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Ling's Meadow

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31 reviews
· Hepworth, Suffolk, England
4 acres hosted by Katherine S.
6 tent pitches
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Spacious tent pitches and glamping set within a lush, four-acre meadow, abuzz with Suffolk wildlife

A butterfly dances over lush grass swaying lazily in the soothing midsummer breeze. Buzzards and kestrels circle overhead, spying on hares in the meadow below. And, somewhere amid it all, you are reclining in the sun, listening to the laughter of children embarking on an adventure. Sounds like a certain popular cider brand’s latest cheesy advert, right? Wrong. This idyllic scene is what awaits those campers lucky enough to stumble upon Ling's Meadow.

Nestled within a peaceful pocket of a rewilded 80-acre farm, Ling’s Meadow has been delighting campers since it opened in 2013. Kath, who runs the site with husband Neel and whose family have farmed here since the 1930s, says: “There’s just something about Suffolk fields...” And we can’t help but agree: there’s certainly something about this one. The long grass, the flat landscape and the wide expanse of sky are part of it but, above all, it’s what the Shearer’s have done here that makes this place so special. They keep cars out of the meadow and numbers of campers and glampers low for an atmosphere that’s free range and friendly.

There’s space for just six tents in spacious, circular pitches that are hewn into the meadow grass with meandering paths to connect them. Then there are a pair of ‘slow camping base camps’; unfurnished bell tents with simple campfire cooking kit provided.

And then, there’s the glamping proper: the fully kitted-out star dome. Warmed by log burners and the love that’s gone into it. You’ll see it in the star dome – a unique construction of the Shearer’s own design. It’s there in the facilities too: a rustic camp kitchen and the family-friendly compost loo cabins.

A signposted walk offers a tour of the farm. Look out for deer, hedgehogs, badgers and foxes as well as the sheep and alpacas whose grazing is part of the land management here. Offsite, East Anglia is yours to explore, from the Broads and the coast to charming rural villages and their medieval churches. In keeping with the site’s green ethos, guests are encouraged to explore the region on two wheels. There are bikes to borrow if you don’t have your own and, handily, a couple of cycle routes run just to the north of site wending their way around the surrounding Suffolk fields. There really is something about them but nothing quite compares to Ling’s Meadow.

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Hedgehog

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Tent pitch · Sleeps 6
Lay amongst the tall grass and listen to the bees with a good book and not a care in the world. Each of the five 12m diameter pitches is at least 10m away from its neighbour giving you space to breath and relax. The pitches have their own picnic bench and fire pit. Winding paths cut into the meadow join the pitches to a large communal area with a timber framed camp kitchen, canvas dining shelter, communal fire pit, bike shelter, two compost loos and wood fired shower. Wood and charcoal for the communal campfire and fire pits can be found for sale in the kitchen area, along with a freezer for your cool blocks and the all important supply of marshmallows. You will also find bikes available to borrow, lots of maps and local information. A meadow pitch can accommodate a maximum of four adults or two adults and four children.
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Fox Camp - double

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Tent pitch · Sleeps 8
Lay amongst the tall grass and listen to the bees with a good book and not a care in the world. Each of the five 12m diameter pitches is at least 10m away from its neighbour giving you space to breath and relax. The pitches have their own picnic bench and fire pit. Winding paths cut into the meadow join the pitches to a large communal area with a timber framed camp kitchen, canvas dining shelter, communal fire pit, bike shelter, two compost loos and wood fired shower. Wood and charcoal for the communal campfire and fire pits can be found for sale in the kitchen area, along with a freezer for your cool blocks and the all important supply of marshmallows. You will also find bikes available to borrow, lots of maps and local information. A meadow pitch can accommodate a maximum of four adults or two adults and four children.
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Owl

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Tent pitch · Sleeps 6
Lay amongst the tall grass and listen to the bees with a good book and not a care in the world. Each of the five 12m diameter pitches is at least 10m away from its neighbour giving you space to breath and relax. The pitches have their own picnic bench and fire pit. Winding paths cut into the meadow join the pitches to a large communal area with a timber framed camp kitchen, canvas dining shelter, communal fire pit, bike shelter, two compost loos and wood fired shower. Wood and charcoal for the communal campfire and fire pits can be found for sale in the kitchen area, along with a freezer for your cool blocks and the all important supply of marshmallows. You will also find bikes available to borrow, lots of maps and local information. A meadow pitch can accommodate a maximum of four adults or two adults and four children.
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Skylark

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Tent pitch · Sleeps 6
Lay amongst the tall grass and listen to the bees with a good book and not a care in the world. Each of the five 12m diameter pitches is at least 10m away from its neighbour giving you space to breath and relax. The pitches have their own picnic bench and fire pit. Winding paths cut into the meadow join the pitches to a large communal area with a timber framed camp kitchen, canvas dining shelter, communal fire pit, bike shelter, two compost loos and wood fired shower. Wood and charcoal for the communal campfire and fire pits can be found for sale in the kitchen area, along with a freezer for your cool blocks and the all important supply of marshmallows. You will also find bikes available to borrow, lots of maps and local information. A meadow pitch can accommodate a maximum of four adults or two adults and four children.
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Badger

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Tent pitch · Sleeps 6
Lay amongst the tall grass and listen to the bees with a good book and not a care in the world. Each of the five 12m diameter pitches is at least 10m away from its neighbour giving you space to breath and relax. The pitches have their own picnic bench and fire pit. Winding paths cut into the meadow join the pitches to a large communal area with a timber framed camp kitchen, canvas dining shelter, communal fire pit, bike shelter, two compost loos and wood fired shower. Wood and charcoal for the communal campfire and fire pits can be found for sale in the kitchen area, along with a freezer for your cool blocks and the all important supply of marshmallows. You will also find bikes available to borrow, lots of maps and local information. A meadow pitch can accommodate a maximum of four adults or two adults and four children.
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Hare

Tent pitch · Sleeps 6
Lay amongst the tall grass and listen to the bees with a good book and not a care in the world. Each of the five 12m diameter pitches is at least 10m away from its neighbour giving you space to breath and relax. The pitches have their own picnic bench and fire pit. Winding paths cut into the meadow join the pitches to a large communal area with a timber framed camp kitchen, canvas dining shelter, communal fire pit, bike shelter, two compost loos and wood fired shower. Wood and charcoal for the communal campfire and fire pits can be found for sale in the kitchen area, along with a freezer for your cool blocks and the all important supply of marshmallows. You will also find bikes available to borrow, lots of maps and local information. A meadow pitch can accommodate a maximum of four adults or two adults and four children.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
Showers
Picnic table
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for NaN guests

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100% Recommend25 Ratings · 31 reviews

Location

Hepworth, Suffolk, England, United KingdomTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Katherine S.

Joined in November 2015
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Ling's Meadow is a small, rural hideaway on the Suffolk/Norfolk border. The focus is on Slow camping in a nearly wild 4 acre meadow alive with butterflies, bees and birds. The campsite hosts a maximum of 25 campers across six large tent pitches and a magical stardome. For a real Slow camping retreat you can also book an empty bell tent plus bush camp kit for outdoor cooking. Shared facilities include luxury compost loos, wood heated shower, camp kitchen and all the kit you need for outdoor cooking, bug hunting, bird spotting and relaxing. The campsite is set on a small family farm dedicated to growing crops for wildlife. Herbal leys, clover mixes, wild flower meadows and wild bird seed mixes support farmland pollinators, wildlife and birds as well as providing grazing for alpacas and a flock of grass fed sheep. Guests can take a farm walk and look out for roe deer, birds of prey, brown hares, fieldfares, yellowhammers, foxes and badgers.
Nearby attractions

The site is ideally located to explore the best of East Anglia, with Bury St Edmunds, Norwich, Cambridge and the North Norfolk Coast and Broads all within easy reach. The Peddars Way Walk is one of the area's best walking trails, while the High Lodge Thetford Forest is great for exploring on two wheels. Local pick up by the campsite owners is available for walkers/ guests using public transport. For a day at the seaside, Holkham Bay and Southwold's famous pier and lighthouse are your best bets. Kids and parents alike will love Jimmy's Farm (01473 604206) and the award-winning treehouse adventure park, BeWILDerwood (01692 633033).

Food and drink

The Mill Inn (01359 221018) is just a 3 mile walk from the site in nearby Market Weston – perfect for a sample of the local ales and pub grub. For ale aficionados, the Star Wing Brewery (01379 890586) is also nearby, as is St George’s Whisky Distillery (01953 717939) which offers tours as well as a chance to buy. Wyken Vineyards (01359 250262), is just a short cycle ride away – it's also is also home to gorgeous, oak-beamed Leaping Hare (01359 250287) restaurant and a country store. For the finest local produce, Wyken also holds a farmer’s market every Saturday. Further afield, The Bell Inn (01379 898445) at Rickinghall and No 4 Hatter Street (01284 754477), are decent shouts for food. There is also a well stocked farm shop within walking distance and an award winning bakery in the next village.

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