The Shottisham Campsite

Liked The site was flat and the toilet/shower facilities were clean. Although we didn’t have children with us there is room for them to play, with a great playground and animals on the small holding for them to feed with the owner.
The site was in a great location with a pub within walking distance and several within a short drive.
I’m a history nerd, and there are lots of places to visit in the area including Sutton Hoo, a 10 minute drive away.
WiFi was ok once we logged onto site service.

Disliked It was a shame that the Blue Rabbit cafe on the site wasn’t open.
The new shower block sometimes didn’t have hot water, but the old one always had hot water. This only happened once whilst we stayed. It was at the weekend when there was a lot of campers.

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Liked This is a lovely campsite. Such a friendly atmosphere and everything provided for a comfortable stay.
Lots of walks and the added advantage of a beautiful pub within walking distance.

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From the manager: Hello, Thank you for such a lovely review. I am so pleased you had a good time staying here - the pub is really good and very convenient that ti is so close - it is 'community owned' which makes it even more special. Looking forward to seeing you again soon
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Claire

Liked The site was so friendly and welcoming. The kids loved the 530 animal feeding and they cannot wait to come back next year. The owners have created a really special space

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From the manager: Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I am pleased everyone enjoyed animal feeding - I love taking people to see the animals.
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claire

Liked Relaxed small holding with friendly chickens roaming. Host was pleasant, easy check in, clean, quiet in the week. Very rural in the middle of nowhere.
A nice 7mile round trip walk to the estuary through farmland byways. We have a campervan so we drove to beaches and woodlands. Good location.

Disliked Gets busy at the weekends. Poor Mobile phone signal.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review. I am happy you had a good time and enjoyed the beautiful countryside round the campsite.
Hope to see you again soon
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Claire

Liked Spacious, quiet site with a very warm welcome!

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review. I'm glad you had a good time and I look forward to seeing you again
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Claire

Liked Lovely site, spacious and quiet. Pre stay information was comprehensive and made getting set up easy and the owner was very helpful. On site facilities were good and the whole site seemed cared for and well-maintained and the local playground was great for the kids.

Disliked No phone signal and wi-fi wasn't working when we stayed. Not a problem for us but others may want to be aware

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From the manager: I am so pleased you had a good time at the campsite. We do have rubbish phone coverage - sorry. The wifi is currently a bit hit and miss because of some technological problem (I don't really understand it). I am struggling to get the people who installed it to help - but I will find someone who can and hopefully it will be working reliably very soon.
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Claire

Liked Always hate giving such positive reviews as it often means these hidden gems become popular and the price goes up. Honestly can't fault it, lovely site.

We stayed in a tent in the back corner and it was perfect, not sure if it was a double pitch or should have been others but we had lots of space. Felt it gave us our privacy and with a 5 year old who doesn't realise tents aren't soundproof it meant that we didn't need to worry about that. Really made a difference and made it very enjoyable so don't shrink the plots.

At night we were able to watch the bats, and there was zero light pollution and absolutely no noise apart from the wind in the trees. Other sites we've stayed at you can sometimes hear the road or farm equipment, didn't here.

The facilities were clean and well stocked with paper, etc, and the drinking water tap was easily located.

Everyone was polite and friendly.

We didn't get to use the full facilities or explore the farm area as only there one night but the village play area being just next door was lovely when my son woke up at 6:00. Also well maintained.

Location being only 10 minutes from Sutton hoo and 15 from Woodbridge was ideal. A couple of narrow roads as you approach just to be aware of.

Disliked Not necessarily a dislike as I enjoyed being able to cut off but one for people to be aware of if needing it, there is no phone signal for Three and the WiFi obviously doesn't extend to the edges of the site. Its rural Suffolk so to be expected and as I said, not an issue for us but could be for those who need contact.

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review. I am so pleased you had a lovely time and the pitch was just right for you. I have no intention of shrinking the plots, it's good to feel that you have space when camping. We are so lucky that the village play area is right next to the campsite - maybe next time you will be here when 'animal feeding' happens (every saturday 5.30 and normally Wednesday 5.30 in school holidays) and you will get to come along and feed the chickens, alpacas pigs and goats!

Phone signal is very patchy here - it's great being rural for bats and no light pollution, but not so good for connectivity.
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Claire

Liked Spacious pitches with trees for privacy/separation. Water points are plentiful. Email of info was brilliant.

Disliked Toilet facilities ran very low on loo roll for afternoon (subsequently stocked up but it was… awkwardly timed!).

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From the manager: Thank you for your review. I am glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for your feedback about the toilet rolls. I do try and keep them stocked up with extra toilet rolls on the window sills. I have now bought some wall-mounted commercial toilet roll dispensers which hold larger rolls so hopefully the toilet paper won't run out as often as more.
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Claire

Liked This site is beautiful, idyllic and peaceful. The first thing we saw on arrival was a free roam Chicken and wild rabbits. Claire, the owner came to meet us to check in and she was lovely. We purchased bacon, sausages and eggs which were all from her farm. Complete with Alpacas and goats. The toilets and showers were immaculate, there are also lots of dog walks from the camping fields. We will be coming back.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review, we do try and keep the toilets clean. I am so pleased you had a good time. Even though I say so myself the bacon and sausages are especially delicious! Looking forward to seeing you again soon.
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Claire

Liked A wonderful campsite. Claire gave us such a warm welcome. Feeding the farm animals was a wonderful experience. My Granddaughter loved it as did the grown ups.
Would recommend catching the Bawdsey walk on ferry across to Felixstowe.

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review. I am so glad you had a good time and enjoyed the famous 'animal feeding'. I love taking people to see the animals and share in all the alpaca and chicken cuddles! Animal feeding is definitely for grown-ups and children!

I love getting the ferry to Felixstow as well. Maybe next time you could try the weekend ferry that runs from Boyton across Butley creek - it is a small rowing boat run by volunteers and is great.
take care and hope to see you again soon
Claire