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We've just got back from over a week on this site. What a fantastic little site it is. Like campsites were when I was a child. No Spa pub or burger king on site here, but lovely family atmosphere and relaxing scenery. We had car issues and Emma couldn't have been more helpful in sorting us out. It did mean we were stuck on site for several days and at that point a bigger shop with longer opening hours would have been useful. But we did manage fine and I actually used all those tins I pack and then don't use! It is definitely too far to walk to any local shops etc. As the road to and from Holt is a country lane and has no pavement. I have 3 HUGE wolf alike dogs and there was plenty of room for the trailer tent and a space behind for the dogs to be staked out. She even showed us where we could walk them! Baconsthorpe Castle is only a 15 min walk from the campsite and was a good walk for the dogs down a nice safe bridle path. We went several times, well worth the walk. My children spent most of their time in the play area which is lovely chunky wooden solid swings slides etc. And well kept. I felt happy and confident that they were safe without being walked and watched everywhere (almost teenagers) and left them to it. They found a newt near the play area which I think was the highlight of their week! The toilets and showers were kept very clean, especially considering we were there for a massive storm, Emma actually came round to everyone the next morning to check on us! I wish we had used this site when the kids were smaller the showers are like a small family wash room rather than a tiny cubicle, really good for families with younger children. Will definitely return. Only downside would be at peak season you may have to queue outside for toilets or showers during busy hours. We never had to though. I almost didn't leave a review as I wanted to keep this site to myself!
This is the nicest larger site we've visited. Emma is lovely and really knows what makes things work for families and the kids had a fantastic time. The play park was a serious bonus for them. There were lots of extras: Books, games, crabbing equipment, fire pits, to borrow free of charge, a hair dryer was available, and phones could be charged for free in reception. Lots of hot water free of charge too. We never had to queue for toilets or showers, which were in great condition. My only negative would be that though the important bits were cleaned often, the back of the toilets and outside of the toilet bowls weren't cleaned regularly, or the corners of the floor and other places that you can't get to with a mop. That said we'll definitely have it as our first choice of place to stay when we come back to Norfolk.
Stayed here over Easter weekend in our Tent with EHU and dog. Couldn't be more positive. Very friendly, welcoming and approachable staff. Separate fields for people with / without dogs. We were positioned in the corner of one of the dog fields, great spot. Is generally a very well kept site. Has all the facilities you need, plenty of toilets, showers, washing up sinks if needed etc. There were only maybe 15 people here when we stayed and although the weather could have been better because it is only a short walk to the facilities it didn't matter that it was chucking it down!
This site is in a great spot for exploring the local area, sherringham, holt, wells next to sea and blakney point; we did all of these over the course of the weekend.
We chose this site because we wanted a quite rural site which is within a few miles of the local towns, we noticed that some people who stayed at the same time as us didn't leave the site for the duration of their stay. The site is surrounded by some lovely public footpaths and bridal ways, one of which leads to baconsthorpe castle.
If we wanted to come back to Norfolk we will be choosing this site!
This is only the second time we have been camping but are loving it. The site was very quiet on our visit with only 3 other tents so obviously no waiting for any of the facilities. The shower and toilet blocks were spotless. Very helpful and friendly owner who was there mornings and early evening. Shop was open twice a day for the basics which was reasonably priced. Fire pits there to borrow. Great location for visiting Holt and the coast. Would recommend.
This is the second time I've camped here within a month. I chose it because it's near Holt which I'm particularly fond of and I liked the look of the website. Emma and her family are very friendly and the facilities were always spotless.
There are four fields, a small one in a corner for D of E ers, two long fields for families and non dog people spanning across the path to the facilities, one housing a wooden play area and then a large field for all the dog lovers. You can pitch where you like, there's hedges right round the dog field and a cross of greenery planted in the centre which will provide more shelter and break the field up when matured. In this field by the path there is a dog bin, fire point and water tap.
There are adequate number of loos, a kitchen with dryer, 20p for 6 mins, washing machine, two huge freezers for blocks, a notice board with daily updated weather for 3 days, hair dryer.
There are two lots of two ladies showers, one family shower, one mens shower. The showers are unusual that they are only separated from the communal area, which has a sink, by a curtain and small area to change in with the only doors in to the shower itself.
There is a small shop for milk, etc.
Across the road a farm track walk will take you to Baconsthorpe Castle ruins which is well worth visiting.
The campsite itself is a great location as is near Holt, steam trains, Sheringham, Cromer, beaches, but feels quite remote from the coast mayhem traffic, it has a very relaxed vibe.
This particular weekend I happened to be there for the forties weekend centred around the steam train stations but the towns of Sheringham and Holt increasingly take part too so since the first time I happened to see it 6 years ago it seems to have got even bigger and better. Recommended.
I've camped at several sites in North Norfolk and looked at several more and I am so glad I gave this one a try as it would be my no. 1 choice for this area.
It might be worth noting that they do seem to accept trailer tents as well as there were a couple on site.
When I say back to basic that's in no way a criticism. Lovely big camping fields. On a working farm and in a very rural setting. We loved it. Host Emma, opens reception for a couple of hours in the morning and a couple in the late afternoon. Reception includes free wi-fi and a little shop for essentials.
The showers and toilets are in porta-cabin type buildings but we're week appointed and always really clean. Showers are free and hot water always plentiful, however the showers are fairly cramped.
There are an abundance of footpaths around the area and a 15 minute walk to Baconsthorpe Castle is well worth a visit.
This is a very nice spacious campsite with a real family atmosphere.
The well-laid-out site is level and road access is good - the entrance is an easy turn-in from the Holt to Baconsthorpe road. Reception and facilities are conveniently grouped at the further end of the entrance road.
The pitches are on several fields enclosed by attractive low hedges. Some of the fields have electric hook-up.
Cars can be parked next to tents and the pitches are very spacious with good grass in most areas.
Dogs are welcome but not in all fields. There is a dog-walking path directly opposite the site which leads to the ruins of Baconsthorpe castle - well worth a stroll.
Emma the owner lives on site and she and her family are very helpful and friendly.
There is a shop in reception which sells basic items such as milk and bread. Nearby there is an adventure playground for the children.
Campfires are permitted and firepits provided - wood and kindling are sold in reception.
The toilets and showers were kept very clean and supplies were replenished regularly. However, I think the limited number of loos and showers could lead to queuing when the site is full. Other facilities include laundry, freezer, microwave and wifi. There are plenty of water points around the site.
During my stay, there was a wide variety of tents using the site, most housing family groups. The site has a strict noise curfew and was very quiet at night during my stay.
The attractive market town of Holt is a five-minute drive and has shops and a small Budgen supermarket. There are more extensive shops in Sheringham and Cromer.
In summary, an excellent family campsite in an attractive location.
This is the third time we have visited this campsite and its better than ever. This year’s improvements are electric hook-ups, not that we need one. There’s a laundry room with washing machine and dryer, microwave, hair dryer and freezers for ice blocks.
Emma who runs the site, and her mum and dad who are around a lot, couldn’t be more helpful and friendly. The facilities are always beautifully clean.
There is a little shop in the reception which sells essentials. Campfires are allowed and you can buy wood and kindling. There’s plenty of room to pitch and you can go where you like if you haven’t got a hook up.
Holt is about 5 minutes down the road and Sheringham and Cromer about 15 minutes away. We enjoyed crabbing in Blakeney.
All in all a little gem and ideal for a peaceful camping trip.
What a lovely site and in a beautiful area too. I was touring by motorcycle and stayed for 3 nights. As they state, this is a working farm and they were busy getting the harvest in, but they weren’t too busy to keep the toilets and wash facilities spotlessly clean. I liked the fact that you can choose either “dog-friendly” or “no-dogs” fields and that you can choose your own pitch. I would definitely stay here again if I was visiting this part of the country.
Perfect! We had a week camping at the farm with electric hook up, a large pitch, a lovely view across the field and the beautiful town of holt a short drive away. Emma is very welcoming and promotes the local area. Fresh eggs are sold on site and the free use of a fire pit was an added bonus. Facilities on site were well thought out with two large freezers, a washing machine, tumble dryer, microwave and hair dryer. The only niggle was the changing area in the shower block was very small! I will definitely be going back.
Spent four fantastic nights at this simple but wonderful site. There were 6 of us in an old VW camper with an awning.
There are several different areas/field to pitch on and if you don't need EHU you can choose your own spot. A few of the areas are dog friendly. The field closest to the amenities area also has a playground.
Around the site are a few taps with drinking water. There is an outdoor covered washing up area with 3 sinks. A room with washing machine and tumble dryer, two freezers for cool blocks and a microwave.
There are several showers including a larger family shower room. The toilets were always clean and stocked with toilet roll!
At reception you can borrow firepits, and they also have a small shop selling various items including firewood.
The site is set up for family camping and couples. As the sun goes down there is a chilled out vibe across the site, you can hear the children playing at the park, you can smell the woodsmoke and see the flickering from the various campfires dotted around the site. Fellow campers are respectful of the noise policy and of each other.
We live fairly locally but decided to immerse ourselves for a few days in what Central North Norfolk has to offer can highly recommend the following activities:
Baconsthorpe castle is a fantastic short walk from the site, great for a picnic
Holt. Just a few miles down the road. It has several lovely places to eat. We love Byfords for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea. Holt also has several shops, ideal for tourists wanting a wander and a country park for a walk.
Catch the steam train from Holt to Sheringham. Quite expensive but our 3 year old loved it!
We love Sheringham. Great for beach and Splash swimming pool, beware pool is very busy on rainy days. Also has Tesco supermarket, mini Sainsburys, lots of local independent shops, gift shops, cafes, chip shops, ice cream sellers and amusements.
This is a lovely area and there is so much to do. We will definitely be returning to this campsite.
Lets start with the toilet blocks. WOW. ULTRA CLEAN. My friend is OCD and this is the only campsite EVER that she is happy with facility cleanliness!
The pitches were in Excellent condition and even when busy, there is SOOO much space to pitch your tent. I came in a group of 4 families and space was not an issue. I have forgotten the ladies name in reception, but she is a Lovely lady who could not do enough to help.
Good little shop with all the essentials for emergencies and firewood for the must have Campfire!
Plenty to do nearby with the castle just a 10 min walk with young children and Holt a 15 minute drive and you can get information for booking boat trips to seal island!
Also, there is a lovely play area with slides and swings for the kids which is perfectly located for the kids to make new friends.
I would Highly recommend this site and will happily return as location is middle meetig point for the 4 families! 5 stars.
The rain came down in sheets, the wind howled and storms came and went during our week recent stay here. It was so bad that many campers packed up and went home.
The site is a lovely site which is clearly loved by owner Emma who with her family are helpful and informative. It's a bit off the beat and track but is signposted off the main road.
Even though the site received so much rain it drained well, the facilities were adequate in the format of several portacabins, which sounds down market but were spot on, importantly the showers were hot and everything (again thinking about how bad the weather was) was kept amazingly clean.
The pot washing area was disappointing as it is outside and uses plastic strips to protect from the rain, which didn't work, but if better weather the only thing missing was a bin from this area.
The park for the kids is spot on, well constructed and as soon as there was a break in the rain the kids loved it. There was plenty of space for them to run around and play.
The pitch size was more than ample and lovely and flat, the grass was well maintained and short.
The site office doubled up as a shop selling basics and local eggs.
One negative is the arrival time advertised for the site, reception is not opened, fortunately on our booking we had a pitch number so could find where to pitch.
The EHU is 16A and has been renewed for this season, we know this as we did have issues with the EHU partly from a faulty item but sadly it did seem to trip randomly. Emma was going to call the electrician in to check it out so hopefully won't be an issue on going.
Emma promotes the local area and even has an on site owl box which is in use and you can hear the owl at night. A walk to the local castle is certainly worth doing.
Overall a lovely site and we are sure that if it had been a sunny week it would have been spot on.
Our second stay here - see review from July 2015 - and it has got even better.
There's now rock solid, 16A EHU and Emma seems to have souped up the WiFi a bit, as it was easily usable from the pitches nearer to the reception block.
The ground did get a bit boggy after some truly biblical rain, and I gather Emma had to rescue some vehicles in her tractor. Our pitch was on a very slight rise though, and drained nicely.
The showers seemed even more powerful than I remembered. My one criticism: the changing areas are tiny: the same dimensions as the shower cubicle, and just curtained off from the body o' the kirk. It's a bit like trying to get dried and changed whilst standing in a damp sleeping bag. Hilarious once or twice, but it'd be trying on a longer visit.
Possible the most accommodating campsite we've ever visited!
Emma the owner couldn't do enough to make our weekend perfect, opening the campsite especially late in the season, and going above and beyond the call of duty to set up the England rugby game on a projector for us dada to watch!
The camnpsite itself is in a fantastic location, not far from Holt and within easy driving distance of Cromer, West Runton and Sheringham beaches.
The facilities are top notch, well looked after and very clean.
Open fires are allowed which is a real plus for us, with plenty of wood available!
The kids loved the space available and also the younger ones really appreciated the climbing frame and swings which are a recent addition.
Not much within walking distance but the tuck shop was open on a regular basis which was a nice touch.
Thank you Emma for a brilliant weekend :-)
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Tent Pitches 
No Caravans 
No Motorhomes 
No Campervans 
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 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Motorbikers Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
Baby Changing Facilities 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar <5 miles 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <5 miles 
No Wild Swimming 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
Horse Riding <5 miles 
Cycle Hire On Site 
Golf <5 miles 
No Tennis 
Beach <5 miles 
Watersports <5 miles 
Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles 
No Sea Views 
Working Farm 
Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <5 miles
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
We've just got back from over a week on this site. What a fantastic little site it is. Like campsites were when I was a child. No Spa pub or burger king on site here, but lovely family atmosphere and relaxing scenery. We had car issues and Emma couldn't have been more helpful in sorting us out. It did mean we were stuck on site for several days and at that point a bigger shop with longer opening hours would have been useful. But we did manage fine and I actually used all those tins I pack and then don't use! It is definitely too far to walk to any local shops etc. As the road to and from Holt is a country lane and has no pavement. I have 3 HUGE wolf alike dogs and there was plenty of room for the trailer tent and a space behind for the dogs to be staked out. She even showed us where we could walk them! Baconsthorpe Castle is only a 15 min walk from the campsite and was a good walk for the dogs down a nice safe bridle path. We went several times, well worth the walk. My children spent most of their time in the play area which is lovely chunky wooden solid swings slides etc. And well kept. I felt happy and confident that they were safe without being walked and watched everywhere (almost teenagers) and left them to it. They found a newt near the play area which I think was the highlight of their week! The toilets and showers were kept very clean, especially considering we were there for a massive storm, Emma actually came round to everyone the next morning to check on us! I wish we had used this site when the kids were smaller the showers are like a small family wash room rather than a tiny cubicle, really good for families with younger children. Will definitely return. Only downside would be at peak season you may have to queue outside for toilets or showers during busy hours. We never had to though. I almost didn't leave a review as I wanted to keep this site to myself! 
