Heathside Holidays
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- Well-maintained and green site five miles from the Suffolk coast
- Lake and nature trail on site
- On-site village shop and off-licence; pub 10 minutes' walk away
Site type
35
16
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16Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
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Primitive grass campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 12m depth (96m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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FHU grass campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 12m depth (96m²)
Arrival daysFrom £40 (£40)
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Shepherd's hut
4 people maximum Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 9.8ft length
Arrival daysFrom £60 (£60)
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Glamping Pod
4 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/site Arrival daysFrom £180 (£180)
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Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
This well-kept, friendly site boasts spacious pitches in a lovely, peaceful spot. Guests rave about clean facilities, helpful staff, and a well-stocked shop. Great for families with room to play, it's also a good base for exploring. Some noted a need for more showers at busy times and occasional WiFi glitches.
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Last updated 2026-07-28
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Clean, beautiful location & friendly staff.…
FHU grass campsite
Liked Clean, beautiful location & friendly staff.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Really enjoyable stay.
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Anonymous Shepherd's hut
Liked Very good. Clean campsite. Nice atmosphere. Fields for play/sport. Good location near the sea.
Disliked Would have like another shower. But only queued once as there’s bathrooms in the pods and mobile homes.
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From the manager: We also have the family room/disabled with extra shower for all to use.
Great location, friendly staff. We stayed…
Anonymous Glamping Pod
Liked Great location, friendly staff. We stayed in a glamping pod which was really well designed and great value at £90 per night.
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A good base for Southwold.
Anonymous Shepherd's hut
Liked The location was great for Southwold and neighbouring areas. Shop very reasonable and well stocked. Nice quite site and well spaced pitches. Facilities very clean.
Disliked Unfortunately we felt extremely uncomfortable in the hut. It was extremely hot and we were getting bitten by mosquitoes and didn’t want to open the windows for fear of being bitten. The futons had seen better days and weren’t comfortable for two people. I had to rely on a friend to give me a blow up bed to sleep on. There was enough room for the blow up bed. In the cooler temps you’re fine. I suppose it’s dependent on the weather. I think I would have been more comfortable in a tent to be honest - especially in the heat. Microwave and fridge great. Fridge big enough for all your essentials.
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From the manager: I'm afraid we are not in control of the weather or mosquitoes, but there are two mattress toppers supplied for the futon sofa beds.
Great location, easy to find and…
Anonymous Glamping Pod
Liked Great location, easy to find and close to some lovely beaches and towns. The campsite was quiet. The pod was comfortable and had everything that we needed. The wifi worked well for us. It was great to have the nature trail and to be surrounded by open fields. My children loved being able to play football and rounders.
Disliked Although it was generally clean, we did find some dust and tissues under the bunk bed.
The bunk bed mattresses were uncomfortable but my children managed to sleep ok regardless after a busy day of activities.
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The peace and quiet is a…
Glamping Pod
Liked The peace and quiet is a real winner.
Lots of space for children to play safely and great location.
The pod was clean and beds were comfy. And the shower was hot and powerful.
On-site shop was an extra and the location is close enough to a range of activities by car.
Staff lovely.
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Sorry but seeing as you take dogs no bins is really not good.
FHU grass campsite
Liked The shop, very friendly lady. Site very tidy.
Slightly regimented in rows but easy hook up and water. Loads of space if you have children.
Would recommend for families with children.
Disliked Only one shower for women if the site was full likely to queue, only 2 loos. Only ONE loo in mens toilet.The fact there were NO dog poo bins you had to use one across the road. The beautiful nature trail had 4 lots of dog poo on the paths, sad as this is for children too.
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From the manager: We expect guest to be to be responsible with there dogs, but we are afraid not all guest are! the dog poo bin is a 15 second walk off site.
We also have a family room/disabled shower/toilet that can be used by everyone.
We don't actually have people queuing.
nice visit but spoiled by ants in the glamping pod
Anonymous Glamping Pod
Liked The site and closeness to lots of activities
Disliked Ants in the glamping pod.
From our last visit 2 years ago the glamping pod was tired and in need of some TLC
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The location was beautiful, glamping pods…
Anonymous Glamping Pod
Liked The location was beautiful, glamping pods are simple and cute. People on site were super friendly. Would absolutely recommend and we will book again
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Large pitches and grounds to walk…
FHU grass campsite
Liked Large pitches and grounds to walk on.
Disliked Just one male toilet and shower for a large site.
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From the manager: We also have the family room/disabled with extra shower for all to use.
Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Heathside Holidays
Blackheath Road
Wenhaston
Halesworth
Suffolk
England
IP19 9EU
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.31705°N
1.55214°E
Route directions
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwold The Denes | 8.6 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Southwold The Pier | 9.3 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier) | 20.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier) | 21.5 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Gorleston Beach | 30.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Framlingham Castle 17.5 km
Somerleyton Hall and Gardens 24.1 km
Orford Castle 24.8 km
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 25 km
Fritton Lake Country World 26 km
National Trust
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 25.1 km
Sutton Hoo 28.9 km
Elizabethan House Museum 34.1 km
Horsey Windpump 48.3 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
HENHAM 4.4 km
Dunwich Forest - Newdelight Walks - Westwood Marshes 5.7 km
DINGLE MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/06/2002) 5.9 km
HEVENINGHAM HALL 6.9 km
Spexhall 6.9 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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Frequently asked questions
- Does Heathside Holidays have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Heathside Holidays dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Heathside Holidays? After all the walking, cycling, horse riding and golfing, get stuck into the area's history at the 12th-century fortress of Framlingham Castle, half an hour's drive away. Once the refuge of Mary … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Heathside Holidays?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Heathside Holidays? From $46.84 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.