Willoways

Mill Farm, Mill Road, Burgh Castle, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 9QS

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Club rating

5

25 guest reviews

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Ideal for ...

  • Beach stays
  • Dogs
  • Fishing
  • Peaceful stays
  • Waterside stays
  • Working farm

Why stay here ...

Willoways is a 1 acre site set amidst a beautiful 11 acre strip of fen and wetland. In recent years CC visitors have reported many sightings of kingfishers, heron and muntjac deer along with an occasional otter sighting! Great Yarmouth seafront is just 4 miles and a 15 minute walk will get you to a dog friendly pub beside The Norfolk Broads.

Willoways is one Certificated Location of two at Mill Farm. Deodara is the other and details can be found on the Website. Entrances to each CL off Mill Road are 120 yards apart, Deodara being just south of Willoways. Children are permitted at Willoways although they are not permitted at Deodara. Electric Hook-Ups are provided each with 16 amps capacity, integral RCD safety cut-out and usage meters. Please make a note of the electric credit on the meter on arrival and then simply pay for the electric you have used upon departure. Thanks. Most people use less than £1 per day in the summer but expect to use a bit more at chillier times of the year especially if there’s 2 ft of snow!

Access to Willoways is controlled via a combination padlock the number to which you will be given.

If you like fishing then why not try your skill at landing the infamous ‘Willoways Whopper’, a ghost carp of gargantuan proportion, samsonite strength, and an ugly beggar to boot. If he doesn’t want to play then no worries since at Willoways Water he cohabits with many common and mirror carp, tench, and elusive pure rudd. Access to Willoways Water is via a locked gate with a combination padlock. Children must be accompanied at all times by a responsible adult of at least 21 years of age. Barbed hooks, keep nets and boylies are not permitted. Unhooking mats are required. Thanks.

Bird watchers and nature lovers will enjoy exploring the Wild Garden Walk (your canine family members are very welcome also) taking a stroll alongside Willoways Water and maybe you’ll get to say hello to Donald and Daisy.

Also a particularly special feature of the Wild Garden Walk are the rare Wild Orchids which you can see growing in glorious abundance towards the end of June and into July.

Fees

Pitch: Price includes per night per caravan/motorhome (up to 2 adults and 2 children)

Electric hook-up (16 amp) - Metered usage, pay for what you use (average £1 per day in the summer) please note the credit on the meter on arrival so that you may work out your usage.

Fishing: No charge

Dogs, cats, llamas: No charge

Summer Breeze: No charge

Bank Holiday Thunderstorm: No charge

Secure caravan storage now available with daily rate of £1 per day if required, please ask for details.

Facilities on site ...

  • Battery charging
  • Coarse fishing
  • Dog walk from site
  • Recycling facilities
  • TV reception: good
  • Working farm

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Useful Info

1 acres

Electric amperage: 16

Recycling Facilities

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Postcode:
NR31 9QS
Plan a route to this site
GPS:
Lat 52.575094 / Lon 1.66889
OS field ref:
TG489040
OS map ref:
134

Transport links

  • Buses go to: Gt Yarmouth
  • Daily public transport within 1 mile
  • Train station within 5 miles

Reviews

Club rating

5

25 guest reviews

Peace and tranquility
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ScreenNameC00935E7D6

Reviewed: 24/06/2023 16:34

Campervan 2 night stay

A short stay as were visiting Burgh Castle and walking the bay before moving on. Nice and quiet, plenty of space, secure, the gate has a coded padlock. Facilities were OK, as often on a CL a little basic. but as long as they function! There's a lovely private wildlife... Show more

dave n jude

Reviewed: 13/01/2020 16:35

Full marks!

What a wonderful experience. Tim and family are delightful. The campsite was quiet and our spot along the water's edge was made all the better by a full moon and the calls of the birdlife. Close to Roman ruins and scenic waterways, our only regret was not being able to... Show more

Mareezy

Reviewed: 27/07/2019 13:02

Just what the doctor ordered!

How refreshing to visit a site with owners who are trusting, fair and so welcoming. We had to leave two days early due to my wife being unwell, We had booked for 6 nights in peak season and despite offering to pay for our booked stay our payment was refused for... Show more

tetrathlonman

Reviewed: 21/07/2019 13:30

Another fantastic few days,

Again had another wonderfull few days at this quiet, unspoilt site, close to many jewels of the Norfolk country side and coast, nothing is to much for the owners, and with metered electric you pay for what you use,

sonygeezer

Reviewed: 10/05/2019 18:55

Willoways

This is one of the best if not the best and cheapest CL sites we have ever stayed on very basic but that's the way we like it. Electric hook up 16 amp charged per use, it was cold and wet for 7 of our days here and used the... Show more

tetrathlonman

Reviewed: 10/11/2018 16:31

Most wonderfull site.

We have been using this wonderfull site for many years now, and this evening im sitting in the van looking out over the site, thinking of the privious nights strong winds and heavy rain (7mm) the site is so sheltered by trees that we did not feel or hear the... Show more

maddogsrus

Reviewed: 08/08/2018 20:01

an enjoyable stay

Stayed on this lovely site Easter 2018 just after the snow so ground quite wet still, however we were directed to a well drained patch just inside the gate and all was well. Helpful pleasant owners and we enjoyed our stay. 2 adults, 2 children plus dogs in a caravan.... Show more

bobtrish

Reviewed: 26/07/2018 20:52

Fair Judge

1st difficulty was seeing the entrance before you went past, white paint on the 2 notice stones would really help. 2nd difficulty was although we were given the number for the combination lock it was not mentioned that it had a push button at the bottom (not very noticeable) so had... Show more

DJandDF

Reviewed: 18/09/2017 10:10

Lovely CL

We've just returned from 5 days at Willoways. The weather could have been less wet for our liking, and for a day there were really strong winds, but the site is shielded by trees, so the awning didn't come in for a pasting. We only met Danielle, who was charming and... Show more

sg2015

Reviewed: 10/07/2017 18:29

Peaceful

Just got back from a peaceful, relaxed weekend, On arrival we were met by the owner who gave us all the information on the local area this site has great dog walks where you can see all the local wild life including deer. We are going back in august, this... Show more

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Most recent reviews

ScreenNameC00935E7D6

Reviewed: 24/06/2023 16:34

Campervan 2 night stay

A short stay as were visiting Burgh Castle and walking the bay before moving on. Nice and quiet, plenty of space, secure, the gate has a coded padlock. Facilities were OK, as often on a CL a little basic. but as long as they function! There's a lovel...