Stone House

Wild camping in a scenic Suffolk orchard and wildlife haven
A mile from the local village and 15 minutes drive from Stowmarket
Three acres of space and only a few pitches allowed

Pitch up among apple trees at the pretty Suffolk site of Stone House, set in an orchard a mile from the village of Mendlesham. Only a handful of pitches are on this three-acre wild camping site, so there’s plenty of room to spread out, laze under the fruit trees and spot the many species of wildlife living among them. Stone House is 15 minutes drive from Stowmarket and within easy access to the A14, Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich. Norwich is 45 minutes drive away. If you’re arriving by car, parking isn’t allowed next to pitches but is available on the site driveway a few metres away. The site has a toilet and cold running water. Barbecues are allowed: source supplies at the small shop in Mendlesham or at Stowmarket … or opt for fish and chips in the village or a stroll across the fields to the local and much recommended vegetarian restaurant.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

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Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campground

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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Stone House

Mendlesham Roads

Brockford

Stowmarket

Suffolk

England

IP14 5NU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.25575°N
1.09663°W

Nearest transport

Coach

10.2 km Station Road West

13.2 km Bus Station

16.7 km Jacobs Close

Rail

9.9 km Stowmarket Rail Station

11.8 km Needham Market Rail Station

12.7 km Elmswell Rail Station

Ferry

35.4 km Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing

35.9 km Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing

Airport

47.7 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Thornham Estate (scenic walks, a play area and a café): 10 minutes’ drive - watersports, cycling and walking at Alton Water reservoir: 35 minutes - Norwich: 45 minutes - Beccles and the Broads: 45 minutes - Suffolk coastal towns Southwold, Dunwich and Aldeburgh: all within an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Felixstowe North	37.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Felixstowe South	37.5 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Dovercourt	38.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Southwold The Denes	40.2 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Southwold The Pier	41 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bressingham Steam and Gardens 14.5 km

Framlingham Castle 17.4 km

Banham Zoo 21.7 km

Christchurch Mansion 22.3 km

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 24.5 km

National Trust

Sutton Hoo 24.5 km

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 26 km

Lavenham Guildhall 26.2 km

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 30.3 km

Melford Hall 32.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Occold 6.2 km

Debenham 6.5 km

Eye 8.1 km

Little Green - Botesdale 9.2 km

HELMINGHAM HALL 11.2 km

Local events

Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival (Saturday, 28 September 2024 – Saturday, 28 September 2024)
Aldeburgh, England 29.1 km
Latitude Festival (Thursday, 25 July 2024 – Thursday, 25 July 2024)
Beccles, England 35.4 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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Frequently asked questions

Does Stone House have a swimming pool? No View all features
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What attractions are near Stone House? Local attractions and activities include: - Thornham Estate (scenic walks, a play area and a café): 10 minutes’ drive - watersports, cycling and walking at Alton Water reservoir: 35 minutes - Norwich: … Read more