Wild Swimming. Wild Space.
Proper Rest.
Come Together and Slow Down
Moat Island Glamping and natural swimming pool in North Norfolk
The Natural Pool
A living, breathing swimming space. No chlorine. No chemicals. Plants and microorganisms do what they’ve always done—clean water through balance, not force.
Bell Tents & Cabins
Five bell tents across five acres. Two cabins in The Dell. Each with their own fire pit, each positioned for privacy while remaining part of something larger.
Space to be together. Space to be alone.
Medieval Heritage
Six hundred years of water. What was once the grounds of Haveringland Hall—medieval moat, wartime airfield, now a sanctuary for water voles and the people who seek quiet.
"...a really beautiful place in deepest Norfolk. Came for a couple of nights with friends and we really enjoyed our stay..."
A Living Ecosystem
Join us for a truly low-impact holiday in Norfolk. The compost loos aren’t for show – everything goes back to nourish Moat Island.
Most of our lights are on a timer to protect bird rhythms. We protect and plant native trees and shrubs. All furniture is bought second hand and upcycled if needed. We source locally where we can.
These aren’t marketing decisions—they’re life decisions. The kind you make when you plan to be here for decades.
We plant native species. We source locally where we can. These aren't marketing decisions—they're life decisions.
Who is moat island for?
Friend Groups
Gather Together
Multiple tents. Communal kitchen. Fire pits for stories. Swimming pond for the leap-of-faith moments that become legend.
Book a few tents or hire the whole site.
Families
Safe to Roam
Your children explore while you remember what dropped shoulders feel like.
They’ll remember the pool and the woods. You’ll remember the quiet.
Couples
Under Dark Skies
Cosy tents. Dawn swims before anyone else wakes. Fire pit dinners that last until the wood runs out.
Time measured in sunlight on water.
What Keeps People Coming Back?
First-timers book for the natural swimming pool of course.
But people return for the quiet, the facilities that just work, and the fact that everyone here tends to get it. Good company. Proper rest.