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On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

Norfolk Country Retreats

10 4 reviews

Bee Bell Tent on a shaded pitch (added by manager 03 Jun 2021)

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Luxurious glamping in bell tents located in a private Norfolk woodland
A 35-minute drive to the Norfolk Broads, half an hour to Norwich
Outdoor kitchen, picnic area and firepit, close to shops and pubs

Norfolk Country Retreats are all about top-notch glamping on privately owned Norfolk woodland. These exclusive, pre-erected bell tents are delightfully decorated in boho style, and guests can immerse themselves in the countryside while still enjoying the luxury of a proper bed and furnishings. Your glamping adventure starts as you park the car in the designated field. From there, it’s a matter of collecting water containers and wheeling your stuff by trolley along the woodland path to your tent. What can you expect? For starters, an outdoor kitchen, sheltered under a rail sail. A private picnic area and firepit to keep you warm during chillier summer evenings, and an eco-loo and basic shower facilities, hidden discreetly among trees next to your tent. Inside, there’s room for up to four adults to sleep, with a proper double bed and two futons. A chest of drawers deals with your gear, and bits and pieces to spark your interest include bird-spotting books, juggling balls and board games. This is an off-grid, eco-friendly place to come and stay, one where you can reconnect with nature and recharge. Binoculars are on hand so you can spot buzzards and deer from your pitch, and because everything’s set up for you, you can get straight into that chilled holiday vibe. Relax with a good book, chat with fellow glampers around the firepit, or simply tune in to the birdsong in the background. A 10-minute walk from the camping field is the cute village of Hingham, with a fantastic pub, two cafés and all the convenience stores you need to stock up on supplies.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Features

Dogs allowed

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

Disabled facilities

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

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No hot water

No running water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Location

Norfolk Country Retreats

The Gallops

Attleborough Road

Hingham

Norfolk

England

NR9 4NQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.57491°N
0.97775°W

Nearest transport

Coach

6.9 km Queens Square

9.4 km The Chestnuts

Rail

7.4 km Attleborough Rail Station

8.6 km Spooner Row Rail Station

9.6 km Wymondham Rail Station

Ferry

38.9 km Reedham Ferry North

38.9 km Reedham Ferry South

44.4 km King's Lynn Ferry Landing

Airport

22.9 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: - Melsop Farm Park: 10 minutes’ drive - Wymondham (and Abbey): 15 minutes - Banham Zoo: 25 minutes - Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure: 30 minutes - Norwich: 30 minutes - Norfolk Broads: 35 minutes - Wroxham Barns: 40 minutes - Pettitts Animal Adventure Park: 50 minutes - Great Yarmouth: 50 minutes - Amazonia Zoo: an hour

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Sheringham	44.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
West Runton	44.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
East Runton	45 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Wells	45.2 km	Estuary	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good
Cromer	45.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Banham Zoo 14.7 km

Bressingham Steam and Gardens 21.9 km

Colman's Mustard Shop and Museum 22.3 km

Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery 22.4 km

Norwich Cathedral 22.7 km

National Trust

Oxburgh Hall 27.5 km

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 31.1 km

Sheringham Park 41.2 km

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 41.3 km

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 41.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Hardingham - Hingham 3.5 km

Great Ellingham - Rockland St Peter - Great Ellingham 4.7 km

Rockland All Saints 5.4 km

Runhall 6.5 km

KIMBERLEY HALL 7.4 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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What an incredible place this is, nestled in the woodland with only…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	4

Anonymous Aug 2023

Bee bell tent

Liked: What an incredible place this is, nestled in the woodland with only horses in the fields for company! We stayed with 2 young children who fully enjoyed this experience. The place is very accommodating, it came equipped with all the essentials, coal, logs for the fire, matches, candles, firestarters, handsoap, washing liquid, toilet roll literally everything you could need. Nice little touches on arrival - bottle of wine, cookies and lovely flowers. There are 4 hammocks making sure to accommodate for all guests which our kids loved and there were games to entertain the kids aswell. It just takes you back to nature's beautiful basics with no distractions, memories to last forever!

Disliked: it was quite difficult to find. we also miss understood the cool box and generator description by thinking there would be a mini electric cool box not just a picnic coolbox with ice packs BUT it's glamping, its part of the experience so im not even sure i would call it a negative!

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Very clean, tidy. High standard!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Alison P. Aug 2022

Bee bell tent

Liked: From the moment of parking the car & seeing the wagon to pile all our stuff in, then following the woodland walk path to meet our accommodation for two nights. Absolutely loved it, was such an inviting space with all we could need for the short break.

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Quiet and secluded with no one else around. Sitting around the fire…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Steph D. Sept 2022

Bee bell tent

Liked: Quiet and secluded with no one else around. Sitting around the fire pit in the evenings I’d lovely. All amenities well kept. No need to take your own camping gear as everything is provided. Great for stargazing on clear nights. Location is great, the nearby village has lots of shops, and you can reach plenty of beaches, the broads, and Great Yarmouth in an hour or less. Perfect for anyone who likes to go exploring. Large open space available play games. Dog friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing glancing site

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Helen J. Jul 2022

Bee bell tent

Liked: Everything about the tamping site. Beautiful location with so much attention to detail to create an enjoyable experience. Lovely short walk into the town of Hingham which had a lovely park for the children and a nice cafe.

Disliked: Nothing we absolutely loved it!!

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From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review. So pleased you had a good time!

Does Norfolk Country Retreats have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Norfolk Country Retreats dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Norfolk Country Retreats? Local attractions and activities include: - Melsop Farm Park: 10 minutes’ drive - Wymondham (and Abbey): 15 minutes - Banham Zoo: 25 minutes - Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure: 30 minutes - Norwich: 30 … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Norfolk Country Retreats?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more