Stackyard Nursery Caravan Meadow

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Excellent site for Suffolk

Easy to find and very pleasantly surprised at the excellent pitch layouts, flexibility on pitching, and views. What makes this site for people of our age, is the provision of a water tap for each pitch enabling plumbing-in; making our stay of 16 nights even more enjoyable. Karon very welcoming and provided us some very useful information on the area, as we're hoping to move to Suffolk; the CL provided an excellent central base for our excursions. Mendlesham village is an easy walk away through the Vicarage Woods, avoiding the road. This wooded area maintained by the community and excellent with a network of paths. One of the best stocked village shops we've encountered, and the largest portion from the fish and chip shop we've ever seen! Road noise not really a problem; if you live in a rural area you come to expect farm traffic. May well be back to continue our property search. Thanks Mark Aberdeenshire

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markNEScotland

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Reviewed on 05/09/2023 18:46

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Lovely visit with Grandchildren

We had a lovely couple of days at Stackyard Nursery. A caravanning adventure for my three young grandchildren. The pitches are flat and are separated by low hedges with each pitch having its own water tap and electric. There is plenty of space to pull in off the road before you go through the locked gate - Karen gave us the number code when we booked. There is a brilliant children’s play area just down the road from Stackyard, we flew kites and they played on the play equipment. Tea was fish, battered sausages and chips. The local pub The King’s Head doesn’t do food but the Landlord and team are very happy for people to eat their fish and chips either inside or outside the Pub. Opposite Stackyard is the Millenium woods where there are lovely walks through the trees and meadows. On the second day we went to Hog and Hen Farm shop near Debenham where they have a Farm Trail. The boys had a wonderful time there. All in all a great adventure.

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MikeSue

Reviewed on 04/09/2023 23:00

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A pleasant site

Recently spent 4 nights here. 5 grass pitches, with hard standing on the entrance road next to the pitch if necessary. The pitches are largely level, separated by small trees and bushes. Electricity & water to each pitch. Grey water in the hedge. (we are in a PVC, so just run a pipe from drain valve into hedge and leave open whilst on the pitch) Pitches were dry and firm even after a serious thunder storm. From the look of the ground, it could be soft in long term bad weather. On booking you get a code for the padlock on the gate, so you can enter the site on arrival and get set up - choose your pitch from those vacant. Karen came and saw us later to make sure all was well. I did pay her then, because we had the correct money - if not there is an honesty box system. There is a large grass area (mowed) in front of the pitches, and the field is hedged - so open outlook, but no views. Yes there is some road noise, it is the road into the village. It didnt disturb us, even when sitting outside, and certainly not at night. In fact I had better nights than I often do when away in the van. We had a very pleasant break, and would use the site again if in the area.

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Hja

Reviewed on 24/06/2022 20:51

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Lovely break

Very efficient booking with Karen and no problems arriving quite late on a Friday. Pitch is perfectly level and well serviced with individual water and electricity. Owners are very friendly and welcoming. We will return .

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Reviewed on 23/08/2020 19:50

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Be aware! Road Noise!!

We used Stackyard Nursery C.L. in June 2019 and found Karon & Simon very welcoming and lovely.The weather was dry and sunny (mostly) and the site although flat is a bit rough in places. You have your own electric and water point & the grey water goes into the hedge (with the owners permission!) great for folks with bad knees! The toilet point is only 50 yds. or so away, although you have to unlock the padlock to open the gate first, but it's a bit of a rough emptying place & the water pressure is very low, making the whole procedure very slow. The MAIN problem with the site is the ROAD NOISE, which is only 20 yds. or so away from the vans. (The owners are aware of this fact.) A Hovis grain store is just down the road & the grain lorries start rumbling in at about 06.00 hrs until 2000 hrs. The local traffic is virtually constant. caused by 40 new houses being built 100 yds. away and the further increase in 30 or so other new houses already built in the village. All the traffic is using this quiet road as a 'rat' run because of the road works on the A14!! We know it's not Karon & Simon's fault, but it did spoil our holiday.

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Harlyn

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Reviewed on 20/11/2019 14:17

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A lovely Spring break

We have just returned from a lovely, relaxing break at Stackyard Nursery. We were lucky with the weather and enjoyed eating our breakfast outside this morning! Karon was very helpful with booking and was understanding when we had to cancel last weekend because of the strong winds. We found the site easily and Karon came up from the nursery to welcome us. The pitches are level and grassy with water and electricity to each one. The views are lovely over the surrounding countryside and we enjoyed watching the resident chickens and sheep. There is a little noise from the road at certain busy times - on Sunday there was no traffic at all. Just across the road from the site are meadows that we really enjoyed walking in and spotting birds. The village shop is easily walkable and Diss and Eye were a short drive away. We treated ourselves to a meal at The Walnut Tree, a vegetarian pub, and it was fab! Thank you for our stay and we hope to visit again.

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TerryKW

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Reviewed on 24/03/2019 15:09

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My favourite

I’ve become a regular and visit every month when I’m not at work, why ? Karon and Simon are wonderful, they welcome every arrival, ensure you are settled in and then leave you to enjoy, the rules are simple, respect each other and relax. Each pitch has its own water and hookup so if you want to put your outfit facing the sunrise, no problem, no military instructions, just be sensible. I have just returned today from a wonderful week, taking Sonia the Bassett with me, we both had a great time even when we got lost. I’ve been to many sites over the last couple of years, some better than others but all with little things that just irritate you, the most annoying being the feeling that somehow they are doing you a favour by letting you pay to be there, so when you find somewhere that makes you feel valued , treats you with courtesy and respect, it deserves praise, thank you Karon and Simon

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flyme777

Reviewed on 23/07/2018 11:06

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Lovely surroundings

This CL site is on the edge of a very pretty village and is easy to find. The 5 neat grassy pitches are in a row with newly planted hedges between them and each has their own water and electricity. The owner was very friendly when we made the booking. In the summer this site would be perfect, but just a word of warning for the winter months as you cannot use the laid out pitches if you're in a motorhome as you get stuck on the soft ground, although the Caravan Club directory says it's part hard standing and the owner made no mention of not using the marked out pitches. We mistakenly assumed the pitches must have plastic mesh under the grass.It was the first CL site we had visited and you live and learn. Instead, you need to park on the rough hardcore track that leads to the pitches, although if the maximum 5 outfits were there you would be hard pushed to fit in. The owner was not pleased with us and kept telling us how expensive it would be to repair the ruts left. A simple solution in the winter months would have been to string a rope across or place a cone in front of each pitch. There is also nowhere to dispose of grey water and we were told to drain it onto the hedge, although this would have meant driving onto the grassy pitch and I'm not sure how much soap and washing up liquid a hedge can take! We were staying for 2 nights but the owner told us, on arrival and after we'd paid, that the second night was going to be minus 9 degrees and icy. We later made the decision to only stay one night and then head for home, yet the owner was reluctant to return half the money at first.

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Ray and caroline w

Reviewed on 17/03/2018 16:49

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Hidden Gem

We really rate this site highly. It's a new one and the owners understand the needs of the caravanner who wants the basic facilities without any hassle. Each pitch is separate ,bordered by shrubs and with its own tap and hook up .its just on the edge of a lovely village with pub and shop.Karen the owner is welcoming and bubbly. Just wish we lived nearer. We'll be back.

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lynny

Caravanner from Wiltshire

Reviewed on 18/06/2017 11:48

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The Good Life!

We have just returned from a lovely short stay in Mendlesham. We live locally and took the opportunity to 'test drive' our new unit at Stackyard Nursery. This really is a beautiful site, well laid out with individual plots all with their own water and EHU. They all have unobscured view of the surrounding countryside. Karon and Simon are very welcoming and there is a farm shop selling good quality meat. There is also a beautiful nursery, with coffee shop and art studio under development (don't let this put you off camping as the new building is to the side of the nursery and does not detract from the views. We would wholeheartedly recommend this site if you enjoy relaxation, beautiful plants, flat cycling on quiet roads, woodland walks and a warm welcome!

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Reviewed on 11/05/2017 16:37

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