Paradise Barn Camping and Caravanning

View prices & book 8.8 47 reviews
Pitches on site
Pitches on site
Grass pitch
Lake view
Well kept gardens
Spacious pitches with car parking
Plenty of space for all your kit
Lamb roast evening
Southdown sheep on the smallholding
1/25
Grass pitch
Lake view
Well kept gardens

  • Peaceful rural site on a smallholding three miles from Halesworth
  • 25 minutes' drive from the seaside town of Southwold
  • Barbecue area, picnic tables and occasional live music on site
Pick a pitch at Paradise Barn Camping and Caravanning and you’ll most likely have some rather beastly neighbours… rabbits, deer and pheasants are among the wild visitors often spotted here, and you may well also hear a bit of chat from the resident barn owl. They’re attracted to this 14-acre Suffolk smallholding by the quiet country setting, the well-kept gardens and lack of noisome passing traffic. Those aspects tend to be pretty appealing to humanfolk too, as are the spacious pitches and the dark skies, which make an excellent backdrop to a fine evening round the campfire. Going with that peaceful territory is easy access to a network of quiet rural roads for leisurely walks or bike rides (you can make the 10-mile journey to Flixton or Bungay without clapping eyes on a main road) and a clutch of country pubs, including a couple in Halesworth, three miles away. Fishing folks may fancy trying their luck at the trout lake next door or taking a trip on the site’s sea fishing boat from Lowestoft, 20 miles away. Evenings on site tend to be fairly chilled affairs, as guests gather round the barbecues and picnic tables for their alfresco feasts, although occasionally there’s live music and other entertainment to get the party going.

Campground type

Tent sites 20
Camper sites 20
RV sites 20
Open now
Opens April 17
Please note
  • Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, Apr 17 to

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Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 47 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

94% would recommend this campground to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

Paradise Barn: quiet, adults-only site with spacious pitches. Owners Alan & Janet are praised for being friendly & organizing events. Facilities are clean, though some note minor issues & limitations. Great walks, but the nearest pub is a bit far.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent site, clean facilities and friendly owners. Perfect base.

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Ellie T.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked The site was well placed in order to visit the surrounding Suffolk countryside and beaches. There is a handy Coop for groceries and fuel just 7 min drive away. The toilets and showers were very clean and cleaned every morning. The site itself is spacious and quiet- especially loved hearing the cows in the morning 😀

Disliked One very small observation- could do with a hook in the shower room to hang clothes as the floor gets very wet!

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Lovely little private site for adults…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Lovely little private site for adults only. It is tucked away nicely to allow for a quiet camping experience.There was also a bbq and live music being held which was nice. Site is in a good location to go out exploring Southwold, Lowestoft and other local towns and villages.

Disliked Showers were not functioning as they should.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We are a campsite with basic facilities, toilets and showers... Our other reviews (and there are many of them) state quite the opposite to this review, so we won't worry too much about it. I did consider removing the toilets and showers completely so that caravans just used their own toilets and emptied them in the chemical disposal point, it would get rid of any bad reviews.... unfortunately would spoil the site for 90% of the happy people.

Lovely clean facilities, Alan and Janet…

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Andy B.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Lovely clean facilities, Alan and Janet were amazing hosts. We had a logfire on our first night and they put on music and a bbq on the second night. Great atmosphere and it felt like friends gathered, rather than a campsite. We will be going back same time next year. Thankyou both.

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Quiet and friendly but not sure I'd return. Only one shower for all!

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Ian P.

Powered grass campsite

Liked The hosts were great, they were welcoming and put on a good show and BBQ for all guests on Sunday.

Disliked Shower facilities were not good, only one of the three available was able to be used. Also, having paid the deposit online, I found it strange that the balance of the site fees had to be paid in cash as they did not have a card facility. I've never known this on a CCC site before. I'm sure it's all above board but it meant finding a cash machine and withdrawing a substantial amount of cash on my credit card with charges incurred for that.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing camp, clean toilets & showers,…

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Belinda P.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Amazing camp, clean toilets & showers, we had a great spot, Alan & Janet great hosts, great Comuncation, in a lovely area, near fishing lakes for my hubby, we hired a fire pit. Great for peace. Just to chill. Great place to take a walk. Best camp so far x
We will be booking next year

Disliked There was nothing to dislike.

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The site was lovely and quiet,…

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked The site was lovely and quiet, facilities were clean and showers lovely and warm! We would definitely stay again 😊

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Spacious pitches, quiet site and very…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Spacious pitches, quiet site and very friendly

Disliked Wasn’t a dislike but the toilets did run out of toilet roll quite early on

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very relaxing one night stopover, in peaceful rural location

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Peter B.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Very peaceful location, well spaced out level pitches. Facilities basic, but clean and functional. Friendly owner. Possible to walk to Halesworth (approx 2 miles).

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Nice and quiet, great facilities. Well presented campsite.

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Mark S.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Fantastic site, nice and quiet and peaceful. Lovely surroundings. Great facilities, nice and clean and modern. Guests nicely space apart for a nice level of privacy. The owner was very friendly and helpful. Lovely surroundings for walks. Will not hesitate to return here. Highly recommend.

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Enjoyed my stay at Paradise Barn.…

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Ashley R.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Enjoyed my stay at Paradise Barn. Only my second visit but sure there will be many more.
Lovely big field with a pond in one corner. Watched a deer and the birds enjoying themselves. Met Pancake who is one of the owner's cats.
Had a few chats with Alan the owner who is very accommodating and friendly and doing a great job along with his wife Janet.
No complaints from me. 👍🙂✌️

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Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

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 Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport 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

Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities 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

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sites

Location

Paradise Barn Camping and Caravanning

Wissett Road

Chediston

Halesworth

Suffolk

England

IP19 0AY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.35165°N
1.46347°E

Nearest transport

Bus
7.3 mi Chaucer Street
7.3 mi Chaucer Street
7.3 mi Cork Bricks
Rail
1.8 mi Halesworth Rail Station
4.6 mi Brampton (Suffolk) Rail Station
6 mi Darsham Rail Station
Ferry
9 mi Southwold Ferry Landing
9 mi Walberswick Ferry Landing
14.7 mi Reedham Ferry South
Airport
23.3 mi Norwich International 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

You don’t need to stray too far from Paradise Barn to find things to fill your days – as well as the trout lake next door there’s coarse fishing a mile away, and with a drive of 10 minutes or so you can be visiting the Halesworth Airfield Memorial Museum, playing a round at the local golf course or meeting the residents of Oasis Camel Park. Those fond of a tipple or two may like to take a half-hour wander over to Valley Farm Vineyards, where you can take a tour and sample some of their latest vintages. Those who prefer a pint should make a beeline for the Adnams brewery in Southwold, where you’ll see the brewing process in action before honing your beer drinking skills with a tutored tasting. Southwold’s also got a fab beach and an excellent pier with some classic seaside fun to be had at the Wacky Walk of Mirrors and the Under the Pier Show. For more watery days out, head to Beccles, half an hour away by car, to hire a boat for a day of pottering around the Norfolk Broads.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Southwold The Denes 9.4 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Southwold The Pier 9.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier) 14.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier) 14.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Gorleston Beach 18.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Framlingham Castle 10.2 mi

Somerleyton Hall and Gardens 14.6 mi

Fritton Lake Country World 15.4 mi

Bressingham Steam and Gardens 17.3 mi

Orford Castle 18 mi

National Trust

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 18.2 mi

Sutton Hoo 18.6 mi

Elizabethan House Museum 20.7 mi

Horsey Windpump 28.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

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HEVENINGHAM HALL 3 mi

Metfield 4.3 mi

South Elmham Hall and The Saints 4.6 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Paradise Barn Camping and Caravanning have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Paradise Barn Camping and Caravanning dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Paradise Barn Camping and Caravanning? You don’t need to stray too far from Paradise Barn to find things to fill your days – as well as the trout lake next door there’s coarse fishing a mile away, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Paradise Barn Camping and Caravanning?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Paradise Barn Camping and Caravanning? From $33.64 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.