Set in the heart of Suffolk's Alde Valley, Birds and Bees Campsite provides guests with a whole half an acre per pitch in a pretty wildflower meadow to enjoy the outdoors. Tent campers are welcome across the site's three meadows on non electric pitches, with wildlife and glorious countryside all around. Take time at nearby Southwold and Aldeburgh Beaches or evenings gathered around your own private fire pit or enjoying a BBQ with local produce!
Why you'll love it at Birds and Bees Campsite
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, Aldeburgh Beach and Thorpeness Beach
About the site
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 from the wildflower meadows. 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. Each pitch even comes with its own fire pit for guests to enjoy. The Nature's Way is the most secluded area of the site, furthest from reception but great for those looking for an escape, with just four pitches. This field is great for those after some peace and seculsion! Clover's Corner is a two acre meadow and is arguably the most central, just a 100m walk from everything you need onsite. This meadow is great for families and has four pitches. While Meadow Rise is a four acre meadow with eight pitches. The undulating curves mean it offers some of the most sheltered pitches along with amazing views! 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 and enjoy spotting all the wildlife that call this site home! 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. For those after dinner al fresco, BBQs and campfires are also welcome onsite, perfect for that traditional camping experience. The site also sells kiln-dried sustainably sourced split logs. Please note, this is pet free site.
There are 19 accommodation options on-site
3 x Nature's Way Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 4 people
Spacious grass pitches without electric suitable for tents only. This is the most secluded meadow, 50m from the central eco loo, 280m from reception.
Nature's Way Non Electric Grass Pitch
Max 8 people
Badger pitch is set in the Nature's Way Meadow 20m from the drive way to make loading and unloading easier and 280m from the carpark. Suitable for tents only.
4 x Clover's Corner Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Spacious grass pitches without electric suitable for tents only. This area is a meadow 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
Spacious 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.
Hayfield Non Electric Grass Pitch
Max 8 people
Giant Oak is a large grass pitch without electric set near the Nature's Way pitches in it's own field 300m from reception. Suitable for tents only.
Hayfield Accessible Non Electric Grass Pitch
Max 8 people
Lambs Tail is a spacious grass pitch without electric set closest to the the car park and facilities allowing for easy access. Suitable for tents only.
Hayfield Non Electric Campervan Pitch
Max 4 people
Campervan Corner is a spacious grass pitch situated a shorted 60m walk from reception suitable for VW-type campervans only.
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Best ever camping experience
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Dave L
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James could not have been more helpful and the site was exceptional. Loads of space, very quiet and great facilities.
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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!
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Samantha W
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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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Fantastic site, professionally run. Can get there by bike from Saxmundham train station.
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Interested in staying at Birds and Bees Campsite?
Call 01728 573563 to book.
Unfortunately Birds and Bees Campsite doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
Things to do on site and in the Saxmundham area
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)
Interested in staying at Birds and Bees Campsite?
Call 01728 573563 to book.
Unfortunately Birds and Bees Campsite doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
4.92 /5
80%
would recommend
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