Carlton Meres Holiday Park
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- Woodland setting with two well-stocked fishing lakes
- Indoor pool, fitness suite and family-friendly bar on site
- Seven miles from the Suffolk Heritage Coast at Aldeburgh
Site type
Admission
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Dogs
- 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).
General
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Entertainment and activities are available between 05/04 and 02/11.
- The grocery shop is open between 05/04 and 02/11.
- The restaurant is open between 05/04 and 02/11.
Occupancy
- Group bookings of 5 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Pool
- The indoor swimming pool is open between 20/03 and 30/10.
- The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/05 and 15/09 (subject to weather conditions).
Reception
- 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.
Safety
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Vehicles
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Single-sex parties of three or more people under 25 are not permitted on site. The heated indoor swimming pool will be open from Easter 2019. Please show your entertainment pass (included in the price) for free swimming pool access.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri 13 Mar to
Open from Fri 12 Mar to
This site is a member of Park Holidays group.
Pitch types & availability
Reviews
75% would recommend this site to a friend
71% would stay here again
What customers say
Camping pods are generally well-regarded for cleanliness and comfort, with many guests enjoying the scenic lake views. Facilities, particularly shower and toilet blocks, receive mixed feedback regarding cleanliness and maintenance, with recurring reports of blockages and lack of hot water or hand soap. While there's plenty for children, some found entertainment and activities less engaging for teenagers. Food at the on-site restaurant can involve long waits and inconsistent quality, with high prices noted. The outdoor swimming pool's availability has been inconsistent. Lighting around pods and pathways is a concern, especially at night.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 06/10/2026
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Camping pod
Liked Nice clean pod, and we were given the pod we requested, right by the lake.
Loved the fact that dogs are now allowed inside the entertainment bar on the hard floor area!
Shower block now has working lock!
Disliked Food prices are a little high but expected at a holiday park.
Gym was closed for renovation but was not informed at time of booking.
Swimming pool has rather limited hours, would be nice to be able to swim early morning or early evening.
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Lovely friendly site and staff, great…
Camping pod
Liked Lovely friendly site and staff, great value for a couple of nights away and very relaxing. It was great location for places we wanted to visit around that area.
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very cheerful staff! clean and good…
Camping pod
Liked very cheerful staff! clean and good atmosphere
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More like a workers stay site than a holiday park
Camping pod
Liked The area with lakes is pretty. We went in quiet time, wouldnt go in peak season. Staff friendly. Toilets and showers for pods okay.
Disliked Not clean as a whole, alot of rubbish,pod obviously hadn't been hoovered ,polished or even dusted. Pool nice and warm but floor slimy outside and in changing rooms(needs a proper clean) lots of workers living there and they werent pleasant at all nearly ran us over a few times and they like swearing which was not nice especially as a family. We booked 2 nights in a pod but only stayed one night.
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Meh
Camping pod
Liked Log cabin was nice, scenic, peaceful.
Disliked Food ordered was constantly wrong, orders late, missing cutlery. Nothing in shop- if you don’t drive you’ll spend hundreds, taxis only means of transport also cost hundreds
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Kids play areas good and well…
Camping pod
Liked Kids play areas good and well located, nice bar area, shower and washing up areas easy to access and convenient.
Disliked Too much visible litter, including round pod areas.
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Pod was simple, shower block was…
Camping pod
Liked Pod was simple, shower block was good and always clean. Site was nice, including clubhouse, dogs allowed on wooden area by the bar
Disliked No outside table on our pod but others did have one
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It was an amazing family trip!…
Camping pod
Liked It was an amazing family trip! We definitely plan to come more times for sure! Thank you so much!
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With a nice camp Site but the…
Camping pod
Liked With a nice camp
Site but the one of the fishing was shut so was abit disappointed and the pod toilet were hard to unlock
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Great fun, would definitely stay again in the summertime
Camping pod
Liked The reception staff were amazing and very welcoming. The pod was so comfortable, clean and spacious. We didn’t realise there was duvets and pillow so we brought our own which was even more comfortable. They had 4 chairs and a table which was handy too.
Disliked If you go for a walk around the lakes just remember to wear shoes you don’t mind getting duck/bird poo on! It’s everywhere. The toilets/showers are by the car park so a short walk which for myself wasn’t good as I’m up in the night a few times.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house 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 WatersportsAmenities on site
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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
Carlton Meres Holiday Park
Rendham Road
Carlton
Saxmundham
Suffolk
England
IP17 2QP
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.23261°N
1.4623°E
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Food and drink
- Poachers Pocket Pub 0.9 mi
- White Horse Pub 1 mi
- The Sweffling White Horse Pub 1.4 mi
- Railway Tavern Pub 1.7 mi
- Mandarin House Restaurant 1.7 mi
- The Bell Hotel Pub 1.8 mi
- Queens Head Pub 1.8 mi
- Spice Zone Restaurant 1.8 mi
- The Crown Pub 2.5 mi
- King's Head Pub 3 mi
Groceries
- Waitrose Supermarket 1.8 mi
- Tesco Supermarket 1.8 mi
- East of England CO-OP Supermarket 5.1 mi
- Framlingham Wines Off-licence 5.2 mi
- East of England CO-OP Supermarket 5.3 mi
Parks and play
- Rookery Park 3 mi
- Yoxwood park 3.3 mi
- Glemham Hall park 3.8 mi
- Friston House Wood park 3.9 mi
- Middleton Playingfields Playground 4.4 mi
- Outer Bailey park 4.9 mi
- Lower Court park 5 mi
- Haylings Meadow park 5.2 mi
- Huntingfield (Millennium Green) park 5.6 mi
- Walpole & Cookley Playground 5.8 mi
Family days out
- Glemham Hall Visitor attraction 3.8 mi
- Framlingham Castle 4.9 mi
- Snape Maltings Visitor attraction 5 mi
- Oasis Camel Park Zoo 8.9 mi
- Orford Castle 10 mi
Public transport
- Church Gate 1 mi
- White Horse 1 mi
- Post Office 1 mi
- Dorleys Corner 1.2 mi
- Long Avenue 1.2 mi
- Wordsworth Close 1.2 mi
- Rosemary Lane 1.3 mi
- Avocet Court 1.3 mi
- School 1.3 mi
- Swann House 1.3 mi
Other nearby
- Marsh Farm Fishing 2.8 mi
- The Village Shop General shop 6.2 mi
Local services
- HSBC UK Cashpoint 1.8 mi
- Mace Cashpoint 3.1 mi
- East of England CO-OP Cashpoint 5.1 mi
- Saxmundham Health Doctors 1.6 mi
- Samkins Fuel station 1.7 mi
- Saxmundham Pharmacy 1.8 mi
- Yoxford Branch Surgery Doctors 3.1 mi
- Stratford Service Station Shell Fuel station 3.1 mi
- JET Fuel station 3.9 mi
- Church Garage Fuel station 3.9 mi
- Shotter's Fuel station 4.7 mi
- Gulf Fuel station 4.9 mi
- Coopers Pharmacy 5.1 mi
Must see
Framlingham Castle 5 mi
Orford Castle 10 mi
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 10.2 mi
Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 10.9 mi
Christchurch Mansion 17.5 mi
National Trust
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 10.2 mi
Sutton Hoo 11 mi
Flatford: Bridge Cottage 26.7 mi
Elizabethan House Museum 28 mi
Thorington Hall 28.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
GLEMHAM HALL 3.8 mi
SNAPE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 01/01/2007 4.9 mi
Leiston - Eastbridge - Middleton - Theberton - Leiston 4.9 mi
Framlingham - Saxtead - Saxtead Green - Apsey Green - Framlingham 5.1 mi
Framlingham - Brandeston - Kettleburgh - Lampardbrook - Framlingham 5.1 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 Carlton Meres Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Carlton Meres Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Carlton Meres Holiday Park? After they've whirled around on site for a while, take the kids to the coast at Aldeburgh (20 minutes' drive) or Southwold (25 minutes) for days on the beach, buying freshly caught … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Carlton Meres Holiday Park?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Carlton Meres Holiday Park? From £50 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.


