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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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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
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 Rallies Welcome |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
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 No Bathroom |
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 No Laundry |
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 No Battery Charging |
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 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
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| 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 |
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 Open All Year |
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| Date of Visit: August 2005 |
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| Reviewer: Willis30 |
1 review from this member |
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 The site had a lovely outlook, the area was nice, but my weekend was spoilt by the fact that the toilets were a portakabin, that smelt, was dirty and the ceiling had partially collapsed. I would not recommend this site if you have children as the owner (Odell), has put signage up in the Kitchen (saying NO CHILDREN) and he threw a pack of toilet rolls at my 7 year old niece, because the toilet door slammed when she was coming out (these doors are on springs, so they are going to slam behind you). The hot water to the shower also ran out by 8.00am every morning. 
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| Date of Visit: August 2005 |
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| Reviewer: Yrob21 |
1 review from this member |
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We arrived here and found Odell straight away, he was busy cutting the beautiful lawn. We left the car and he showed us around. We were able to pitch anywhere, so we chose a lovely spot next to a great picnic bench which are dotted all around for your use.
They are not interested in payment as soon as your car touches the land, which is another trusting issue they have. The family are all friendly and helpful. They have their own dog who wanders around and is very friendly, maybe that is why they are so relaxed and welcome anyones elses dog. Tasha ,our dog does not wander off so it was lovely to not have to have her tied up all the while like some places make you do.
Set in beautiful country side with mature trees , you have two options where to pitch. You can do so in a great open field, with views across the corn fields stetching for miles, or you can pitch in a more secluded, yet still very open area near the toilets and showers. We piched here and had a great time. Weather was glorious, relaxing beneath the huge beautiful trees.
The showers and toilets are very clean and tidy, and washing up is actually a pleasure, in the biggest kitchen I have ever seen! Dont worry if you are a persil or fairy liquid person , the truin family provide this and top quality toilet roll for your use. I left our cheap economy ones in the car!
Plenty of lovely walks to go on, a little shop which is worth the walk to and all the country side hospitality you need, you will find here.
We will be back. Our old dog lost her favourite soft toy while we were there, I emailed odell and they promised to look for it for us. If you want a peaceful, relaxing time with bury just ten minutes drive ,you must come here.
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| Date of Visit: May 2005 |
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| Reviewer: Oggle |
8 reviews from this member |
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Can't say I have ever been anywhere else and felt more welcome. Within an hour of arrival the proprietors had insisted we joined them at the local hostelry for welcome drinks, and not being the sort to refuse...... anyway, book in here for the peace and quiet, the quaint villages, lovely walks, reasonable proximity to the coast and the humongous pitch sizes! While you are at brighthouse walk the farm trail, visit the Swan Pub in Lawshall and meet the barmaid, who as god is my witness is Mafanwy from Little Britain. If you need to eat out The Bush pub,( in the next village I can't remember where - Odell will tell you!) was V good and V V reasonable. You'll want to go again and agin, we're going again soon....
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| Date of Visit: August 2004 |
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| Reviewer: WIGS |
1 review from this member |
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We have been going to Brighthouse farm for 3 years now and have just booked for our first visit of 2005. When I ring to book I am always greeted by the friendly owner Odell who runs the camp/caravan site together with his parents. They also have a splendid bed & breakfast with self catering lodges as well.
The site is indeed beautifull, lovely and quiet even when its full. we have a caravan that we hook up, but the facilities for camopers is very good, very clean toilets and huge showers, you could get the whole family in!.
Odell is very helpful ans has plenty of suggestions as to where to visit in the surrounding areas. There is alovel pub noy atall far to eat and a shop to get the necessary provisions a little way a way.
About 7 miles away is the town of Sudbury, which has a large Tesco on the side nearest to the site or Long Melford, a lovely old village with plenty of little shops etc.
We only live in Sudbury but still feel that when we have been to Brighthouse that we have been 'away'. To have this idyllic site on our doorstep is wonderfull.
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| Reviewer: Jellikin |
5 reviews from this member |
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August 2004
The area around the site is beautiful,the site is so peaceful and picturesque. all level pitches we stayed for 8 days and we just wish it was longer. We had a great time with great weather. The showers are huge and clean and they last a long time.
Odell was very friendly and he wandered round every day to ask if everything was ok and as soon as we were being troubled by wasps him and his dad were on the case trying to destroy the nest.
Loads of places to visit around and about and the prices on this site were very reasonable. My only moan would have to be the toilets as they were a portakabin, it would make the site better if they built a more permanent fixture, but otherwise perfect and will definately return.
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| Reviewer: Dean Johnson |
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2 August 2003
Set in a rural idyll where you can see old England's wheat fields, villages, country pubs, games of cricket and old churches. It's all very quiet too.
Mr Truin, the friendly owner, works hard at the site and is investing in its future. Facilities have been improved, there are trees, picnic tables and chairs with sun umbrellas to pitch by and the grass is manicured. Mr Truin likes to keep things looking neat but is concerned that he might kill bees in the clover with his mower. He's a sweet man.
If you're townies like us the farm walk is a pleasant stroll with views of rolling country to aid relaxation and thought. Needless to say, Mr Truin keeps the grassed pathways in good order and clear of any obstructions.
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| Reviewer: Alan |
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July 2003
A big disappointment after all these recommendations.
The toilets were shabby and lacked towels or hand dryers. The shower, although huge, blasted out boiling water which could not be controlled. At 50p a throw I expected more than a couple of minutes, which left me standing wondering how I was going to rinse my hair. In the event I stuck my head under the basin tap.
There was an uncontrolled dog wandering around which several times attempted to wander into both our tent and car. It also tried to follow me into the shower block.
Despite the lack of caravans we weren't allowed to camp in the shady part of the site because they had electric hook ups. Not much fun in a heatwave.
It's a good thing they didn't ask for money up front as we would have had to ask for our money back before leaving prematurely.
There are much better campsites in the area, as we discovered subsequently.
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| Reviewer: Amanda Sheridan |
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July 2003
We chose this site for our very first camping trip and we certainly feel we struck lucky. The site is well signposted and you'll find it buried deep in the most beautiful unspoilt Suffolk countryside. Plenty of local attractions round about and Bury is only 10 minutes in the car for shopping.
Brighthouse do superb B&B as well as camping, and they are also a working arable farm. The family are friendly and helpful without being intrusive. Very relaxed about arrivals, departures,and pitches.
There were about 15 families camping on this July weekend, and Odell said this was the busiest he ever lets the site get. We were free to select a spot for our 8 berth tent and were spoilt for choice opting to pitch next to one of several picnic bench and parasol sets which are available free of charge.
All the ground is level and smooth (a lawn by any other name!) and there are an abundance of beautiful trees and shrubs. We had a clear 35 yards all around our tent and the kids were free to lark about as they pleased.
Toilets and showers are not glamorous but they were scrupulously clean and in good working order. Showers are 50p but they blast out such an abundance of hot water in the huge cubicles that you can do one adult and two kids in one go and still have time for a raindance.
The farm trail was marvellous. We took our dog (a German Shepherd who was genuinely welcomed)and the trail provided a lovely safe run for him with lots of wildlife and a babbling brook as well. Odell has created a 5ft wide grass strip around the perimeter of several fields and it was evident he takes care to trim the hedges and drive back the briars and nettles regularly so his campers get to enjoy a very clean and comfy ramble with superb views.
Its the little things that make the difference. A fallow field to exercise the dog. Barns owls in the chestnut tree, and a hare living on the campsite. Odell raises turkeys for Xmas and he invited my kids in to admire the day old turkey chicks.
On the practical front, there is a well stocked corner shop about half a mile away, also a basic but excellent range of pub grub at the Swan.
We'd definitely go back. It cost £7 to pitch our huge tent, and 50p per kid. The dog went free. If I had to suggest an improvement it would be a climbing frame or some such for the kids.
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| Reviewer: Simon Gooch |
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25.5.2003
Arrived in the rain, and were quickly shown the site. we could virtually pitch anyware ! We chose an area that was very quiet and well situated.
The owner is very helpfull and the site is very well maintained. Although the site does not have a childrens play area as such, there is plenty of space and walks to keep them occupied.
I would recommend a visit to this site, and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We will return ASAP !!!!!
Simon Gooch
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| Reviewer: Lisa Chalmers |
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August 2002
This campsite is going to be very hard to describe, as words cannot show it’s full beauty. On arriving in Lawshaw (a small village in Suffolk), we were guided by small B&B/camping signs along the roadsides. On driving into Brighthouse Farm we quickly found one of the owners - O’Dell Truin, he then took us into the camping area of the farm and basically gave us the pick of about 5 different areas’ where we could pitch our family tent. He then gave me a quick tour of their new shower blocks and toilet facilities and left us to choose a spot!
We decided to pitch up next to a wooden table & bench set, other campers in the ground had done the same and this meant we could use this table for eating etc. There were plenty of these bench/tables dotted around and we thought this was a nice added extra.
The grounds are very flat and easy enough to put the pegs into which was nice and after about 20 minutes the tent was up and we could relax. Mr Truin came around a bit later and told us about the local pub down the road as it has playground facilities for children and about the Brighthouse Farm trail they put in especially for the people using their site.
That afternoon we went to the local pub and found the food was really lovely and very reasonable in price, we also found we were about 10 minutes away from Bury St. Edmonds were there’s Tesco and Waitrose for provisions! The campsite wasn’t very busy and in the evening/night we found it very quiet and relaxing (even with our two children). Although the site doesn’t have a children’s playground, the children are allowed to play any ball games where the tents are because it’s so spacious, there really is no chance of you hitting another tent!
The next morning Mr Truin came around to collect some money – I was pleasantly surprised to find our Sat-Mon stay only costing £14. We then decided to go on the Brighthouse Farm trail to get the children out. The trail is absolutely stunning, going around lots of the local fields, well laid out and kept us busy for about an hour! If you live in London (like we do) we appreciate the rolling fields and fresh air and this trail definitely had all of that! The children were able to pick up wheat from the ground and found a few crow feathers as well as flint to take home!
On the Sunday afternoon having missed the 4pm closing of Tesco’s we asked Mr Truin if he had any produce we could buy for our dinner, he directed us into Lawshaw village to a small farmhouse that sold burgers, sausages, eggs etc. We purchased what we needed for dinner and on returning to the tent found Mr Truin had left us a bag of freshly dug up potatoes and a bag of plums! When we left on the Monday (he wasn’t fussed when we left as there’s no kick out time), he explained that we’d actually been at one of his busiest times! I was a little shocked at the news as the whole weekend was so peaceful and relaxing, all the children on the site were so spread out that you hardly heard them!
Next year they are planning to put in a dish washing area as at present they haven’t got one – even with our children I didn’t find this a problem though, merely getting hot water from a cleaning area and making do! I didn’t mind roughing it one bit! The new shower blocks take 50p coins and are very clean, the ladies one could easily fit both of my children in with myself to make life easier for us mum’s! The toilets are in portacabin’s but again they are very clean, bright and airy. Not one spider did I see and I’ll be very happy to take my family there again next year.
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