Cliff House Holiday Park

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The terrace bar – just right for a pint in the sun

Aerial view of reception, the car park, shop and tent field

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Family-friendly woodland park overlooking Dunwich Beach in Suffolk
RSPB Minsmere 10 minutes’ drive and Southwold 20 minutes
Terrace restaurant and bar; playground and private steps to the beach

Set on a spacious and leafy 30-acre site edging the sea just outside Dunwich, Cliff House Holiday Park puts its guests in pole position for days of adventure exploring Suffolk, its villages and coastline. Book your stay for winter and get cosy around your campfire, in spring to see the daffodils or summer to enjoy days on Dunwich Beach, just a few minutes’ walk away. Wherever time of year you’re there, keep your eyes peeled when you’re wandering about the tree-shaded park, and you may spot red deer, rare birds and badgers; rabbits, squirrels and muntjacs are a common sight. The property is surrounded by untamed heath and woodland, and National Trust walking routes are available directly from the pitches. Your four-legged chums are given a warm welcome here too – there are always treats on hand and the beach is handily dog-friendly all year round. Facilities include a communal barbecue, the 12 Lost Churches bar and restaurant serving food and drinks from local suppliers; there’s a playground within sight of the bar terrace so parents can keep watch over their offspring as they play. You also have access to a shop, well-maintained shower blocks, washing-up sinks and a launderette.

Site type

Open all year

Tourist board rating

Please note

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).
The grocery shop is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Languages spoken

English

This site is a member of The Beeston Group group.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access Covered terrace area 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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Bush Gastronomic delight Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

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

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Site close to accessible bathrooms Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sites

Location

Cliff House Holiday Park

Minsmere Road

Dunwich

Suffolk

England

IP17 3DQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.2616°N
1.6255°E

Route directions

Postcode: IP17 3DQ From the south: From Ipswich, head north on the A12 towards Lowestoft for 20 miles. Once through Yoxford, turn right into Westleton Road, sign posted Dunwich Heath. Keep going until the T-Junction at Westleton and turn left. Once through the village, turn right to Dunwich Heath. Take the second turn on the right at the tourist board sign. After a mile, Cliff House is on the left. From the north: From Lowestoft, head south on the A12 for 13 miles. Turn left (signposted Blythburgh) at the White Hart public house. Keep going for two miles, and turn right at the church. At the T-Junction, turn right and keep going until the Dunwich Heath sign. Turn left. Cliff House is a mile ahead.

Nearest transport

Coach

22.4 km Old Market Place

25.2 km Cork Bricks

25.3 km Chaucer Street

Rail

7.1 km Darsham Rail Station

10.6 km Saxmundham Rail Station

12.5 km Halesworth Rail Station

Ferry

6.7 km Walberswick Ferry Landing

6.8 km Southwold Ferry Landing

33.3 km Reedham Ferry South

Airport

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

Cute-as-a-picture seaside towns include Southwold (20 minutes’ drive), where you can tour Adnams Brewery and the lighthouse, browse smart shops and eat fish and chips on the pier; Aldeburgh (25 minutes) is well-known for tours of the arts and crafts Red House, former home of composer Benjamin Britten, and Suffolk-born Maggi Hambling’s vast ‘Scallop’ sculpture on the beach. Still on the coast, Thorpeness (25 minutes) is set around the Meare boating lake; it is also gateway to the Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape, criss-crossed with wildlife walks and cycle rides. If you’d rather not stray so far from base camp, RSPB Minsmere (10 minutes) is another great day out for wildlife lovers, with family-friendly opportunities to take part in pond dipping and den building. There are also family-centric activities like felting and archaeology talks at Dunwich Museum (five minutes), where you can learn about the ‘Lost City’ – Dunwich was once a thriving medieval port that slowly slipped into the sea due to erosion and storm surges.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Southwold The Denes	7.4 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Southwold The Pier	8.8 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier)	23.9 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier)	24.5 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Gorleston Beach	35 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Framlingham Castle 19.5 km

Orford Castle 19.7 km

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 19.8 km

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 27 km

Somerleyton Hall and Gardens 29 km

National Trust

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 19.9 km

Sutton Hoo 27.1 km

Elizabethan House Museum 38.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Dunwich Heath - Eastbridge - Minsmere River - Westleton 1.1 km

Dunwich - Eastbridge - Sizewell - Minsmere - Dunwich 1.2 km

Dunwich Heath - Dunwich - Dingle Great Hill - Dunwich 1.2 km

Dunwich Bank 1.4 km

MINSMERE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 11/01/2006) 1.8 km

Local events

Latitude Festival (Thursday, 23 July 2026 – Thursday, 23 July 2026)
Beccles, England 9.8 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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Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Firepits are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

Dogs

Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Pitches

Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m..

Reception

Reception is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. between 01/01 and 31/12.

Dogs

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).

General

The campground/park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Arrivals and departures

The campground/park will send you further check-in information 7 day(s) before your arrival.

General

The grocery shop is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Admission

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

Payment terms

Frequently asked questions

Does Cliff House Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Cliff House Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Cliff House Holiday Park? Cute-as-a-picture seaside towns include Southwold (20 minutes’ drive), where you can tour Adnams Brewery and the lighthouse, browse smart shops and eat fish and chips on the pier; Aldeburgh (25 minutes) is … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Cliff House Holiday Park?

Camping and caravan

Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime

Depart by: 10 a.m.

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How much does it cost to stay at Cliff House Holiday Park? From $57.83 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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Bring an awning (1 max)		price varies
Dog (2 max)		£2 (£2) per night

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		price varies
Bring an awning (1 max)		price varies
Dog (2 max)		£2 (£2) per night

Arrive:	2 p.m. - Anytime
Depart by:	10 a.m.

Camping and caravan
Arrive:	2 p.m. –	Anytime
Depart by:	10 a.m.

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