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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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 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: September 2014 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Toscas Mum |
1 review from this member |
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 I stay on this site at regular intervals since I also store the van there. I frequently stay on my own with just a dog for company and feel really safe. Odell and the family walk round daily to check up on everyone which I do appreciate and he has become a good friend to both my husband, myself and the dogs.
The site is not too big and has plenty of trees to make each area special. We generally pitch right by the fields to enjoy the beautiful views of Lawshall village. The Swan pub and the Bush pub both serve lovely meals and are within walking distance as is the local shop.
I have to say that we rarely venture off the site as we go for the peace and quiet and to chill out.
Our dogs feel very welcomed and enjoy running around. Odell keeps the edges of all his fields grassed to provide some lovely walks for those with dogs and without.
I gene rally use the wet rooms as they provide more space for me to move but the shower rooms are good for families as one can be in the shower whilst others are drying off.
Whilst the facilities are generally a bit old they are immaculately kept and the only time over the past 15 years that I have seen the toilets in a mess was one weekend when certain children ran amock with the toilet rolls. Even then Odell made sure we were all aware of why he had had to resort to removing the toilet rolls. How many owners do that.
We have seen this site develop from a 5 van site to its current size and I am really glad they do not intend to extend further as then it would lose its great atmosphere. 
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| Date of Visit: August 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Dikips |
6 reviews from this member |
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We have had yet another very enjoyable stay at Brighthouse Farm.
The owners, especially Odell are very friendly and like to make sure you have the pitch of your choice. No overcrowding and wonderful views. The site itself is very well maintained. I can't understand the previous comments about the toilets being dirty!
I have never found that to be the case. There is no such thing as a dirty toilet, it's humans that use it!They should make sure it is left as they would wish to find it. I always take my grandchildren to the toilets and make sure they leave it clean and flushed. There is always an abundance of loo rolls and they are cleaned on a regular basis through out the day.
This site is a little jewel amid the beautiful Suffolk countryside.
Fantastic value for money being so close to Bury St. Edmunds and Lavenham.
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| Date of Visit: August 2014 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Ward19 |
3 reviews from this member |
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After returning from another fantastic holiday to Brighthouse farm we were disappointed to read negative reviews of this lovely site. We spent two separate weeks there in August, firstly on our own, then with friends who have also fallen for this gem of a site. The site has everything we need, lovely walks from and on the site, CLEAN facilities, spacious pitches and an owner who cannot do enough for you. Odell works very very hard and does his best to make everyone's stay pleasurable. We will be returning next year, with more friends and hope those who read reviews of this site ignore the negative comments made by others.
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| Date of Visit: August 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Big Rig |
15 reviews from this member |
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If you are looking for a site tucked away with views over the wheat fields to the church tower peeping over the distant woodland, this is for you. It must rank as one of the most peaceful and idyllic spots in England.
It was a little worrying when we arrived to find the entrance was only marginally wider than our fifth wheel and to make matters worse the track to the pitches had a power cable lower than our roof-top paraphernalia. We managed to squeezed through what can only be described as a hole in the hedge at the cost of a few bits of plastic on the sides but all in all, the tranquil site and the marvellous outlook made it worthwhile. Getting out was less traumatic and although the farmer helpfully offered us a route via the wheatfield stubble we declined after heavy overnight rain might well have made us a permanent fixture at the site.
Alas, you do pay the price for very cheap rates. The Toilet block in a dilapidated portacabin was filthy and no-one wants to share the shower with a family of mushrooms. In our case we have a full size bathroom so it didn't matter that much but I did speak to some people in tents who had the same view - spend a little cash on upgrading the facilities and cut back the trees at the entrance and you have the makings of one of the best sites in the country.
As a bonus I got the chance to ride in the combine harvester that was working in the fields next to us - fascinating to be in something bigger than our unit. It made up for any of the minor shortcomings.
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| Date of Visit: August 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Wymondham camper |
1 review from this member |
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Great spot and good pitches, but the condition of the facilities is appalling
Large washing up area with only two sinks was dilapidated & filthy, no bin for food waste so sinks were left full of waste (owners comment was that if bins were provided people would use them rather than the main waste bin area, which was overflowing by the end of the weekend)
Toilet blocks - absolutely filthy with years of grime, dead spiders and cobwebs in abundance. No evidence that these were cleaned over the weekend (tissue in the urinal and toothpaste up the side of the sink remained there all weekend)
Unisex showers/toilet – as above with the addition of sinking uneven floors leaving dirty water pooling around the toilet. Mops and buckets provided but the water in these was filthy and there was no evidence of being refreshed over the weekend.
On a brighter note the new power shower wet rooms were very good (when there was hot water) but already showing signs for neglect and lack of cleaning
Electric hook up was bit dodgy with extension cables running all over the place which did trip out once on Sunday morning
Overall our weekend was value for money, we loved the open tent pitches and surrounding areas, it could have been so much better if a bit more effort went into cleaning.
Unfortunately unlikely to return while the facilities are in such a shabby dirty state
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| Date of Visit: August 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Paulkerry32 |
2 reviews from this member |
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As mentioned many times before, the site is in a superb location, there's plenty of space but with the hedgerows and trees it's easy to find a secluded pitch if you want a bit of privercy. The pitches are level and the grass kept short
There's some nice walks across the farm to the local village pub. Bury St Edmonds 10 minute drive away and a lovely park in the village of Nowton.
The wet room showers are powerful but do tend to run out of the hot stuff, also there is no temperature control, so if you like a really hot shower don't use them. The other showers are electric so fully adjustable but not as powerful. The shower and toilet blocks really need updating and at £1 for a 4 min shower you would expect them to be spotless, unfortunately not, the dead bugs on ledges and light fittings are keeping the spiders very fat.
Plenty of electric hook up points, with numerous water taps scattered about, grey water waste point but chemical toilet emptying involves lifting a manhole cover which isn't secured so keep the kids away!
With a bit extra effort this site could be perfect!
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| Date of Visit: July 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Queencat |
1 review from this member |
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Second visit to Brighthouse Farm and just as pleasant as the first one at least 5 years earlier. The campsite is well-placed amid characteristic farmland, surrounded by ripe wheatfields. My daughter and I like the mown grass walking trail around the field. Dog friendly place complete with poop bins. All dog owners were responsible as far as we could see. Nice family groupings, happy kids playing games in the open spaces or content to ride bicycles around. Pitches are quite flat. Enough trees to provide windbreak and shade. Plenty of water-taps about. An excellent base for touring local countryside or to just relax and read a book in shade or sun.
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| Date of Visit: July 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Robotwarlord |
1 review from this member |
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I've been to quite a few sites in my time, always in a tent as opposed to a camper or (shudder) a caravan. This is one of my favourite ever. There area is nicely dotted with trees and benches. Good flat pitches with no stones in the ground. It's surrounded by the owners farmland which he has cut paths through. Local shop and pub are easily walkable and Bury St Edmunds is easily driveable. The whole site is nicely divided up with trees and hedges and there are no set pitches so you can easily find a cosy little corner. There are benches liberally spread about and a friendly atmosphere without being crowded (despite the fact that the weather has been amazing and it was a weekend). I felt totally confident in letting the kids go feral. It's pretty cheap and the owner is friendly and chilled out. My only gripe is that the showers are £1 a session and don't really last long enough. Even so, I will definitely be back. This place is a total gem.
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| Date of Visit: July 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Rustyarrow |
10 reviews from this member |
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Site is nice, plenty of room with lots of 'areas' you can choose from, grass good, the 'toilet block' has had it day really but there are some other toilets in with showers plus some 'wet rooms' all of which worked but could do with a good deep clean. Walk to the local pub is 30 minutes through the back of the site, the pub was really nice with beer and food very good and priced. Knocked it down a few points because of the toilets etc, if they were sorted would have given a ten!
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| Date of Visit: June 2014 |
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| Reviewer: PaulaMB |
19 reviews from this member |
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We stayed here recently for a couple of nights while visiting Kentwell's HE re-enactment day.
The site is really well kept - quite manicured. We pitched in a lovely spot at the top of the first field. We had tons of room and virtually had the field to ourselves. The owner is keen not to overcrowd the place, said that he would only allow four tents in the area we camped in which was probably getting on for ¼ of an acre - nice unmarked pitches. There are picnic tables dotted around the place for campers to use.
The loo/shower block was in the next field. Nice facilities, cleaned daily. The showers (hot and fairly good flow of water) require a token, cost £1 which lasted for longer than I needed it to. There is even a wired in hairdryer in the ladies shower block if you need one.
There are paths mown at the edges of the fields to walk to the village, I didn't use them as we were out all day but a nice option.
The owner is very sweet - he offered to keep an eye on our dog for us when we had to leave her in the tent for a bit.
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