Set in the heart of Suffolk's Alde Valley, Birds and Bees Campsite's carefully selected glades provide guests with a whole half an acre per pitch to enjoy the outdoors. Tent campers are welcome across the site's three meadows with non electric pitches and wildlife and glorious countryside all around. Spend days at nearby Sizewell Beach and evenings gathered around the campfire or enjoying a BBQ with local produce purchased onsite!

Peaceful site with large pitches surrounded by wildflowers and beautiful countryside views

Great facilities including a communal kitchen and honesty shop, a 20 minute walk from a charming pub

Situated 20 minutes from the Suffolk Coast, Sizewell Beach and Thorpeness Beach

About Birds and Bees Campsite

If you are searching for peace and quiet, this family friendly site is an ideal spot to unwind. Just a 20 minute drive from the glorious Suffolk Coast, spend days out swimming and sunbathing and evenings wildlife spotting and admiring the sunset. Conscientiously mown into the long grass, the site offers 16 individual non electric tent pitches, within three separate meadows connected via weaving pathways and surrounded by hedgerows and mature trees. The Nature's Way is the most secluded area of the site, furthest from reception but great for those looking for an escape. Meadow Rise is a four acre meadow with wonderful views and sheltered pitches. To be closest to reception, the Clover's Corner is perfect, within 100m walk of everything onsite. There truly is something to suit campers of all persuasions. Let children lose themselves among the thick grasses, playing hide and seek on the pathways. BBQs and campfires are also welcome onsite, perfect for that traditional camping experience. Cars must also be parked off the field in the sunken car park out of sight, and trolleys are provided to transport belongings to the pitch. Please note, this is pet free site.

Birds and Bees Campsite is open from 17/05 to 07/09.


Facilities and amenities

Onsite there are five showers and five toilets, heated by gas and solar power, along with a composting toilet central to the camping fields. There is also two washing up areas, a fridge/freezer, a kettle and microwave, as well as a 'sand sink' for beach wear. Electric sockets can be used at the Tree Bog.

At reception, you can pick up local meat produce from the freezer, as well as luxury ice cream and fresh herbs available to pick and an honesty shop. If you are looking for a pub, The White Horse in Rendham is a 20 minute walk away.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


A note from the site themselves...

We've created the Birds and Bees Campsite as part of our small family working farm, the grass, giant hedges and trees that surround you are full of natural sights and sounds. We realise the importance of time spent talking to each other in a peaceful and tech free environment, maintaining this on our little site remains close to our hearts.

We're also really proud of our clean and plentiful hot showers located at our affectionately named 'Beehive', which also provides our guests with the Honey Pot honesty shop, kitchen and connection to civilization if you prefer not to go 100% wild.

We know not all campsites are the same and we're happy to say ours may be quite different, we'll surely give you a warm welcome and look forward to seeing you soon, James and Emma


Map and address

Park address

Birds and Bees Campsite,

Birds & Bees Campsite, Rendham Hall Farm, Rendham, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 2AW

Coordinates

52.2412, 1.4456 | TM 35 65

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Birds and Bees Campsite is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 16 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

4 x Nature's Way Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 4 people

Grass pitch without electric, suitable for small and medium size tents. This is the most secluded meadow, 50m from the central eco loo, 280m from reception.

4 x Clover's Corner Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Non electric grass pitches for tents only. This area is a sweet little meadow and is the closest to the reception and the eco loo, everything on site is within a 100m walk.

8 x Meadow Rise Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass pitches without electric, suitable for tents only. The undulating curves of this meadow mean it offers the best views and some of the most sheltered pitches, 100m from central eco loo, 300m from reception.


Birds and Bees Campsite reviews

4.92 /5

5 reviews

80%

would recommend

Overall
4.92
Location
5
Value for money
5
Service
5
Facilities
4.8
Cleanliness
4.8

Best ever camping experience

Dave L

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Medium Tent - Meadow Rise Non Electric Grass PitchesJul 2024

James could not have been more helpful and the site was exceptional. Loads of space, very quiet and great facilities.

Site's response

Wow David, thanks so much for your kind words, you’re great folks, a pleasure to host and welcome anytime. We’re really grateful for you appreciation, hope to see you again all the very best J&Ex 😊🏕️🌞

Perfect site for solo camping!

Samantha W

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Small Tent - Clover's Corner Non Electric Grass PitchesSep 2023

Birds & Bees is perfect for anyone wanting to give solo camping a go. I'd been camping with my friends and family but never alone and felt safe and well looked after (but not hassled) the whole time. Facilities are great, fridge/freezer, kitchen area with microwave, kettle and even charging docs for phones etc. I kept things basic for my stay but you have the choice if you didn't want to live off tinned food all week! Toilets and showers clean and tidy. Even had an eco friendly tree bog which was helpful in the middle of the night! Lovely peaceful site, on the first night I had the whole place to myself then joined by another couple of campers but still was able to keep to ourselves. The site was about 20 minutes/half hour to a lot of places I wanted to visit so perfect location for me. Sutton Hoo, Rendlesham Forest, and Woodbridge all great places to explore. Extremely happy with this little place and all it has to offer, will definitely come back again when next exploring the area.

Fantastic campsite

Lisa F

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Small Tent - Meadow Rise Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2023

Fantastic site, professionally run. Can get there by bike from Saxmundham train station.

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FAQ

Check-in is available between 3pm and 6pm, check out is due by 11am on your final day.

Sorry, this is a dog free site.

Both campfires in fire pits and BBQs are allowed, as long as they are raised from the ground.

Group bookings are not allowed unless by specific prior arrangement.

Parking is by reception but the site will help transport your gear down to your pitch.

Sorry, there is no WiFi available.

At the reception, there is an honesty shop which stocks local produce, ice cream and more.

You can find the campsite map here.


The site offers locally sourced farm meat in the reception freezer at the Beehive. Use it to have a campfire feast each evening and try some of the site's homegrown fresh herbs, which you can pick and season your supper with! If that wasn't enough, the owners have also been making luxury ice cream for over 30 years and some of the best flavours are available for you to taste after dinner.

The ancient market town of Framlingham (15 minutes) was noted as far back as the Domesday Book and it still hosts a market every Tuesday and Saturday (which first began back in 1285). Plus there's a fabulous 12th-century fortress for a family day out. You can walk the wall and enjoy a picnic, play and shop, you may already recognise it from Ed Sheeran's, 'Castle on the Hill' music video.

Nature lovers, meanwhile, should head to the RSPB's Minsmere Nature Reserve or on to Dunwich Heath and Beach, both 20 minutes away, which is looked after by the National Trust and houses a myriad of species among the dunes.

Other coastal treasures include the artsy seaside town of Aldeburgh (20 minutes), famous for its fish and chips, vibrant art and music scene and its range of boutique shops. You'll also love bustling Southwold (25 minutes), with its beach huts, lighthouse and renowned pier.

Thorpeness Meare and Boating Lake (20 minutes) offers the best inland spot to laze in the sun with a picnic. The island-dotted lake and parkland covers 60 acres - kayaks, rowing boats, canoes and sailing boats are all available to hire.

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Camel Park Oasis (20 minutes)
  • Dunwich Museum (20 minutes)
  • Easton Farm Park (20 minutes)
  • Rendlesham Forest (30 minutes)
  • East Anglia Transport Museum (35 minutes)
The listing for Birds and Bees Campsite was last updated on November 21st, 2024 at 6:45 AM

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