The Croft Campsite
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- Family-run site opened in 2016, near the Suffolk Heritage Coast
- Wet weather facilities including games barn and picnic tables
- Modern amenities block with underfloor heating
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 4 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 11.0m width x 11.0m depth (36.1ft width x 36.1ft depth) Calculated area: 121.0m² (1302.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 11.0m width x 11.0m depth (36.1ft width x 36.1ft depth) Calculated area: 121.0m² (1302.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 1 night, 2 adults
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Canvas Caban 2 bedroom safari tent
4 people maximum 2 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £90 1 night, 2 adults
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Camping pod
5 people maximum Dimensions: 6.0m width x 3.0m length (19.7ft width x 9.8ft length) Calculated area: 18.0m² (193.8ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £120 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 88% of visitors View breakdown
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We had a fantastic stay at The Croft Campsite in Ubbeston. From…
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Liked: We had a fantastic stay at The Croft Campsite in Ubbeston. From the moment we arrived, we were struck by the warm welcome and genuine friendliness of Maria and Guy. Their attention to detail across the entire site really stood out – it’s clear they truly understand what campers want and need.
The site itself is immaculate, with excellent facilities that are thoughtfully maintained. There’s plenty of space for children to play safely, which made the whole experience even more relaxing. We enjoyed it so much, we ended up staying an extra night!
Highly recommended for anyone looking for a peaceful, well-run campsite with a personal touch. I haven't rated the wifi as we didn't want/need it.
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Spacious pitches, great facilities, dog-friendly, and wonderful hosts
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Liked: Lovely, peaceful campsite with friendly and helpful owners. We really appreciated being able to stay longer on departure day to let our tent dry after unexpected rain – it saved us a lot of time at home!
The pitches were spacious, ideal for larger tents. Facilities were very clean (a big plus for us), and the enclosed dog field was perfect for letting our dog off the lead safely.
Lots to see and do within a short driving distance.
Great to find such a nice site relatively close to home – we’ll definitely be back!
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Lovely location, good size pitch, plenty of space, great for my 3…
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Liked: Lovely location, good size pitch, plenty of space, great for my 3 boys and they loved the barn and go carts. Clean facilities and lovely hot showers. Very helpful and welcoming hosts.
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Everything was excellent, from the warm welcome by Maria, to the best…
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Liked: Everything was excellent, from the warm welcome by Maria, to the best showers that I’ve encountered on any site to date.. would highly recommend.
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From the manager: Thank you so much.
Maria and Guy
Excellent site and perfect toliet and showers always clean
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Liked: Very clean very quiet lovely location and the hosts are very friendly and very helpful. And the fire pits are a very nice addition too make the whole experience so much better
Disliked: Absolutely nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review.
Maria and Guy
Expect a warm welcome!
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Liked: The Croft was recommended to us by two different people and so we had to go.
We were warmly welcomed for our weekend stay and once we had pitched up and settled in we enjoyed the fantastic and famous Friday Night BBQ - they catered for my coeliac daughter too.
Our stay was wonderful - enjoying the surrounding area as well as relaxing on the campsite. Everyone was very friendly and it feels like a safe place to be.
Facilities are excellent including fridges etc for keeping your items cold, through to fun play areas and spotless shower and toilet blocks. You can access tea and coffee in the reception area all day. And there’s also WiFi.
We finished off our stay with a Sunday breakfast and a lovely chat with Guy and Maria.
We will be back. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely review. It means a lot to us.
Maria and Guy
Fantastic site
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Liked: Fantastic campsite. Had everything we needed. Clean, very well maintained. Hosts are extremely helpful and even do a BBQ on Fridays for everyone and cook morning croissants onsite. Lots of fun things for kids to do too. We'll be back!
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From the manager: We are so pleased that you like our site and look forward to your return.
Maria and Guy
Probably the best campsite we have stayed at in Suffolk, superb!
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Liked: The barn with table tennis, table football, brio and duplo (for the youngsters)
Toilets and showers were really nice and clean
The layout of the site is great, we had a secluded area for 3 tent pitches
Dog paddock so our friends could let their dogs run about
The BBQ on Friday night with all the other campers - so good!
Sunday morning breakfast offering
The daily freshly made croissants and pain au chocolates
The owners are really lovely
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From the manager: Thank you and lovely photos you posted too!
Maria and Guy
Can't wait to go back again.
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Liked: LOVED this campsite! The kids loved the campsite, the adults loved the campsite. Probably my favourite campsite in suffolk. I love that Maria and Guy are so present, but not in your face. LOVED the BBQ, cooked breakfast and the pastries each morning. The ping pong and train set in the large barn went down a treat.
Grass is perfectly maintained. Toilets and showers clean and topped up with toilet roll. On site fridge and freezers and just so much more.
Disliked: I'm splitting hairs here to be honest, but I found the bath mats too hard on my feet but simply wearing flip flops or crocs fixed this.
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From the manager: We are so pleased that you love our campsite!
Maria and Guy
A wonderful campsite. Can't wait til the next time.
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Liked: All the things about the Croft Campsite!
Their wonderful breakfasts and Friday night BBQ.
Their super clean toilets.
The family run feel.
The barns for shelter and play.
The fridges! So useful!
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From the manager: Thank you. We do hope you visit us again soon.
Maria and Guy
Features
Dogs allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet 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 Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathroomsNearby leisure
Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
The Croft Campsite
The Green
Ubbeston
Halesworth
Suffolk
England
IP19 0HB
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.29344°N
1.39612°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Southwold The Denes | 12.1 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Southwold The Pier | 12.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier) | 18.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier) | 19.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Felixstowe North | 23.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Framlingham Castle 5.3 mi
Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 14 mi
Orford Castle 14.9 mi
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 15.1 mi
Bressingham Steam and Gardens 15.6 mi
National Trust
Sutton Hoo 14.1 mi
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 15.1 mi
Elizabethan House Museum 25.6 mi
Flatford: Bridge Cottage 28.1 mi
Lavenham Guildhall 28.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
HEVENINGHAM HALL 2.6 mi
Fressingfield 4.9 mi
Framlingham - Saxtead - Saxtead Green - Apsey Green - Framlingham 5.4 mi
Framlingham - Brandeston - Kettleburgh - Lampardbrook - Framlingham 5.4 mi
Metfield 5.7 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Croft Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Croft Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Croft Campsite? The Croft Campsite has easy access to the Suffolk Heritage Coast and the river estuaries of the Blythe, Alde, Deben, Orwell and Stour. Get out into Suffolk for its famed beaches, rivers … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Croft Campsite?
Camping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. Outside school holidays it is often possible to arrive earlier or depart later. Please let the site know in advance and they will do their best to accommodate.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at The Croft Campsite? From £28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.