Hill Farm

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Electric gross and earth pitch no. 22
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  • Well-maintained site a 10-minute drive from the Suffolk coast
  • A 15-minute drive to Southwold, and half an hour from Sutton Hoo
  • Pub five minutes' drive away; a few minutes from a shop and petrol
Fancy some downtime exploring rural Suffolk? The tree-shaded pitches at Hill Farm are in a peaceful setting near the historic town of Saxmundham, handily accessible from the A12 and close to Suffolk’s popular coastline. This is a site that welcomes families and groups of friends – and it's wonderfully dog-friendly too (there’s a four-acre woodland to the north of the site that's great for dog walking). The site has good TV reception for relaxing indoors on damp or chilly days. Raised gas-powered or charcoal/wood barbecues are allowed too (no ground or silver barbecues please), so you can keep warm and toasty while grilling up a barbecue feast. A pub in Darsham village is a five-minute drive away (or half an hour's walk along a farm track through the fields). The nearest shop is at the local petrol station, a few minutes' drive away (near to the Darsham train station). There's also a good local bakery a few minutes' drive away along the A12. The popular village of Westleton (10 minutes’ drive) has village stores, a farm shop, a garage and an art gallery. Back on site, there are several toilet blocks with hot running water, plus four showers. There is also a washing machine, grey waste and chemical toilet disposal and recycling.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 5
Touring caravan pitches 5
Tent pitches 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

8.9

Overall rating from 240 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

94% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

Good value farm campsite with big, private, tree-filled spots. Owner's super helpful & friendly. Basic but clean loos, hot showers & Wi-Fi. Great for exploring the coast & local pubs nearby. Some road noise & old facilities noted, but most love it and will be back.

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We really liked the large pitch,…

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 Stella S. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass and earth pitch

Liked We really liked the large pitch, and how the trees separated the space to give a sense of privacy.
We appreciated Jaiks warm welcome on arrival and the amount of facilities offered. There were a good number of toilets etc. The facilities also had a touch of home and felt well thought out. We took a nice circular walk from the site and would happily stay again.

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Basically beautiful - a simple site that's incredible value

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Wendy H. 1 review

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Incredible value and fantastic experience, thanks to the brilliant information provided in advance by Jaik. Loved the rural setting and walk up the lane to a fantastic pub (Fox Inn). Very chilled vibe and the perfect pre-stop before Latitude Festival.

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Enjoyed our weekend camping. Thanks

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 gary c. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth pitch

Liked The owner, Jaik, very approachable and helpful...a short drive, 10 minutes through heathland to get to the beach, with free parking...2 lovely pubs close by. Camp site was quiet, and our pitch was secluded surrounded by trees. Stayed for 2 nights. Very reasonable nightly rate, site even had wifi.

Disliked For the price we paid...no negative points.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well kept place and very quiet

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 Ian H. 1 review

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Host was very helpful
Pitch was very nice and quiet.
Facilities were clean and tidy
All in all a peaceful, relaxing time.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would happily return.

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Debi N. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Quaint rural site, quiet and dark, adequate shower and toilet facilities, reading nook with a good choice of materials.
Comfy outside furniture and tables/ benches dotted around for camper's use, also a washing line.
Lovely bakery and pubs within minutes drive and the charming Thorington Theatre.
Jaik the owner was very helpful.

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Clean toilets and showers Big pitches Peaceful…

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Anonymous

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Clean toilets and showers
Big pitches
Peaceful environment

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Super campsite

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 Pud 2. 1 review

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Great spot. Gladed campsite with basic but comprehensive facilities. Long electricity hook up cables provided. Scattered furniture which is a nice touch. Clean toilets. Easy waste disposal. Owner Jaik incredibly responsive & helpful but not intrusive. Really liked it.

Disliked Nothing

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Perfect for what we needed…

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Anonymous

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Perfect for what we needed

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Great value quality site

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John B. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Price, amenities, owner manager's helpfulness, close to RSPB Minsmere and other coastal attractions

Disliked The only pitch available had little sunshine so my solar panels were ineffective

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Basic but very welcoming, so peaceful and relaxing

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Anonymous

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Everything

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Features

Portable toilet

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 Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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

Forest Peaceful Remote location

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Hill Farm

Lymballs Lane

Saxmundham

Suffolk

England

IP17 3QH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52,28501°N
1,54002°E

Nearest transport

Coach
19,5 km Old Market Place
20,4 km Cork Bricks
20,4 km Chaucer Street
Rail
1,7 km Darsham Rail Station
7,3 km Halesworth Rail Station
8,5 km Saxmundham Rail Station
Ferry
9,4 km Walberswick Ferry Landing
9,4 km Southwold Ferry Landing
30,3 km Reedham Ferry South
Airport
46,4 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

Hills Farm is an great base for exploring the Suffolk coastline, with indie boutiques in cobbled streets and restaurants on the pier in the cute seaside town of Southwold (15 minutes’ drive), and an extensive sandy beach backed by dunes at Walberswick (10 minutes). Aldeburgh (20 minutes) is home to famous literary and music festivals, plus bracing strolls on the pebble beach and a renowned fish and chip shop. There’s plenty of history in these parts too, with stately part-medieval Orford Castle (25 minutes) open for tours of its angular keep, and you can follow a spectacular walk around the walls at Framlingham Castle (20 minutes). The star of the show here, however, might just be the Anglo-Saxon burial ground and museum showcasing its priceless, golden finds at Sutton Hoo (half an hour). Getting out and about in glorious and unspoilt countryside is easy too, with boardwalks crossing the heathland at National Trust-owned Dunwich Heath and Beach (15 minutes). At the famous RSPB Minsmere coastal reserve (20 minutes), you have the chance to spot otters in reedbed pools, with rare bitterns and avocets nesting nearby.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Southwold The Denes 10,2 km Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Southwold The Pier 11,2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier) 24,3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier) 24,8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Gorleston Beach 34,3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Framlingham Castle 14,9 km

Orford Castle 21,3 km

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 21,4 km

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 25,3 km

Somerleyton Hall and Gardens 27,7 km

National Trust

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 21,5 km

Sutton Hoo 25,4 km

Elizabethan House Museum 37,7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Dunwich Forest - Newdelight Walks - Westwood Marshes 5 km

DINGLE MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/06/2002) 6 km

MINSMERE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 11/01/2006) 6 km

HEVENINGHAM HALL 6,5 km

Dunwich Heath - Eastbridge - Minsmere River - Westleton 7 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 Hill Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hill Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hill Farm? Hills Farm is an great base for exploring the Suffolk coastline, with indie boutiques in cobbled streets and restaurants on the pier in the cute seaside town of Southwold (15 minutes’ drive), … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hill Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hill Farm? From R357,35 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.