The Orchard Wagon

View prices & book 9.3 3 reviews
Outdoor dining patio with a washing-up shed
Outdoor dining patio with a washing-up shed
Outdoor dining
View from the shower towards the orchard
The entrance to the wagon
The corner of the orchard
View from the bed
Luxurious double bed, egyptian cotton linen and a woodburning stove
View from the shower
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Outdoor dining
View from the shower towards the orchard
The entrance to the wagon

  • Luxury shepherd’s hut with a bathroom and kitchen cabin in an orchard
  • A 15-minute drive from Southwold, Walberswick and Dunwich
  • Barbecue, outdoor seating and a firepit; walk to the village pub
Keen to go somewhere that feels wild but still has plenty of creature comforts? The Orchard Wagon is a completely private wagon tucked into the corner of a Suffolk orchard where apples are grown for cider and apple juice. It’s within 15 minutes’ drive of the beaches in Dunwich, Walberswick and Southwold, as well as a short walk from the local pub. Suited to those who want to get back to basics and be surrounded by greenery, the wagon comfortably sleeps two people and includes a private bathroom and kitchen cabin. There are doubled-windowed doors and a double bed (measuring one and a half by two metres). Don’t forget the smart little woodburning stove, which will keep you toasty as you watch the stunning Suffolk sunsets. Cooking couldn’t be easier in the aforementioned kitchen cabin, which is well-equipped and next door to the wagon, or on the barbecue at the stone terrace in front. The cabin has a stove and a food preparation area with a bottled water supply. Light the firepit to keep you warm as you eat alfresco, too. Handily, the outdoor furniture is foldable. A stepping stone-style path behind the wagon leads to a shed, which has three separate rooms for washing up dishes, showering and using the composting loo. There’s plenty of hot water… and for those who like communing with nature, try showering with the door open – what a view. Sourcing supplies is no trouble. The Suffolk market town of Halesworth has a large supermarket and a good selection of shops, and is just a five-minute drive away. There is also a lovely bakery-patisserie café a few minutes’ drive away in Darsham. In Bramfield village, a couple of minutes' drive or a 20-minute walk away, there's a butcher and grocers, as well as a popular pub-restaurant with a beer garden (booking is recommended). Where to go for a beach day? In Walberswick, 15 minutes’ drive away, the sand dunes lead to a gorgeous sand and pebble beach. Dunwich Heath and beach (also 15 minutes' drive away) are stunning spots where you can grab fish and chips in the café afterwards. Otherwise, head to Southwold for old-fashioned pier games, a sandy beach and the famed colourful beach huts.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open now
Opens 28 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

Open from Fri, 28 Mar to

Reviews

9.3

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Everything about this place! Tranquil, secluded, well equipped and beautifully presented. We…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Yuhan C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Everything about this place!

Tranquil, secluded, well equipped and beautifully presented. We enjoyed our stay very much and will certainly return again.

Caroline was very helpful and always swiftly answer our queries.

Disliked: Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent location and accommodation.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Great location, very secluded well equipped and layed out. Very clean, very helpful owners, awesome cider and wood burner. Would definitely recommend as a peaceful retreat.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Any problems and the owners were quick to respond

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: It was quite set in a lovely orchard and a good location for nearby attractions

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No 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 No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Luxury Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

The Orchard Wagon

Grove Farm

Bramfield Road

Bramfield

Suffolk

England

IP19 9AG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.29831°N
1.52444°W

Nearest transport

Coach
18.1 km Old Market Place
18.6 km Cork Bricks
18.6 km Chaucer Street
Rail
2.8 km Darsham Rail Station
5.6 km Halesworth Rail Station
9.6 km Saxmundham Rail Station
Ferry
10 km Walberswick Ferry Landing
10 km Southwold Ferry Landing
28.9 km Reedham Ferry South
Airport
44.6 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: - Westleton Heath National Nature Reserve (walking): 10 minutes’ drive - Suffolk Coast National Nature Reserve (walking): 10 minutes - Dunwich (pebble beach and beachside fish and chip shop): 15 minutes - Dunwich Heath and Beach (National Trust site and nature reserve): 15 minutes - Southwold beach (sand and pebble beach, pier with old-fashioned arcade games and beach huts): 15 minutes - RSPB Minsmere (coastal nature reserve): 20 minutes - Dunwich Forest (walking): 20 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Southwold The Denes 10.7 km Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Southwold The Pier 11.6 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier) 23.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier) 24.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Gorleston Beach 33.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Framlingham Castle 14.8 km

Orford Castle 22.7 km

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 22.9 km

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 26.1 km

Somerleyton Hall and Gardens 26.7 km

National Trust

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 23 km

Sutton Hoo 26.1 km

Elizabethan House Museum 36.7 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 7.2 km

MINSMERE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 11/01/2006) 7.8 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Orchard Wagon have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Orchard Wagon dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near The Orchard Wagon? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Westleton Heath National Nature Reserve (walking): 10 minutes’ drive - Suffolk Coast National Nature Reserve (walking): 10 minutes - Dunwich (pebble beach and beachside fish and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Orchard Wagon?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Orchard Wagon? From R2 481,98 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.