Garden Cottage

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Firepit in evening (added by manager 25 Apr 2023)

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Firepit in evening (added by manager 25 apr 2023)
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Long grass (added by manager 22 jul 2021)
Fresh water tap (added by manager 25 jul 2021)
Driveway to carpark (added by manager 23 jul 2023)

  • Quiet wildlife haven in a historic parkland in the Suffolk countryside
  • A 20-minute drive from Thetford Forest Park and Ickworth; walks nearby
  • Firepits allowed; meadow and woodlands on site; pubs and shops nearby
Park up by the walled garden and wheelbarrow your kit through the trees into Garden Cottage, a peaceful family-run site surrounded by the scenic Suffolk countryside with Norfolk within reach and Thetford Forest Park 20 minutes’ drive away. This place is certainly the place for those of you who need a bit of nature in your life. You’ll get to pick your own plot in the meadow and there are often kites and buzzards overhead, hares in the long grass and deer in the evening – with a chorus of owls later on when it’s time for a firepit, a warm blanket and a spot of stargazing. The site has simple facilities including a fresh water tap and unisex chemical toilet. Other than that, it's all about walking by the site’s stream, fields, meadows (where wildflowers grow), seeing the pigs and chickens in the orchard and going into the woodlands, where there’s a Giant Wellingtonia to wrap your arms around. Naturally, with so much space there’s plenty of calm, as there are 35 acres; the site also asks for noise to be kept down after dusk to make for a restful retreat. Once you've rested up well, set out to explore the footpaths and cycle routes in the local area – including those running down to the local village, which has good pubs and restaurants, plus a shop for essentials. Seasonal fruit and veg for your picnics and dinners can be purchased at the local walled garden, half an hour’s walk away. If you need to venture further afield, Bury St Edmunds is a 20-minute drive away, and the A14 to Newmarket, Cambridge or the Suffolk coast is within easy reach.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 3
Tent pitches 5
Opens 1 August
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 1 Aug to

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Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No hot water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Pop-up campsite

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Garden Cottage

The Street

Stowlangtoft

Bury St Edmunds

Suffolk

England

IP31 3JX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.28099°N
0.87776°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.3 mi Village Hall
2.3 mi Village Hall
3 mi Jacobs Close
Rail
3.3 mi Elmswell Rail Station
3.6 mi Thurston Rail Station
7.2 mi Bury St Edmunds Rail Station
Ferry
28.1 mi Harwich International Ferry Terminal
28.1 mi Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing
28.1 mi Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Bury St Edmunds (historic market town with a cathedral and abbey gardens, theatre, shops and restaurants): 20 minutes’ drive - Thetford Forest Park (cycling, walking and wildlife spotting): 25 minutes - Ickworth (National Trust estate): 25 minutes - Bressingham Steam & Gardens (railways and locomotives collection): half an hour - Banham Zoo: half an hour - Melsop Farm Park (farm animal activities): 45 minutes - Cambridge (punting, The Backs, parks and shopping): 55 minutes - Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (beaches, historic towns and scenic landscapes): an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Dovercourt 29.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Felixstowe South 29.9 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 10.2 mi

Bressingham Steam and Gardens 10.4 mi

Banham Zoo 13 mi

Grimes Graves 16.6 mi

Christchurch Mansion 19.5 mi

National Trust

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 7.4 mi

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 10.2 mi

Lavenham Guildhall 12.4 mi

Melford Hall 15.3 mi

Thorington Hall 20.9 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Ixworth - Great Livermere - Troston - Ixworth 2.3 mi

Tostock 3.1 mi

Thurston - Great Barton - Pakenham - Little Haugh - Thurston 3.6 mi

Ixworth Thorpe 4 mi

Hepworth 5.2 mi

Local events

  • Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival (Saturday 28 September 2024 – Saturday 28 September 2024)

    Aldeburgh, Suffolk 27.4 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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  • Does Garden Cottage have a swimming pool? No View all features
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  • What attractions are near Garden Cottage? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Bury St Edmunds (historic market town with a cathedral and abbey gardens, theatre, shops and restaurants): 20 minutes’ drive - Thetford Forest Park (cycling, walking and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Garden Cottage?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Garden Cottage? From £20 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.