Sunset and Stars Campsite
From £40 For 1 night, 2 adults
- Wild woodland camping on a peaceful site close to beaches in Suffolk
- A 20-minute drive to Southwold, and 15 minutes to Dunwich beach
- Weekly communal foodie nights around a firepit on a dark skies site
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
French
Open from Thu, 28 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric forest floor tent or campervan pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Forest floor
Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 5.0m depth (16.4ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £40 1 night, 2 adults
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Non-electric forest floor tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Forest floor
Pitch size: Max 4.0m width x 4.0m depth (13.1ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 16.0m² (172.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £40 1 night, 2 adults
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Benny the bell tent
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed
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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Reviews
Voted 89% of visitors View breakdown
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Janene was incredibly kind and helpful as our campervan broke down just…
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Liked: Janene was incredibly kind and helpful as our campervan broke down just as we arrived for a night at the camp site She offered the bell tent as an alternative upgrade and made us feel welcome Amazing friendly service We were so grateful to Janene Thank you
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From the manager: Good evening, Thanks for taking the time to write a review for us. No trouble at all, things happen, just happy to have you stay and we hope your onward journey was successful. Until next time Janene
We had a lovely quiet stay here overnight. Everything we needed
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Liked: Small and intimate site, lovely setting in the trees
Disliked: Toilets/showers were a bit badic
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From the manager: Thanks for taking the time to review our site, and for your great comment. Your right the shower and toilets are basic but a luxury for a wild site, we look forward to seeing you again soon regards JAnene
A delightful, woodland site with caring owners.
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Liked: The location (close to RSPB Minsmere) and the site (under trees but with views across the fields). It's a lovely campsite and the owners are lovely people. They go out of their way to make everyone welcome and, when the weather threw everything it had at us, they made sure that we could drive in an out of the site by laying carpet tiles (!) and lit a big fire in one of the fire pits. It's amazing how you get a psychological boost from that in your camper van, even when it's 20 yards away!
Disliked: The weather, but our hosts couldn't help that and did everything they could to make everyone comfortable despite it.
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From the manager: WE do love a review!!! Thanks so much fort taking the time to review us. It means alot and we are always happy to work on our weeknesses and strengths. The firepits are so relaxing and take you a world away from daily life. Many thanks and hope to see you again Janene & Paul
Lovely peaceful woodland setting. Convenient location for the Suffolk coast - Aldeburgh, Southwold…
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Liked: Lovely peaceful woodland setting. Convenient location for the Suffolk coast - Aldeburgh, Southwold etc nearby. A very small family-run site. Exceptionally friendly. I liked the thoughtful details eg corkscrew and tin opener provided by the wash-up area, sanitary products in the loo, and some toys for kids to play with. The owners kindly let us help ourselves to apples and plums from their orchard. Would recommend. Would return.
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From the manager: Thankyou so much, detail is important to us, so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. See you again Janene & Paul
Lovely site under trees and let looking out to fields of haybales.
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Liked: Quiet and peaceful. Friendly hosts. Clean kitchen and toilets.
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From the manager: Thankyou so much for your review, the rain did come down!! Appreciate your time taken to place a review Many thanks Janene & Paul
not really what we expected
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Liked: The owners of the site were friendly and were happy to help when they were there. Everything was very clean. The location is good for exploring that part of the coast, good for cycling and there are some lovely pubs nearby. If you like sitting around a fire in the evening, there are plenty of fire pits to use.
Disliked: It was never really quiet. The road is very near so traffic is noticeable. We were there in August so farmers were working (with hay-making vehicles) in adjacent fields until early hours of the morning. The facilities were a bit cramped but they were adequate for the potential number of pitches. The site is in a young woodland, so it can be a bit gloomy, there are no views unless you peer over the hedge. We were in a tent, the surface of the pitch was bare earth, quite compacted. When it rained the water did not soak away quickly, puddles formed, and some surface water seeped into the living area of our tent.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your review all points duly noted. Unfortunately we can not always be present on site, however we are always there morning and evenings, and always contactable by phone, and never far away, as we do have day jobs also. I hope you had the opportunity to light a fire as they are rather fabulous. To address your dislikes, all i can say is this, we can never determine the date or month or harvest in any way. the campsite is in the countryside, and although by a road, the noise of farm traffic is something beyond our control. Unfortunately yesterday morning 25/8/23 we had a massive down pour of Torrential rain on hard ground so yes puddles will develop quickly and it does not dismiss quickly. We can not fight natures ways. The wood land has been planted since 2000 by the previous owners of the property, the canopy is light and allows for a cool entry on hot days, and yes can be shady, but we advertise we are woodland site. We are saddened to hear that natures ways are not for you, and we sincerely hope that your next stay away camping is something that suits your needs more. Regards Janene & Paul
Excellent. Well worth it!
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Liked: What a beautiful spot! Peaceful, serene, woodland setting with eco friendly amenities. Pitches are a good distance apart and lots of helpful toiletries consumables available to use if you dont have yours to hand. Considerate host and gorgeous sunsets. Loved it! Also firepits made this site really special.
Disliked: Only gripe was possibly hedge was a bit high so missed a bit of the beautiful view and setting sun. Not much to complain about really!
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From the manager: Such a fab review! thanks so much for taking timeout to comment on our site and for the great photos. The hedge is so annoying... but after last years fires due to the heat, we have to love the view, but safety first at present. Hope to see you again soon. Janene & Paul
Good spot for visiting this part of Suffolk, the village and pub…
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Liked: Good spot for visiting this part of Suffolk, the village and pub are only a short walk, and loads of good footpaths and cycling opportunities. The site is as described, it's basic but well done and we didn't expect any more from it. The hosts were very nice and helpful, I would recommend this site for those looking for a basic but quiet place to stay for a couple of days.
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From the manager: Great to meet you both, and thanks for the great review, we love the feedback Thanks Janene
A small friendly campsite in a lovely location
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Benny the bell tent
Liked: Benny the bell tent is gorgeous, spotlessly clean and very comfortable. Paul and Janene are lovely and Maden me feel very welcome. The loos and shower are clean and the outdoor kitchen area is an added bonus with hot running water for washing up
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From the manager: So pleased that you loved the Bell tent, it is super comfy, if we can add anything let us know!! feedback always great to recive. Janene & Paul
Everything! Beautiful setup, friendly helpful hosts, lovely location. Will be back 👌🏼…
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Liked: Everything! Beautiful setup, friendly helpful hosts, lovely location. Will be back 👌🏼
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From the manager: Amazing thanks for taking the time to review us, see you again!! Janene & Paul
Features
Dogs 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
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
Forest
Peaceful
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
Type
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
Sunset and Stars Campsite
Crossroads Cottage
Middleton
Saxmundham
Suffolk
England
IP17 3LR
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.2515°N
1.53962°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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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| Southwold The Denes | 12.1 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Southwold The Pier | 13.3 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier) | 27.4 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier) | 28 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Felixstowe North | 34.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Framlingham Castle 13.5 km
Orford Castle 17.5 km
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 17.7 km
Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 22.3 km
Somerleyton Hall and Gardens 31.3 km
National Trust
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 17.8 km
Sutton Hoo 22.3 km
Elizabethan House Museum 41.2 km
Flatford: Bridge Cottage 48.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Leiston - Eastbridge - Middleton - Theberton - Leiston 4.2 km
MINSMERE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 11/01/2006) 4.6 km
Dunwich Heath - Eastbridge - Minsmere River - Westleton 6 km
Dunwich - Eastbridge - Sizewell - Minsmere - Dunwich 6 km
Dunwich Heath - Dunwich - Dingle Great Hill - Dunwich 6 km
Local events
- Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival (Saturday, 28 September 2024 – Saturday, 28 September 2024)
Aldeburgh, England 10.2 km
- Latitude Festival (Thursday, 25 July 2024 – Thursday, 25 July 2024)
Beccles, England 11.4 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.
Want to know more about camping in Suffolk?
- Does Sunset and Stars Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Sunset and Stars Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Sunset and Stars Campsite? The scenic Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is at your disposal, plus this bucolic little spot is handy for the antique shops and art galleries of trendy Aldeburgh … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Sunset and Stars Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: Anytime On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 1 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Sunset and Stars Campsite? From R951,59 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.