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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: June 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Glam09 |
5 reviews from this member |
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 1st visit to Brighthouse farm and I have to say, we loved it.
The owner (Odell) was very friendly and although we waited 10 or 15 mins when we got there, he showed us a few spots to pitch and we were able to choose where we went, he also came round during our stay to see how things were going. There were plenty of picnic tables for guests to use which was a nice touch.
We have 4 children and even though there is NO park, there is so much space for play because he doesn't cram everyone in and they really enjoyed the walks to the park and shop in the village.
The site itself is beautiful with lovely views and spacious level pitches. The only improvements I can see for this site are the toilets which are a bit dated. Even though there were mops outside the showers so you have a clean floor before you go in, they were just a little bit tired and old.
The massive area for washing up room could do with another sink and a good clean too. It wasn't helped by people leaving their slops on the side of the sink after washing up which made me feel a bit sick! I think a bin in there would help those lazy people clean up after themselves.
All in All we loved it here as it was relaxing, lovely surroundings, friendly and not too far from home which is all we ask for. Oh yeah, forgot to add how reasonable the price is too. We have tried to return but had to cancel but will definitely be returning this year and I think this will be a regular site for us in future. 
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Pingvin |
3 reviews from this member |
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We - Mum and 2 kids - had only 2 nights here and were not too lucky with the weather, but we loved the place.
The owner, Odell, is very helpful.
The farmyard you have to drive through looks a bit like a breakers yard, but you have to remember that it is a working farm.
The campsite itself is beautiful, level and well kept, with a choice between more protected pitches surrounded by trees and hedges, and a field with a view over the countryside. It was very windy when we were there, but we didn't feel it at all on our pitch.
Some of the shower rooms and the toilets are a bit worn out; although we saw them being cleaned daily. The dishwashing area could do with some freshening up, too, but the water was very hot, and it was nice to find a freezer for freezing elements.
There is a beautiful walk with short grass all the way to the village where there is a little shop. If you need a supermarket, you can drive to Long Melford, which by the way is a nice little town with lots of small shops.
Although there is no play area, my children were never bored, there was a lot of space for them to play, as there was for the well behaving dogs we met while we were at the site.
A wonderful quiet - and cheap - site with friendly owners!
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| Date of Visit: June 2011 |
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| Reviewer: MrsNoviceCamper |
10 reviews from this member |
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This site is fantastic. We made a last minute booking and were not disappointed! The owner was there when we arrived to give us a few pitching options. We opted for one overlooking a field, with the most beautiful view of the local countryside.
The showers and loos were nice and clean. There were 4 'bathrooms' which were £1 for the shower, and 4 wet rooms (2 male and 2 female), which were 50p. The washing up sink always had hot water. There was a freezer for freezer blocks and a handy sheet detailing walks around the farm, and most importantly, how to get to the local pub!
Great site. Will definitely be returning.
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Pixie56 |
3 reviews from this member |
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We have just returned from this site for the 5th/6th time and yet again have had the most fantastic stay.
If its relaxation, beautiful views,clean showers and toilet blocks, fantastic walking and plenty of very good pubs all in walking distance, then this is the site for you.
We have camped for 30+ years and this is without doubt one of our favourite places to stay.
The owner is one of the most pleasant and helpful people we have met during our camping life. If you haven't been to this campsite before I really do advise you to give it a try, you will not be sorry.
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Paul R T |
14 reviews from this member |
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This is a lovely site, kept spotlessly clean, but run in a very friendly way by the owners. The informal pitches are arranged on a number of grassy areas, including one with great views out over the countryside. The facilities appeared clean and adequate (although we always use our own loo and shower in the caravan). The site is dog friendly - happy that well-controlled dogs do not need to be kept on the lead constantly. There is a dog-walk immediately adjacent. If touring with a caravan, we would recommend you approach from the A134 via Lawstall village (turning off the A134 at GR 888536). Other routes are fairly bumpy as well as narrow.
The surrounding area is pleasant rolling countryside with some good walks. We strongly recommend a visit to Lavenham, a well-preserved/restored early Tudor village.
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| Date of Visit: April 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Robert Connolly |
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Great site, views over fields to church in distance, lovely walk to local shop. Weather was fantastic watched the sunrise every morning whilst enjoying the dawn chorus. Facilities very good, site enhanced with daffodils and lots of different trees. Easy access to A134 to visit Sudbury or Bury St Emunds, Long Melford well worth a visit if only to see the church. Site Manager Odell always on hand and willing to offer help and advice if needed.
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| Date of Visit: September 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Jeffgame |
26 reviews from this member |
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Situated adjacent to a working farm which, unfortunately, you have to drive through. Reminded me of a breakers yard, but the site itself is lovely. Wonderful views, pitches well screened with mature and newly planted trees.
There is a choice of walks around the local countryside. The 50p 'wet rooms' were great. Enough room to swing several cats and lots of hot water.
The other toilets were adequate, but could have been cleaner and the washup room with the fridge/freezer was grim. The local shop was well stocked. The pub took us 25mins to walk to, but it was dog friendly. We liked this site and would be happy to come again.
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| Date of Visit: September 2010 |
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| Reviewer: SmileySam |
1 review from this member |
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Our first ever camping trip and we had a really lovely weekend at Brighthouse Farm and would thoroughly recommend it. We were made very welcome, the pitches were spacious and not 'all in rows'.
A playground for the children would have been a nice extra but there was lots of space to run around. We followed the lovely walk to 'The Swan' where we were also made very welcome, had a tasty 'Sunday Roast'.
Toilets and showers worked perfectly and were clean. Although a bit of a drive, Aldeburgh and Southwold are well worth a visit from here.
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
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| Reviewer: The foursome |
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After a long journey from Spain, we were most welcomed by both the landlady and the keeper, who gave us all kinds of support.
The site offers nice and clean toilets, a big washing room, a space for disposing of chemical wastewaters, and it's got plenty of room for kids (and grown-ups!) to play.
It's also full of trees for a bit of shadow, the grass is always in good condition, and there are a few walks around the cornfields to take, the nearest pub being just a mile or so away. There is a mini-market that comes in handy for the occasional bread or juice, or the morning paper.
Me and my daughters enjoyed the lovely talk here and there with other families who came from different places around England, and the atmosphere was simply very familiar.
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Summerill |
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We have just got back from spending 2 nights at Brighthouse Farm and can't recommend it highly enough. We would have stayed longer but the weather forecast was really grim and we had already lived through the Suffolk Tornado!
The site has a lovely relaxed feel about it and is bordered by corn fields or trees depending on which field you go in. The pitches aren't strictly laid out although the electric hook ups do define spaces to a degree but there is plenty of space.
The facilities are basic but were clean the whole time we were there. We only used the £1 showers and they were more than sufficient, plenty of hot water and lasted long enough. The freezer in the kitchen area wasn't working brilliantly but was fine for freezer blocks but I wouldn't have wanted to keep food in there.
The owner was friendly and helpful and kept a close eye on a large group of school leavers who were there and we were not disturbed by them at all as a result.
Will definitely come back again.
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