Hill Farm
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- Cosy converted truck at a farm in Suffolk's Fynn Valley
- Woodbridge 10 minutes' drive; half an hour to the coast
- Take walks around the private 25-acre nature reserve with bird hide
‘The truck in the trees’ is the name given to the glamping unit at Hill Farm – and it’s a descriptive name indeed, because here at this secluded Suffolk farm you'll be staying in a cosy converted truck that’s tucked away among towering trees with some lovely views over the surrounding grassy meadows and the banks of the Fynn river.
You’ll get some great rural views from the truck – either through the windows or when sitting at the outdoor table, but no doubt you’ll want to take a closer look before long. That’s the time to head down to the gate at the bottom of the woods, which leads through an orchard into a 25-acre private nature reserve. At its heart is a gorgeous five-acre mere that's a real wildlife haven – take a stroll to see what you can see, or settle in the bird hide to spot kingfishers and other birds.
Getting out to see even more is simple too, as the gate also gives access to the Fynn Valley walk, leading to a network of footpaths to local villages and pubs.
Back at the truck, you’ll be staying in a well-designed space with a kitchenette, a dining area, a sofa and a woodburning stove as well as a kingsize bed over the cab. There’s no mains power here but you'll have lighting and USB sockets to charge your gadgets, and you can cook on the firepit outside. Pick up supplies in Woodbridge (10 minutes' drive) or one of the farm shops within a short drive.
Next to the truck is a separate bathroom trailer with a compost toilet, sink, shower and bath (with towels provided).
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Bookings must not be for more than 90 consecutive nights.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
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Features
No dogs 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
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Forest Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearbyLocation
Hill Farm
Hill House
Hill Farm Road
Playford
Ipswich
Suffolk
England
IP6 9DT
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
52.08347°N
1.23875°W
Nearest transport
Coach6.9 km Cardinal Park
11.3 km Hand in Hand
11.7 km Bus Shelter
Rail5 km Westerfield Rail Station
5.3 km Derby Road (Ipswich) Rail Station
5.5 km Woodbridge Rail Station
Ferry14.3 km Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing
14.3 km Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing
14.8 km Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing
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
Attractions and activities nearby include:
- Woodbridge (for the Tidal Mill Museum and river boat trips): 10 minutes' drive
- Twisted Oaks Bike Park and Trails: 10 minutes
- National Trust - Sutton Hoo: 15 minutes
- Ipswich (for the Transport Museum and waterfront): 15 minutes
- Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park: 20 minutes
- Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape: 20 minutes
- Parham Airfield Museum: 20 minutes
- Easton Farm Park: 20 minutes
- Rendlesham Forest: 20 minutes
- Framlingham Castle: 25 minutes
- Aldeburgh (seaside town): half an hour.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe North | 15.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Felixstowe South | 16 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dovercourt | 17.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Walton | 26.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Frinton | 28.4 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Christchurch Mansion 5.9 km
Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 7 km
Framlingham Castle 17.1 km
Orford Castle 20.1 km
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 20.4 km
National Trust
Sutton Hoo 6.9 km
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 20.3 km
Flatford: Bridge Cottage 20.4 km
Thorington Hall 24 km
Lavenham Guildhall 30.3 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Playford - Culpho - Grundisburgh - Hasketon - Woodbridge - Bealings -Playford 0.5 km
WOODBRIDGE CEMETERY 4.7 km
OLD AND NEW CEMETERY, IPSWICH 5 km
A Walk Around Ipswich 5.8 km
CHRISTCHURCH MANSION 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.
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- Does Hill Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Hill Farm dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Hill Farm? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Woodbridge (for the Tidal Mill Museum and river boat trips): 10 minutes' drive - Twisted Oaks Bike Park and Trails: 10 minutes - National Trust - … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Hill Farm?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m.