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.- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue, Apr 1 to
Pitch types & availability
Wifi at the unit/site
Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
91% would stay here again
What customers say
A peaceful, natural, and relaxed campsite with spacious, level pitches. Visitors praised the immaculate and clean washrooms, the friendly and helpful owner, and the charming farm animals. Excellent access to countryside walks and nearby attractions, with a convenient pub within walking distance. Minor Wi-Fi/phone signal issues and shower timer intensity noted. Highly recommended for a tranquil rural escape.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Generous flat pitch. Position close to Sutton Hoo. Owner welcomed us.…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Generous flat pitch. Position close to Sutton Hoo. Owner welcomed us.
Disliked Toilets were modern but rarely clean. The washing up area was dirty and with only 2 sinks which meant queuing at peak times. No cold water taps in washing area for cleaning teeth.
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Lovely stay all round.
Powered grass campsite
Liked Great toilet and shower facilities, Claire the owner is so welcoming and helpful. It has a really nice, calm atmosphere. There are handy fridges on site and the pitches are a great size.
Disliked Can't think of anything.
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review and I am glad you enjoyed the vibe of the campsite. I always like fridges when I am camping too. I look forward to seeing you again
take care
Claire
Great site, no complaints
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Responsiveness of Claire with any questions I had, especially her diligence towards my sons food intolerance.
Excellent wood fired Pizza!!
Animal feeding on the Saturday.
Location and surrounding area.
Disliked The snoring from the person in the next tent!!
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review - so glad you enjoyed the pizzas and the animal feeding - animal feeding is the highlight of my week
Hope to see you again soon - maybe with quieter neighbours!
take care
Claire
Good site, clean and perfect for chicken lovers.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Chickens, close to heath walks, good wash block and free fridges. Great atmosphere.
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review. Our lovely campers help make the atmosphere so good - and the chickens help too of course!
Hope to see you again soon
take care
Claire
Excellent site
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Peaceful, relaxed, excellent showers, toilets, a perfect rural escape, no music , perfect to get away from the fast pace of life .
Disliked Nothing in particular, the WiFi is poor at best , however who really needs to be online anyway
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review. I am pleased you had a good stay and enjoyed the peace and quiet. The wifi is really bad - for lots of reasons - I am trying to fix it, but the company I pay the service charge too is not responding to me. I will find another solution in the winter.
Hope to see you again soon
take care
Claire
Fabulous, natural and quiet site with a lovely chilled vibe!
Powered grass campsite
Liked This was a lovely quiet and natural site, situated in a pretty village with a convenient pub! Facilities were immaculate and the owner was very friendly and helpful. We can recommend her free range eggs and gorgeous raw honey.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review. I am so glad you enjoyed your stay here and especially glad you liked the eggs and honey - the honey is very special! Hope to see you again soon
take care
Claire
Lovely campsite. Great location. Very clean toilets and showers. There were chickens…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Lovely campsite. Great location. Very clean toilets and showers.
There were chickens running round campsite which was a bit different. Access to countryside nearby. A pub very close.
Disliked Nothing to dislike.
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From the manager: Thank you for your great review. We are lucky to be located in such a beautiful part of the world and with a lovely pub on our doorstep. The chickens are cute - but we wouldn't want the alpacas, pigs and goats running round - they would create too much trouble!
So pleased you had a good tie and hope to see you again soon
take care
Claire
Everything! Quiet, peaceful, clean, really enjoyed our stay, including seeing the happy…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Everything! Quiet, peaceful, clean, really enjoyed our stay, including seeing the happy hens pottering about. (They did look in good condition) About half way between Sutton Hoo and the coast. Lanes quiet enough for relaxed cycling
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review and I am so glad you had a good time here. The hens are very happy and maybe just a bit too free-range! Hope to see you again soon
take care
Claire
We loved the campsite, and the pub nextdoor…
Powered grass campsite
Liked We loved the campsite, and the pub nextdoor
Disliked The neighbours huntingpack dogs
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From the manager: Thank you very much for your lovely review. I am so pleased you liked the campsite and the pub. We are a campsite that welcomes people visiting with dogs, but we do ask that dogs be well behaved, kept on secure leads and are not a bother to other people. Sometimes this isn't the case and I am sorry that this was your experience. Although in my terms and conditions I outline the dog (and human) behaviour we like to see, maybe people don't read it so next year when people book I will be more specific in explaining the type of dogs (in terms of behaviour) that are welcome and that which isn't - hopefully that will help make everyone's experience a bit nicer.
Hope to see you again
take care
Claire
The perfect site with clean facilities. Claire was amazing.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Claire was a fantastic host and her wood fired homemade pizza was amazing. The pitches were huge & spacious. The site is a working smallholding farm.
Disliked There’s nothing to dislike.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: I am so glad you had a good time at the campsite and enjoyed the pizzas. It was lovely to meet you. I look forward to seeing you again
take care
Claire
Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
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 accessNearby 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 nearbyLocation
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
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 | 10.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Felixstowe South | 11.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dovercourt | 15.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Walton | 24 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Frinton | 26.6 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
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.
Nearest sites
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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 moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 9 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at The Shottisham Campsite? From $47.18 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.