Cliff House Holiday Park

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Aerial view of reception, the car park, shop and tent field
Aerial view of reception, the car park, shop and tent field
Sea view from the cliff
North field in autumn
West field on a spring day
Sun-dappled pitches
Play area
The spacious play area
The terrace bar – just right for a pint in the sun
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Sea view from the cliff
North field in autumn
West field on a spring day

  • Family-friendly woodland park overlooking Dunwich Beach in Suffolk
  • RSPB Minsmere 10 minutes’ drive and Southwold 20 minutes
  • Terrace restaurant and bar; playground and private steps to the beach
Set on a spacious and leafy 30-acre site edging the sea just outside Dunwich, Cliff House Holiday Park puts its guests in pole position for days of adventure exploring Suffolk, its villages and coastline. Book your stay for winter and get cosy around your campfire, in spring to see the daffodils or summer to enjoy days on Dunwich Beach, just a few minutes’ walk away. Wherever time of year you’re there, keep your eyes peeled when you’re wandering about the tree-shaded park and you may spot red deer, rare birds and badgers; rabbits, squirrels and muntjacs are a common sight too. The property is surrounded by untamed heath and woodland, and National Trust walking routes are available directly from the pitches. Your four-legged chums are given a warm welcome here too – there are always treats on hand and the beach is handily dog-friendly all year round. Facilities include a communal barbecue and the 12 Lost Churches bar and restaurant serving food and drinks from local suppliers; there’s a playground within sight of the bar terrace so parents can keep watch over their offspring as they play. You also have access to a shop, well-maintained shower blocks, washing-up sinks and a launderette.

Site type

Tent pitches 46
Touring caravan pitches 67
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 23
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

This site is a member of The Beeston Group group.

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Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

8.6

Overall rating from 91 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

87% would recommend this site to a friend

87% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite boasts a stunning location near a beautiful, quiet beach, with many pitches offering woodland shade. Visitors consistently praise the friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities, and excellent bar and restaurant. The site is well-laid out and spacious, with many enjoying the proximity to nature reserves. Some minor drawbacks include intermittent Wi-Fi, limited phone signal, and occasionally dated shower facilities.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 14/07/2026

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Good site

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Wifi
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 John W. 4 reviews

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Easy access to the beach.
Good shady pitches. Clean shower blocks. Lovely shop and bar/ restauraunt.

Disliked The shower cut off after about 5 seconds made showering a very long process !
Never found a dog shower !

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Staff are happy to help in…

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9 out of 10
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Value for money
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 Graham H. 1 review

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Staff are happy to help in any way to make your stay a happy one. Pitches are comfortable and secluded. Washrooms and toilets are kept clean and tidy.

Disliked Lack of WiFi on pitches. Only available at the pub!

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Summers

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10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Friendly welcome from staff. Large spacious plots. Toilets and showers very clean. Plenty of washing up facilities.

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Friendly staff

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Anonymous

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked The facilities were spotless. We also liked the shop and bar. Unfortunately the restaurant was closed during our stay so cannot comment on that. (Closes 4pm Sunday and closed all day Monday)

Disliked Nothing

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Would go back

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9 out of 10
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Dave G. 1 review

Electric grass and gravel pitch

Liked Great spot ,Sunday dinner was spot on

Disliked Toilets a bit tired

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Loved it x

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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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 Tracey F. 1 review

Electric grass and gravel pitch

Liked Lovely site, well kept and with lovely shady pitches, perfect when it hot. Great access to beach and well stocked shop. All staff were friendly and welcoming and value for money.

Disliked The bark chippings get everywhere in the van when windy, but small notice to pay. WiFi only available on the bar and did have poor signal, but that’s down to my network.

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The beach…

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 Anne M. 1 review

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked The beach

Disliked Site was very scruffy and run down, the bar prices were extortionate, we paid for a grass and gravel pitch and our pitch was just a patch of dirt.

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Excellent facilities, great bar and restaurant.…

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Anonymous

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Excellent facilities, great bar and restaurant. Toilets and showers so clean. Pitches spaced nicely apart. Good on site shop, staff very friendly. Only downside was lack of internet, no phone coverage or internet as quite remote and wifi only connectable at the restaurant and bar areas

Disliked lack of internet

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Lovely place

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric grass and gravel pitch

Liked The variety of pitches and the wooded/rustic feel to the site

Disliked The women’s shower in the block further from office made a high pitched noise - no problem, just info - we should have told you while we were there

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Size of the pitch, facilities, staff…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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LESLEY H. 4 reviews

Electric grass and gravel pitch

Liked Size of the pitch, facilities, staff interaction was good.
Location.

Disliked Nothing.the entrance was a bit difficult to spot , or on leaving visibility was not easy.
Although a quiet lane.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Gastronomic delight Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Cliff House Holiday Park

Minsmere Road

Dunwich

Suffolk

England

IP17 3DQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.2616°N
1.6255°E

Route directions

Postcode: IP17 3DQ From the south: From Ipswich, head north on the A12 towards Lowestoft for 20 miles. Once through Yoxford, turn right into Westleton Road, sign posted Dunwich Heath. Keep going until the T-Junction at Westleton and turn left. Once through the village, turn right to Dunwich Heath. Take the second turn on the right at the tourist board sign. After a mile, Cliff House is on the left. From the north: From Lowestoft, head south on the A12 for 13 miles. Turn left (signposted Blythburgh) at the White Hart public house. Keep going for two miles, and turn right at the church. At the T-Junction, turn right and keep going until the Dunwich Heath sign. Turn left. Cliff House is a mile ahead.

Nearest transport

Coach
13.9 mi Old Market Place
15.7 mi Cork Bricks
15.7 mi Chaucer Street
Rail
4.4 mi Darsham Rail Station
6.6 mi Saxmundham Rail Station
7.8 mi Halesworth Rail Station
Ferry
4.2 mi Walberswick Ferry Landing
4.2 mi Southwold Ferry Landing
20.7 mi Reedham Ferry South

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Cute-as-a-picture seaside towns include Southwold (20 minutes’ drive), where you can tour Adnams Brewery and the lighthouse, browse smart shops and eat fish and chips on the pier; Aldeburgh (25 minutes) is well-known for tours of the arts and crafts Red House, former home of composer Benjamin Britten, and Suffolk-born Maggi Hambling’s vast ‘Scallop’ sculpture on the beach. Still on the coast, Thorpeness (25 minutes) is set around the Meare boating lake; it is also gateway to the Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape, criss-crossed with wildlife walks and cycle rides. If you’d rather not stray so far from base camp, RSPB Minsmere (10 minutes) is another great day out for wildlife lovers, with family-friendly opportunities to take part in pond dipping and den building. There are also family-centric activities like felting and archaeology talks at Dunwich Museum (five minutes), where you can learn about the ‘Lost City’ – Dunwich was once a thriving medieval port that slowly slipped into the sea due to erosion and storm surges.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Southwold The Denes 4.6 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Southwold The Pier 5.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier) 14.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier) 15.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Gorleston Beach 21.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Framlingham Castle 12.1 mi

Orford Castle 12.2 mi

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 12.3 mi

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 16.8 mi

Somerleyton Hall and Gardens 18 mi

National Trust

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 12.3 mi

Sutton Hoo 16.8 mi

Elizabethan House Museum 24.1 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Dunwich Heath - Eastbridge - Minsmere River - Westleton 0.7 mi

Dunwich - Eastbridge - Sizewell - Minsmere - Dunwich 0.7 mi

Dunwich Heath - Dunwich - Dingle Great Hill - Dunwich 0.8 mi

Dunwich Bank 0.9 mi

MINSMERE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 11/01/2006) 1.1 mi

Local events

  • Latitude Festival (Thursday, 23 July 2026 – Thursday, 23 July 2026)

    Beccles, Suffolk 6.1 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Cliff House Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cliff House Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cliff House Holiday Park? Cute-as-a-picture seaside towns include Southwold (20 minutes’ drive), where you can tour Adnams Brewery and the lighthouse, browse smart shops and eat fish and chips on the pier; Aldeburgh (25 minutes) is … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cliff House Holiday Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cliff House Holiday Park? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.