Arthur's Retreat
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- Peaceful, lakeside motorhome and caravan park at Hepworth in Suffolk
- Thetford Forest Park 20 minutes’ drive; Bury St Edmunds 25 minutes
- Hardstanding pitches with lake views; play area; dog walks from site
Site type
5
5
This park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
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. 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.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Units heavier than 4000 kilograms are not allowed.
- This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Reviews
Voted 82% of visitors View breakdown
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Lovely small play area, perfect for our overnight stop. Quiet area.…
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Liked: Lovely small play area, perfect for our overnight stop. Quiet area.
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Lovely place to stay. Well maintained. Peaceful. Lovely people.…
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Liked: Lovely place to stay. Well maintained. Peaceful. Lovely people.
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Super quiet for a no frills break.
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Liked: Stayed at the retreat over the bank holiday weekend. Large plots but no facilities (doesn't bother us as we are self contained). Very peaceful site. In summary a no frills site that is in it's infancy but will no doubt be a success. Owner Hollie also came to see us and asked if we had any suggestions to improve the site which was a nice touch.
Disliked: Nothing to mention.
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A lovely little gem , will be back .
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Liked: Peace , views, walks , clean elson , water to rinse , water and electric on each pitch .
Disliked: Nothing
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Small site with all hard standing pitches that had EHU and water…
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Liked: Small site with all hard standing pitches that had EHU and water tap on each Very friendly owner. Arrival at any time which was perfect for us . Lovely surroundings and local walks .Pond and a little play area for children .WI-FI excellent. Very reasonably priced and for us not to far from home ! I’m sure it is usually a very tranquil/peaceful campsite to chill and unwind but we were soon to discover our 24 hour relaxing break was not to be !
Disliked: Shortly after our arrival mid morning an campervan arrived with 3 young men in it ! From the minute of arrival out came the bottles of beer/lager and on went the music .This continued throughout the day with a couple of short breaks with the music !The vocabulary used was not very nice with the F word in most sentences .Bottle after bottle after bottle was drunk and after they had talked to the gentleman who was looking after the site ,they decided that they would all go for a swim in the pond despite him telling them that it was not advisable! My husband and I were getting so fed up and just as it was getting dark they went off to look for wood for their fire in an old drum .This went on until about 1.30 in the morning with music and the sound of wood being sawed and talking as well as the sound of the bottles ! We were amazed that looking at the campsite rules several were broken ! By the time we finally went to sleep and woke in the morning we were actually pleased to be coming home which was sad I’m sure this was an isolated occurrence but unfortunate for us !
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From the manager: Thank you very much for your positive feedback. I sincerely apologise for the behaviour of the three young men who arrived. This was our first experience of having such a group come to drink, and it is not typical of the motorhome travellers we usually welcome. Please be assured that their behaviour was neither wanted nor acceptable on our site. The mess they left behind, the noise, and the use of a fire bin were entirely inappropriate. They were informed that fire bins are not permitted at this time of year due to the dry conditions. When we visited the site to collect fees around 8 p.m., the young men assured us they would be in bed by 10 p.m. as they were tired. We also requested that another guest contact us if there were any issues. We were informed that the fire was nearly out by 10 p.m. and that the music could not be heard. I apologise if this was not the case, as your pitch was closer, and it clearly caused you inconvenience. As a gesture of goodwill, we would like to offer you a complimentary stay with us if you are ever in the area again.
Pure tranquility.
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Liked: Absolutely beautiful tranquil site. Pure heaven. Will definitely be returning.
Disliked: Having to go home.
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Lovely quiet little campsite. No shower or toilet facilities but not a problem…
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Liked: Lovely quiet little campsite. No shower or toilet facilities but not a problem as water and electricity hook up on each pitch. Good amount of room between pitches a lake with ducks and a has a small childrens playground if you have young ones. We loved this tranquil site sitting outside in the evening with the beautiful views. Very good price and we will definitely be returning.
Disliked: Nothing, the site is perfect if you want a relaxing base to stay.
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Lovely little plot , very tranquil , and correctly priced for a…
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Liked: Lovely little plot , very tranquil , and correctly priced for a no facilties site. Short drive to the pub. Holly was most pleasant.
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Great little site
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Liked: Lovely little site, nice big pitches and a clean black water disposal area. Owners are lovely and there's a sweet little play area that my kids enjoyed. Fantastic to find somewhere not charging huge amounts and we will definitely be back.
Disliked: Nothing
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Väldigt smidigt att komma sent och åka tidigt, samt ett förmånligt pris…
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Liked: Väldigt smidigt att komma sent och åka tidigt, samt ett förmånligt pris 😊
Disliked: Nackdelen är väll att det inte fanns toa eller dush men i vårt fall spelade det ingen roll.
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Features
Pop-up campground
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Gastronomic delight Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Arthur's Retreat
Clay Lane
Hepworth
Wattisfield
Suffolk
England
IP22 2QD
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.3308°N
0.92277°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Must see
Bressingham Steam and Gardens 10.8 km
Banham Zoo 14.5 km
Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 21.8 km
Grimes Graves 24.2 km
Framlingham Castle 31.2 km
National Trust
Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 17.3 km
Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 21.8 km
Lavenham Guildhall 26.1 km
Melford Hall 30.9 km
Oxburgh Hall 36.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Hepworth 2.1 km
Market Weston 3.8 km
Blo-Norton 5.8 km
Ixworth - Great Livermere - Troston - Ixworth 7.1 km
Knettishall Country Park 7.3 km
Local events
- Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival (Saturday, 28 September 2024 – Saturday, 28 September 2024)
Aldeburgh, England 43.2 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 Arthur's Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Arthur's Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Arthur's Retreat? Local attractions and activities include: - Wyken Vineyards: 10 minutes’ drive - Langham Hall Walled Garden: 10 minutes - Redgrave and Lopham Fen: 15 minutes - Breckland Leisure Centre and Waterworld: 20 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Arthur's Retreat?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Arthur's Retreat? From R232.22 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.