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We were very lucky to have found this lovely campsite with a super friendly owner and beautiful surroundings.
The toilets were always very clean and the showers were nice and hot with plenty of water. Just a tip, use the 50p ones because the water runs out very quickly on the £1 ones.
The only set back was the fact that we had to drive for about 15 min to get the basics like bread and milk because there is no shop on site, apart from that we loved the site and will be back again.
We were there when there was a VW camper rally in the nearby (and well worth a visit) village of Lavenham and despite being pretty much full up the site was fine and facilities generally seemed to cope. The only criticism would be that there were limited washing up facilities - there's a huge room but only two sinks!
The owner was really helpful and made us really welcome.
There was no official children's play area but the layout of the site meant they could play safely and without interfering with others' enjoyment.
Although we didn't try the local hostelries the site owner was able to provide us with directions and a menu for what is said to be a good local pub.
There is a farm walk and plenty of other paths to the nearby village and pubs.
A lovely campsite that I'd be happy to re-visit and to recommend.
Lovely, lovely site. Nice flat spacious pitches surrounded by mature and newly planted trees with views across open fields. Lots of room for the children to run around and play and still not get in anyone's way. Grass kept nice and short. Despite small number of loos, no queues and we were there when the site was full. Showers a bit dated, but good & warm. We were part of a group of 13 adults and 10 children (age between 8 and 11) and everyone had a fab time. Will be back again.
What a great site for a secluded short stay ( or Longer if you like peace and Quiet)
This was our first time out with a motor home and a first at setting up an awning so wanted some where that we wouldn't look silly as we treid This site was perfect as it has lots of little hide aways and is set in loverly surrondings
The site is clean and well maintained and seems to be family run and very soon you feel part of it Toilet facilities are good and very clean as are the showers the grounds are well maintained and there are some excelent walks, I have a mobility problem but the walks were flat and kept mown so walking was easy
The site is Dog welcome and very few restrictions provided you consider other dog owners and the non dog owners and of course Clean up after your pet ( bins provided)
The only small problem we had was that the shop mentioned on the site is in fact closed so the nearest shop is possibly in Bury but on the plus side there is an excelent pub withing strolling distance that serves meals from 12 to 2 pm it is situated up by the church which can be seen from the site and it is called The Swan
Nice place for a lunchtime stroll with the dog which is welcom in the garden at the rear good food nice land lord and well worth the walk
I would recomend this site for it's friendly atmophere and peaceful surroundings
We stayed here for the bank holiday weekend (bargain at £10 per night) and the site was full - but there was a nice bit of space in between units. The toilets and showers were always clean. No play area but the kids were more than happy just running about and soon made some friends. Lots of dogs on site - and plenty of surrounding fields to walk them in - dogs did not bother us but this is not the place if you don't like dogs! Very peaceful site, and very rural - lovely views over the farmland. Friendly and helpful owners. Only downside that we found was there is no shop nearby - so nearest place we found to buy basic supplies was over 5 miles drive away - which is a long way for a pint of milk for my breakfast. That is okay if you are organised and prepared for it. Another point to note is that it was very windy when we went - but noticeably more sheltered in the 'garden' part of the campsite which is surrounded by high trees.
We have just had the most lovely weekend at Brighthouse farm. The site is beautiful and well kempt, owner friendly and helpful, toilets clean, men's a little small I heard but nothing drastic.
I loved that you could set up pitch where ever you wanted, and leave when you were ready on Monday, we weren't hurried off, but encouraged to take our time and enjoy the sunshine. Not having cars on the field was lovely, you didn't have to worry about children kicking balls and damaging other peoples cars, they could also run around quite freely, I hope other campsites do the same, it made a real difference.
The 50p showers were a bit old and grubby, but serviceable, they could of been improved by having a mop and bucket in them so people could clear up after themselves.
The owner was really helpful and had great advice and local knowledge, we told him what we fancied doing and he had great suggestions for bike rides and places to eat.
There was quite a noisy group on the field (you know who you are) they weren't outrageous but did have voices that carried, to the the early hours. How they managed to be up so early the following morning I'll never know. (stomachs of steel!)
I hope to be back at this campsite very soon for another wonderful weekend.
We booked for Saturday night, as my partner left work early on the Friday, I phoned to see if it was ok to come a day early, this was no problem.
We arived and O'dell came out and helped us to unhitch and pulled the Van onto the site as the ground was very wet and he was not letting cars on.
Within a few moments we where pluged in and the tea was on.
The showers and toilets where very clean and worked well.
We Spent all weekend on the site, this was a very quite and relaxing site even down to the way the vans where pitched, no regimented set out that you had to follow, you faced the way you wanted.
So if your looking for a quite retreat to relax then this is a site that you should visit. It would also make a good site to base visits from.
When Sunday came, and time to leave, O'dell came around and asked us what time we would like to leave, we plumbed for 3'ish, he arived in his little green thing and towed the van to our car and helped to hitch up.
Thank you for a very relaxed stay. We will be back when we next need some relaxation time.
We stayed here in the last couple of days in March, horrible weather but lovely campsite with welcoming and friendly owners. Our stay was short lived due to weather conditions (so hardly used the facilities at the site) but felt from what we saw that they were to an average standard. The campsite had great views all around and was extremly peaceful.
If your looking for somewhere to eat out we would recommend 'The Bush' in Lawshall, we had a fantastic meal there which we really enjoyed and felt that it was a decent price.
The price for our stay was extremly good and we would love to go back again (hopefully with better weather). To sum up our stay we were very welcomed and enjoyed ourselves.
After a long drive around the M25 to get to Suffolk, it was such a welcome to finally reach the site and be greeted by the friendly owner who showed us around the grounds and the facilities available. Whilst pitching camp on an immaculately kept lawn surrounded by well- placed trees (that ensured protection from the wind and privacy without blocking sunlight and causing dmaping of soil) our one year old and nearly three year old sons played happily on the grass.
The family showers are good value for one's 50p - can shower baby and yourself (although you do need two adults: one to shower baby and then other to dress baby whilst you soap yourself off). Although the showers were marked male/female, we took liberty of this since it was out of season and this worked well for us.
Toilet block nice and clean. And it was nice to have a light on during the night should you need to use the amenities!
The pubs within the area are fab! Highly recommend The Bush in Shimpling St and the local Swan (which you can walk to from the campsite).
Having access to a fridge was sooooo nice and also appreciated the touch of a hair dryer in the ladies. Many thanks to the Truins for being so thoughtful!
Visits to Sudbury and Bury St Edmunds a must. We also did the Colne Valley Steam Railway; it was a 'Day out with Thomas' - a real birthday treat for the 'three' year old. Had a great time!
What an excellent site. First I give you the run down on the usual: Toilets absolutely spotless, ground level, showers £1 a go but clean, tidy and very hot, local pub within walking distance but about 3 miles away and finally the location; lovely views across open farm land. This site is perfect for a relaxing weekend or longer holiday. The grounds are immaculate but informal. The owners are friendly and helpful. We stayed there at short notice but were concerned due the the very bad weather that we may get stuck. No problem, we were told that if the ground was too wet they would pull us in place and pull us off if necessary. Fortunately the ground was OK and the weather turned out to be fine and sunny. There are some lovely places to visit in the surrounding areas. I would recommend this site for all occasions. At only £11 with hook up it cant be bad.
We recently stayed for one night at Odell`s camp site - we were not disappointed - Odell was lovely (despite not telling us that there was a short cut to the Bush pub! ) Facilities were excellent, we used the 50p showers and had no complaints, the site was very clean & tidy.
It was very peaceful and lots of nice bushes dotted around. It was very relaxed and everyone was pleasant and chatty. We hope to go back there mid September - we are not looking elsewhere as Odells site met all our needs.
I am told Lavenham is the place to visit so we are going there for a cream tea as we will stay longer this time. The rest has been said by other very satisfied campers.
Trust me you will love it
PS - Check out the lovely tranquil water feature and plants by the showers - such a nice touch.
Very pleasant site. Shower and toilet blocks in good order. Hot water no problem. Strictly the area without mains hook up is nearly level, you might need some leveling chocks. The non regimented nature of the site means that if you have no awning erected and go out for the day you take pot luck on the pitch when you return. The view from the outer field we used really is across arable fields, no hedge or fence between field and pitch. You will need to get organised, before putting your £1.00 in the slot for a shower or you might find yourself with shampoo still in your hair. We never did find the facility for freezing your ice packs and should have asked. I would recommend the site.
Upon arriving we were told we could choose a pitch, so chose one with electrical hookup and near the toilet block. Just started to set up but unfortunately the owner came along to greet us and explained that pitch was already booked, but showed us other places and we quickly got set up, with him apologising profusely. The site was spaced out nicely, not too busy and set in a very quiet area away from major roads. A lovely drive through the countryside to get there. Two sinks for dishes in a room with a fridge/freezer there also for use. Great to refreeze ice blocks and storing fridge items whilse they froze. No childrens playarea, which wasnt a problem for our children, they played with other children and all shared eachothers games. Footballs and kites were allowed on site and no problems with tents being bashed. We used the 50p showers which were not very warm, but not a problem, we were advised by other campers that the pound showers were also not very warm, but it was fine to clean up in. It did seem that by the evening the toilet rolls had run out there (replenished in the mornings) so maybe an idea to take a loo roll incase of emergencies. Dogs are allowed on site. There is the farm trail walk, we did it, but our young children did get a little bored and we cut back across the field. But I would say ideal for dog walking. Did not try to local pubs, but heard positive comments on them. Bury St Edmunds is 5 miles away, only negative comment would be that the only supermarket we found is Bury is Waitrose and it was very expensive, we later found out there is a Tescos in other direction, we would suggest using that.
My wife and I stayed here in April what a lovely site, the grass is well cut (almost manicured) the owner takes great pride in the site. The toilets are portacabin type but are lovely and clean. Excellent showers which you pay for I would suggest using the single showers rather than the family room as you seem to get longer for your money. The site is surrounded by fields and is really scenic, there is a farm walk signposted which is worth doing also a village shop a short walk across a footpath although the shop was up for sale whilst we were there. A very quiet and peaceful site, midway between Bury and Sudbury, we will be back next year. The owner is very helpful if you need anything just ask, also he was doing an offer of 7 nights for the price of 6, Worth asking!
We arrived at the site in pouring rain, and was greeted by the owner, who showed us where to pitch and gave us a sheet of A4 of places to visit and general site information. Which was very useful as the rain showed no signs of stopping and it was handy to know exactly where everything was without having to search for it.
After 3 days of continuous rain day and night, I asked Mr. Truin where the nearest laundrette was to dry some of our clothes. He very kindly offered to dry them for us, although we did decline as the clothes were also quite dirty. (but I thought it was very kind of him to offer).
Site facilities were kept clean and tidy considering the adverse weather conditions Mr. Truin managed to keep the showers and toilet areas very clean and tidy, although the ladies loos did keep running out of toilet paper, and we ended up taking our own each visit. There were two blocks of showers, the 50p showers were the best, a good long shower in a wet room, and the use of a hairdryer. The other block of showers were in a large porta-cabin and were £1.00 I did not use these. However, these rooms had a toilet and sink in as well. So were useful for toileting and teeth cleaning before bed. Water taps were spaced very well and most pitches were fairly close to a nearby tap. The chemical loo disposal point was inbetween the shower and toilet blocks which we felt was not very hygenic or private, the disposal point was also a bit like an open sewer with a big black lid which you removed and replaced when you have finished. The only other criticism would be that the only place to put rubbish was by the entrance of the farm in a large blue industrial type wheelie bin which was overflowing, and there were two big white bags also overflowing with rubbish, I think the site needed extra rubbish collections per week.
The washing-up area was in a large hall, the fridge/freezer did not work but Mr. Truin let us freeze our blocks in a large chest freezer in one of the barns.
On our 4th day the sun came out and the rain actually stopped, the site took on a whole new lease of life, there was plenty of space for playing cricket, football, etc, for the children, and cycling around the site. The views were wonderful. The Brighthouse walk would also be good if it hadn't been raining so much.
Whilst staying at Brighthouse we visited: Banham Zoo, which was excellent. The Anglo Saxon settlement - very good. The Museum of East Anglian Life - well worth the visit. Bury Bowl - very good with plenty of dry indoor activities for our children, two aged 13 and two aged 10. There was also a continental market in Bury on Monday which was very interesting. We had a meal at The Swan in Lawsall which was nice, however, the food at The Bush looked better.
By the end of our week I felt that the holiday had been very successful, considering the horrendous weather conditions. I would consider staying at Brighthouse Farm again, and would hope for better weather!
I would recommend this site, as I feel the owner has worked very hard to make it a pleasant relaxing place, there is absolutely no traffic noise as you really are in the middle of nowhere. However, local facilities include a Tesco Express shop which was very useful.
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
No Hardstandings 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
Rallies Welcome 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Motorbikers Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
Baby Changing Facilities 
No Laundry 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
No Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
No Wifi Access 
Shop <1 mile 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <5 miles 
No Wild Swimming 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
No Horse Riding 
Cycle Hire <1 mile 
No Golf 
No Tennis 
No Beach 
No Watersports 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Working Farm 
Campfires Allowed 
Open All Year 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
We were very lucky to have found this lovely campsite with a super friendly owner and beautiful surroundings.
