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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: 01/01/2024 to 31/12/2024
01/01/2025 to 31/12/2025
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 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 |
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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 |
 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 <10 miles |
 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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| Date of Visit: May 2012 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: CoopersBed |
3 reviews from this member |
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 We were greeted by a warm and friendly Odell on arrival, given a choice of pitch and shown round.
The site is beautifully kept. The grass is neatly mown and there are a mass of mature trees providing shelter and interest. Lovely!
As mentioned in previous reviews, the facilities are dated, but they are perfectly functional and do exactly what you need them to do. The water is hot (not always true on some sites), the showers fairly powerful and the toilets functional. I noticed criticism on other reviews for the cleanliness of the facilities and found the only problem to be other people! Had others cleaned up after themselves, everything would have been fine. E. G. Someone had shaved their legs in one shower and left shaving foam and hair everywhere, toilets left unflushed, sinks full of hair, food in plughole.
The site was beautifully peaceful during our stay, with the exception of being woken at 6 am on our second morning by a pair of children being allowed to run riot.
It would be very unfair of me to mark the site down because of the laziness and rudeness of some of the other people staying there. This is a lovely place to stay. We were made to feel very welcome by Odell and the inconsiderate attitude of a few will not put us off using the site again. 
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| Date of Visit: May 2012 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Wooliepig |
3 reviews from this member |
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This was our second visit to Bright House Farm, the first being at Easter and then again this weekend. This campsite is well maintained and Odell is the most welcoming and helpful owner I have ever met. Nothing is to much trouble, we wanted to know where the local pubs, shops etc were and he was the font of all knowledge. We even forgot eggs and on mentioning we awoke to 4 left in a bowl the following morning! We love this campsite as it states it is NON regimented. This is how we like it, we like the freedom of not being placed in a row like sardines like other campsites, the site is full of trees, birds twittering and beautiful views across the countryside, the fees are very reasonable and I am in love with the wet room facilities - 50p for a couple of minutes of powerful warm water beating down on you (pure heaven). All in all if you want a quiet relaxing break away from the hussle and bussle of life then this is the place to stay. We will be back to visit again!
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| Date of Visit: May 2012 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Johnnieyvonnebuster |
2 reviews from this member |
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Our first camping this season. We arrived in the sunshine on Friday evening and departed in the sunshine on Sunday afternoon after a delicious lunch at The Crown in Hartest.
What a delightful campsite with beautiful views and fabulous trees and shrubs. We had some excellent walks with our dog Buster. Very welcoming and helpful with perfectly adequate facilities. We liked the informal layout of the pitches and relaxed atmosphere.
Although deep in the country the site is well located for local hosteleries, village shop and our visit to Bury St Edmunds on Saturday was a joy - what a lovely town.
We shall certainly visit again.
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| Date of Visit: October 2011 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: BEDFORD |
6 reviews from this member |
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Just returned from a 2 night stay here with my husband and 6 year old. The site is flat well maintained with plenty of shelter as previously stated. You have beautiful country views and was a lovely quiet site. The picnic tables are a nice touch. Odell gave us options on our pitch and we choose a nice sunny spot. The local shop which was accessible by a route around the farm stocks everything you might need during your stay. We did not go to the pub.
Toilet and shower blocks left a lot to be desired. Both dated, cobweby and dirty did not look like they have been thoroughly cleaned for some time. Water was hot in both, mens without soap. The £1 shower gave you 5 minutes. The others were closed as end of season. No toilet paper as Odell said they had problems with people blocking the toilets. The 4 shower rooms also have basin and toilet which can be useful with small children and had a heater.
Washing up area also in need of a clean. There was plenty hot water but could do with rubbish bins on site none found. Also more water taps seemed to be 1 per field.
No play area so unless there are a group of children to entertain each other not a good site.
Buses run 2 a day 3 times a week so do need to have transport if you want to go further than the village.
Not the site for us unless we were going with a group.
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| Date of Visit: September 2011 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Pillsley |
26 reviews from this member |
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This is a lovely, peaceful site with wonderful views across the Suffolk countryside. As we were there at the end of the season we had the site virtually to ourselves.
The only downside being that there was no loo roll provided and the showers and toilets weren't being cleaned so you had to do it yourself (reading the other reviews, I guess this is because the cleaner has gone home for the winter!).
Still, the camping was cheap enough not to mind a quick scrub. I found the showers hot enough and long enough for £1 a go and I liked the luxury of having a whole room with a toilet and sink to myself.
All in all, we loved it here and will definitely be returning.
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| Date of Visit: September 2011 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Rayandtrish |
2 reviews from this member |
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Have now been to this site twice in a month, the owners are very friendly especially Odell who could not be more helpful.
The site is in a lovely location with plenty of walks that the owners have created around there farmland.
Some very nice pubs especially the Bush the food there is excellent, it was raining when we left there and the landlady pulled along side us and gave us a lift to the campsite.
The Swan the closest pub needs a lesson in keeping beer as both real ales I tried were not very good and the food was average.
The Metcalfe arms is very good also nice beer and food, landlord was friendly.
But back to the campsite amenities are not top notch but then the prices reflect this, the site is so quite and away from everything and with the hospitality of the owners we will be back.
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Club44 |
1 review from this member |
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Just back from our third visit to this campsite in as many years and I feel that is now a home from home. The facilities are basic but kept clean and well stocked for toilet paper and soap.
Well stocked village shop only about 10 minutes walk away. The owners I cannot fault.
Odell is a lovely and informative man always with a smile and ready to help out at every opportunity, and Roberta is lovely too. We intend to return yet again either later this year or indeed next year.
There is also plenty of space to spread out and have fun and ball games are permitted. My kids love the freedom of the site and our dog enjoys it too.
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Craig norman |
4 reviews from this member |
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We visited this site twice in the space of three weeks (must have been good).
The site itself gives area of shelter if you are in a tent.
Owners are excellent and let you choose your pitch where available and are often seen around the site making sure all is ok with everyone.
Toilet block has seen better days but kept clean. The showers are excellent (only used the 50p ones!) although my daughter did experience a cold shower on one occasion as left it a bit late in the morning!
Will definitely be visiting this site again. The walks the campsite has are great we did all three whilst there. The pub took about twenty mins. Wasn't too impressed with the local shop as the drinks were in a fridge (soft and alcoholic) but the fridges weren't switched on!
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Emerys |
2 reviews from this member |
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Just returned from a weekend at Brighthouse Farm.
This camp site is clean tidy, the showers were clean as were the toilets. There was a very large freezer which was for the campers to use. The site has lovely views, long walks, dogs welcome, room for children to run around and play games. Plenty of room to kick a football without anyone moaning.
There is a small shop close by along with the local pub. Bury 6 miles away.
Tents and caravans were mixed together - it is a very friendly camp site.
The site fees are very good £14. 00 per night including electric cheaper if your in a tent.
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Mannypups |
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We stayed for three nights over the bank holiday weekend. Because of previous heavy rain no cars were allowed on the field and had to park around the farm barns, which was extremely awkward as there was not enough room for this.
Every time we went out for the day more cars would appear meaning parking became increasingly difficult (cars were often having to double park).
The toilets were very basic and after the first night there was no toilet paper for the rest of the weekend. Very disappointed as smaller sites than this have managed to provide toilet paper, and considering it was a bank holiday weekend you'd think they'd be prepared for this. The £1 showers were mucky and not worth the money as they were very short and couldn't keep to a steady temperature.
However, the swan pub is in walking distance and we had a good meal there. The views from the site were also very lovely.
Because of the bad organisation I would not use this site again.
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