Holistic Woods

View prices & book 9.4 26 reviews
Grass pitch area next to the woodland pitches
Grass pitch area next to the woodland pitches
Grassy pitches
Woodland pitches
Heathland
Camp among the trees
Grassy pitches
Grassy heathland
Stunning location in the woodlands
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Grassy pitches
Woodland pitches
Heathland

  • Peaceful wild-style camping at a Suffolk heathland site
  • A 10-minute drive to Woodbridge, Rendlesham Forest and the east coast
  • Dog-friendly pitches with space for up to five guests; groups welcome
Heading out into the woods is a thoroughly peaceful and relaxed experience at Holistic Woods, a next-to-nature site in the heathlands of Sutton, part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You’ll only be 10 minutes’ drive from Woodbridge here, but this is a properly rural escape where you can set up on grass pitches or in a secluded corner of the woods. Each pitch takes up to five people, so you can bring a small gang with you (or book several and have a larger gang) – and dogs are very welcome to come along and join in the fun too. Nature has been left pretty much untouched here, so pitches have a wild-camping vibe to them – but with the addition of portable toilets for added convenience. Please note that campfires can’t be permitted on site though, because there’s dense woodland all around. A small supermarket is about a mile away for any supplies you may need, and there are plenty of shops, pubs and places to eat around Woodbridge. This is a fabulous spot for hikers and bike riders, who can set out to explore the heath just around the site, head off to the banks of the nearby River Deben or stroll by the seaside (the east coast is only about 10 minutes’ drive away). It’s also possible to walk to the historic site of Sutton Hoo in half an hour or so.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 3
Motorhome pitches 3
Tent pitches 30
Open now
Opens 16 July
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Safety

  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu 16 Jul to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 26 Pitchup.com customers

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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Wild camping

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This wild campsite offers a beautiful woodland setting with ample space and the freedom to choose your own pitch. Visitors praise the peaceful atmosphere, close proximity to nature walks, and the friendly, helpful staff. While facilities are basic, including portaloos and a water point, they align with the site's natural, back-to-basics appeal. Some guests noted road noise and occasional issues with toilet cleanliness or disruptive behaviour from other campers, though these were not universally experienced. Signage could be improved.

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First time at Holistic woods and…

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Alice H. 1 review

Non-electric forest floor campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch (wild)

Liked First time at Holistic woods and we absolutely loved it, 2 adults and 2 children. Really gave the wild camping feel, we camped in the woods and it was everything we wanted! Perfect woodland site, can't wait to come again. Lots of different areas to camp, can choose from grass fields, woods and they also had teepee's available on site. Loved the option of choosing your own pitch! Thanks Holistic woods!

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Great place to camp

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Mark S. 1 review

Non-electric forest floor campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch (wild)

Liked Very quiet, very peaceful. Nice big spots to pitch. The other campers were quite considerate. Loved it.

Disliked The only thing that stopped this getting a higher rating was the fact there was no one in reception and no one to greet us.

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A lovely, relaxed site. Facilities are…

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Heidi Y. 2 reviews

Non-electric forest floor campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch (wild)

Liked A lovely, relaxed site. Facilities are minimal but that adds to the charm.

Disliked A bit of a tidy up leading to the campsite is needed but this doesn’t detract from the lovely, back-to-nature feel of the site.

Friendly host but he really does need to fix his hose firmly to the tap when watering the trees. So much water was wasted while I was there and we are in the middle of a drought!

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Hands down one of the best…

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BB 6. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Hands down one of the best campsites I’ve used for a motorcycle trip!
​If you like back-to-basics, wild-camping style trips, this is the place. Nestled in a sandy forest, it's super chilled—just check in and pitch wherever you like. Facilities are minimal (water point and porta-loos), but that simplicity is what makes it so good. Perfect for a night or two on the road. Friendly staff, lovely scenery, and 100% on my list to revisit.

Disliked Porta loo's in morning can be a bit dirty but that's sort of expected.

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Beautiful spot but would benefit from more professional management.

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Graeme H. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Natural environment and choices for pitches amongst trees or in clearings. Good to have running water (standpipe) and portaloos.

Disliked No effort to prevent a group from making extremely loud antisovial noise from about 10pm to 5am, resulting in no sleep the first night (a Friday). Second night was peaceful, but it is concerning that site staff seemed to be involved in the all night partying.

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Every thing. Truly wild camping Popup so…

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Summer B. 3 reviews

Non-electric forest floor campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch (wild)

Liked Every thing. Truly wild camping
Popup so just portaloos on site but we came prepared. Lovely owners and very helpful.

Disliked Nothing...

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Very quiet and safe place for…

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Agne K. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Very quiet and safe place for families and kids. We enjoyed being there every minute. Very peaceful place. Definetly recommend to everyone.

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Woodland setting, back to basics, tranquil…

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 Paul B. 2 reviews

Non-electric forest floor campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch (wild)

Liked Woodland setting, back to basics, tranquil setting

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Very peaceful and calm. Friendly and…

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9 out of 10
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 Annabelle D. 2 reviews

Non-electric forest floor campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch (wild)

Liked Very peaceful and calm. Friendly and helpful staff.

Disliked Nothing

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Everything, the peace and tranquility of…

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 Phil L. 1 review

Non-electric forest floor campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch (wild)

Liked Everything, the peace and tranquility of the woods and wildlife, a good clean site only spent one night but will definitely go back. Stella was very welcoming and informative of the site and nearby walks and came round a couple of times to see if everything was ok and if we wanted any logs. Wild it is but wild we liked.

Disliked Nothing.

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups 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

Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Holistic Woods

The Walks

Heath Road

Woodbridge

Suffolk

England

IP12 3DP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.08749°N
1.37406°E

Nearest transport

Coach
7.2 mi Hand in Hand
7.3 mi Bus Shelter
7.8 mi The Drift
Rail
1.9 mi Melton (Suffolk) Rail Station
2.4 mi Woodbridge Rail Station
4.5 mi Wickham Market Rail Station
Ferry
6.8 mi Bawdsey Ferry Landing
6.8 mi Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing
9.9 mi Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing

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

Some intriguing things lurk in the natural areas around here… including lots of wildlife like owls, hares and Chinese water deer at Orford Ness National Nature Reserve (20 minutes’ drive) and the rather more unexpected UFO landing site hidden away in Rendlesham Forest (10 minutes). You can also seek out an ancient royal burial site stuffed with treasures at Sutton Hoo (half an hour’s walk). What else might you expect to find in these rural surrounds? Perhaps a collection of friendly animals at Easton Farm Park (20 minutes’ drive), Tudor towers at Framlingham Castle (20 minutes) or wine tours at Shawsgate Vineyard (25 minutes)? Other days out nearby might take you to Woodbridge (10 minutes) for a boat trip and a walk around the mill museum, to see the planes of Parham Airfield Museum (20 minutes) or for a dip in the sea from the beach at Aldeburgh (25 minutes).

Food and drink

  • The Woodyard Pizzeria 2.3 mi
  • Mrs Pipers 2.3 mi
  • Marlowe's 2.4 mi
  • The Royal Bengal 2.4 mi
  • JJ's 2.4 mi
  • The Captain's Table 2.5 mi
  • Blue Salt 2.5 mi
  • Golden Panda 2.5 mi
  • Prezzo 2.5 mi
  • Shapla 2.5 mi

Parks and play

  • Melton Playing Fields Playground 2.3 mi
  • Kingston Field Play Area 2.6 mi
  • Grange Meadow playground 5.5 mi
  • Oaks Meadow Play Area 5.8 mi
  • Nock Gardens 6.2 mi

Public transport

  • Turning Point 0.7 mi
  • Bus Shelter 1.1 mi
  • Entrance 1.2 mi
  • Entrance 1.2 mi
  • Sutton Hall Farm 1.4 mi
  • Coach Park 1.4 mi
  • Sutton Hall Farm 1.4 mi
  • Claypond Cottage 1.6 mi
  • Claypond Cottage 1.6 mi
  • Council Houses 1.7 mi

Groceries

  • East of England CO-OP 2.3 mi
  • Co-op Food 3.1 mi
  • Costcutter 3.4 mi
  • Tesco Extra 4.3 mi
  • M&S Food 4.4 mi
  • East of England CO-OP 4.4 mi
  • Aldi 4.5 mi
  • Tesco 6.1 mi

Family days out

  • Melton Playing Fields Playground 2.3 mi
  • Kingston Field Play Area 2.6 mi
  • Grange Meadow playground 5.5 mi
  • Oaks Meadow Play Area 5.8 mi
  • Nock Gardens 6.2 mi

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Must see

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 1.5 mi

Orford Castle 6.7 mi

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 6.9 mi

Christchurch Mansion 9.2 mi

Framlingham Castle 9.4 mi

National Trust

Sutton Hoo 1.5 mi

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 6.9 mi

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 17.5 mi

Thorington Hall 20.3 mi

Bourne Mill 24.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Sutton Hoo - Methersgate Hall - Sutton Common - Sutton Hoo 1 mi

Sutton Common - Woodbridge Airbase - Sutton Common 1.7 mi

Melton - River Deben - Woodbridge - Ufford - Melton 1.9 mi

Shottisham - Sutton - River Deben - Ramsholt - Shottisham 2.5 mi

WOODBRIDGE CEMETERY 2.9 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 Holistic Woods have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Holistic Woods dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Holistic Woods? Some intriguing things lurk in the natural areas around here… including lots of wildlife like owls, hares and Chinese water deer at Orford Ness National Nature Reserve (20 minutes’ drive) and the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Holistic Woods?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Holistic Woods? From £39.98 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.