Vale Farm

Gowthorpe Lane, Swainsthrope, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 8PT

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Club rating

5

6 guest reviews

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Ideal for ...

  • Dogs
  • Peaceful stays
  • Working farm

Why stay here ...

Welcome to Vale Farm, Swainsthorpe CL. Our new site is situated in a pretty meadow on our smallholding. Surrounded by open countryside, all pitches are bathed in sunshine on bright days, with an abundance of wildlife to be seen (we have Swallows, Pied Wagtails, Blue Tits, Goldfinches and Barn Owls nesting on our farm).

We have two hard-standing pitches plus three grass pitches all of which have Electric Hook-ups and access to communal Chemical & Grey Waste Emptying, Drinking Water Service and Dry Waste/Recycling Points.

We are in a beautiful, quiet, rural location, yet we are lucky to have the following amenities within easy reach:

  • Numerous countryside walks straight from site, including access to the newly created ‘Ketts-Country’ Circular Trail at Swardeston. (walks start from across the road from our farm entrance and are perfect for dogs. As always, please keep dogs on leads and closely supervise on site). For more adventurous walkers and cyclists, The Peddars Way long distance path runs from Thetford to Holme-Next-The-Sea. Another popular cycling trail is Marriott’s Way – a 26-mile footpath, bridleway and cycle route which follows the routes of two disused railway lines and runs between the historic market town of Aylsham and the medieval city of Norwich.
  • 3 pub restaurants within 5-10 minutes: The Sugar Beat, Swainsthorpe, The World’s End, Mulbarton and The Marsh Harrier, Norwich.
  • The Medieval City of Norwich with Castle & Museum, Cathedral, Covered Market and excellent range of shops, restaurants and leisure activities just 15 mins away.
  • Tesco, Asda and local Co-op, (Mulbarton) supermarkets all a short distance away.
  • The Norfolk Broads and beautiful coastlines nearby.
  • See our donkeys, goats and sheep in adjacent fields (plus lambs in spring!).

We look forward to welcoming you!

Facilities on site ...

  • Dog walk from site
  • TV reception: good
  • Working farm

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Useful Info

Latest arrival time: 12:00 AM

Latest departure time: 11:00 AM

0.5 acres

Electric amperage: 16

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Postcode:
NR14 8PT
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GPS:
Lat 52.566478 / Lon 1.258059
OS field ref:
TG209015
OS map ref:
134

Transport links

  • Nearest train station: Norwich
  • Park and ride goes to Norwich
  • Park and ride within 5 miles
  • Train station within 5 miles

Reviews

Club rating

5

6 guest reviews

Peace and tranquility
Access to local places of interest
Beauty of surroundings and scenery
Ease of arrival/welcome

Steve Rowley

Reviewed: 17/03/2025 09:06

Everything a CL should be!

We have one night left at Vale Farm and have very much enjoyed our stay. The CL has everything you’ll need. We have been up to the north Norfolk coast and took the bus into Norwich which is a smashing city. Recommend!

Sarah Carr

Reviewed: 25/10/2023 20:24

Great quiet site

Welcomed on arrival. Family run site on a farm. Animals to see and great views. 5 pitches, two of them are on gravel. Disabled toilet facilities. Cafe on the farm which is open during high season. Bus stop about 10 minutes walk away. Two buses per hour into Norwich. Also... Show more

Daemonix

Reviewed: 22/08/2023 19:02

Excellent site, perfect for short stopovers or as a base to look around.

What a lovely site, very well maintained surrounded by fields, sheep, chickens and horses in the fields nearby. Owners very pleasant and frendly, such a peaceful place. My one rgret that we didn't get around to sampling the wares from the donkey box :) Oh and if you use google... Show more

trynmeria

Reviewed: 20/06/2023 09:53

A Lovely, convenient CL close to Norwich in an easy to find location.

We really enjoyed our two night stay at Vale Farm CL last week. Everything about it was straightforward from the original booking arrangements with communications between ourselves and the owners, to site accessibility. The camping area is spacious and well maintained, with two hard standing and three grass pitches, all... Show more

Costacoffee0

Reviewed: 17/06/2023 16:34

Fantastic peaceful rural escape

We have just returned from a short break to visit our daughter who is at university in Norwich. The location is peaceful and the owners are very welcoming. The CL is surrounded by beautiful countryside yet only a 15 minute drive to Norwich. There is also a park and ride... Show more

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Reviewed: 06/06/2023 16:13

Fabulous for a short stay

Vale farm was a lovely small site with a small farm holding where we were encouraged to explore the animals on the day the donkeybox cafe was open. Only thing that would improve the site, would be an opportunity for a shower / toilet block. Obviously not a problem if you... Show more

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Most recent reviews

Steve Rowley

Reviewed: 17/03/2025 09:06

Everything a CL should be!

We have one night left at Vale Farm and have very much enjoyed our stay. The CL has everything you’ll need. We have been up to the north Norfolk coast and took the bus into Norwich which is a smashing city. Recommend!...