Swattesfield Campsite is a seven acre site with plenty of space yet an intimate feel. Camp where you like - in the woods or glade, by a hedgerow, or by the pond. Campervans and Tents are allowed. Or why not choose from the site's three stylish glamping options?

Why you'll love it at Swattesfield Campsite


Swattesfield Campsite is a seven acre site done in true Suffolk style. The site is in it's eighth year and is a delightful countryside escape - the ideal spot to stay and explore the Waveney Valley and the local market towns of Eye and Diss. There are two grass camping fields with unmarked camping pitches for tents and campervans, plus three types of glamping accommodation for hire. Cooking facilities which include a pizza oven that all campers are welcome to use. Three boutique bell tents offer all of the creature comforts you could possibly want for a thoroughly enjoyable stay. At five metres across these are big enough for four or five and have a full-size comfy double bed as well as two or three fold out child beds. The tents have coir matting throughout, as well as torch lanterns, a gas hob, all your cooking equipment - and your very own picnic table and fire pit. The Woodland furnished bell tent offers even more off-grid living! Another option is the two fun and unique Pixie Huts. These octagonal wonders have four peek-a-boo windows, a comfy full-sized double bed and two foam fold out smaller beds for any little imps. With their own decking area and dining table overlooking the south facing skies of Suffolk, you'll soak up the best of the sunny days. The huts have their own picnic tables and fire pits, and inside you'll find a wardrobe and bedside cabinets along with some fun finishing touches such as log burners with fire guard. Cosy and cutesy, they are a great place to wind down and relax. Finally, there's the converted Suffolk Hay Cart, fit for two adults and two children. Converted by Phil, the site owner and a joiner for over 30 years, you'll find shelf storage, a table and two chairs, a toasty multi-fuel burner and some pretty finishing touches. You can spread out down the steps into your own awning area next to the cart which houses all your cooking equipment in an outside kitchen. There's also a fire pit, bench and free bag of logs and kindling.

First May bank holiday weekend to the last weekend in September

Tripadvisor cert. of Excellence

Facilities and amenities

Adult only

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant

Disabled facilities

Drinking water

EV charging

Family friendly

Fires allowed

Shop

Showers

Toilet

WiFi

Communal BBQ

Fishing

Glamping

Near pub

Peaceful

W.C. disposal

Toilet facilities are clean and there is plenty of hot water for the two showers. There's also a large outside double sink for pot washing and a small but well stocked camping supplies shop.

The local Gislingham village store is barely a five minute drive or 15 minute walk away.


Map and address

Park address

Swattesfield Campsite,

Gislingham Road, Thornham Magna, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 8HH

Coordinates

52.3041, 1.0598 | TM 8 71

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Swattesfield Campsite is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Rallies

Young children


There are 27 accommodation options on-site

15 x Grass Camping Field

There are no fixed pitches, so explore the site and camp where you wish! Suitable for tents and camper vans & caravans but vehicles must remain in the main field (no electric hook-ups)



See full terms on booking.


Thornham Walks is directly accessible from the site and offers 12 miles of waymarked footpaths. It's a mile and a half to Thornham Fishery which has three mature and well-stocked lakes.

By car, the Museum of East Anglian Life is 20 minutes away. Set over 70 acres, there is plenty for everyone, including steam engines, a farm zoo, gypsy caravans and events throughout the year.

Stowmarket and Diss both offer good leisure centres, as well as PlayWorld for kids in Stowmarket and Monsters in Diss - a purpose built play and party area for toddlers through to 10 year olds.

Further afield is Southwold with its amazing Pier and beautiful town to explore.

The local towns of Eye, Diss and Bury St Edmunds all have their own unique style and a day trip to Norwich is only 20 minutes away if the weather is rainy.

Interested in staying at Swattesfield Campsite?

Call 07593 331982 to book.

Unfortunately Swattesfield 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.

The listing for Swattesfield Campsite was last updated on September 26th, 2024 at 11:19 AM

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