The Shottisham Campsite
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- Quiet family-friendly site on a working smallholding with a café
- Hire firepits, meet animals and buy fresh produce from the farm
- Four miles from the Suffolk coast and near several nature reserves
Site type
30
30
1
10
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed 1 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
4 
Non-electric grass pitch
6 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 11m width × 11m depth (121m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25.50
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Electric grass pitch
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 11m width × 11m depth (121m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
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Reviews
98% would recommend this site to a friend
93% would stay here again
What customers say
This peaceful, well-maintained campsite is set in beautiful countryside with direct access to walks. Visitors praise the friendly host, clean facilities, and the enjoyable animal feeding experiences. Many highlight the convenient location, proximity to a local pub, and spacious pitches. Minor issues with Wi-Fi, phone signal, and occasional cleanliness of facilities have been noted.
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Electric grass pitch
Liked A lovely open site with lots of room between vans/tents ensuring privacy.
Fabulous walks nearby, long or short which was lovely for the dog. Children will love seeing alpacas, sheep, goats, chickens etc and able to attend a guided feeding occasion. The Sorrell Horse pub close by was lovely. Only a 10 minute walk. A lovely weekend break, thank you.
Disliked Would have liked the cafe to be open and maybe a small shop.
My early afternoon shower was tepid but probably my fault for leaving it so late.
We will be back!!
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review and I am so pleased you liked staying on the campsite and enjoyed all the fabulous walks nearby.
Sorry about the showers, as we are not yet that busy I didn't have them at maximum capacity, but I have remedied that now. Unfortunately, as we are so rural we only have 2-phase electricity which means the water heats up more slowly and it can run out at busy times. I'm hoping to invest in some more solar panels over the next year which should help.
Similarly our rural location means it is hard for the cafe to sustain itself when it is not peak season - I also need to get some more help ion running it - more plans for the future.
hope to see you again soon
take care
Arya
Pretty campsite. Back to nature
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Spacious pitches.
Quiet & peaceful.
Loved the animals
Great location
Disliked Had a cold shower on the 1st night.
After that shower was lovely & hot.
Facilities could struggle on a busy weekend
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From the manager: Hi,
Thank you for your lovely review and I am pleased you enjoyed the animals and the peace and quiet - we are so lucky here.
Sorry about the hot water - as it isn't very busy at the moment I didn't have the water heater at maximum capacity. I have remedied that now and hopefully it solves the problem. I wil also ask the electrician to double check the immersions in case one of them is broken.
as we are very rural we only have access to 2-phase electricity so we are limited in how much water we can heat up at once. While the tanks are continually heating it does mean that sometimes in busy times of the day it can run a bit cold. I'm hoping to get more solar panels which might help with this.
hope to see you again soon
take care
Arya
Lovely campsite with clean facilities and…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely campsite with clean facilities and beautiful surroundings. Shame the cafe was closed, will be back to try it next time.
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review. I am so pleased you had a lovely time staying at the campsite. The Friday night pop-up wood-fired pizzeria will be open from late May onwards. Cafe will hopefully re-open for weekend brunch and lunch next year. Hope to see you again soon
take care Arya
Quiet site, big spacey pitches. Showers…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Quiet site, big spacey pitches. Showers are lovely and hot and very clean, along with the toilet facilities . Lovely location in a sleepy rural village, but with facilities like a pub and a large kids park.
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Relaxed, clean and good for the family. Would recommend
Electric grass pitch
Liked No check in. Clean site. Lots of room per pitch. Easily accessible toilets. Toilets clean and spacious. Showers also good size ( didn’t use as we stayed one night but looked clean).Park for children. Very easy and relaxed entry and exit to the site. Didn’t get to use a lot the site had to offer but will return in the future and would recommend.
Disliked Not really one to add. I guess WiFi could be better but doesn’t matter if you want to escape the tech world. No signal for my phone either but it’s good to disconnect for me.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review, I am so pleased that you enjoyed staying on the campsite and I look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. The phone coverage is awful - one of the downsides of living in such a rural (but beautiful) spot. I am still struggling to sort out the wi-fi system I had installed - there appears to be no ongoing support which is disappointing, but I might try and change providers in the hope that it will help
take care
Arya
Nice and Quiet large pitches…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Nice and Quiet large pitches
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From the manager: Hi,
Thank you for your review, I'm pleased you enjoyed staying on the campsite and I look forward to seeing you again
take care
Arya
We had a lovely time and…
Electric grass pitch
Liked We had a lovely time and the host Anya was fantastic. The site is very clean and nicely spaced out between sites. Great access to a play park for the kids and they loved the animals. Great location for getting around.
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Nice site would return again but when everything reopens for summer.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Site smaller than it looked on the map. Grandson loved being next to the animals and in the morning the chickens were outside the van which made his day. Nice walk in the woods next to us and toilets and shower nice and close.
Disliked Nothing really. Would of been nice to see someone working there but I had a number if I had a problem. All other campers nice and friendly. Didn't know of road closure which meant going through all the lanes which was dodgy at time but not campsites concern.
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review. I am glad your grandson enjoyed the animals - the chickens are a real highlight of the campsite. I am always bopping about on the campsite and smallholding and am available if there is ever a problem, or if people fancy saying hello, but I do run the campsite with a low-key, laid back vibe so people can really relax. I can always be reached by text though :) hope to see you again soon
take care
Arya
Great for a few days with our grandson
Electric grass pitch
Liked Easy going check-in. Set out in small areas. Facilities clean and well kept.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review, I am pleased you enjoyed your stay at the campsite. Hope to see you again next year
take care
Arya
Excellent little site this, everyone loved…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Excellent little site this, everyone loved it and there were walks and bike routes straight out the site. Pub close by too.
Host was lovely and invited the kids to join in with feeding the animals which was thoroughly enjoyed.
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review, so pleased you enjoyed staying at my campsite and the 'animal feeding' extravaganza! The village pub is great and we are lucky to be somewhere with lots of fabulous walks. Hope to see you again soon
take care
Arya
Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge 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
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level accessNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
The Shottisham Campsite
St Margarets House
Hollesley Road
Shottisham
Woodbridge
Suffolk
England
IP12 3HD
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.05135°N
1.3869°E
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe North | 6.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Felixstowe South | 7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dovercourt | 9.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Walton | 14.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Frinton | 16.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 3.5 mi
Orford Castle 6.8 mi
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 7 mi
Christchurch Mansion 9.6 mi
Framlingham Castle 12 mi
National Trust
Sutton Hoo 3.5 mi
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 6.9 mi
Flatford: Bridge Cottage 16.9 mi
Thorington Hall 20 mi
Bourne Mill 23.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Shottisham - Sutton - River Deben - Ramsholt - Shottisham 0.2 mi
Sutton Common - Woodbridge Airbase - Sutton Common 1.7 mi
Hemley - Kirton Creek - River Deben - Hemley 2.8 mi
Shingle Street - Orford Haven - Hollesley - Aldert 2.9 mi
Shingle Street - Bawdsey Quay - Shingle Street 3 mi
Local events
- Latitude Festival (Thursday, 23 July 2026 – Thursday, 23 July 2026)
Beccles, Suffolk 22.3 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Shottisham Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Shottisham Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Shottisham Campsite? The Shottisham Campsite is two miles from the River Deben, which can be explored via canoe or pleasure boat trip for lazy afternoons. If you'd rather make a break for the beach, … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Shottisham Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Shottisham Campsite? From £25.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.