Whitehouse Farm

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The gypsy caravan, in the old orchard under the damson and pear trees
The gypsy caravan, in the old orchard under the damson and pear trees
The shepherd huts under the orchard blossom
Campsite in the meadow
Camping among the trees
Sauna on the pond
Kids' playground
The toilet facilities - new for 2022, just finishing decorating
New, from april '23: sauna on the pond
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The shepherd huts under the orchard blossom
Campsite in the meadow
Camping among the trees

  • Pop-up site in rural Suffolk near Stowmarket and Bury St Edmunds
  • A 30-minute drive from Thetford Forest Park and Ipswich river cruises
  • Stay in an old orchard with a playground on site
Want to be in deepest countryside but close enough to a town for a spot of shopping or a night in the pub? Check out the offerings at Whitehouse Farm, set in six acres of glorious rural Suffolk, well away from roads and traffic noise and yet only 20 minutes’ drive from the pubs and indie shops of Bury St Edmunds. This is also a super spot for kids, as there is a playground with climbing equipment on site and some fab family walks directly from the farm – you can bring the pooches too, but they need to be kept on leads please. The pitches are located in the meadow, just beyond where the shepherd huts sit in the old orchard among damson, apple, pear and greengage trees. Shared facilities include loos, showers, a water tap, a washing-up area and a laundry room. You can pick up supplies in Stowmarket (15 minutes’ drive) – and if you don't fancy cooking, well… those Bury St Edmunds pubs await. For chilly evenings, a sauna is also available (chat to site staff for more details).

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Motorhome sites 2
Tent sites 9
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

Dutch

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 161 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Friendly, tidy spot in stunning country, great for families. Clean amenities, peaceful vibes, and fun stuff like a swim pond, sauna, playground & walks. Owner's a star! Most loved it, though some noted guest or train noise.

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Quiet well kept site and great…

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Colin M.

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Quiet well kept site and great to be pitched next to the pond, very quiet with lots of wildlife.
Facilities were kept very clean with ample supplies.

Disliked only stayed for 2 nights

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Jade G.

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked We had a wonderful stay here, very friendly owners, beautiful clean site.

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Loved this campsite. Facilities are great…

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Jack M.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Loved this campsite. Facilities are great

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Excellent site, clean bathrooms and strong…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Excellent site, clean bathrooms and strong showers. Pitch was great, nice and flat and superb size. Owner was beyond polite and accommodating, greeting us and giving a small tour on arrival. Surrounding area is peaceful with plenty of good walks and public paths. Small town nearby for supplies. Would and will be staying again in future!

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Very peacefully and quite site. Toilets…

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Phillip P.

Unpowered forest floor tent site

Liked Very peacefully and quite site. Toilets /shower clean and good lighting.

Disliked Wheel chair access was a little difficult on the stone path to push our 9 yesr old.

Had a step into toilets so wouldn't have got a wheel chair in to the toilet. Lucky our son could use crutches.

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Very, very clean toilets. Two playgrounds…

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Daga B.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Very, very clean toilets. Two playgrounds for the children were a big hit. Sauna looks great - shame I didn’t have a chance to try it out. There is a small pond - not really for swimming in but lovely to look at; we were fascinated by the beautiful dragonflies and spent ages watching them there. Glamping wagons looked lovely from the outside. There are two wheelbarrows available to help with transporting your kit.

Disliked Lack of easily accessible bins (apart from compost). Also, it would be really helpful if there were some old bricks available, for portable bbqs.

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Adam M.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked We really loved the facilities available , the toilets and showers were impeccable and the campsite was clean and well supplied, we enjoyed the space and the scenery around us. We went on some long walks to near by villages which had lovely pubs and met lots of friendly people along the way. Easy access to Supermarkets (10 min drive) and an hour from the beach was a good day out. Rob was really friendly and relaxed and made us feel welcomed. Incredible Value for money and the fire pit and barbecues provided were a massive touch. Will definitely recommend.

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Perfect 2 night break for me, will 100% be back

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Vince B.

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Quiet, friendly, great access to countryside walks.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site to get away from the busy urban life.

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Rhys S.

Unpowered forest floor tent site

Liked Clean, quiet area, plenty of toilets and showers. We are first time campers, only stayed one night to trial the kids. And whitehouse farm was a great choice, completely hassle free and the owner introduced himself and made us feel very welcome.

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Debora B.

Tawny shepherd's hut

Liked Quiet area, not many people around. Clean toilet facilities and the owner was very friendly and helpful during our stay!
The hut was very good, had all the basic things in the kitchenette, the sink was external but in close proximity.

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Features

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 Sauna TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Level campground, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Whitehouse Farm

Uppertown

Wetherden

Stowmarket

Suffolk

England

IP14 3ND

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.24012°N
0.94658°E

Route directions

If you are using Satnav devices, please use the postcode IP14 3ND as there are many White House Farms in Suffolk.

Nearest transport

Coach
6.6 km Station Road West
10.1 km Village Hall
10.1 km Village Hall
Rail
2.3 km Elmswell Rail Station
6.7 km Stowmarket Rail Station
9.5 km Thurston Rail Station
Ferry
38.7 km Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing
38.7 km Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing
38.8 km Harwich International Ferry Terminal

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 pretty town of Bury St Edmunds (20 minutes’ drive) holds a local market every Wednesday and Saturday, where you can pick up foodie bits and pieces. It also has indie shopping, a spectacular cathedral, brewery tours and popular restaurants for a respite from all the sightseeing. Alton Water (40 minutes) is a top spot for canoeing and sailing, and any rainy days are covered by the swimming pool in the leisure centre at Stowmarket (15 minutes). A day trip to the Norfolk Broads (45 minutes) to hire a day-cruiser boat is also a firm family favourite, or you might like to have a go at punting along The Backs in Cambridge (an hour) – if that’s too much like hard work, take a look at the city’s historic colleges instead. When the kids need a runaround, hire bikes for off-roading at Thetford Forest Park (half an hour) or let them try out the treetop rope courses at Go Ape Thetford (45 minutes). If only a beach day will do, Aldeburgh (an hour) has a sand and shingle stretch that's safe for swimming, and a popular fish and chip shop for after you’ve had a dip.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Dovercourt 41.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Felixstowe South 41.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Felixstowe North 41.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bressingham Steam and Gardens 17.6 km

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 19.9 km

Banham Zoo 23.5 km

Christchurch Mansion 24.9 km

Framlingham Castle 27.3 km

National Trust

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 15.7 km

Lavenham Guildhall 17.8 km

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 19.9 km

Melford Hall 23.3 km

Thorington Hall 28.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Tostock 5.3 km

Thurston - Great Barton - Pakenham - Little Haugh - Thurston 9.4 km

Felsham - Brettenham - Thorpe Morieux - Thorpe Green - Bull's Wood - Felsham 9.8 km

Bradfield Woods 9.9 km

Ixworth - Great Livermere - Troston - Ixworth 10.1 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Whitehouse Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Whitehouse Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Whitehouse Farm? The pretty town of Bury St Edmunds (20 minutes’ drive) holds a local market every Wednesday and Saturday, where you can pick up foodie bits and pieces. It also has indie shopping, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Whitehouse Farm?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Whitehouse Farm? From $57.81 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.