Beetlebank Farm Wild Camping

9.4 60 reviews
Visitor image of sunset on site
Visitor image of sunset on site
Nature on the site
Surrounded by farmland
The view in june across to our tent pitches which are strimmed into the flowering meadow
Suffolk rural breaks
Oaks
Happy dog
Pet-friendly
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Nature on the site
Surrounded by farmland
The view in june across to our tent pitches which are strimmed into the flowering meadow

  • Wild camping on a laidback Suffolk farm
  • A quarter of an hour's drive from Southwold or RSPB Minsmere
  • Local produce sold on site; a mile from a pub and butcher's shop
Beetlebank Farm Wild Camping is a laidback and rural pitching spot surrounded by spectacular Suffolk farmland. Set just back from the A144 and a mile from the village of Bramfield – home to a butcher's and a pub – this site is has excellent views across the countryside and is about a quarter of an hour's drive from England's east coast. The farm is a small, regenerative working farm with rare-breed sheep, goats, chickens and other livestock. There is also a small market garden and flower farm where you can buy freshly-laid eggs and farm-harvested veggies. This is a place where you can leave mod cons at home and reconnect with nature in the fresh air. The farm is surrounded by mature oak trees, bird-filled hedgerows and other rural sounds like the far-off bleating of sheep, making it a great backdrop for simple and serene breaks. Beetlebank Farm Wild Camping supplies all parties coming here with a five-litre bottle of drinking water, as there is no drinking tap available on site (additional bottles can be bought). There are well-maintained portable toilets here, but electricity, showers and other things will need to be sought out in the local area.

Site type

Tent pitches 15
Opens
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 60 Pitchup.com customers

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Wild camping

98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Beetlebank Farm: tranquil, wild camping in a lovely meadow. Guests rave about the peace, space, and easy access to coast towns. Geoff, the owner, is super helpful, and there's water and clean portaloos. Some noise from road/trains, but great value for a back-to-basics getaway. A few mention grass length and toilet upkeep.

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Great location, lovely campsite. Wild…

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Kirstin P.

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Great location, lovely campsite. Wild camping but with clean portaloos. Very nice gesture providing some water for the stay. Owner is really nice and thoughtful, but you get a real sense of privacy. Would definitely visit again

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Brilliant place to stay, a fantastic location for exploring, excellent

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Nicholas A.

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked We had a fantastic stay at Beetlebank Farm. A beautiful, peaceful place to enjoy some quiet time, but also very well connected to rural and coastal walks and interesting villages and towns to explore. We were made to feel very welcome and thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of our stay. Strongly recommend this place for campers looking for peace and fun! Thanks for a brilliant time.

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Lovely spot. Very accessible for Minsmere…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Lovely spot. Very accessible for Minsmere and Southwold.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Staying one night is ok but would not camp longer

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Justyna R.

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Pleasant space in general, nice grass

Disliked Chemical toilets were a bit dirty and lack of running water

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Beautiful and peaceful setting. Friendly host.…

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Anonymous

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Liked Beautiful and peaceful setting. Friendly host. Really close to Bramfield, which has an excellent pub. Close to the beach too.

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Great stay very good value for money

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Patrick B.

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Liked The space, the kestrels, the night skies and stars

Disliked Noisy children , barking dogs and the argumentative neighbouring campers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet field, two portaloos on site, big oak tree with swing.

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Lauren M.

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Liked Beautiful quiet site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommended for anyone who likes quiet spaces and basics.

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Patrick B.

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Liked The space, the quiet, the wild life, the donkeys, the oak trees, the sunsets. The bottle of water provided and delicious eggs available.

Disliked I didnt dislike anything.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Our 2nd year visiting, I think it may become a yearly tradition. Back to basics in a lovely meadow (this year with a view of two very quiet donkeys). A great spot to let the kids run free, swing on the tyre swing and stay up late without bothering anyone (we had the place to ourselves)
Two very clean and stocked portaloos are the only amenity hence the 2 night stay.

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Glenn H.

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Liked Location, peace and quiet

Disliked Nothing

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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 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

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No running water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Beetlebank Farm Wild Camping

Bramfield

Suffolk

England

IP19 9AG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.29644°N
1.52423°E

Route directions

Look for the shared driveway for Grove Farm & Beetlebank Farm. Drive all the way up the drive, passing the farmyard on your right and then a large thatched barn. You will see two field gates: one closed straight ahead and one to the right that is open. Please drive through this open gate, across the field in the designated lane and you'll reach the campsite.

Nearest transport

Coach
18.3 km Old Market Place
18.8 km Cork Bricks
18.8 km Chaucer Street
Rail
2.6 km Darsham Rail Station
5.7 km Halesworth Rail Station
9.4 km Saxmundham Rail Station
Ferry
10 km Walberswick Ferry Landing
10.1 km Southwold Ferry Landing
29.1 km Reedham Ferry South
Airport
44.8 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: - Halesworth (for farmers' market): 10 minutes' drive - Dunwich beach: 15 minutes - Southwold: 15 minutes - RSPB Minsmere: 15 minutes - Snape Maltings: 20 minutes - Aldeburgh: 25 minutes - Orford Castle: 30 minutes - Pleasurewood Hills Family Theme Park: 45 minutes - Ocean Boulevard Fun Park: 50 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Southwold The Denes 10.8 km Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Southwold The Pier 11.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier) 23.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier) 24.4 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Gorleston Beach 33.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Framlingham Castle 14.6 km

Orford Castle 22.5 km

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 22.7 km

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 25.9 km

Somerleyton Hall and Gardens 26.9 km

National Trust

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 22.8 km

Sutton Hoo 25.9 km

Elizabethan House Museum 36.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

HEVENINGHAM HALL 5.1 km

Dunwich Forest - Newdelight Walks - Westwood Marshes 6.3 km

DINGLE MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/06/2002) 7.1 km

HENHAM 7.3 km

MINSMERE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 11/01/2006) 7.7 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 Beetlebank Farm Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Beetlebank Farm Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Beetlebank Farm Wild Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Halesworth (for farmers' market): 10 minutes' drive - Dunwich beach: 15 minutes - Southwold: 15 minutes - RSPB Minsmere: 15 minutes - Snape Maltings: 20 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Beetlebank Farm Wild Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
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