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Well it was a cold and rainy night we were at Breck Farm, which probably didn't help, but we weren't that impressed. It turned out that the new (I think) utilities block was locked and out of use, so we had to use the facilities in the farm yard - just cold water in the sinks here; additionally there was no lighting at all making it difficult to even find these facilities the first time. For washing up there were outside sinks with again just cold water. We felt that we should have been told about the utilities block being out of use when we arrived
On a summer day with all facilities on line this is probably a gorgeous place to stay - it's a lovely setting - but it didn't make the best impression on us on this visit.
This was our third visit to Breck Farm and as always we had a fantastic time. The facilities are basic but adequate and the relaxed attitude towards pitching makes for a very informal and laid back atmosphere. The fact that camp fires are allowed makes this site very special. There can be some noise at night but it's generally low level and should be expected given that the huge fields allow for large groups of families or friends to pitch together.
The owner and warden patrol quite often to ensure that people are being sensible with fires etc. Firewood, kindling, marshmallows and eggs are available for very reasonable prices from the farmhouse.
The surrounding area is lovely and the site is within easy reach of several coastal towns and beaches. There are beautiful walks to be had in the woods surrounding the site.
If you are looking for a 'no frills' site which allows real camp fires and want to pitch with family or friends then look no further.
Please note that the site no longer allows 'sky lanterns' to be launched - apparently there have been some close calls with tents from lanterns which have not been launched correctly. There is a small notice by the shower block but it's easily missed!
As a quick read through the preceding reviews will show, Breck Farm is a bit like Marmite - you'll either love the place or hate it.
I recently spent two midweek September nights on the site and I really enjoyed its laid-back atmosphere, its spaciousness, the lovely woodland setting and the old-fashioned ambience. This is camping with nature in your face and log-fire smoke in your nostrils.
The venue is a working farm so the campsite won't suit anyone averse to mud and a bit of untidiness. Nor, indeed, will it appeal to anyone who doesn't like lots of hens running about. But for anyone who remembers what campsites were like in the post-war years - rough and ready, traditional, and great fun - Breck Farm will be a welcome change from the regimentation of over-featured corporate holiday parks which are becoming increasingly common nowadays.
Breck farm is situated a few hundred yards north of the A148 Kings Lynn to Cromer road near the village of Bodham. The approach to the site is up a track. Visitors should report to reception (which is housed in the farmhouse kitchen) before setting up camp. Prices are very reasonable; for example, I was charged £10 a night for me, my dog and my tent.
The extensive camping fields lie beyond the farmhouse. Immediately next to the farm the pitches have electric hook-up (these were mostly taken by caravans on my visit) and the loos and showers are housed in a large barn near the farm. During my visit the site was pretty empty so there was no queueing - in fact, I don't recall meeting anyone else in the loo block at all. Everything seemed clean, if a tad spartan, and the water was hot in the mornings.
The largest camping field (no EHU) is surrounded on two sides by mature woodland, a mix of conifer and deciduous trees. The grass quality is poor and the field is rather muddy after rain. The open centre of the field was catching the wind during my visit but it was much calmer in the lee of the woodland.
The site allows dogs - in fact it is ideal for them as the adjacent woodland has plenty of footpaths and clearings. The surrounding area is very rural and all in all it is hard to fault the location.
Campfires, as noted by other reviewers, are very much the done thing at Breck Farm. I can imagine the sheer volume of smoke could be irritating when the site is very full but with few campers on site I was charmed by the sinuous coils of rising smoke and the wafting aroma of wood burning and food cooking. There are plenty of fire safety stations dotted around the main field. The farm sells firelighters and fuel wood. The rules are few but include dousing fires before leaving them.
I lit a fire myself during my stay and sat in the dusk with a companion as as it crackled and hissed. Until you've done it, it's hard to appreciate the sense of wellbeing and coziness one gets from a campfire.
For me, the main drawbacks of Breck Farm were the long-ish walks from the quieter areas to the loo block and the pervading muddiness. I found the underside of my inner tent's sewn-in groundsheet got very muddy but next time I'll take a supplementary footprint groundsheet to solve that inconvenience.
In summary, this is not a super-luxurious campsite with all mod cons. But it has charm in spades and for anyone content with fairly basic facilities I recommend it highly. I'll certainly be going back to Breck Farm.
Really friendly farmers, really reasonable prices, loads of room and space between tents (even at weekend), lovely seeing so many small campfires burning in fact farmer sells wood.
It allows dogs and a handy place to take them in the woods for a morning wee! In the big fields away from main block there are small sheds dotted on the perimeter with a perfectly adequate loo in.
The showers in the main block a bit of a let down cold and grubby but got job done 50p token for 4 mins- a bit of a rush but loads of them so don't have to wait! Farmers really trusting and honest ( we had paid up front and had to leave a day early they insisted on giving our money back and exchanging the shower token).
It comes recommended if you want a fair price, space and no major frills- loved it right up our street!
Breck Farm was the only site with space when I was ringing around looking for somewhere to camp over the August Bank Holiday weekend. I wasn't sure if that boded well until we arrived and found that Breck Farm is no ordinary site. It extends over several acres and can accommodate hundreds of tents or so it seemed. Certainly by Friday night it looked like a music festival or a small army had arrived.
Consequently the site couldn't be described as tranquil, not this weekend anyway, but there is a good atmosphere helped by the tolerance, indeed encouragement of camp fires (fire wood sold at reception) which created a smoky haze as night fell.
In terms of value the site can't be faulted at only £8 per night plus £2 per person. The toilet blocks are a bit rudimentary but there are plenty of loos and showers.
Close by, the North Norfolk steam railway line runs just beyond some woods and the station at Weybourne is worth seeing.
The main area is one of the biggest camping fields that I have ever seen, it's enclosed by trees on three sides which helps cut down on the wind. There is one shower block which has a large number of showers and toilets split into two for men and women. There is a free freezer service available and several sinks for washing up.
On the field itself there seems to be some ongoing improvement works as there are a number of 8x6 sheds covered in creosote which house a toilet and a sink with cold water, and there are signs that the number of these is being increased.
The whole ethos of the place seems to be 'freedom' we were told on arrival that we could pitch basically anywhere we wanted but if we wanted a campfire it would be appreciated if we used one of the already burnt areas. The farm has local pink potatoes, logs, home made jam, marshmallows, second hand books and vegetables from the farmers own veggie garden for sale.
I would suggest that everyone go for the logs/marshmallow combo.
There are basically three towns and a village within easy travelling distance -
Weybourne (5 mins by car) is a small village with two pubs a post office and a couple of tea rooms available, and has one of the area's best Sea bass beaches (Shingle) so bring your tackle and you could be in for a great surprise, but please check the minimum size allowable to take sea bass from the beach
Holt (10 mins by car) is a medium size town with a mixture of local shops and a Budgens store. Holt is nearly always full of parked cars, and beware the shops seem to be very expensive no matter what you buy.
Sherringham (10 mins by car) is a larger town and has many independant shops selling all manner of goods, together with a couple of small arcades and many sea food shops. It has a reasonably sandy beach and is aa very pleasant place for the family to relax and the children to play.Also there is the 'Poppy line' Steam railway which runs freo Sherringham, through Kelling and on to Holt, the railway is constantly going through improvement whether it be to facilities or rolling stock, and is actually a very picturesque journey that I would recommend to anyone.
Cromer (15 mins by car) is again a medium sized town but is without doubt the most commercialised of the four areas. There is a Halfords and an Argos should you need any camping equipment and Morrisons seems to be the best place to stock up on provisions. The beach is golden sand and is withot doubt the best for the kids to play on, but please check the tides, as at full tide the water comes right up to the wall and all the kids can do is to watch the water. There are many independent shops and hostelries available and the sea food is absolutely out of this world, don't miss it.
One of the main activities for the kids is 'crabbing' from the pier (free admission) and you can see them all with their lines out trying to see if they can catch one.
At the end of the pier is the lifeboat station and you can go in and see the latest boat and see some of the exhibits on the walls, while listening to the recorded commentary. Please visit the RNLI shop before leaving to purchase souvenirs and remember that the lifeboat service is manned by volunteers and totally funded by donation.
So Breck Farm, basic what I would term camping as it used to be with no entertainment centre, indoor heated pool, on site supermarket, campers bar or any of the other facilities provided by the big groups. But with the grass to play on and the forest for them to explore both of my two children together with four of my friends kids said it was the best place in the world.
And don't forget the adults as after the kids have had their toasted marshmallows around the camp-fire there is nothing better than to stoke it up with logs, move a little closer, open some wine and beer and just chill talking to each other watching the stars in the night sky, this is camping at it's best!
My boyfriend and I have just returned from a fantastic weekend stay at Breck Farm. A warm welcome by the family awaits you. On paying for two nights we were told to pitch where we liked. There is lots of room so we chose close to the forest edge, which is well worth a walk through.
The evenings come alive with camp fires and BBQs a most relaxed attitude on the site enables you to enjoy both.
The shower block is basic but there is plenty of hot water and washing up facilities.
Trips into Blakeney and Sherringham are well worth it.
Would recommend this site to people who enjoy relaxed camping and caravaning with no noisy entertainment.
I didn't even notice it rained both nights as we had such a lovely stay!
Isn't it amazing how we all want different things when camping? Granted we are new to this, but we (OH and 6yo) hated this site. Although I have to say I think the poor washing facilities are what clouded our judgement! My daughter cried on her first night using the showers, maybe she needs to toughen up! But they were filthy, so much so my feet got dirty getting out of the shower, and that was with flip flops on! The bins in the ladies never got emptied in the 5 nights we were there.
Plus side, met some lovely people, lots of kids running round. Amazing nights, no light pollution, great to see the meteor shower.
Loved the idea of camp fire, but not allowed in the EHU area, but to be honest the smog from 80+ fires was at times choking.
Great location for visiting Sheringham, Wells etc. Had a lovely seal trip on a boat from Blakeney Point. Bought tickets from The Anchor in ? Morston.
Stayed at Breck Farm in our large Skandika tent in August.
We weren't overly keen on this site to be honest, we are relatively new to camping but have stayed at better sites. That's not to say it's a bad campsite, just not really for us - personal preference I suppose!
The Good: Lots of toilets (nice and clean in the morning) and showers, never had to wait for the loo. Good base for driving for days out-loads to do in the surrounding area (we recommend Bircham Windmill for a great family day out!) You can pitch where you like-good for big tents. £74 for 4 nights was quite reasonable-there are 5 of us with a BIG tent, and we had a EHU. The nearby forest provided a nice walk.
The Bad: Too much smoke at night-time due to the campfires! It's a working farm so can be dusty and muddy-also the mud inevitably gets taken into the showers. Only ONE soap dispenser for all those loos! By the afternoon we'd find there was none left so had to take our own. Also by night-time the loos would be in a state, bog-roll over the floor and none left for your bits! Not 'green' enough-I like pretty trees and bushes around the place!
The Ugly: Some cad stole our freezer blocks! The 3 freezers were totally chock-a-block so you have to fight for space. Looked like some had been there for years!
So to sum up, good base for visiting places, nothing to do on site itself though, and not a 'pretty' site, as it's a working farm, but if you're looking for a no frills site, it will do you. We would go back.
The idea of basic camping with no stuffy rules is great but the site was just too busy and consequently the facilities were stretched. There are plenty of toilets and showers but at peak times you have to queue for the sinks for handwashing, teethbrushing etc. There are 7 washing up stations (3 outside) but again at peak times there was no hot water, as in no water coming out of the tap at all!
The site is spacious though and even over a busy weekend there was plenty of space to pitch without being too close to your neighbours.
The location is good for exploring the North Norfolk coast and locally you can get all the provisions you need.
The farmhouse sells wood and kindling for fires as well as free range eggs and locally farmed produce.
The owners were friendly and overall there was a pleasant atmosphere.
A beautiful setting and ideal base for exploring North Norfolk. Lovely woodland walks straght from the site, and good that the owners provided maps and suggested walks nearby. A short drive to Salthouse for the very best marsh/beach walks, and Holt for good shopping and exciting art galleries.
The site looked very spacious, but considering the size overall, the pitches for electric hook up were rather close together. This didn't really matter as everyone was friendly and respectful of each other's space.
However, the washing and toilet facilities really let this site down. They are well built but there are not enough wash basins for the size of the site, and only one soap dispenser serving only 6 wash basins. They definitely did not live up to the description. 'Our facilities offer everything you need when camping and are always kept to the highest standard'
They were not cleaned often enough, loo paper and soap ran out, and people left wet tissue/toilet roll around the sinks because there were no paper towels or hand dryers. I had to build myself up to having a shower as the floor was so dirty. The shower started and stopped unpredictably, a truly unpleasant experience.And they charged 50p for this!
This could be a really great place to stay if a bit more time and effort was put into keeping the facilities in a decent state. Fantastic for dogs!
I visited this site in July with two children, this is a site with good facilities and the ability to have real camp fires makes it an absolute bonus, it is a large site so everyone there wants to have their own camp fires. Everyone here was very friendly, I contacted the owners and was told to come on down, the facilities are patrolled after dark which provides reassurance.
Behind the camp site there is a huge forest which has superb walks.
Just returned from a three day break at Breck Farm. This is a very relaxed easy going place, similar to what other reviewers have said.
We enjoyed the 'pitch anywhere' rule, but you can be a little close to your neighbours when it gets very busy. I don't think I would call the facilities 'dire' as a previous reviewer said, as it would be very hard to keep them all clean when its very busy and has rained a fair bit! So definitely take some shower flip-flops! Also, when it got very busy, there was a lack of hot water.
But saying that, if your not bothered about a bit of dirt, want a campfire and loads of space for your kids to run around; this site may be perfect.
We have been to Breck farm several times as its local and great for a weekend getaway. This time was August Bank Holiday and very busy. We always pitch in the field that allows campfires and ended up down the middle which is not ideal. It's worth coming at quieter times and getting a pitch down the bottom next to the forest, more private and sheltered. You can pitch where you like and the price is cheap, simply stop at the farmhouse and pay.
The facilities aren't great to be honest, the new shower block was installed in 2010 and is an improvement on the tiny, dirty showers from previous years. But I found them adequate, tokens for the showers which were a bit hit and miss, not always hot. The floors were always wet and dirty and not much space to hang your clothes - but they do the job and there's plenty of them so no queues even at busy times. Lots of loo's and washbasins and plugs for hairdyers etc. The washing up area is good but only cold water. The shower block is a bit of a hike from the bottom of the field and only the caravans and EHU are near - but sadly no campfires in that area. Water points are up there as well.
On the bank holiday there were a few rowdy groups - but that doesn't bother us too much. The campfire thing makes it quite social in the evenings which we like.
Very safe site for kids, no playgound but the woods kept our two busy, building dens and playing on rope swings, cars can be parked next to your tent and no roads so they drive slowly so its very safe for little ones. Morrisons in Cromer is the nearest supermarket about 15-20 mins by car but you can walk through the woods to Kellingheath campsite and use their shop - but its very pricey! Some nice woodlands walks locally and Cromer is great for a day out.
The freezer block situation isn't good, large chest freezers in the shower block which is a bit of a free-for-all, we lost several blocks and in the end just took similar ones to ours which I'm sure many do!
All in all a cheap and cheerful site, well located, basic facilities but the campfires make it all worthwhile - as do the woods! Nice for a weekend but I would think any longer and I would be longing for a hot bath!
We visited this site at the end of July. We were in a party with two tents and a day tent and pitched in the field with hook-up. We thought this was a nice, friendly site. The facilities were simple (basic) - but were all that we needed - plenty of loos, showers and washing up sinks, plus freezers for ice blocks.
The site was very busy over the weekend, and at times there were short queues for washing up and showers, but this was not a major problem. The showers were a bit muddy, but I've rarely been to a site where they're not.
Our only real criticism was that the pitches seemed rather cramped in the hook-up field, so we felt very close to our neighbours (who mainly had caravans).
Would recommend this site for simple, no frills camping at a reasonable price compared to many sites (we paid £16.50 pn for 2 adults, 1 child and an infant).
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Families Welcome 
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Rallies Welcome 
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Dogs Welcome 
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Groups Welcome 
Motorbikers Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
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Baby Changing Facilities 
Laundry On Site 
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Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
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Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles 
Kids Playground 
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Fishing <1 mile 
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Cycle Hire <1 mile 
Golf <5 miles 
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Beach <1 mile 
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Well it was a cold and rainy night we were at Breck Farm, which probably didn't help, but we weren't that impressed. It turned out that the new (I think) utilities block was locked and out of use, so we had to use the facilities in the farm yard - just cold water in the sinks here; additionally there was no lighting at all making it difficult to even find these facilities the first time. For washing up there were outside sinks with again just cold water. We felt that we should have been told about the utilities block being out of use when we arrived
