Old Waterworks Boutique Glamping
From £75 For 1 night, 4 adults
- One-acre glamping site in grounds of a former Edwardian waterworks
- Under a mile from the centre of Clare; Long Melford 15 minutes' drive
- Furnished glamping accommodation at the end of an old drovers' track
Campground type
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5
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sat, Jun 1 to
Open from Mon, Jul 1 to
Campsite types & availability
Mercury bell tent
4 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/site
Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £75 1 night, 2 adults
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Venus bell tent
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £80 1 night, 2 adults
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Saturn bell tent (five person)
5 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Dimensions: 6.0m width x 6.0m length (19.7ft width x 19.7ft length) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £85 1 night, 2 adults
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Jupiter bell tent (five person)
5 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Dimensions: 6.0m width x 6.0m length (19.7ft width x 19.7ft length) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £90 1 night, 2 adults
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Tipi
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Dimensions: 6.0m width x 6.0m length (19.7ft width x 19.7ft length) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £100 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Beautiful, affordable & welcoming!
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Saturn bell tent (five person)
Liked: Great communication prior to our stay. The site was so lovely, lovely welcome from Ben & Netty & (mum) shown around everything. The facilities are great. Great use of space and resources love the horse box showers. Everything is provided- I definitely overpacked when I needed not to. breakfast items are provided, towels,bedding fully functional kitchen with all utensils you’d possibly need. you don’t need anything at all- simply just show up. Our bell tent was amazing myself and my boys loved it! Very clean and beautiful, fresh bedding (smelt lovely & fresh) - so nice hearing the birds in the morning. The campfire gets lit nightly with the opportunity for roasting marshmallows. (Huge hit) a Beverage was also offered upon our arrival. Absolutely Love what they are offering here. You will not find a most affordable lovely friendly inclusive site. I travelled alone with my sons the site felt safe and secure with a fantastic environment. Ben & Netty we thoroughly enjoyed our stay with you guys 😀
Disliked: Nothing!!!!
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From the manager: Thank you sooo much Emma, you and your family were a pleasure to host, and we are so happy you felt comfortable and relaxed.
Peaceful spot, surrounded by beautiful countryside. Perfect place to relax and recharge.…
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Venus bell tent
Liked: Peaceful spot, surrounded by beautiful countryside. Perfect place to relax and recharge. Nice walk into town through fields and past some allotments. Ben & Netty are perfect hosts who couldn’t do enough for you. Highlight of the stay was getting to see the amazing barn owl who visits at dusk every night to hunt in the field next to the campsite.
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Great location and hosts, lovely bell tent.
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Saturn bell tent (five person)
Liked: We had a wonderful 2 night stay in the Saturn bell tent. Ben and Netty are fantastic hosts, friendly and helpful and we’re always there to answer our questions, give suggestions about walks and days out and help us get out campfire started!! We were a party of 5, 2 adults and 3 children. The tent was very cosy, warm and comfy with proper beds for us all and plenty of space for luggage. The cooking facilities were good, several fridges and all the utensils you would need. The breakfast included was a nice touch and there was lots of things to choose from. Toilet block and shower were also good. The site is spacious and in a lovely location with beautiful sunsets at the end of the field. The children enjoyed exploring, trying out the hammock and playing ball games on the grass. The site is about 15 minutes walk through cornfields into Clare. Thanks again Ben and Netty - we hope to visit again!
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Lovely place!
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Saturn bell tent (five person)
Liked: Super friendly, lovely design, everything provided
Disliked: Not a dislike but I would have had to keep a close eye if I had a toddler as there are steep steps. Great fun for the five year olds tho!
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Great site.
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Mercury bell tent
Liked: Friendly welcome (incl a beer) Waterproof tents. Nothing too much bother. Good ablution facilities. Good kitchen incl array of glasses, crockery etc. Nice to have electricity in tents (incl chandelier). Nice hammock. Intimate setting/ tents well layed out (as long as other visitors are considerate). Easy walk to local town.
Disliked: Single beds in pallets in some tents werent very comfy.
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Great value, amazing fun and location
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Tipi
Liked: Amazing location, small, beautiful site in Suffolk, amid peaceful fields. Site has 6 pods / tepees and as we were 5 families together had the site almost to ourselves. Owners provide lots of compfrtable seats and outside dining areas and there is an amazing campfire in the centre. Good toilet and shower facilities and shared kitchen and washing up area. Breakfast kindly provided and wine on arrival! Our kids' age ranged between 1- 14 and they absolutely loved it. So much space for games (cricket etc), playing and watching the sunset behind the tepees and in the neighbouring fields was unforgettable. We're already working out dates we can return next year, as so perfect for our group
Disliked: The shared kitchen could be set out a bit more clearly to know what items are provided by the owners for guests, what is their own stuff and areas for the different tents (it was workable for us as a big group sharing)
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The site is amazing with lots of character. Very peaceful and the…
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Venus bell tent
Liked: The site is amazing with lots of character. Very peaceful and the owners are just brilliant and welcome you with a drink.
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All the best bits of the camping experience without the hassle.
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Jupiter bell tent (five person)
Liked: We had a lovely stay in this special little site. The hosts could not do enough for us, even finding hot water bottles as the temperature dipped in the evenings. We had a couple of lovely evenings star gazing around the communal fire and some nice little local walks. The beds were super comfy and the tents felt so homely with nice personal touches. The children were fascinated by all the fairy lights and the fire area at night, and they loved all the hammocks and swings dotted around the place. All the best bits of the camping experience without the hassle.
Disliked: Just be aware that if you travel with younger kids, you'll need to be vigilant. The gaps in the hedge which helped us feel part of the wider landscape could be a swift exit point for an adventurous toddler! And there was a set of steep steps which required supervision with little ones.
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Excellent site, with fantastic hosts
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Venus bell tent
Liked: Well were do I start, it was a fantastic experience as i/we have never done camping before, but because it was already there it was great, each tent/ teepee have there own individual personality and quirkiness, the sunsets are amazing, the hosts were there for all your needs, tea, coffee, and cereal was always available, hut with all your kitchen needs, there was a large campfire area right in the middle which got all the campers together at the end of the day for chats and drinks (bring your own).. We had 2 kids with us 5 and 11 and they didn't want to leave, large area for them to play, (we took garden games) just needs a sign at the end of the lane, but other than that it was a perfect 4 days. And would definitely stay again, looking forward to that..
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Could not fault a thing was excellent on every level
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Tipi
Liked: Our trip was amazing the tipi was beautiful as well as the surroundings , which were breath taking , Netty and Ben the owners were so lovely and made us all very welcome, we will definitely be returning , the place is a little jem , brilliant for chilling or if you want an adventure there is plenty a short drive away , 5 stars all around for our trip ❤️
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Features
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Playground
Recreation room/arcade
TV room
Takeout
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on park
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Free wifi
Grocery store
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundromat
Local produce
Parent & baby washroom
Payphone
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Restrooms
Shower available
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue grills allowed
Barbecue provided
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Forest
Hikers’ paradise
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Communal freezer
Communal fridge
Dump station
Electric car charging point(s)
Propane/gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Convenience store nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transportation nearby
Type
Pop-up campsite
Tiny (1-10 sites)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Tennis nearby
Location
Old Waterworks Boutique Glamping
Sheepgate Lane
Clare
Suffolk
England
CO10 8RQ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
52.08326°N
0.5708°W
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| West Mersea | 26.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | N/A |
| Brightlingsea | 26.8 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 10.3 mi
Newmarket Racecourses 13 mi
East Anglian Railway Museum 13.5 mi
The National Stud 13.8 mi
Audley End House and Gardens 15.5 mi
National Trust
Melford Hall 6.4 mi
Lavenham Guildhall 9.7 mi
Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 10.2 mi
Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 12.5 mi
Paycocke's 15.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Clare - Poslingford - Hundon - Chilton Street - Clare 0.5 mi
Clare - Cavendish - Stour Valley Path - Clare 0.7 mi
Clare - Stour Valley Path - Stoke by Clare - Clare Camp 0.7 mi
The Belchamps 2.9 mi
Ridgewell - Tilbury Green - Great Yeldham - Ridgewell 3.5 mi
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.
Want to know more about camping in Suffolk?
- Does Old Waterworks Boutique Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Old Waterworks Boutique Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Old Waterworks Boutique Glamping? Clare has timber-framed houses to see, as well as a wealth of antiques shops, tea rooms to try and the ruins of a Norman fortress in Clare Castle Country Park Trust to … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Old Waterworks Boutique Glamping?
Read moreOn-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Old Waterworks Boutique Glamping? From $96.37 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.