The Roost

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Small-scale pop-up Suffolk site at a farm in Wenhaston
Southwold, Dunwich and Walberswick beaches within a 15-minute drive
Barbecues, campfires and dogs welcome; village pub 10 minutes' walk

Popping up just for Suffolk stays in the height of summer, The Roost is a laidback and small-scale site within the meadows of a farm on the edge of Wenhaston. With big open skies, chickens wandering nearby, hedgerows full of wildlife and plenty of space to chill out, this is a fabulous spot for a relaxed rural break – and with the added bonus of being able to walk to the village’s award-winning pub in about 10 minutes. Tucked away in the scenic Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape, you’ll be able to get straight out onto quiet footpaths and lanes for a walk or bike ride easily enough, including routes that are suitable for any accompanying kids and dogs you’ve brought along. Alternatively, pile into the car for a trip to the coast (perhaps the beach in Southwold or the birdwatching hides at RSPB Minsmere) or a day out at a castle, a farm park or a theme park – they’re all within about 40 minutes’ drive. However you choose to spend your days, you should at some point stock up on supplies for a barbecue or campfire back on site – either make a lovely prelude to an evening of stargazing under the dark skies. You’ll also be able to freshen up with toilets and showers on site for guest use.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 23 May to Wed, 30 Sept 2026

Pitch types & availability

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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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Outdoor pool nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Roost

Brook Farm

Wenhaston

Halesworth

Suffolk

England

IP19 9HE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52,31521°N
1,56784°E

Nearest transport

Coach

16,1 km Old Market Place

18,1 km Cork Bricks

18,1 km Chaucer Street

Rail

5,5 km Halesworth Rail Station

5,6 km Darsham Rail Station

9,1 km Brampton (Suffolk) Rail Station

Ferry

6,8 km Walberswick Ferry Landing

6,8 km Southwold Ferry Landing

27 km Reedham Ferry South

Airport

44,1 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Dunwich forest and beach: 10 minutes' drive - Walberswick beach: 10 minutes - Southwold beach and pier: 15 minutes - RSPB Minsmere: 20 minutes - Framlingham Castle: 25 minutes - Easton Farm Park: half an hour - Woodbridge (for riverside walks and the tide mill): 35 minutes - Pleasurewood Hills Family Theme Park: 35 minutes - National Trust - Sutton Hoo: 40 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Southwold The Denes	7,5 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Southwold The Pier	8,3 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier)	20,5 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier)	21 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Gorleston Beach	30,5 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Framlingham Castle 18,3 km

Somerleyton Hall and Gardens 23,9 km

Orford Castle 24,7 km

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 24,9 km

Fritton Lake Country World 25,9 km

National Trust

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 25 km

Sutton Hoo 29,2 km

Elizabethan House Museum 33,9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

HENHAM 3,8 km

Dunwich Forest - Newdelight Walks - Westwood Marshes 4,8 km

DINGLE MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/06/2002) 4,9 km

Southwold - Walberswick - Westwood - Southwold 7,3 km

MINSMERE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 11/01/2006) 7,7 km

Local events

Latitude Festival (Thursday, 23 July 2026 – Thursday, 23 July 2026)
Beccles, England 4,1 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 3 day(s) of arrival.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Firepits are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Safety

Please do not touch or feed the animals.

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.

Occupancy

Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Occupancy

The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Dogs

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

General

The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Arrivals and departures

The site will send you further check-in information 7 day(s) before your arrival.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 10 p.m..

Payment terms

Frequently asked questions

Does The Roost have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Roost dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near The Roost? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Dunwich forest and beach: 10 minutes' drive - Walberswick beach: 10 minutes - Southwold beach and pier: 15 minutes - RSPB Minsmere: 20 minutes - Framlingham … Read more