
- Morrisons Fuel station 5.4 km
- Bank of Ireland Cashpoint 5.5 km
- Co-operative Bank Cashpoint 5.6 km
- Borno Pharmacy 5.7 km
Must see
Christchurch Mansion 11.3 km
Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 18.2 km
firstsite 20.9 km
Colchester Castle Museum 21.1 km
Colchester Zoo 26.4 km
National Trust
Flatford: Bridge Cottage 11.5 km
Thorington Hall 17.8 km
Sutton Hoo 18.2 km
Bourne Mill 21 km
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 28 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
STOUR ESTUARY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 11/04/2005) 1.6 km
Wrabness - Essex Way - Ramsey - River Stour - Wrabness 2.5 km
Alton Water - Lower Street - River Stour - Holbrook 3.9 km
Pin Mill - Chelmondiston - Woolverstone - Pin Mill 4.3 km
Shotley Gate - Erwarton - Shotley - River Orwell 5.5 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 Nether Hall Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Nether Hall Farm dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Nether Hall Farm? Alton Water Sports Centre is set in 400 acres of countryside, where you can wander walking and cycling tracks, go fishing and try out watersports on the reservoir. All equipment, as well … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Nether Hall Farm?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 15:00 – 19:00 Depart by: 11:00 On-site accommodation Arrive: 15:00 – 19:00 Depart by: 11:00 - How much does it cost to stay at Nether Hall Farm? From €35.04 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.