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Just took our two girls, 5 and 7, camping, first time ever, and Granny too. Found this site to be absolutely great, Emma and her parents very relaxed and helpful. We made no reservation and arrived and left when it suited us (we did call ahead to make sure there was space, though). We stayed an extra day as we enjoyed it so much. Emma was very helpful and warned us about roadworks in Kings Lynn. The toilets and showers were clean and welcoming and the pitches spacious and flat. We all enjoyed a campfire using a free wheel rim with welded legs. Our kids made nice friends with other children in nearby tents and us with the parents, such an enjoyable experience. Loved the fresh milk and marshmallows for sale at the shop. Will certainly be back soon if the weather plays ball.
What a superb site! Masses of space, fantastic facilities, exceptionally friendly, even growing fresh herbs for guests to pick. I visited with four thirteen year old boys who played ball on the site all day long and enjoyed an evening by the fire. Short walk to the sublime Baconsthorpe Castle - perfect for hide and seek. Best site in many years of camping.
Stayed at this wonderful campsite for 5 days at the end of July. Because we had a dog we were allocated to the field furthest from the water supply, but this was still only a short walk. This field proved to be the quieter site as even though it was the height of the season, there still seemed to be ample spaces, loads of room for the kids to play. The owner, Emma, was very friendly and helpful, providing a fire pit for open fires and barbecues. The showers was hot, and clean. It was also good to have an area for a washing machine, and freezers for ice blocks. Even though there was no electric hook up, you are still able to charge phones and devices in the office, even a microwave!
The site is 5-10 minute drive to Holt, where there is a large Budgens supermarket for all you food etc. And some wonderful shops.
We hope to return next year for a longer stay, a well recommended campsite.
This was the location of our first camping trip with our 5 year old son and couldn't have been better. Originally we were looking for a larger site nearer the coast however due to it being the first weekend of the school summer holidays we struggled to find anywhere. We 'stumbled' across Baconsthorpe Meadows a few days before our trip and so pleased we did.
One of the best things about the site is the space. Approx. 5 fields of differing sizes to choose your own pitch from, 3 dog free and 2 dog friendly. To say it was the first weekend of the school holidays and I believe nearly full, still lots and lots of space left - our nearest neighbour was a good 12-15 metres away from us. The site was also flat.
There are 4 women's showers, 2 men's showers and a family shower with 2 showers in and a sink (portacabins). Although the site was nearly full, queues were very minimal or non existent and limited to the gents showers - the site would probably benefit from more gent's facilities. On a sunny weekend in summer, we had no heating issues. There are 3 covered sinks for pot washing, a chemical waste point and a room which had a washing machine, tumble dryer, freezer for refreezing your own ice packs and a hair dryer. Also one plug socket for anyone with their own hair straighteners. ! Fire points and water points are frequently dotted around.
Reception is manned between 8am and 10am and 5pm - 7pm (and often inbetween). If no-one is on site when you arrive you are asked to pitch up and return later to pay. Owners/staff are most welcoming and friendly and genuinely seem to enjoy what they do (rather than some of the 'greedy' camp sites we have stayed on in the past). Long may this continue. There are a couple of plug sockets where they allow you to charge your phone, ipad, etc. They also sell some 'basics' and at very reasonable prices - bacon, sausages, eggs, milk, butter, laundry items, etc. Along with things like firewood and marshmallows for those campfires (which are allowed using wheel rims you can borrow on site).
The campsite had a curfew at 10pm and pretty much everyone kept to this. Due to this being a non electric, tent only site, the only noise heard before this was from children playing. There are no playgrounds or children's facilities as such however during the 2 nights we stayed, our son was quite happy kicking a football around and making friends with other children on site. It felt very safe and he could be seen at all times. What we actually thought we wanted when looking for a site wasn't really what we needed and worked out for the better.
The campsite whilst in a rural location was a good base from which to explore the north Norfolk coast and should we find ourselves in this area again we would have no hesitation in returning or recommending to friends.
Had a very short break (1 night only) at this campsite. The pitches are level and you can pitch where you like, which is nice. There are free fire pits to use and the wood is very reasonably priced. There are some nice touches, such as free herbs and a microwave and hairdryer. The showers are very powerful and hot, if a bit on the small side. Toilets were clean with plenty of handwash etc. We visited the ruined Baconsthorpe Castle, which is great for children to play in and on.
Emma, the owner, was very pleasant and helpful. We enjoyed our stay and, as we don't live too far away, will be visiting again over the Summer.
Great break in this peaceful campsite. Large fields with no set pitches make this an easy winner for us as not restricted to a small pitch. We had a whole field to ourselves over the May day bank holiday weekend. Toilets and showers were spotless and soap provided. Washing up sinks x 3 outside with a plastic cover for shelter from rain, always loads of hot water. Freezers available for freezer blocks, a hair dryer and microwave provided as well. Reception manned twice a day, had map, tourist info plus a small range of essentials including logs etc for the fire pits which are provided free of charge.
Local area beautiful for cycling or walking, little or no traffic on most of the back lanes.
The fact there was no electric hook ups made this an instant choice.
Emma the owner was most friendly and helpful and would love to go back again regardless of the 3 1/2 hour trip to get there.
Lovely, restful weekend stay on immaculately kept campsite!
Well situated for exploring North Norfolk being located 15-minute drive from Holt, 20 minutes from Cromer and 30 minutes from Norwich.
Its rural location makes for a quiet site and having no electric hook-ups keeps it that way - no satellite dishes, blaring TV's which spoil many other sites, here - a nice traditional family campsite for campers!
This also means there is very little light pollution so ideal for stargazing!
There is a no noise after 10pm policy and everyone respected this request allowing for a very relaxing stay.
The campsite owner is extremely helpful and a fountain of local knowledge. Both her and her mum are very friendly and the campsite is very well maintained.
The shop is stocked with everything you might require- or have forgotten! -including firewood, some nice touches too - like marshmallows and skewers!
There is a room with a washing machine, tumble dryer and large freezer (ideal for freezer blocks!) as well as a sink for rinsing clothes in.
There are also several sinks outside for washing up in, under a plastic covering to keep the rain off!
The toilet and shower blocks are kept spotlessly clean and well supplied with loo roll and handwash. Great idea to have a family shower too - great for families with small children!
Good sized site with level ground - Masses of room for 53 pitches. Very well priced too!
Ideal for walking the dog with plenty of bridalpaths and a lovely 15 min walk to Baconsthorpe Castle -Spectacular!
Absolute gem of a site -will be staying again soon!
Just returned unpacked and sat down after staying at this site and what a little cracker!
Checked the reviews on here and called, booked and away we went. As per other reviews its a large site 5 large well set out fields (2 for doggie owners ) and only 52 spaces so you know your not going to be packed in at the height of the season.
Toilet and shower blocks all new for this season and spotlessly cleaned at least twice a day.
There was about 7 tents on site the 3 days we were there, spread over 3 fields so loads of space to play etc without interfering with anyone else.
Torches are a must for evening time as the toilet block area is the only are lit up which leads to some super night sky's (and some very cold ones Brrrrrr ground frost. )
This site has a 10pm no noise policy which they remind you upon arriving, this is good and just another reason to like this site.
The owners are only to willing to help directions information etc and the site office/store keeps basic items should you need in a hurry, and they also sell logs for the log baskets, a really good item for chilly eve's and toasting marshmallows mmmm.
There is plenty of areas for dog walking and bridal ways and public footpaths from the site, the baconsthorpe castle is a must see little walk only 10 mins from site
The site is close to the coast sherringham, wells and cromer all worth a visit, as is holt.
Great site, great area, great owners, we will definitely will be going back to this site, only £13 a night and only an hour door to door.
The only little thing would be a little heat in the showers.
This is a large site, with lots of room between tents. We stayed at a quiet weekend, towards the end of the season and had virtually the whole field to ourselves. There is enough space at the site that you can pitch where you want when you arrive and report in to reception when it opens.
The campsite is set within a working farm, so there is some farm traffic going along the road next to the toilets, especially during harvest time when it can get a bit dusty. If your kids like tractors though, they will love it! Once the farming day is over, the site is very quiet as it is a long way away from any main roads.
The facilities were good, well maintained and clean, but I can imagine that in busy times the small number of showers might end up with a bit of a queue. Other than that, everything worked, the water was hot, there were three sinks for washing up, electrical sockets available for phone chargers, hair driers etc. , and two freezers for ice packs.
There is a small shop in the reception (staffed in the morning and evening), which sells a few essentials, along with kits of wood, kindling and fire lighters for use in their fire pits.
You can't beat a camp fire, and the addition of kindling and fire lighters made starting one a piece of cake. The site is far enough away from any cities that, once the fire is out, you get a breathtaking view of the stars on a clear night.
One of the best things we did was take a walk along the footpath to Baconsthorpe Castle, picking blackberries along the way. Although it is ruined, the castle and its grounds are beautiful and there are plenty of nooks and crannies in the ruins for the kids to explore.
It is impressive that the site is this good, given that this is the first year it has been open. The staff were friendly and helpful, and made us feel very welcome. We will definitely be coming back.
Just arrived home after 3 nights at Baconsthorpe, having camped already 3 times this month at campsites in the local area, (some that have been set up for many years) I was very impressed with this place.
It's a real little treasure run by a very nice family.
There are a few things that are important when you are in a group and have lots of children and this place has it.
Lots of place for ball games. Cricket included! We had bikes and biked to the castle, park just up the road, decent pub locally, beach only a few miles away.
The showers and toilets are adequate and very clean.
But it's the little things, fires are allowed and there are some to borrow too! They provide soap in the toilets. At the water station they've put a hose on the tap. You can charge your phone laptop ipad etc. There is even a hair dryer for you to use!
The owners really have got this just right, well done guys!
Clean, family friendly, loads of room to pitch your tent. Gorgeous countryside! Friendly, accessible, tidy. Fantastic showers. Excellent campfires.
Toilets clean and plenty of them. Showers powerful and warm, and the family shower is an excellent idea when trying to get yourself and the kids washed. Clean spacious washing-up area. Plenty of hot water. Loads of space for the kids to run around and play games. The starlit sky was amazing, as there are no street lights to spoil it. We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend
Just returned home after a wonderful 12 days at Baconsthorpe Meadows.
The site is quiet, very well-maintained, plentiful facilities are clean and tidy at all times (I do wonder if the owners ever take their Marigolds off!) and wonderful space for all guests to pitch their tents and for children to play.
Lots of little extra touches ensured our stay was easy and enjoyable: 2 freezers for ice-blocks and food, free charging of phones, pits provided for campfires and tourist information leaflets, to name but a few.
The owners are welcoming, friendly, knowledgeable about the local area, and even humoured our four children on their frequent errands to the little shop on site.
Our overwhelming feeling is that nothing is too much trouble for the family who run this site, and we left feeling more like friends than paying guests. We are already planning a return trip for the start of the season next year.
It's with a heavy heart that I have to give it full marks because I don't want it to become so popular that there's no space for my family next year!
It's a simple, no-frills, family campsite that's being run extremely well - a real gem!
We have just returned from 12 days camping at this lovely rural site. Booking was easy and quick. From the moment we arrived we felt welcomed and valued as clients, the owners are friendly and nothing is too much trouble.
The site is large and spacious, flat and well tended; plenty of room between tents and we could pitch where we chose.
As other reviewers have commented facilities are fairly basic at this fledgling site. Nevertheless the showers were hot, free and clean and we had no problem showering at times to suit us. A second toilet block was added while we were there, although we weren't aware of any queues!
Washing up facilities are sheltered and the two fridges available for freezing ice blocks are a great help. The shop stocks essentials and a few extras, everything we saw represented good value for money. Indeed cans of drink and chocolate bars were lower than many shops.
There is a large collection of leaflets for local attractions including beaches close by, walking, stately homes etc. There are several large scale maps in the shop showing walks and points of interest. For those who enjoy fresh crab and lobster we would definitely recommend Jenny's (North End Hollow) on the Weybourne Road (A149) just outside Sheringham. Very good value for money and excellent prices.
Local tide times and weather maps are updated daily which, was very helpful. The site owners are also a fount of local knowledge e. G. Pointing out the bridle way to Baconsthorpe Castle.
Although there isn't a designated play area the children on site had plenty of space to play. We saw impromptu games of football and cricket, kite flying and cycling all taking place without feeling that our space was being invaded.
Wheel rims and firewood are available for open fires and barbecues are allowed.
This is a rural site so not particularly well lit but we knew this from the website so went prepared with our torches. It is also a working farm so there are the associated sounds of farm machinery at a distance and at reasonable times. The 10pm noise curfew was generally well observed and we had a very restful and relaxing holiday.
We would definitely recommend this campsite as a base for exploring North Norfolk and would visit again.
This was our first ever family camping trip and it was a fabulous experience. The toilets were kept clean and the showers were good with plenty of hot water. I found the sinks to wash the pots, and use of the shared freezer very useful. There was an area in reception for charging mobile phones etc and used the electric sockets to inflate our air beds. The staff were very welcoming and helpful, and provided a first class customer service. The site is situated in a peaceful location with plenty of room to camp and allowed the children to enjoy the safe open space. We enjoyed a pub lunch at The Pigs in Edgefied, which had an excellent children's pay area about 2/3 miles from Baconsthorpe and a short bike ride to Baconsthorpe Castle which wass well worth a visit. I consider ths to be a good location for visiting Wells, Cromer and Sherringam. Overall, a very pleasant stay and would not hesitate returning to this site.
This site has 3 large, flat camping fields kept neatly mown with newly planted hedging around the perimeter. The toilets p& facilities are ample and were always clean and hot when I used them. There is a family shower room which is always very useful. A free freezer for ice blocks and you can charge any gadgets in the office if required. The owner was very helpful at time of booking and during our stay. There is plenty of room for children to play on the site but no designated ball games area or play equipment. The office has a very small shop for milk and basics. The pitches are not marked out, you pitch where you like which may not be to everyone's liking. The local area has lots to see and do, but a car is vital as the site is in a rural area. The major plus for me, is that camp fires are encouraged and old metal wheel rims are provided for containing the fire. Logs & kindling are available to buy in the shop. We enjoyed our evening camp fire but this does mean, on fine evenings, that campers will sit around their fires chatting and relaxing!
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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 
Just took our two girls, 5 and 7, camping, first time ever, and Granny too. Found this site to be absolutely great, Emma and her parents very relaxed and helpful. We made no reservation and arrived and left when it suited us (we did call ahead to make sure there was space, though). We stayed an extra day as we enjoyed it so much. Emma was very helpful and warned us about roadworks in Kings Lynn. The toilets and showers were clean and welcoming and the pitches spacious and flat. We all enjoyed a campfire using a free wheel rim with welded legs. Our kids made nice friends with other children in nearby tents and us with the parents, such an enjoyable experience. Loved the fresh milk and marshmallows for sale at the shop. Will certainly be back soon if the weather plays ball. 
