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Brighthouse Farm Caravan And Camping Site
Melford Road
Bury St Edmunds
Lawshall
Suffolk (Browse area)
IP29 4PX
Tel: 01284 830385 or 07711 829546
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Pitches: 40 NON REGIMENTED
Open: 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026
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 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
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 No Hardstandings |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 Rallies Welcome |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
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 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
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 No Laundry |
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 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
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 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 Shop <1 mile |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 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 |
| Other Features |
 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 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Family with young children |
| Reviewer: Bowlin |
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 Lovely campsite with beautiful views. Good toilet facilities.
The owner was very friendly and made sure you were happy with everything.
We will definitely be coming back 
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| Date of Visit: July 2020 |
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| Nights stayed: 4 |
Travelling as: Family with older children |
| Reviewer: Helen Matthews |
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This well kept site has beautiful views from areas known as “the top of the world” and “room with a view”. It is very relaxed - no long list of rules and Odell is a wonderful host.
Everyone we spoke to was a returning visitor and shared our view that this campsite is a gem. It’s peaceful and located in a picturesque area of Suffolk.
The site is on a large farm with plenty of beautiful walks within the farmland. We will definitely be returning!
The facilities are relatively basic but perfectly adequate (always had hot water) - we didn’t queue once.
Thank you Odell.
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| Date of Visit: July 2020 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Nights stayed: 7 |
Travelling as: Retired couple |
| Reviewer: Bikertrev |
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We arrived at Brighthouse Farm early afternoon. went to the house and Odell the owner was pleased to show us round the site pointing out all the facilities etc. he then said if any stored van was in a position we liked he would soon move it he could not have done more to make our stay any better.
The only criticism we had was the showers only gave time to wash our hair before turning off but this got better as our week went on
All in all a great site with a very friendly owner.
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| Date of Visit: September 2019 |
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| Nights stayed: 7 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Scuffling buck |
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We have been coming here for many years. Odell is the perfect host and makes everyone feel very welcome.
The surrounding countryside is stunning by day. And sitting by the campfire under a canopy of stars at night is even more stunning. The atmosphere of the whole place is very chilled and relaxing. Many people that have discovered this campsite for the first time have come back many times to enjoy this little gem.
If your looking for a little slice of relaxation come give it a visit.
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| Date of Visit: May 2019 |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Debgreen |
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Arrived on a cold bank holiday Friday. No-one to tell us where to pitch, even though we were arrived exactly at the time we said we would. We started to pitch, feet down, groundsheet laid for awning, leccy plugged in, and it started to pour down.
Then Odell arrives to tell us to move. So we had to upsticks and move. It also happened to the next van arrival. I realised Odell is very busy with the B&B etc but a name on a stick where he wants you to pitch would be very useful. This my only gripe; moan over.
The site is very pretty with great views. Flat and level. Lots of picnic tables for tents. Not regimented at all. Lovely dog walks on Odell’s land, with about half an hour walk to the local pub, the Swan, which is lovely, with great food.
There is no shop - it is shut - and it’s a long way to the next one, so take want you need for the first day or two. We only used the site loos a couple of times as have our own, but they were clean and tidy. There is a huge room for washing up, with fridge etc - could be used for board games in wet weather?
This is a working farm with equipment parked around, so you need to keep an eye on young kids. However, there are a couple of grass areas for playing games.
We chose this site as had tickets for tour and tasting at the Greene King brewery in Bury St Edmunds bought as a gift. We went there (pre-booked) on the Bank Holiday Saturday.
Tour and Bury lovely, apart from the rain and sleet! Loved Sudbury too. Will return another day.
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| Date of Visit: April 2019 |
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| Nights stayed: 4 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Scuffling buck |
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Lovely place to wind down. Gorgeous views across open fields. Odell is a very friendly host, with a very relaxed attitude.
The facilities here might be dated but the relaxed atmosphere of the campsite is far more important. I have stayed here many times because of that reason.
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| Date of Visit: April 2019 |
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| Nights stayed: 4 |
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| Reviewer: Wellseasoned |
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This is an amazing working farm that offers great walks and a few lovely pubs withing walking distance across the fields. The location is very quiet ideal for those relaxing weekends and the owners are truly lovely and very welcoming. So if your at a loss for something to do pop down to bright house farm and relax, your be glad you did. We'll be definitely going back. This weekend actually.
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| Date of Visit: April 2019 |
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| Nights stayed: 4 |
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| Reviewer: Bikemerlin |
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Just got home from a lovely relaxing weekend at this site, entrance via working farm yard that leads to well maintained lawns. Plenty of space, very easy going site owner, clean and tidy toilets and showers. Well worth a visit.
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| Date of Visit: June 2018 |
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| Reviewer: HanM |
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This was a lovely campsite and we had a brilliant weekend. It was a very hot weekend, but the mature trees provided plenty of shade so we were able to stay cool.
This was the first time my children (aged 7 and 5) had been camping and I couldn't have picked a better campsite. Good toilets and showers, but with no other facilities it was very quiet and exactly what I think camping should be about! The space between the pitches meant that we really didn't see (or hear) very many other people.
Odell was a lovely host, popping to see us both days we were there to check that everything was well.
We particularly enjoyed the circular walk around the farm, which was well kept and well marked. And we walked into the village as well (approx 1 mile) to get to the pub where we had a very lovely dinner. We only live a few miles from this campsite, but it was like being in a different world and I would definitely return.
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| Date of Visit: June 2018 |
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| Reviewer: Piprush |
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This was the second time I have had the pleasure of visiting Odell at his wonderful campsite and again I was not disappointed. This time I brought along my parents who had not been camping in three years. We had a fabulous time, the pitches were perfect with lots of space for the children and dog to play. It was boiling hot so a game of capture the flag using water bombs was in order!
Odell could not be more accommodating, he comes around to see everyone on a daily basis and is always helpful and chatty. The site itself is so well laid out with trees and greenery that you feel like you could be anywhere - rather than the nine miles we travelled to camp!
Thank you Odell for a wonderful stay and we look forward to coming again soon.
Pip, Howard, Tony, Carol, Jacob and Megan (not forgetting Murphy who is still pining for Spice!)
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| Date of Visit: October 2017 |
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| Reviewer: Chris Gardner |
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Just had a lovely stay at Brighthouse Farm. Stunning views, very dog friendly which is important to us. Odell was an excellent host who came for a walk with his dog and gave a very interesting tour with some great local history and farm facts.
Lots of space on a level site. Lots of hook ups. Very peaceful. Showers and toilets are a bit dated and could use a good clean. The wet rooms have excellent pressure and temperature and the tokens (£1 each) last a reasonable amount of time for a shower.
When booking I spoke to Dad who perhaps steered me to believe a different price than we paid, but hey ho, it was a lovely site and if we will definitely stay again if we are in the area.
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| Date of Visit: August 2017 |
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| Reviewer: All weather |
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Another lovely stay at brighthouse farm. This time we spent a week. The site is set out well with space for everything, and lots of room for the children to play game's.
The toilets and showers are clean and tidy and we never had to queue to use them. There are lovely walks for the families and dogs.
We used two of the local pubs and found both of them friendly.
The owner was very helpful and friendly and a nice man to have a laugh and chat with. Will be returning in the near future.
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| Date of Visit: July 2017 |
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| Reviewer: Gazza50 |
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What a fab site. First time for us here and we will definitely come again. Fantastic rural setting and stunning views.
Different parts set up for different tourers. We were in quiet section but lovely large families section.
All facilities good and clean. Dog friendly. Lovely walks in the area that we made the most of.
Big town about 30 minutes away and an hour to the seaside.
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| Date of Visit: June 2017 |
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| Reviewer: Liz and Roy |
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Our first visit to Brighthouse Farm was this Easter, for a long weekend. We loved it so much that we returned for a week in June. The site is in a beautiful setting with far-reaching views across the countryside. The pitches are extremely spacious and very well kept. There are wooden picnic tables and benches for outside dining.
The toilets and shower blocks are dated but fully functional. There are individual showers with loo and wash basin plus family showers. Excellent quality soap and toilet rolls made a pleasant change from some of the places we have stayed!
The farm is on a quiet country road with Sudbury, Bury St Edmunds, Long Melford and Lavenham a short drive away.
The Swan pub has a lovely garden area and the food at The Bush is excellent.
If you like to get away from it all, breathe in the fresh air and relax Brighthouse Farm is the destination for you.
A warm welcome awaits you from Odell and his beautiful Weimaraner Spice.
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| Date of Visit: June 2017 |
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| Reviewer: Fuzzyfreak |
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I was only here for one night with the camper and I'd picked the hottest day of the year, so saw it in all its glory. I turned up with only fifteen mins to spare for a cab to take me to a nearby village. The owner wasn't around and his lovely mum insisted on showing me the house, so by the time I had found a pitch, my cab was waiting! The pitch was in the corner under a tree and I'd picked the opposite end of the field to three Mums and their seven unruly kids, so as the sun shone on this beautiful site, the birds sung and the Mums shouted as the kids shouted back - bliss.
I got back around midnight to find the kids (who, by the way were no older than six) still up and still being shouted at by the Mums - that said, I slept very well.
I got up early and took myself to the showers, only to find it not working - took me a while to realise that I needed a token, essential information that I had missed with the owner not being around on my arrival. I then had to vacate and clean a shower cubicle I didn't even use!
As an avid, long time and seasoned camper, one of my biggest bugbears is paying for showers - if it is really that expensive, then for goodness sake, just charge an extra quid a night but don't make us campers have to faff around with coins or tokens!
I left via the house, knocked on the door and was this time greeted by Dad, nobody knew where the owner was, so I handed over my money and left.
A funny experience but I will say that I saw a very beautiful camp site located in an incredibly rural and lovely part of England.
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