Barn Owl Campsite
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- Peaceful country park with a friendly atmosphere and green views
- A 20-min stroll to Rattlesden; cycle and walking routes from the site
- Lavenham, Bury St Edmunds and Long Melford within a 25-minute drive
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Please note there is no electricity at all in the pods.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 1 May to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 3.0m width x 8.0m depth (9.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 24.0m² (258.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £32 (£32) 1 night, 2 adults
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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 3.0m width x 8.0m depth (9.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 24.0m² (258.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £32 (£32) 1 night, 2 adults
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Badger camping pod
4 people maximum Dimensions: 2.4m width x 4.2m length (7.9ft width x 13.8ft length) Calculated area: 10.1m² (108.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £62 (£62) 1 night, 2 adults
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Rabbit camping pod
2 people maximum Dimensions: 2.4m width x 4.8m length (7.9ft width x 15.7ft length) Calculated area: 11.5m² (124.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £62 (£62) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 89% of visitors View breakdown
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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked: Loved it. Calming, relaxing and great for a reset.
Disliked: Need one more toilet and water at the lower end of the field.
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Great for wild camping
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Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked: Good site with great efforts towards green living. Probably one of the best pitches I have stayed on with plenty of space in a secluded grass pitch with a bench and seats plus a metal fire pit.
Warm welcome on arrival and given a walk round to select a pitch. Very quite at night. Decent O2 phone signal.
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Disliked: The entrance has low trees if you have a higher motorhome. I had to nudge under slowly so might be a problem if they catch solar panels or aerials. The first field is has no obstructions but the track to the nicer pitches is narrow with brambles brushing both sides, it certainly added a couple of scratches to my windows at about the 2+ metre heigh. Probably not a problem for smaller outfits of if the undergrowth is trimmed back.
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Overall, a pleasant stay. The area is nice. Nice owner.
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Liked: Friendly and helpful owner. The pitches are well separated and feel private. It could be called "almost wild" camping. Facilities are fine. Location is good. Access is easy. Pitch came with a firepit. Wood was reasonable. We enjoyed our stay.
Disliked: Going through two gates to reach the meadow camp sites was a little bit of a chore after a couple of days, but I'm sure there's a reason for the gates.
Shower facility is a shack and there's only one, albeit with hot water and pressure was fine.
On our second night there was a group of young adults partying late into the morning hours, but at least they didn't play loud music.
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Lovely relaxing spacious environment
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Liked: Lovely site with individual pitches in the meadow. Very private with plenty of space and perfect for our dog.. Very green in regards to compost loos and recycling. Lovely warm shower.
Hosts were fab. Always quick to help or reply to messages.
Walking to the pub, possible with a couple to choose from in nearby villages. The one we tried was very welcoming.
Disliked: Little to dislike but water for washing up was not hot so not the best for pots and pans.
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The space for each pitch, the lack of fuss, the friendly owner…
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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked: The space for each pitch, the lack of fuss, the friendly owner the nice rural location
Disliked: The road noise, the compost toilet was a bit cramped. No hot water for washing up!
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Lovely!
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Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked: Lovely site with really beautiful, private pitches with fire pits. Loads of wildlife to see and some lovely pubs within an easy walk. The owners were also really friendly and helpful. The facilities were great and just what we needed only thing to consider was the toilets were quite high! Maybe they could add a small step for the shorter among us!
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Excellent eco campsite
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Liked: Super impressed with this place. Pitches are huge and very private, it's well maintained and the facilities are excellent while still feeling very "back to nature". Highly recommended.
Disliked: Nothing.
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Quiet and secluded. The perfect get away from modern life.
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Liked: Quiet and secluded. The perfect get away from modern life.
Disliked: Nothing.
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Cool campsite, fun and comfy.
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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked: Great ground for easy tent pitching. Fire pits set up for use. Gas shower available and eco loos dotted around the campsite. Friendly hosts, ensured we were happy, gave some great advice of the area and have set a really cool campsite. Pitch areas are spread apart so it's also very private.
Location was great to drive around and visiting lovely English villages or go further East. In the evening we walked to the next village where there are 2 pubs and also got some local fresh eggs on the walk.
I don't think WiFi was available but we had signal in the area.
Disliked: One 1 mirror in the toilet where the shower is. The furthest away pitch is quite far from the shower and sink area.
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Magical!
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Liked: The most magical campsite. Many of the pitches are very private which makes you feel like you’re in your own personal fairytale. Lovely light in the evening and the trees were losing their blossoms which made it feel like it was snowing in May. We saw a barn owl hunting as we had our campfire. Really lovely, friendly hosts and plenty of good, clean facilities. We really enjoyed our stay!
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Features
Portable toilet
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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
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 Shop nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitchNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Barn Owl Campsite
Felsham Road
Rattlesden
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
England
IP30 0SG
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.18981°N
0.87319°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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| Dovercourt | 39.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Felixstowe South | 41.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Felixstowe North | 41.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Brightlingsea | 43.7 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| West Mersea | 46.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 15.2 km
Christchurch Mansion 24.4 km
Bressingham Steam and Gardens 24.9 km
Banham Zoo 30.3 km
East Anglian Railway Museum 30.6 km
National Trust
Lavenham Guildhall 10.4 km
Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 12.1 km
Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 15.2 km
Melford Hall 15.8 km
Thorington Hall 23.6 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Felsham - Brettenham - Thorpe Morieux - Thorpe Green - Bull's Wood - Felsham 2.4 km
Bradfield Woods 3 km
Tostock 5.2 km
Bradfield St George 5.4 km
Thurston - Great Barton - Pakenham - Little Haugh - Thurston 8 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Barn Owl Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Barn Owl Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Barn Owl Campsite? Twitcher? You can drive 35 minutes from the park for the blue tits and woodpeckers seen among the trees of the Cavenham Heath National Nature Reserve; walkers can also rove through forestry … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Barn Owl Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 11 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 11 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Barn Owl Campsite? From €37.45 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.