The White Horse Inn Camping is a small tent and caravan field behind a 17th century Grade II listed freehouse in the village of Tattingstone, south Suffolk, and the pub across the beer garden is the whole reason to book. The site takes a number of tents plus up to five caravans, with electric hook-up for caravans, a toilet block with washbasins and an outside tap for drinking water. Be clear on one thing before you pitch up: there are no showers, so think a night or two rather than a fortnight. Alton Water reservoir sits on the doorstep with watersports, bike hire and walking and cycling circuits around the shore, while Dedham and Flatford, Constable country proper, are about ten minutes away by car. Ipswich station is four and a half miles north of Tattingstone. The inn keeps three guest ales, serves lunches and evening meals most days, welcomes dogs and runs a quiz on the last Friday of every month at £5 including supper. Campers tend to describe the field as flat, quiet and good value, and reserve their warmest words for the pub kitchen and the welcome. The White Horse Inn Camping is open all year and pitches are arranged by phoning the inn on 01473 328060; prices are not published online.
Yes, dogs are welcome at the campsite and in the pub, which has a dog-friendly reputation locally. The camping field sits behind the inn, and Alton Water reservoir nearby has walking circuits around the shore, so there is plenty of ground to walk a dog before last orders.
Are there showers at The White Horse Inn Camping?
No, there are no showers on site. The facilities run to a toilet block with washbasins and an outside tap for drinking water, plus electric hook-up for caravans. It is a basic setup, which is worth knowing before you book a long stay rather than a weekend.
Is there electric hook-up for caravans?
Yes, the site has electric hook-up for caravans. It holds up to five caravans at a time alongside a number of tents, so it stays small. Ring the inn on 01473 328060 to check what is free and to confirm what your pitch includes.
When is The White Horse Inn Camping open?
The campsite is listed as open all year. The pub itself opens from midday every day, closing at 5pm on Mondays and Tuesdays, 6pm on Sundays and 11pm from Wednesday to Saturday. Food times vary by day, so phone ahead on 01473 328060 if you want to eat.
How much does camping cost at The White Horse Inn?
The inn does not publish camping prices on its website. Pitches are arranged directly with the pub, so ring 01473 328060 for a current rate and to book. Campers writing about the site consistently describe it as cheap for what it is.
How far is The White Horse Inn Camping from Alton Water?
Alton Water reservoir is on the doorstep, a short walk from the inn at Tattingstone. It offers watersports, bike hire and walking and cycling circuits around the shore. Dedham and Flatford in Constable country are roughly ten minutes away by car, and Ipswich station is four and a half miles north.
Things to do nearby
Evening entertainment
Fishing
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