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Brakehill Lodge Farm Camping

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26 reviews
 · Norfolk, Norfolk, England
1 acre hosted by Clare T.
4 glamping pitches
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Small, secluded, homespun farm campsite in rural Norfolk, a short drive from Thetford Forest Park

Barley shimmering in the breeze, tractors working in the fields and row upon row of vegetables. Norfolk is the breadbasket of England and if you’re going to go camping here there’s no finer place to stay than on a farm. And, when it comes to quiet farm stays, there’s one particular spot that stands out. Or rather, it doesn’t stand out at all, but harmlessly blends in to the point you might never know it’s there. And that’s Brakehill Lodge.

More than a mile from the nearest A-road and at the end of a long private drive, Brakehill Lodge Farm is the very epitome of a secluded farm stay. The camping field is sheltered and intimate, encircled by tall trees that break the wind but still leave views of blazing sunsets, and the old pig barn has been converted into a convenient communal space for campers, with a pool table, sofa and leaflets about local attractions. Outside, there are fairly lights and potted flowers and you can borrow the badminton racquets for games. It’s homespun and small scale – just right for a simple weekend in the tent.

The campsite is actually just one of owner Clare’s enterprises. She also runs popular craft courses, including pottery, willow weaving, peg looming, soap and candle making and more – with some of the proceeds going to support the Norfolk Wildlife Trust. In all, it makes for a charming concoction that shows rural enterprising at its best. She even sells homemade bread and honey fresh from the farmhouse.

Famously flat, the local Norfolk countryside is a dream if you’ve brought your bikes and want some family-friendly exploring. There’s a handful of good pubs within pedalling distance but most folks head the half-hour drive south to Thetford Forest Park, for marked trails and good walking routes. On a sunny day, try the parking area at the St Helen's Picnic Site for paddling and swimming in a pretty section of the Little Ouse River. If it’s particularly hot it can be surprisingly busy, given how hidden in Thetford Forest it feels, but when you return to the tiny campsite at Brakehill Lodge Farm you can be sure of peace and quiet again.

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1 - Wildflower Orchard Bell Tent

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Bell tent · Sleeps 4
Bell tent offering double bed (with duvet and pillows) accommodation with tea/coffee making facilities.  BBQ, firepit, outdoor chairs, cooking utensils, plates, cutlery, and picnic table included in the hire.  We have a gas cooking unit available for those wanting to cook a breakfast.  Fridge and freezer for your use are located in the barn, short walk from the tent.  Towels and extra blankets will be in the baskets at the end of the bed. Also in the barn is the Campers Kitchen with hot water, tables and chairs, plus books and games for everyone.  The games room offers pool and a football table.We have two showers, five sinks and two toilets in the barn.The barn is well lit in the evenings, but please bring a torch.Free parking for one car.No dogs allowed
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3 - Cornflower Bell Tent - Wildflower Orchard

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Bell tent · Sleeps 4
Bell tent offering double bed (with duvet and pillows) accommodation with tea/coffee making facilities.  BBQ, firepit, outdoor chairs, cooking utensils, plates, cutlery, and picnic table included in the hire.  We have a gas cooking unit available for those wanting to cook a breakfast.  Fridge and freezer for your use are located in the barn, short walk from the tent.  Towels and extra blankets will be in the baskets at the end of the bed. Also in the barn is the Campers Kitchen with hot water, tables and chairs, plus books and games for everyone.  The games room offers pool and a football table.We have two showers, five sinks and two toilets in the barn.The barn is well lit in the evenings, but please bring a torch.Free parking for one car.No dogs allowed
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2 - Lavender Bell Tent - Wildflower Orchard

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Bell tent · Sleeps 4
Bell tent offering double bed (with duvet and pillows) accommodation with tea/coffee making facilities.  BBQ, firepit, outdoor chairs, cooking utensils, plates, cutlery, and picnic table included in the hire.  We have a gas cooking unit available for those wanting to cook a breakfast.  Fridge and freezer for your use are located in the barn, short walk from the tent.  Towels and extra blankets will be in the baskets at the end of the bed. Also in the barn is the Campers Kitchen with hot water, tables and chairs, plus books and games for everyone.  The games room offers pool and a football table.We have two showers, five sinks and two toilets in the barn.The barn is well lit in the evenings, but please bring a torch.Free parking for one car.No dogs allowed
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Shepherds Hut

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Shepherd's hut · Sleeps 2
Shepherd's hut measuring 2m x 4m situated in a fruit orchard overlooking trees and farm barns. Field fare shepherds hut has been lovingly built in 2022. It has a small wood burning stove, table and chairs, and a comfy double bed. Outside is a BBQ, firepit, outdoor chairs, cooking utensils, plates, cutlery, and picnic table included in the hire. We have a gas cooking unit available for those wanting to cook a breakfast. Fridge and freezer for your use are located in the barn, short walk from the tent. Towels and extra blankets will be under the bed. Also in the barn is the Campers Kitchen with hot water, tables and chairs, plus books and games for everyone. The games room offers pool and a football table. We have two showers, five sinks and two toilets in the barn. The barn is well lit in the evenings, but please bring a torch. Free parking for one car.
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100% Recommend43 Ratings · 26 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
Highly recommend
1 - Wildflower Orchard Bell Tent
We stayed in the shepards hut due to the bell tent coming down after the summer season. It was absolutely wonderful. Clare was very accommodating and the hut was fantastic. We stayed in the middle of October and did not need to light the fire inside as it maintains its warmth so well. There was lots of fire wood for the fire pit outside, which allowed us to just relax for the evening in the warmth away from any light pollution. The toilets were clean (we didn’t use the showers so can’t comment). I was personally very happy that there was a kettle in the shepards hut to allow for lots of coffee in the evening. Thank you so much and already recommended to lots of friends.
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Emily D.
9 months on Hipcamp
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· August 2024
Jo and the kids
With kids ·
3 - Cornflower Bell Tent - Wildflower Orchard
Loved it and the kids did to. The hosts were amazing. The place was peaceful and picturesque. The boys enjoyed the pool table and there was lots of extras like badminton rackets and tennis rackets and croquet. I loved the barn conversion with its bar and kitchen. The flowers through the grounds were lovely and wild meadow between the tents was beautifully orchestrated. Alex and Clare were lovely and were more than accommodating so yes I would definitely love to visit again. Will miss the horses ducks and pippa the dog. Xx
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Ella Rose M.
10 months on Hipcamp
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· August 2024
With kids ·
1 - Wildflower Orchard Bell Tent
We had a lovely four nights glamping this August. Everything was clean and well cared for. The children enjoyed the campfire every evening and the games room was much appreciated! The pizzas were delicious and Clare was very friendly and welcoming. We would definitely come again next time we’re in Norfolk.
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Naomi H.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· August 2024
Wonderful stay
2 - Lavender Bell Tent - Wildflower Orchard
We loved Brakehill Lodge farm and would recommend it to friends and family! We loved it from the moment we have been greeted by the lovely host Clare. They have made us feel very welcome, the amenities were spotless and stocked up fully! Couldn’t have asked for more! It is family friendly too!
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Gintare P.
4 years on Hipcamp
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· July 2024
Picture perfect glamping
3 - Cornflower Bell Tent - Wildflower Orchard
Such a peaceful corner of Norfolk – a real hidden gem. The site is well cared for and the bell tents are well equipped as well as being well nicely spread out. The bed was comfortable, the tent stayed cool despite warm temperatures, and we had a wonderful stay.
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David G.
3 reviews
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· May 2024
Amazing farm!
1 - Wildflower Orchard Bell Tent
We just booked just one night at this amazing farm, but we thoroughly enjoyed every moment of our stay. Our host, Claire, went above and beyond by providing us with a barbecue kit and a fire pit—complete with plenty of wood, which we didn’t even finish using! The facilities were excellent, and the views from the farm were simply top-notch. Additionally, Claire added a thoughtful touch by placing fresh flowers in the tent, enhancing the already charming and lively atmosphere. Highly recommend for a delightful escape to nature!
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Tianna X.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· March 2024
Lovely Shepherds hut.
Shepherds Hut
The hut was lovely and the owner was very accommodating and welcoming. She offered a lots of different things to help prep breakfast (we asked for a toaster) and she even brought us a hot water bottle.
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Sophie C.
2 reviews
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· July 2023
With kids ·
Wildflower Orchard Bell Tent - 8aa7
Lovely and peaceful, clean and well maintained. Clare and family are very friendly and welcoming. The ducks parading by on their evening wander is hilarious. This is my second visit with my son and we'll definitely be back.
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Dominic G.
2 reviews
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· August 2022
Lovely stay
With kids ·
Wildflower Orchard Bell Tent - 8aa7
We had a lovely peaceful stay at Clare’s site. Beautiful bell tents really comfortable. Me and my partner came with our 8 year old daughter who loved feeding the ducks, seeing the horses and relaxing in the hammock! Extremely friendly host and we hope to come back!
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Gemma S.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· August 2022
Beautiful stay
With kids ·
Wildflower Orchard Bell Tent - 8aa7
Second time at the camp, we love how peaceful it is and out 4 year old loves the hammocks and the pool table We come for a day/evening of playing together as a family and relaxing in the bell tent. No doubt we will be back next year
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Nicola R.
4 years on Hipcamp
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· July 2022
First time Glamping
With kids ·
Wildflower Orchard Bell Tent - 8aa7
Loved this peaceful little campsite! If you want somewhere to go to properly unwind and relax, this is the place to go! I loved the historic barn with pool table and fuse ball, the pretty sitting places & hammocks dotted about and the fairy lights. My son loved the ducks and ponies too. The wash facilities were top notch with great hot showers. If you want to be able to cook there is cooking equipment but I did use my own camping cooker as the burner provided isn't really suitable for cooking more than a tin of soup or beans. The bed was very comfy and squishy too! Supermarket was about 12 mins drive away. We went on a couple of walks around the vicinity and to the park down in the village. Was a lovely break!
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Rosemary W.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· July 2022
Camping with the Kids
With kids ·
Wildflower Orchard Bell Tent - 8aa7
Clare was an amazing host, such a beautiful site. Lots of lively touches and thoughtful things for guests to enjoy.
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Hannah C.
11 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2022
Lovely Stay
Wildflower Orchard Bell Tent - 8aa7
We loved our stay in our lovely and luxurious bell tent. Clare was the perfect host making sure we had all we needed (even providing us with Milk which we forgot to buy for our tea!). The location is also a fantastic place to get a way from it all!
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Arthur B.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2022
Wildflower Orchard Bell Tent - 8aa7
Beautiful setting, very cleverly set up. We loved the wild planting, rustic buildings and secluded seating areas.
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Heather R.
3 years on Hipcamp
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· May 2022
With kids ·
Wildflower Orchard Bell Tent - 8aa7
Stayed for a night in a bell tent with my 11 year old. The tent was lovely and had everything needed, the bed was very comfy and we had a great nights sleep. We made good use of the BBQ and fire pit, and loved having a visit from the resident family of ducks!
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Dominic G.
2 reviews
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· August 2021
Wildflower Orchard Bell Tent - 8aa7
Asked my boys (aged 5 & 7) what their favourite things were about our stay at the farm. They said the campfire and the games in the barn... and the chickens, and watching the combine harvesters on the fields next to us, and the 'midnight' walks and seeing a deer, a hare and bats. and EVERYTHING! Thank you, they really loved it and I really loved that as parents we had a good nights sleep in a proper bed that was made up and ready for us and we didn't have to worry about putting a tent up and there was plenty of space and everything we needed during out stay was there! A really lovely couple of nights stay.
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Caroline L.
3 years on Hipcamp
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· August 2021
Wildflower Orchard Bell Tent - 8aa7
Lovely, relaxing place where the owners have literally thought of everything to ensure you have a good visit. Would highly recommend and can’t wait to visit again
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Karen O.
4 years on Hipcamp
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· August 2021
Wildflower Orchard Bell Tent - 8aa7
A beautiful campsite where you fall asleep to the soothing sound of trees rustling in the wind. The campsite is small, so lovely and quiet and the facilities were great- and so cute and rustic! The family have created a beautiful farmyard setting with fresh cute flowers left in our tent and every single kitchen utensil we needed for our stay in the bell tent which also included a gas stove, fire pit, firewood, kettle, cutlery and plates. Even a corkscrew for a bottle of wine! We loved seeing the chickens and ducks, and even some lovely Turkeys. At night we heard owls and the stars are stunning above the campsite as the farm is totally in the middle of nowhere and surrounded by fields on all sides. Our favourite visit near to this campsite was Pensthorpe Wildlife Park which has incredible perennial gardens and a huge children’s play park, also Gressingham Workhouse which was really cool. The bell tent was perfect for us as we took our baby for his first holiday. It had plenty of room for us to set up our travel cot next to the bed. The campsite was beautifully maintained and mowed so we could let him crawl around on the grass safe in the knowledge that he wouldn’t pick up anything sharp or dirty.
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Stephanie D.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2021
Wildflower Orchard Bell Tent - 8aa7
We spent three nights in one of the bell tents, and had a wonderful time. The tent itself was well equipped, with everything we needed to enjoy our stay, and a comfy bed for us and air beds for the children. It was an added bonus to have a kettle and china mugs too! As the site only has a few tents, it felt safe enough for the children to ride their bikes around freely, and they also enjoyed learning to play pool and table football. It was a great base to explore the area, and plenty of local pubs to eat out at as well. We’d definitely recommend the site to anyone!
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Lisa H.
4 years on Hipcamp
July 2021
Peaceful and quiet place, lovely tents which are well equipped and charming. Good shower and washing up facilities with access to a fridge. Nice barn area with games available for rainy days. Clare is a thoughtful host. Highly recommend.
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Avril I.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2021
Wildflower Orchard Bell Tent - 8aa7
Lovely spot, quiet and peaceful. Lovely test with everything that you could need. Easy access to shop for groceries and pubs. Nice entertainment area in the barn for rainy days. Clare is a very thoughtful host. Highly recommend.
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Hiroshi I.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2021
Wildflower Orchard Bell Tent - 8aa7
This place is a real gem! We stayed for three nights in one of the bell tents and had a fantastic time. Clare was very helpful when we had a change of plans and the whole place is very well kept. With access to a fridge, a kettle, tea and coffee, a gas hob and a barbecue, everything we needed had clearly been thought about. The showers and toilets (2 of each) were clean and well maintained. Only one of the other two bell tents was occupied during our stay, along with one or two tents in the small meadow with pitches, so we never had to wait to use the facilities. The site itself is amazingly quiet, with only the birds making any noise. I would highly recommend!
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Milly F.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2021
Wildflower Orchard Bell Tent - 8aa7
We only stayed one night, but it was perfect. Great to get away from the city and bask in true rural beauty. Amazing wildlife - we saw hares and deer, and the wildflowers are beautiful. We took a walk in the countryside, and then relaxed back at the campsite. We lit a fire, watched the sunset and played pool. The bell tent was so romantic, well-decorated and we had all the amenities we could ask for - Clare was very generous and a good host, she gave us things we needed like wellies, socks and bacon in the morning for breakfast! No complaints at all :)
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Shannon R.
4 years on Hipcamp
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· June 2021
Wildflower Orchard Bell Tent - 8aa7
We really enjoyed our stay at brakehill lodge farm! The TP was cosy and everything we needed was on site. The pool table in the old farm house was a great touch!
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Rae O.
4 years on Hipcamp
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· June 2021
Wildflower Orchard Bell Tent - 8aa7
We had such a lovely break at Brakehill - the bell tent was all ready for us when we got there and we were warmly welcomed by Claire, Alex and all the animals! The kids had a great time with all the games and there were plenty of different spaces to relax. The villages nearby had plenty of walks and places to explore and it's not far from Thetford Forest which the whole family enjoyed. We would definitely visit again as when the sun is out Brakehill is a little bit of paradise!
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Sam D.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2021
Wildflower Orchard Bell Tent - 8aa7
Beautiful campsite, and would totally recommend it to families or couples. Owners were really accommodating, and couldn't do enough for you. Good facilities and fairly near to shops and pubs. Loved being able to have a campfire at night time too. Also loved Clare's home made candles and soaps! Thank you for a lovely stay!
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Alison M.
4 years on Hipcamp

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Hosted by Clare T.

Joined in March 2021
From the host
Brakehill Lodge camping offers a relaxing stay in a peaceful farm location. Surrounded by fields, you can take leisurely walks to spot the local wildlife, or bring bikes to enjoy the great outdoors. We are a very small campsite, but can offer all the delights of spending time sitting round a campfire or sleeping under the trees. New for 2023 is our Wood fired Pizza oven - just drop me a text on 07899905963 and I can have your order ready on arrival. That's dinner sorted! Take a look at our craft courses Facebook page and you may find a new hobby while you are here - Countryside and Craft Courses
Nearby attractions

Part of the beauty of Brakehill Lodge Farm is the seclusion and time spent reading a book, sitting by the campfire and generally doing very little. The real local draw is Thetford Forest, about 15–30 minutes away (depending on which part your heading to), which has miles of marked trails for both walking and cycling and, meandering through the middle, the Little Ouse River, which has a few good wild swimming spots (St Helens Picnic Site at Santon Downham is particularly good for summer paddling with kids). It’s also a half-hour drive into the city of Norwich – visit the cathedral (01603 218300), the castle museum and generally roam the tight lanes area and explore the market – and 35 minutes to the closest stretches of the Broads.

Food and drink

There's a small shop a mile away in Carbrooke but for most major conveniences (including a supermarket) it's four miles to Watton, where you'll also find the thatched, dog-friendly Willow House pub (01953 881181). Elsewhere, it's four miles to the more modern Red Lion (01953 483858) in Caston, good for fish and chips, while the renowned White Hart (01953 850214) in Hingham is particularly popular and has a good range of real ales and ciders on tap. Some local takeaways (including fish and chips) also deliver directly to the campsite – details are provided in the campsite welcome pack.

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