When can I check in and check out of The Hollies?

Camping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at The Hollies?

From £16 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

The Hollies

No availability at present on Pitchup.com Last booked 2 days ago 9.1 487 reviews

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitches

The beach with access from the camping site

Kessingland site directly on the Suffolk coast
Three different pitching up areas over 28 acres
Two new amenities blocks, including disabled and family rooms

What a beach! And what a view… The gorgeous East Anglian coastline and an expanse of Suffolk sands sweep out for miles from The Hollies touring and camping park near Lowestoft: the site is set on a cliff and the views from your pitch or your firepit of an evening will be Hollie-wood worthy. It's Kessingland Beach below you at The Hollies, which is a highly scenic ten or 15-minute saunter along the clifftop path and an equally scenic scene on arrival with its miles of golden sand. And the beach is dog-friendly all year round, as is The Hollies – hurrah and woof. The amiable Hollies team has arranged three picks of pitches on its roomy 28-acre site: the Barley field for tourers and with electric hook-up; the Seaside field for tents and without electric; and the Hay field especially suitable for mixed groups with a mix of tent and touring pitches, all with electric. Amenities are newly built and include two large shower and loo blocks with family rooms and rooms for disabled guests; a newly built playground is on site too for Suffolk coast-based little squirts.

Site type

150

Open all year

Please note

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

No availability at present on Pitchup.com

Choose your dates and we'll email when available.

See nearby bookable sites

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Hardstanding and grass

Pitch size: Max 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)

6 people maximum

One Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)

Ground type

Hardstanding and grass

0 rooms

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome

Features

Electric: 16 amp included

Car 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit
Chemical disposal point

Other restrictions

Pup tents not allowed

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max) price varies
Bring an awning (1 max) price varies
Dog (2 max)

£2 (£2) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £16 (£16) 1 night, 2 adults

Other pitch types

Seaside non-electric grass tent pitch

10 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 9.0m width x 9.0m depth (29.5ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 81.0m² (871.9ft²)

10 people maximum

A 2 person tent (maximum 4m x 4m) is included in the price of your pitch. If you are bringing a larger tent, please select the relevant extra.

One Tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 9.0m width x 9.0m depth (29.5ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 81.0m² (871.9ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Car 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Other restrictions

Awnings not allowed

Extras

10 person tent supplement (1 max)		price varies
4 person tent supplement (1 max)		price varies
6 person tent supplement (1 max)		price varies
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		price varies
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		price varies
Dog (2 max)		£2 (£2) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £18 (£18) 1 night, 2 adults

Reviews

would recommend this site to a friend

would stay here again

68%
10
0%
9
22%
8
0%
7
6%
6
0%
5
1%
4
0%
3
1%
2
0%
1

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Dog friendly beach, so clean well done dog owners

Sunrise over the sea, from the cliff side at the campsite

We only stayed 1 night but will definitely stay longer next time…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous May 2025

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: We only stayed 1 night but will definitely stay longer next time nice site and great sea views

Disliked: None

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted that you enjoyed your stay, even if it was just for one night. We’d love to welcome you back for a longer visit next time so you can fully take in the sea views and everything our site has to offer. Looking forward to seeing you again!

Great place to stop at a great price, will return.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Munish M. May 2025

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: On arrival was greeted by friendly reception staff and Warden came up to us at the pitch to help orientate us to the Camp and surrounding area, a lovely personalized touch.

Great well laid out site, bus stop outside so great to go explore with a day pass, Southwold definitely a place to go visit.

Good on-site amenities including kids play area, on-site Fish & Chips and a breakfast van, laundry facilities etc.

Beach accessible from site and is lovely.

Pubs a mile or so in each direction from site entrance.

Toilet and shower facilities spotless and cleaned regularly, will happily return.

Disliked: Showers have silly timer button that are annoying please change them to longer duration and have the ability to change water temperature.

Wi-Fi should be free not chargeable put the pitch cost up if needed, as phone signal is terrible.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your detailed review! We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the warm welcome from our team. It’s great that you were able to explore Southwold and make use of our on-site amenities. The beach is a real highlight, and we’re glad you had the chance to experience it!
We appreciate your feedback regarding the showers and Wi-Fi. Guest comfort is very important to us, and we’re always looking for ways to improve. We’ll certainly take your comments into consideration. We’d love to welcome you back for another stay in the future!

Second time visiting and will definitely go back.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Thomas J. May 2025

Seaside non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Facilities were very clean, staff were friendly and present. Plenty to do for my child. Coffee trailer is a big win when you run out of gas!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review! We're thrilled that you found our facilities clean and our staff friendly. It's great to hear your child had plenty to enjoy, and we agree—the coffee trailer is a lifesaver in those moments! We look forward to welcoming you back for another great stay.

Spacious camping site. Very well-kept recreation center. Great access to the beach.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Wojciech O. May 2025

Seaside non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Spacious camping site. Very well-kept recreation center. Great access to the beach.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind words! We're glad you enjoyed the spacious site and easy beach access. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great stay!

Cheap compared to over sites we looked at

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Anonymous May 2025

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Peaceful, spotlessly clean site, great all round site, dog friendly beach with access straight from the pitch

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you found the site peaceful and spotlessly clean. It's fantastic that you enjoyed the convenient beach access and that your furry friends could join in on the fun! We look forward to welcoming you back for another great stay.

Lovely clean quiet site…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Anonymous May 2025

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Lovely clean quiet site

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted that you found the site clean and peaceful. We hope to welcome you back for another relaxing stay in the future!

Quite and peaceful

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous May 2025

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Quiet and peaceful with a lovely view of the Sea. Staff at reception were friendly and welcoming. The pitch was grass and gravel which was ideal as we were able to park the caravan on the gravel and used the grass for putting up the awning. Toilet block was absolutely spotless. We had a lovely week and the weather was perfect. 5 stars.

Disliked: No Wi-Fi

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really nice site wellkept clean tidy staff very welcoming ,facility's were…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

steve b. Apr 2025

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Really nice site wellkept clean tidy staff very welcoming ,facility's were very clean price per night was good . Good all-round restful place to stay

Disliked: None

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was a really nice place to stat

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Lindsay S. Apr 2025

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: The site was lovely and clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

The apologies is such a lovely site. The welcome is always warm…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Deborah R. May 2025

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: The apologies is such a lovely site. The welcome is always warm and welcoming, the staff work so hard at maintaining and cleaning all the facilities. It’s right on the beach so very easy to walk some of the Suffolk Coast Path. Always a great stay at The Hollies.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access 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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Very large (over 200 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level site, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches

Location

The Hollies

London Road

Kessingland

Lowestoft

Suffolk

England

NR33 7PQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.43139°N
1.72108°W

Route directions

From the A12 heading towards Lowestoft, take the third exit off the roundabout on to London Road and we are just down the road on the right. On a local bus route and the bus stops at the entrance to the park.

Nearest transport

Coach

3.5 mi Gordon Road

6.9 mi Old Market Place

9 mi James Paget Hospital

Rail

2.7 mi Oulton Broad South Rail Station

3.2 mi Lowestoft Rail Station

3.2 mi Oulton Broad North Rail Station

Ferry

8.2 mi Southwold Ferry Landing

8.3 mi Walberswick Ferry Landing

11.3 mi Reedham Ferry South

Airport

24.9 mi Norwich International Airport

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

The Hollies is in a spiffing location to get to the best of Suffolk, Norfolk, the countryside and the Broads for a bit of whatever you fancy in boating, fishing, hiking, rainy day activities and family days out. Lowestoft, Southwold and Great Yarmouth are all within ten miles – Lowestoft is only about five minutes by car – and are all well worth a day trip each, as is lovely Norwich about an hour's drive to the north-west (services run regularly from Lowestoft Station too). Lowestoft has two theatres and a handful of small museums in Sparrow Park alongside the main Lowestoft Museum in Nicholas Everett Park; head to the library's local history section for more pics and info of days of yore. Lowestoft's lighthouse is probably its most well-known feature, but take time for a trip to Ness Point too, the most easterly location in the UK (just ask a Lowestoft local to point you towards Gulliver). If you're on hol with the kids, you'll find loads of family-friendly options in the area, like the Africa Alive animal park five minutes' drive from the Hollies (go here on a Sunday for a bonzer of a car boot sale) and the Pleasurewood Hills theme park about 20 minutes away. Kids might also like the wooden roller disco at Lowestoft's Claremont Pier, but if this doesn't have them wheeling around in joy, take them to walk the plank at the play park Adventure Island, or to see more species at Thrigby Hall Wildlife Park just outside Great Yarmouth. Finally, nautical sorts don't need to tie themselves in knots trying to find a craft to take care of, as fishing boats can be chartered near Kessingland for sea angling trips, and the Norfolk Broads Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is within easy reach to drift along wildlife-laden waterways.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier)	2.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier)	2.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Southwold The Pier	7.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Southwold The Denes	7.9 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Gorleston Beach	9.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Somerleyton Hall and Gardens 6.5 mi

Fritton Lake Country World 8.2 mi

Pleasure Beach 11.3 mi

Framlingham Castle 21.4 mi

BeWILDerwood 22.3 mi

National Trust

Elizabethan House Museum 12 mi

Horsey Windpump 22.1 mi

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 24.7 mi

Sutton Hoo 28.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Mutford - Carlton Colville - Barnby - Mutford 2.6 mi

Carlton Colville 2.8 mi

BELLE VUE PARK 4.2 mi

North Cove 4.4 mi

Gunton 5.3 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does The Hollies have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Hollies dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near The Hollies? The Hollies is in a spiffing location to get to the best of Suffolk, Norfolk, the countryside and the Broads for a bit of whatever you fancy in boating, fishing, hiking, rainy … Read more
When can I check in and check out of The Hollies?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at The Hollies? From £16 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Camping and touring
Arrive:	12 p.m. –	9 p.m.
Depart by:	10 a.m.

Version: alfred@v3.21.0+63125

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		price varies
Bring an awning (1 max)		price varies
Dog (2 max)		£2 (£2) per night

Pitch types & availability

We only stayed 1 night but will definitely stay longer next time…

Great place to stop at a great price, will return.

Second time visiting and will definitely go back.

Spacious camping site. Very well-kept recreation center. Great access to the beach.…

Cheap compared to over sites we looked at

Lovely clean quiet site…

Quite and peaceful

Really nice site wellkept clean tidy staff very welcoming ,facility's were…

It was a really nice place to stat

The apologies is such a lovely site. The welcome is always warm…

Leisure on site

Amenities on site

Groups welcome

Rules

Camping 2.0

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Accessibility

Nearby leisure

Touring and motorhomes

Timezone

GPS

Route directions

Nearest transport

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

Other

Local events

Nearest sites

Want to know more about camping in Suffolk?

Frequently asked questions