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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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 Tent Pitches |
 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: August 2008 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: VPClarke |
7 reviews from this member |
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 We found this site using this website's campsite search, when looking for a campsite close to the Rougham airshow (a great little airshow near Bury St Edmunds, well worth seeing). And what a gem it turned out to be- a secluded campsite hidden away in the depths of the Suffolk countryside. We had a pitch with lovely views directly over the fields and farmland stretching far and wide. We also found the 'camp where you like' attitude very refreshing- rather than having regimented pitches. The owner was friendly and helpful, and the campsite seemed to have all the usual facilities in working order- including a large kitchen with cooking facilities and fridges. This is also a good location to visit historic Bury St Edmunds (15 minutes away) and the picture postcard village of Lavenham (10 mins away). There is no shop close by, but the village does have a pub (although we didn't try it on this visit). We will definitely be back! 
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Mummy2 |
2 reviews from this member |
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The site was nice. Very flat land, and the ground was soft. The owner was polite. Where we were pitched, it was quite a trek to the toilets and showers. However the toilets (only 3 ladies) were clean and stocked up.
No designated children's play area's but plenty of open space for them to play without intruding on others space. The only negative comments would be, it was just our luck, we had 'moany' tent neighbours who complained about the children playing too noisily! So this created a bit of a negative atmosphere as after this we felt too scared to speak!
However apart from this, nice site. BUT a word of warning, there is no shops nearby so make sure you are well stocked up for at least your first night until you venture further out into either sudbury or bury st edmunds, where there is a small tesco express. There is electricity hook ups if needed and water taps scattered about.
We stayed on a very rainy weekend so the mud was terrible, but when it dried up and the sun came out it was lovely. Definitely a place to go if you want no noise or entertainment and just to sit out and relax. Small tents were 7 pound a night and large tents were 9 pounds a night.
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Careyclan |
2 reviews from this member |
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We were very lucky to have found this lovely campsite with a super friendly owner and beautiful surroundings.
The toilets were always very clean and the showers were nice and hot with plenty of water. Just a tip, use the 50p ones because the water runs out very quickly on the £1 ones.
The only set back was the fact that we had to drive for about 15 min to get the basics like bread and milk because there is no shop on site, apart from that we loved the site and will be back again.
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| Date of Visit: June 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: TheMightyFloss |
3 reviews from this member |
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Really nice location with views over open fields.
We were there when there was a VW camper rally in the nearby (and well worth a visit) village of Lavenham and despite being pretty much full up the site was fine and facilities generally seemed to cope. The only criticism would be that there were limited washing up facilities - there's a huge room but only two sinks!
The owner was really helpful and made us really welcome.
There was no official children's play area but the layout of the site meant they could play safely and without interfering with others' enjoyment.
Although we didn't try the local hostelries the site owner was able to provide us with directions and a menu for what is said to be a good local pub.
There is a farm walk and plenty of other paths to the nearby village and pubs.
A lovely campsite that I'd be happy to re-visit and to recommend.
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| Date of Visit: June 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Wardies |
1 review from this member |
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Lovely, lovely site. Nice flat spacious pitches surrounded by mature and newly planted trees with views across open fields. Lots of room for the children to run around and play and still not get in anyone's way.
Grass kept nice and short. Despite small number of loos, no queues and we were there when the site was full. Showers a bit dated, but good & warm. We were part of a group of 13 adults and 10 children (age between 8 and 11) and everyone had a fab time. Will be back again.
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Gill102 |
1 review from this member |
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What a great site for a secluded short stay ( or Longer if you like peace and Quiet)
This was our first time out with a motor home and a first at setting up an awning so wanted some where that we wouldn't look silly as we treid This site was perfect as it has lots of little hide aways and is set in loverly surrondings
The site is clean and well maintained and seems to be family run and very soon you feel part of it Toilet facilities are good and very clean as are the showers the grounds are well maintained and there are some excelent walks, I have a mobility problem but the walks were flat and kept mown so walking was easy
The site is Dog welcome and very few restrictions provided you consider other dog owners and the non dog owners and of course Clean up after your pet ( bins provided)
The only small problem we had was that the shop mentioned on the site is in fact closed so the nearest shop is possibly in Bury but on the plus side there is an excelent pub withing strolling distance that serves meals from 12 to 2 pm it is situated up by the church which can be seen from the site and it is called The Swan
Nice place for a lunchtime stroll with the dog which is welcom in the garden at the rear good food nice land lord and well worth the walk
I would recomend this site for it's friendly atmophere and peaceful surroundings
We will most certainly be Back
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Fuffy |
21 reviews from this member |
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We stayed here for the bank holiday weekend (bargain at £10 per night) and the site was full - but there was a nice bit of space in between units. The toilets and showers were always clean. No play area but the kids were more than happy just running about and soon made some friends.
Lots of dogs on site - and plenty of surrounding fields to walk them in - dogs did not bother us but this is not the place if you don't like dogs! Very peaceful site, and very rural - lovely views over the farmland. Friendly and helpful owners.
Only downside that we found was there is no shop nearby - so nearest place we found to buy basic supplies was over 5 miles drive away - which is a long way for a pint of milk for my breakfast. That is okay if you are organised and prepared for it. Another point to note is that it was very windy when we went - but noticeably more sheltered in the 'garden' part of the campsite which is surrounded by high trees.
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Wellinever |
1 review from this member |
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We have just had the most lovely weekend at Brighthouse farm. The site is beautiful and well kempt, owner friendly and helpful, toilets clean, men's a little small I heard but nothing drastic.
I loved that you could set up pitch where ever you wanted, and leave when you were ready on Monday, we weren't hurried off, but encouraged to take our time and enjoy the sunshine. Not having cars on the field was lovely, you didn't have to worry about children kicking balls and damaging other peoples cars, they could also run around quite freely, I hope other campsites do the same, it made a real difference.
The 50p showers were a bit old and grubby, but serviceable, they could of been improved by having a mop and bucket in them so people could clear up after themselves.
The owner was really helpful and had great advice and local knowledge, we told him what we fancied doing and he had great suggestions for bike rides and places to eat.
There was quite a noisy group on the field (you know who you are) they weren't outrageous but did have voices that carried, to the the early hours. How they managed to be up so early the following morning I'll never know. (stomachs of steel!)
I hope to be back at this campsite very soon for another wonderful weekend.
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| Date of Visit: April 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Carpenter18 |
5 reviews from this member |
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We booked for Saturday night, as my partner left work early on the Friday, I phoned to see if it was ok to come a day early, this was no problem.
We arived and O'dell came out and helped us to unhitch and pulled the Van onto the site as the ground was very wet and he was not letting cars on.
Within a few moments we where pluged in and the tea was on.
The showers and toilets where very clean and worked well.
We Spent all weekend on the site, this was a very quite and relaxing site even down to the way the vans where pitched, no regimented set out that you had to follow, you faced the way you wanted.
So if your looking for a quite retreat to relax then this is a site that you should visit. It would also make a good site to base visits from.
When Sunday came, and time to leave, O'dell came around and asked us what time we would like to leave, we plumbed for 3'ish, he arived in his little green thing and towed the van to our car and helped to hitch up.
Thank you for a very relaxed stay. We will be back when we next need some relaxation time.
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| Date of Visit: March 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Mitzoe |
1 review from this member |
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We stayed here in the last couple of days in March, horrible weather but lovely campsite with welcoming and friendly owners. Our stay was short lived due to weather conditions (so hardly used the facilities at the site) but felt from what we saw that they were to an average standard. The campsite had great views all around and was extremly peaceful.
If your looking for somewhere to eat out we would recommend 'The Bush' in Lawshall, we had a fantastic meal there which we really enjoyed and felt that it was a decent price.
The price for our stay was extremly good and we would love to go back again (hopefully with better weather). To sum up our stay we were very welcomed and enjoyed ourselves.
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