The Shottisham Campsite

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  • Quiet family-friendly site on a working smallholding
  • Hire firepits, meet animals and buy fresh produce from the farm
  • Four miles from the Suffolk coast and near several nature reserves
Fancy a stay on a smashing Suffolk smallholding, in a traditional Suffolk village with a rather smashing pub – and all just four miles from the fab Suffolk coast? Blaze up a campfire and help to feed the animals at The Shottisham Campsite, based in the village of the same name a few miles from Woodbridge. The Shottisham Campsite is part of a working smallholding home to rare breed goats, pigs, alpacas and poultry, all of which guests are welcome to meet, greet and help feed during their stay. Homemade preserves and free-range eggs and meat are available to buy from the site team, along with firewood: campfires are allowed on site in firepits, which are available for hire for guests. The campsite also opens up the Blue Rabbit Café for woodfired pizzas on Friday nights during the high season. Pitches are spread across several small fields bordered by native trees and bushes. Amenities include two small shower blocks with plenty of hot water powered by solar energy; washing-up areas; a chemical disposal point; waste and recycling bins and a fridge freezer for guests' use. Dogs on secure leads are welcome and there's direct access from the site to walking trails through acres of heathland, forest and fields. The nearest beach is the fabulously peaceful Shingle Street (10 minutes' drive away), with the seaside towns of Aldeburgh (half an hour) and Southwold (45 minutes) also well worth visiting.

Site type

Tent sites 30
Travel trailer sites 30
Rent a tent 1
RV sites 10
Open now
Opens April 1
Please note

Sites

  • A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Occupancy

  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.

Reception

  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Admission

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

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Apr 1 to

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Reviews

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Overall rating from 99 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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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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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This campground offers spacious, level sites in a peaceful rural setting with friendly hosts. Facilities, including washrooms, are consistently described as clean and well-maintained. Guests appreciate the on-site animals, proximity to local pubs and walking trails, and the relaxed atmosphere. Some mention occasional WiFi issues and limited cafe hours, but overall feedback is highly positive, with many wanting to return.

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Great campsite would recommend

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10 out of 10
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 John H. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Good site and a good location for exploring the area

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: HI,

Thank you so much for your lovely review and I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay on the campsite. Hope to see you again soon
take care
Arya

Showers were very good.…

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Robert E. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Showers were very good.

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Lovely position

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8 out of 10
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 8
Value for money
 5
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 1
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Large plots, green, close to Woodbridge and coast. Chickens wandering around. Very friendly place

Disliked Showers always full of soil/grass do to many people camping, showers too hot for me. Dishwash area always grubby.

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From the manager: HI,

Thank you for your review. I am glad you enjoyed your stay here and found it friendly - we try and encourage a relaxed and friendly vibe.

Sorry you found the showers full of grass and soil - it is so dry at the moment that the grass is like straw and it is a bit dusty which probably gets tracked into the showers. The toilet blocks are cleaned everyday but sometimes people don't clean up after themselves when washing up or showering which is a shame.

Hope to see you again soon
take care
Arya

Quiet & peaceful. Well spaced pitches.…

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5 out of 10
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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Quiet & peaceful. Well spaced pitches. Nice showers and toilets

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review and I am so pleased you had a good time staying on our peaceful campsite. Looking forward to seeing you again
take care
Arya

Rural location Friendly owner Animals Park…

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10 out of 10
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Ellie 5 reviews

Powered grass campsite

Liked Rural location
Friendly owner
Animals
Park
Beach nearby
Relaxed

Disliked Coming home

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From the manager: Thank you for such a lovely review and I am so pleased you had a great time. I'm looking forward to seeing you again
take care
Arya

Everything ,been camping for 45yrs ,great…

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Paul A. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Everything ,been camping for 45yrs ,great site

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review - look forward to seeing you again
take care
Arya

Fabulous for adults to chill and kids to have fun and explore

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9 out of 10
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Samantha J. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked The site is very clean and well kept. The farm animals are a delight . The animal experience is one not to miss. Just remember you will get dirty . We have been coming on and off to this camp site for a few years. That says it all really. Fab for children to explore .

Disliked Nothing to dislike. Real shame the Rabbit cafe could not open as from experience it’s fab . We missed it.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review and I am really pleased you enjoyed the animal feeding experience. Cafe is now open for pop-up wood-fired pizzas on Friday nights. I am hoping to have it open for brunches at weekends next year - just trying to work out how currently - I need more hours in the day!
Looking forward to seeing you again
take care
Arya

Quiet site, in lovely suffolk countryside. Discounted…

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9 out of 10
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 Ben K. 3 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Quiet site, in lovely suffolk countryside.
Discounted rate for those on foot or bicycle. Clean facilities, good communication from the owner.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review. I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again soon
take care
Arya

Loved the fact that there was…

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9 out of 10
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 Stephen M. 2 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Loved the fact that there was different areas which had around 4 pitches within them. All very close to the on site facilities such as showers and toilets. Toilets were kept very clean. Perfect for children as has a great play area, alongside this the animal feeding was brilliant. Arya makes it very personable and ensures that all of the children have an amazing time. She is a great host. Washing up facilities were perfect. Bought sausage, bacon and egg’s from Arya which was hand reared on site. Also bought logs for our fire pit. Lovely pub within walking distance which was very welcoming with nice food and drink options. Would return again for sure.

Disliked Toilet roll was a little sparse at times. Hot water on the second night was not as warm as the first which may be due to the amount of people using the hot water at that time.

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review and it was such a pleasure meeting you all - Cem (the dog) especially loved playing with you all. Hope you enjoyed the bacon and sausages. Sometimes the hot water does run out - sorry. I have limited electricity and the tanks are heating up all the time, but at very busy times it can run out. I am saving up for more solar panels so hopefully it won't be an issue for much longer.
Looking forward to seeing you again
take care
Arya

Well-organised campsite in beautiful location. My…

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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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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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Well-organised campsite in beautiful location. My kid loved the animal feeding - thank you, Arya!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review and thoughtful feedback. I am so pleased you all enjoyed the animal feeding - I love doing it as well - so does Cem (the dog). Hope to see you again soon when we will have some baby goats and piglets!
take care
Arya

Features

Campfires 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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Level campground, no steep slopes Site close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Shottisham Campsite

St Margarets House

Hollesley Road

Shottisham

Woodbridge

Suffolk

England

IP12 3HD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.05135°N
1.3869°E

Nearest transport

Coach
8.6 km Hand in Hand
8.7 km Bus Shelter
9.3 km The Drift
Rail
6.4 km Woodbridge Rail Station
6.8 km Melton (Suffolk) Rail Station
9.5 km Trimley Rail Station
Ferry
6.8 km Bawdsey Ferry Landing
6.9 km Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing
12.9 km 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

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, the wild and unspoilt pebble beach at Shingle Street is your closest; for a sandy beach you'll need to travel to Felixstowe (35 minutes' drive) or Southwold (45 minutes). The handsome coastal town of Aldeburgh, home to a couple of top-rated fish and chip shops as well as fishermen's huts selling the latest catch, is also within easy reach. About four miles away is the market town of Woodbridge, lying along the River Deben and near both the 3,700 acres and miles of bike trails of Rendlesham Forest and the fab ancient burial site of Sutton Hoo, famed as the most significant Anglo-Saxon site in the land. Orford and Framlingham castles are also good old options in the area, or you could go wildlife watching instead, at one of the several nature reserves around including Orford Ness National Nature Reserve and RSPB Minsmere. The Alde Estuary around Snape Maltings is another well-known spot for wildlife watching; after a nature spotting trip, trek into town to take in a show at the Snape Maltings Concert Hall (an oyster bar is in the hall too). Plenty of other options are within five miles of Shottisham, including fishing, sailing, a public swimming pool, a cinema, golf, horse riding and several pubs and restaurants.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Felixstowe North 10.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Felixstowe South 11.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dovercourt 15.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walton 24 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Frinton 26.6 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 5.7 km

Orford Castle 11 km

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 11.2 km

Christchurch Mansion 15.4 km

Framlingham Castle 19.3 km

National Trust

Sutton Hoo 5.7 km

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 11.1 km

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 27.1 km

Thorington Hall 32.3 km

Bourne Mill 37.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Shottisham - Sutton - River Deben - Ramsholt - Shottisham 0.3 km

Sutton Common - Woodbridge Airbase - Sutton Common 2.7 km

Hemley - Kirton Creek - River Deben - Hemley 4.4 km

Shingle Street - Orford Haven - Hollesley - Aldert 4.7 km

Shingle Street - Bawdsey Quay - Shingle Street 4.9 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 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Shottisham Campsite? From $47.99 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.