The Croft Campsite
The Croft Campsite
4.93 /5
Set in the delightful Suffolk countryside with easy access to the coast, The Croft Campsite is a small family run campsite located halfway between Framlingham and Halesworth. Welcoming tents and tourers on grass pitches, along with a cosy pod and canvas tent for glampers. It is the ideal location for a family holiday with friendly owners, good facilities, a playground, play barn and an indoor area with picnic tables for communal dining!
Runner up of Best Campsite East of England in our 2024 Camping and Glamping Awards
Featured in our 2024 Outstanding Sites list of reliably excellent camping, glamping, and touring sites
Great facilities including an indoor and outdoor play area, games and a sheltered dining area
Family friendly and pet friendly with large pitches, well maintained facilities and helpful owners.
Situated near Framlingham and its castle, 25 minutes from Dunwich Beach, Walberswick and Southwold
About The Croft Campsite
Expect a warm and friendly welcome at this family-run site. Set amongst scenic countryside, the site is well located with easy access to the Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB with Southwold, Dunwich Beach and Thorpeness within a 30 minute drive. The 43 grass pitches are flat and spacious, with areas separated by the planting of hedgerow plants and trees. Each of the grass pitches measures a spacious 11m x 11m, allowing up to six guests in tents, trailer tents, caravans, campervans and motorhomes. There are 14 pitches with electric hook up. There are also two car chargers for those of who have electric cars. A designated field allows children space to play football, fly kites and run around. There is also a well equipped play area with swing, adventure trail and wooden tractor. If the weather turns, a big barn houses table football, and table tennis tables with Duplo and Brio for the younger ones. Four-legged friends can also join you for your stay with 'Percy's Paddock' an enclosed area where they can be let off the lead. Up to two are allowed per pitch and in the glamping units. If glamping is more your style, the site has two options to choose from. The camping pod sleeps up to five, kitted out with a double, single, small double sofa bed and chest of drawers. The pre-erected Canvas Cabin tent accommodates up to four with two separate bedroom compartments, each featuring a double mattress on a low wooden base. The glamping units are set on private pitches with an outside scout-style tent with a campers' kitchen, cooker, equipment and a table and chairs. Please note, the glamping units do not include bedding and shared bathroom facilities are nearby. To complete your camping experience, there are fire pits to rent and wood to buy. BBQs are also welcome and there are blocks to borrow as you will need to ensure they do not scorch the grass. Friday BBQ night has proven to be very popular. For this you need to prebook, but well worth it. You can also pick up croissants and pain au chocolat every morning, with cooked breakfast rolls on a Sunday.
The Croft Campsite is open from 29/03 to 28/09 in 2024 and from 03/04 to 05/10 in 2025.
Onsite facilities include shared toilets, showers, a family room, fridges and freezers and a washing up area. There is a washing machine and dryer for a small fee. There are two electric vehicle chargers and guests can charge their devices in the site owner's house.
The reception area has complimentary tea and coffee as well as a small selection of camping essentials. There is WiFi in the reception. There is a communal fire pit and rentable fire pits, wood can be purchased onsite.
There is also a play barn with two table tennis tables, table football, a train set, suplo and pedal go karts. In the playground there is a wooden trail, tractor, swing and a traverse wall.
Also on offer is a BBQ on Friday nights, crossaints and and pain au chocolat every morning and a cooked breafast roll for a small extra fee on Sundays.
Dogs have access to an enclosed paddock so that they can be let off the lead.
There is a Co-op in Laxfield and the Royal Oak pub, just a five minute drive from the site.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets on site
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilet
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
WiFi
There are 47 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
31 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Non electric grass pitches measuring 11m x 11m. Suitable for tents, trailer tents, caravans, campervans and motorhomes.
14 x Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Electric grass pitches with 6 amp electric measuring 11m x 11m. Suitable for tents, trailer tents, caravans, campervans and motorhomes.
4.93 /5
100%
would recommend
"Spotlessly clean toilets and showers and very welcoming hosts"
Karen T - Jun 2024
"This was the third time we have stayed ... and can honestly say it is a pleasure to stay there"
Steven T - Jun 2024
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Helen U - Jul 2023
"Lovely site run by campers for campers ... Ideal site for families with children, great facilities"
Alan W - Apr 2023
Very friendly and clean
Recommends site
J C
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I love the Croft Campsite. We have visited many times and intend to return. Very clean, extremely friendly and a superb location. The Friday night BBQ is a must. Croft Fest is always in our calendar.
Site's response
Thank you. We always enjoy your visits to us. So pleased you enjoyed CroftFest. Maria and Guy.
Great site! Lots to do and very helpful owners
Recommends site
Mark W
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A great site, very friendly owners and really well run. Lots to do, including table tennis! The Friday night BBQ was really good. Really clean toilets and great shower facilities (hot and powerful showers!) You can charge your phones, get Wi-Fi in reception and even order croissants for the morning. A great place for a family to go.
Site's response
Thank you for this lovely review. Maria and Guy
Amazing stay
Recommends site
Shelley R
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Myself and my 4 year old son stayed here for a week at the end of the summer holidays. The campsite definitely exceeded my expectations. I rented the Canvas Caban, which had everything we needed. We just bought blankets, clothes, torches and food. The facilities were lovely and clean, my son loved the play barn and the play equipment. I found the fridges and freezers very helpful, it saved popping to the shops everyday, and there was always tea and coffee available in reception, which was so handy. I definitely recommend joining in the BBQ on Fridays, and the pastries in the mornings. Guy and Maria, were the perfect hosts. Helpful, and welcoming. I was so worried about my first solo holiday with my son, but we felt safe and welcome the moment we arrived.
Site's response
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your holiday with us and do hope we see you again in the future. Maria and Guy
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Ubbeston area
Suffolk is a lesser known treasure, boasting lovely beaches, picturesque rivers, delightful villages and uncrowded roads. To top it all, the county has the lowest rainfall in the UK, which must be a plus when you are camping!
Framlingham (15 minutes) is one of the prettiest towns around, with its stunning castle overlooking a mere (lake). The castle is great to visit for both children and adults alike. Framlingham also has a market every Tuesday and Saturday.
Southwold (30 minutes) is a delightful traditional seaside town with its pier and brightly coloured beach huts. The 'Under the Pier Show' is a must visit attraction which will make you laugh out loud. Take a few pound coins with you to 'wack the banker' and enjoy the other totally wacky hand-built machines!
Cove Hythe, a 30 minute drive away, is a favourite beach and remains uncrowded. It is a ten minute walk from where you park your car.
Snape Maltings (25 minutes) is situated on the picturesque River Alde. Beautiful walks and river trips can be taken from here. The Maltings is the home of the world famous Concert Hall, run by Aldeburgh Music. An eclectic mix of music to suit all tastes can be heard here in the spectacular building. The Maltings also has many art exhibitions, craft shops, and cafes.
Orford (35 minutes) has one of England's most unusual and intact keeps. It's owned by English Heritage and is a must visit. You can also take a walk or a boat trip along the River Alde, or visit Orfordness nature reserve and lighthouse.
Halesworth (15 minutes) is the nearest town. It's a beautiful drive from the campsite going past Heveningham Hall. Halesworth town is centred around a pedestrianised shopping area where many buildings date back to the 16th century.
It has the largest millennium green in the UK - 44 acres of marshland and flood plain converted for the enjoyment of locals and visitors. Halesworth is also on the National Cycle Route 1.
Other local attractions include:
- Shawsgate Vineyard (10 minutes)
- Oasis Camel Centre (15 minutes)
- Easton Farm Park (20 minutes)
- Southwold Maize Maze (25 minutes)
- Sutton Hoo (35 minutes)
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