Barn Owl Campsite
East Barn, Felsham Rd, Rattlesden, Bury Saint Edmunds IP30 0SG, UK
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About Barn Owl Campsite
Tucked into the Suffolk countryside near Rattlesden, this tiny, remote site offers proper wild camping for those craving peace and dark skies. With just a handful of non-electric grass pitches, composting loos and a washing-up area, Barn Owl keeps things refreshingly simple – campfires are encouraged, and the setting is a genuine wildlife haven where barn owls and other species thrive. Facilities are basic (though there are showers and charging points), so it won't suit everyone, but for walkers, cyclists and families happy to rough it a little, the trade-off is spectacular scenery and total tranquillity.
The location puts you within easy reach of Suffolk's medieval gems: Lavenham's half-timbered streets and Gothic church are 20 minutes by car, as are the abbey ruins and grand cathedral of Bury St Edmunds. Closer still, the village of Rattlesden – a 20-minute stroll – has a shop, post office and a couple of welcoming country pubs.
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Pitch types
- Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
- Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Pitch details as listed by the booking provider — availability and exact pricing shown at checkout.
Lodges & pods
- Badger camping pod
- Hedgehog bell tent
- Otter bell tent
- Rabbit camping pod
Hook-up
No electric hook-up listed — worth confirming directly if you're bringing a caravan or motorhome.
Facilities
Takeaway & food delivery
Handy if you fancy a night off cooking — here's what delivers near this site.
Just Eat — 3 takeaways deliver to this postcode (IP30 0SG)
Moza Indian Restaurant & Takeaway
5.0 · Indian, Curry
Shika Shack
4.5 · Pizza, Burgers
Bury Chicken House
3.5 · Chicken, Burgers
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Deliveroo — 20 restaurants nearby
Sainsbury's Supermarket
Wagamama
Rumbles fish bar
Jasmine Takeaway
Waitrose
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on deliveroo.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Nearest supermarkets
Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.
- Co-op 4.9 miles
- Lidl, Stowmarket 5.2 miles
- Asda, Stowmarket 5.2 miles
- Aldi, Stowmarket 5.5 miles
- Tesco, Stowmarket 6.2 miles
- Sainsbury's, Bury St Edmunds 6.6 miles
- Morrisons 10.3 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
What visitors say
As a first time camper I wasn’t sure I’d enjoy it however this beautiful site has sparked my camping bug, we visited here twice in two weeks, the owners are lovely and very welcoming 😊 The pitches are very spaced out and secluded, the toilets are clean and plenty of them, you get a fire pit and picnic table on each pitch. The hammocks were an added bonus! Lovely warm showers, washing up area with clean drinking water provided. Will definitely be returning for a third time 😊
2 weeks ago · via Google
One of the best campsites we’ve ever been to! Friendly and helpful owners. Lovely quiet site with separated pitches, ours even had hammocks! Basic facilities but very clean and enjoyed the outdoor shower shack. Thank you for our stay.
3 weeks ago · via Google
Absolutely beautiful site. Basic but very well thought out. Plenty of toilets and each pitch has a fire pit and picnic table. We were delighted by the woodland pitches with hammocks. Pitches are thoughtfully spaced out, and are really generous. We stayed in a bell tent, which was clean and thoughtfully lit by solar lights at the entrance and battery powered bedside lights. Bed and sofa beds were very comfy. Excellent warm shower, and space in the shower cubicle to keep clothes dry. We can’t wait to return!
11 months ago · via Google
Friendly and quiet, very helpful delivering logs and helping out our tent up. We loved it here.
2 months ago · via Google
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