Swattesfield Campsite in Suffolk

Swattesfield Campsite is a seven acre site with plenty of space yet an intimate feel, as there are only 15 unmarked tent and camper van pitches allowed at any one time this is a campsite that allows the freedom to camp where you'd like; in the woods, in the glade, by the hedgerows or by the pond.
As well as the tent and camper van pitches we also offer three Boutique Bell-Tents with all the creature comforts you'd need to have 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. Each bell tent has coir matting throughout with torch lanterns, a gas hob, all your cooking equipment, your very own picnic table and a fire pit.

Another option is our two fun and unique Pixie Huts; these octagonal wonders have four peak-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 over-looking the south facing skies of Suffolk you'll soak up the best of the sunny days. The huts have their own picnic tables, fire pits and all your cooking facilities including a Pizza Oven for all campers to use. Inside you will find a wardrobe for storage and bedside cabinets along with some lovely and fun finishing touches such as our newly installed log burners with fire guard. These really are the new way to camp; cosy, cutsey and a great place to wind down and relax.

Our latest edition is the converted Suffolk Hay Cart fit for two adults and two children (2 double beds - one above the other). It is another exclusive for Swattesfield and has been converted by Phil, the site owner, and a joiner for over 30 years. Inside you will 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 located next to the cart complete with all your cooking equipment in the outside kitchen along with a fire pit, bench and a free bag of logs and kindling.

Open fires are allowed in our fire pits and use of our handmade Pizza Oven is free for all to use. Our toilet facilities are clean and there is plenty of hot water for the two showers and the large outside double sink for pot washing.

We also have a small but well stocked camping supplies shop onsite - stocked with a range of camping essentials from pegs to sleeping bags and even some cool camping gadgets likes our Kelly Kettles so don't panic if you forgot to pack the tent, we had it here all along!! You can also visit the local Gislingham village store open 8am-8pm everyday for milk, eggs etc - it is barely a 5 minute drive away.

The site benefits from direct access to Thornham Walks and it's 12 miles of marked paths (ask us for the map). We are also within 25 minutes walking distance to The Four Horse Shoes pub (found in the doomsday book), the Forge Cafe (with play area) and the Thornham Coach House Restaurant (with fancy cream teas).
Swattesfield is in it's seventh year and has settled into a delightful countryside campsite in North Suffolk making it the ideal spot to stay and explore the Waveney valley and the local market towns of Eye and Diss (both 10 minutes by car).

Diss is also home to the newly refurbished Corn Hall with events on throughout the year, the Friday market, beautiful park and Mere and the popular auction house T.W.Gaze (the auction is on Friday morning with viewings on Thursdays).

The poet John Betjeman said of Diss:

'Yes, it will be bliss to go with you by train to Diss'

And he was right with direct mainline trains direct from London Liverpool Street to Diss station which is 6 miles from Swattesfield Campsite.

All this with an easy train ride from London Liverpool Street and only an hours drive from Cambridge, 30 minutes from Norwich and 55 minutes from Southwold, Walberswick and Aldeburgh, Swattesfield Campsite is an ideal place to have the perfect break.

We hope to see you soon!

Swattesfield Campsite, Suffolk