Carlton Meres Holiday Park
View prices & book- 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
Campground type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 5 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/05 and 15/09 (subject to weather conditions).
- The restaurant is open between 05/04 and 02/11.
- Entertainment and activities are available between 05/04 and 02/11.
- The grocery shop is open between 05/04 and 02/11.
- The indoor swimming pool is open between 01/04 and 30/10.
- Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- 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, 15 Mar to
This site is a member of Park Holidays group.
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Reviews
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We stayed on the pods, they were clean. Website stated bedding/duvets weren't…
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Liked: We stayed on the pods, they were clean. Website stated bedding/duvets weren't provided so we brought our own but in the end they were already provided . I couldn't hear much outside noise and didn't get woken up by sunlight or birds. There heating in the pod as well. 45 mins a day of indoor swimming pool was a bit short for the kids, but the pool was clean.
Disliked: Male toilets were blocked and tjere was sewage smell on our last day.
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Our first holiday as a family and we all thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Liked: The stay was amazing. The accommodation was clean well presented with no issues at all. The entertainment was lovely. Waking up to wildlife on your door step will never get dull.
Disliked: Toilet facilities for the camping pods was basic, but always clean and water hot.
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Expensive
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Liked: Lake area Views from camping pod Picnic bench with pod
Disliked: Restaurant Costs for food/extra activities Small indoor pool Outdoor pool not open (despite saying it was) No lighting around camping pod to toilet
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Wonderful lake for fishing…
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Liked: Wonderful lake for fishing
Disliked: Do not eat here! Dreadful overpriced food in the restaurant 6.95 for a children's meal 4 tiny nuggets and 11 chips (yes we counted because we were shocked at the portion. 1/4 of a sweetcorn cob and the chips were undercooked and cold. Chilli con carne was inedible. I wouldn't eat there if they offered the meals for free. Arcade underwhelming, small arcade and several of the machines were out of order. Tiny indoor pool, no slides etc suited for younger children only. The main children's park is suited to younger children only. There's nothing for older children (ages 8/12) Mini golf was a very poor experience, it should be free. Most of the staff didn't really seem to care, or didn't know what they were doing. You can't park near the pods which means several long trips back and forth to the car. They should provide a trolley/camping kart in the car park. One of the pods were left open all night after being cleaned. Doors and windows, we pushed the door closed at around 11pm because it was flapping in the wind but I suspect it was full of bugs for the next lucky guest.
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Liked: Enjoy holiday….
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Liked: Absolutely beautiful
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Nice and peaceful place…
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Liked: Nice and peaceful place
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A wonderful short stay. Would go again.
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Liked: Facilities were good. Staff were friendly. Swimming pool was a good size. Food was tasty.
Disliked: Needed a card for arcade machines. Cards needed topping up either by money or debit card but machines to do this kept breaking. A lot of children just waiting for this to be fixed. Bring back coins. Helps a child to see how much money they have to spend.
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Great accommodation, good facilities, lovely family atmosphere.
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Liked: We loved the little pods, comfy beds, heater and plug sockets - just enough mod cons to keep me happy but still the fun of midnight treks to the loo to add excitement for the kids! Dog was welcomed and staff very friendly.
Disliked: Had thought there might have been a little campsite kitchen with kettle!!
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Fishing lakes, bar and restaurant. Nice clean park. Vans wheel spaced.…
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Liked: Fishing lakes, bar and restaurant. Nice clean park. Vans wheel spaced.
Disliked: A bit too many public dog walkers passing in front of pods where we were fishing from our pods. But hey it’s a family dog friendly park and for that it’s great!
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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 Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby 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 sitesLocation
Carlton Meres Holiday Park
Rendham Road
Carlton
Saxmundham
Suffolk
England
IP17 2QP
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.23261°N
1.4623°W
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Southwold The Denes | 17.6 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Southwold The Pier | 18.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Felixstowe North | 31.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Felixstowe South | 32 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier) | 32.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Framlingham Castle 8 km
Orford Castle 16.1 km
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 16.4 km
Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 17.6 km
Christchurch Mansion 28.2 km
National Trust
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 16.5 km
Sutton Hoo 17.7 km
Flatford: Bridge Cottage 42.9 km
Elizabethan House Museum 45.1 km
Thorington Hall 45.9 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
GLEMHAM HALL 6.1 km
SNAPE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 01/01/2007 7.9 km
Leiston - Eastbridge - Middleton - Theberton - Leiston 7.9 km
Framlingham - Saxtead - Saxtead Green - Apsey Green - Framlingham 8.3 km
Framlingham - Brandeston - Kettleburgh - Lampardbrook - Framlingham 8.3 km
Local events
- Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival (Saturday 28 September 2024 – Saturday 28 September 2024)
Aldeburgh, England 8 km
- Latitude Festival (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)
Beccles, England 15.7 km
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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Want to know more about camping in Suffolk?
- 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?
On-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 $47.56 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.