When can I check in and check out of Old Waterworks Boutique Glamping?

On-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Old Waterworks Boutique Glamping?

From $156.45 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Old Waterworks Boutique Glamping

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 9.6 14 reviews

Venus bell tent with outdoor seating area

One-acre glamping site in grounds of a former Edwardian waterworks
Under a mile from the centre of Clare; Long Melford 15 minutes' drive
Furnished glamping accommodation at the end of an old drovers' track

Tucked away at the end of an ancient drovers' road in the East Anglian countryside, Old Waterworks Boutique Glamping is a one-acre glamping getaway under a mile from Clare, Suffolk's oldest town. With gorgeous views over the area and very little background noise, this glamping spot is on the site of a natural spring, hence its past life as an Edwardian waterworks. The site isn't shy about showcasing its industrial heritage and makes a point of upcycling as much as it can, but this is also a place for nature, peace and quiet. There are several communal seating areas where you can soak up the atmosphere, one of which is in an old filtration pit, which handily provides shelter from the elements. The site is run by Ben and Netty, who have created a mix of industrial and cosy accommodation. All units come with access to a kitchen, showers and toilets, with toiletries provided. Although the units differ in terms of how they are decorated, each has proper beds, bedding, blankets and hot water bottles. Barbecue packs can be bought too, and for other drinks and snacks an honesty shop system is in place. Clare can be reached within about 15 minutes' walk and has restaurants, pubs and independent shops to explore. There are a number of trails along the river Stour to try out, with many footpaths starting directly at the site gates.

Site type

Opens May 1

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
No gas barbecues allowed.
No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, May 1 to Mon, Sep 22 2025

Pitch types & availability

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Mercury bell tent

4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site

Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)

4 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/site

Dimensions

5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)

1 room

Open space 1 x Double bed, 1 x Single bed, 1 x Single couch/futon

No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.

No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.

Features

Bed linen 4 included, 4 max.
Car 1 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.
Duvets and pillows 4 included, 4 max.

Barbecue grill
Bean bags
Beds made up
Car parking by site/unit
Cooking equipment
Dining table and chairs
Fire ring
Firewood provided
Full kitchen
Gas and electricity included
Heating
Lanterns/fairy lights
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Power socket(s)
Towels
Wifi at the unit/site

Other restrictions

Extras

Extra car (1 max)

£20 (£20) per stay
Fridge hire (1 max) £15 (£15) per stay
Travel cot (1 max) £4 (£4) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £85 (£85) 1 night, 2 adults

Saturn bell tent (five person)

5 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/site

Dimensions: 6.0m width x 6.0m length (19.7ft width x 19.7ft length) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)

5 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/site

Dimensions

6.0m width x 6.0m length (19.7ft width x 19.7ft length) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)

1 room

Open space 1 x Double bed - twin beds on request, 1 x Double sofa/futon, 2 x Single bed

No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.

No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.

Features

Bed linen 4 included, 5 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Duvets and pillows 4 included, 5 max.

Fridge 1 included, 1 max.

Barbecue grill

Bean bags

Beds made up

Car parking by site/unit

Cooking equipment

Dining table and chairs

Electric heater(s)

Fire ring

Full kitchen

Gas and electricity included

Heating

Kettle

Lanterns/fairy lights

Wifi at the unit/site

Extras

Bed linen and towel hire (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Duvet + pillows (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£20 (£20) per stay
Fridge hire (1 max)		£15 (£15) per stay
Travel cot (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £110 (£110) 1 night, 2 adults

Venus bell tent

5 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site

Dimensions: 6.0m width x 6.0m length (19.7ft width x 19.7ft length) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)

5 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/site

Dimensions

6.0m width x 6.0m length (19.7ft width x 19.7ft length) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)

1 room

Open space 1 x Double bed, 1 x Double sofa/futon, 2 x Single bed

No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.

No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.

Features

Bed linen 4 included, 5 max.
Car 1 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.
Duvets and pillows 4 included, 5 max.
Fridge 1 included, 1 max.

Barbecue grill
Bean bags
Beds made up
Cooking equipment
Dining table and chairs
Fire ring
Full kitchen
Gas and electricity included
Heating
Lanterns/fairy lights
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Picnic table
Power socket(s)
Towels
Wifi at the unit/site

Other restrictions

Extras

Extra car (1 max)

£20 (£20) per stay
Fridge hire (1 max) £15 (£15) per stay
Travel cot (1 max) £4 (£4) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £110 (£110) 1 night, 2 adults

Tipi

5 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/site

Dimensions: 6.0m width x 6.0m length (19.7ft width x 19.7ft length) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)

5 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/site

Dimensions

6.0m width x 6.0m length (19.7ft width x 19.7ft length) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)

1 room

Open space 1 x Double bed, 2 x Single bed, 2 x Single couch/futon

No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.

No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.

Features

Bed linen 5 included, 5 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Duvets and pillows 6 included, 6 max.

Gas and electricity included

Kettle

Lanterns/fairy lights

Wifi at the unit/site

Extras

Bed linen and towel hire (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£20 (£20) per stay
Fridge hire (1 max)		£15 (£15) per stay
Travel cot (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

No availability on our site

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Inside venus tent one double two singles

Really open space, lovely people! Tent was done amazingly and in a…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

lily w. Sep 2024

Venus bell tent

Liked: Really open space, lovely people! Tent was done amazingly and in a great location!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little site

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	8

brett a. Sep 2024

Tipi

Liked: Loved the site well layed out kitchen was well equipped tent was lovely Both Ben And Netty were great hosts and helpful my two young sons loved there time there playing on the swings and hammocks and have asked to return

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely bell tent with a nice Asian theme, also lovley atmosphere around…

Overall	8/10
Location	6
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	8

Anonymous Sep 2024

Jupiter bell tent (five person)

Liked: Lovely bell tent with a nice Asian theme, also lovley atmosphere around the camp. Ben and netty were very welcoming and were there to help if needed. Our bbq was not cleaned however ben and netty were very quick to clean this for us. They were very helpful and answered any questions that we had. Lovely walks that u can go on around the surroundings of the campsite.

Disliked: Me and my friends have not really been camping so the only dislikes was the bugs quite a few little beetles in the tent and surroundings which resulted in us not being able to sleep and one crawled over my head whilst sleeping. No fault to the campsite as this is camping! Also the little lane driving up to the campsite off the main road was not the best roads to drive up. There were some overgrown bushes which made the road very tight. Also if u have a fairly low car to be warned. I have a puma ST that we took I would say the lane was not necessarily practical for my car due to being uneven and rocky. I would give more stars for the location however the off road part let's it down.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely recommend

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Karl R. Sep 2024

Tipi

Liked: Everything about it was wonderful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great value for money glamping that has lots of potential

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	6

Lauren H. Aug 2024

Venus bell tent

Liked: Laid back, friendly, peaceful site. If you're looking for a high end manicured glamping site (where you'd pay double the price) then this is not for you. If you are looking for a quiet, comfy and well equipped place with good sized tents and a friendly welcome then it is. Ben and Nettie live on site in the summer so are around to help. Ben lights the communal fire pit in the evening. The kitchen (fridge, hob, oven, microwave, kettle) is shared with them so has many utensils, crockery, condiments, herbs etc to use. Cereal, bread and milk are ther in the morning for all to share. If you want a BBQ just ask Ben and he will bring one over to your tent.

There is running hot water in the sinks and electric showers in a repurposed horsebox. The site itself is an old Edwardian Waterworks with the industrial tanks still seen in the ground. So there are some bits and pieces lying around but the tents are positioned around a grassy circle perfect for the kids to play in. Mine found a croquet and kubbs set, they also liked the swings and hammocks.

You can walk 15 minutes on footpaths and across Clare common to reach the town. There are footpaths leading directly from the site so a walkers dream. Lovely sunset over the fields.

The tent was spacious and comfy with proper mattresses, blankets and fresh bedding. Hot water bottles are in the kitchen for use. You could honestly turn up just with your clothes and dinner and you'd be provided with all you need. We will be returning next year with more friends. I also really value places that allow you to book just one night.

I didnt get WiFi at the tent but I think you can get a signal at the entrance, to be honest, this wasn't a priority for me when switching off in a peaceful location with a book.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with loads of potential, looking forward to going back.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Lauren W. Aug 2024

Venus bell tent

Liked: The tent was wonderful, comfy beds and plenty of space.
Quiet, rural location just off the beaten track (literally) but close to the small historic town of Clare.
We took a short walk into town for a great Sunday lunch, wander around the church and to explore Clare country park and only a 15 minute stroll. Perfect!
Facilities kept clean and tidy by the lovely Mary and plenty of choice for breakfast in the kitchen too.
The children spent hours using the hammocks and tree swings which were a great idea. Beautiful views all around, the sunset was gorgeous.

Disliked: Not a dislike but be mindful that some places are closed on Mondays including the fish and chip shop.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful place with various incredible views and walk,friendly staff.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Anonymous Aug 2024

Tipi

Liked: Beautiful place, the tents were a lot bigger then i thought and the design on the tipi are great, the staff are friendly and the location is good for stargazing and has a relaxed feel, especially with the campfire at night. There are multiple walk routes in the area and Clare town is under a 20 minute walk away.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We loved the location, the village and the water works. We especially…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Jun 2024

Jupiter bell tent (five person)

Liked: We loved the location, the village and the water works.
We especially liked how welcomed we were, the owners lit a camp fire on our return from a visit to the village pub.
The glamping tent was set out well and we all had a good night sleep. Facilities were all there with basics provided and with plans on improvement to the site aswell I understand.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful, affordable & welcoming!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Emma W. Aug 2023

Saturn bell tent (five person)

Liked: Great communication prior to our stay.
The site was so lovely, lovely welcome from Ben & Netty & (mum) shown around everything. The facilities are great. Great use of space and resources love the horse box showers. Everything is provided- I definitely overpacked when I needed not to. breakfast items are provided, towels,bedding fully functional kitchen with all utensils you’d possibly need. you don’t need anything at all- simply just show up.
Our bell tent was amazing myself and my boys loved it! Very clean and beautiful, fresh bedding (smelt lovely & fresh) - so nice hearing the birds in the morning.
The campfire gets lit nightly with the opportunity for roasting marshmallows. (Huge hit) a Beverage was also offered upon our arrival.
Absolutely Love what they are offering here. You will not find a most affordable lovely friendly inclusive site. I travelled alone with my sons the site felt safe and secure with a fantastic environment.
Ben & Netty we thoroughly enjoyed our stay with you guys 😀

Disliked: Nothing!!!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you sooo much Emma, you and your family were a pleasure to host, and we are so happy you felt comfortable and relaxed.

Peaceful spot, surrounded by beautiful countryside. Perfect place to relax and recharge.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	10

Carrie B. Jul 2023

Venus bell tent

Liked: Peaceful spot, surrounded by beautiful countryside. Perfect place to relax and recharge. Nice walk into town through fields and past some allotments. Ben & Netty are perfect hosts who couldn’t do enough for you. Highlight of the stay was getting to see the amazing barn owl who visits at dusk every night to hunt in the field next to the campsite.

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Old Waterworks Boutique Glamping

Sheepgate Lane

Clare

Suffolk

England

CO10 8RQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.08326°N
0.5708°W

Nearest transport

Coach

20.7 km Bus Station

21.1 km Horse Racing Museum

21.2 km Horse Racing Museum

Rail

12.4 km Sudbury (Suffolk) Rail Station

18.5 km Bures Rail Station

19.2 km Dullingham Rail Station

Ferry

43.9 km Brightlingsea Ferry Landing

44 km Point Clear Ferry Landing

Airport

30.2 km London Stansted Airport

30.6 km Cambridge Airport

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

Clare has timber-framed houses to see, as well as a wealth of antiques shops, tea rooms to try and the ruins of a Norman fortress in Clare Castle Country Park Trust to visit. Clare Priory should also be on the agenda, as should nearby historic villages like Long Melford (15 minutes) and Lavenham (20 minutes), which have more pretty medieval buildings to discover. For more East Anglian countryside, you're about half an hour from the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Essex border or an hour from the Suffolk Heritage Coast. You could also take yourself off for rambles around National Trust properties like Kentwell Hall (20 minutes) or Melford Hall (15 minutes), or make a day of it punting past historic colleges on The Backs in Cambridge (50 minutes). After a day out shopping, bar hopping or sampling traditional Suffolk ales? Both Bury St Edmunds (30 minutes) and Ipswich (an hour) have a range of shops, food spots and breweries where you can experience the best treats that this rural region has to offer.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
West Mersea	42.6 km	Sea	N/A	Good	N/A	N/A
Brightlingsea	43.1 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 16.5 km

Newmarket Racecourses 20.9 km

East Anglian Railway Museum 21.7 km

The National Stud 22.3 km

Audley End House and Gardens 24.9 km

National Trust

Melford Hall 10.3 km

Lavenham Guildhall 15.7 km

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 16.5 km

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 20 km

Paycocke's 24.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Clare - Poslingford - Hundon - Chilton Street - Clare 0.8 km

Clare - Cavendish - Stour Valley Path - Clare 1.1 km

Clare - Stour Valley Path - Stoke by Clare - Clare Camp 1.1 km

The Belchamps 4.7 km

Ridgewell - Tilbury Green - Great Yeldham - Ridgewell 5.6 km

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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).

Hired accommodation

Hired accommodation: £50.00 ($83.20) damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found.

Safety

If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Extras

Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Vehicles

No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Safety

No electric barbecues allowed.
No gas barbecues allowed.

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancelation period are only possible if the park is able to relet your unit/site.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by midnight.

Dogs

Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

Does Old Waterworks Boutique Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Old Waterworks Boutique Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Old Waterworks Boutique Glamping? Clare has timber-framed houses to see, as well as a wealth of antiques shops, tea rooms to try and the ruins of a Norman fortress in Clare Castle Country Park Trust to … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Old Waterworks Boutique Glamping?

On-park accommodation

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Old Waterworks Boutique Glamping? From $156.45 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.