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
Travel five miles inland from the sunny Suffolk coastline and you’ll arrive at this little gem on the outskirts of Wenhaston. The gorgeous, well-maintained grounds at this smart site are just part of the attention to detail all around the park, which has been carefully laid out by the friendly and helpful owners. There's greenery all around here: this small and pretty site has its own nature trail and lake, and is surrounded by acres of countryside for hikes and rambles. If walking isn't your thing, hire bikes from the Southwold Bike Centre (20 minutes' drive away) to pedal around the flats of Suffolk; horse riding's pretty popular in the area too, or you could go golfing at Halesworth Golf Club five minutes' drive away. Taking things (much easier), the local pub is a 10-minute walk down the road. Heathside Caravans has a village shop and an off-licence on site for those holiday essentials, and a well-maintained shower block for guests' use. For more supplies. the village of Halesworth is under 15 minutes' drive away and Aldeburgh, Snape and Beccles are all within half an hour.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 35
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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 428 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Good upkeep, friendly staff, spacious spots & play areas. Shop's great, glamping popular but sofa beds a bit iffy. Handy for coast, but loos & Wi-Fi can be tight at busy times.

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Anonymous

Shepherd's hut

Liked Nice. Thanks

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Beautiful site but needs more facilities

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced grass site

Liked A lively spacious site with a beautufuk nature trail. Good facilities for kids with a football area, tennis net, table tennis and play area.

Disliked There are not enough showers and toilets for the amount of people during peak season. 3 showers between ladies, gents and disabled. Only one toilet in the gents.

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Stayed here last summer and couldn't…

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 Kim B. 2 reviews

Shepherd's hut

Liked Stayed here last summer and couldn't wait to return. Once again it did not disappoint. Lovely, chilled location with great staff. Very clean and tidy accommodation and facilities too. Will definitely be returning again.

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We had, a lovely stay at…

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 Gemma P. 2 reviews

Fully-serviced grass site

Liked We had, a lovely stay at Heathside. The facilities were lovely and clean although it was small, we never had to wait to use the showers or toilets. The shop is well stocked and very reasonable in price. The space around the site is excellent. Our son has additional needs and can get overwhelmed in crowded spaces however this never felt the case. There is a table tennis, tennis net and football goals along with a beautiful nature trail. We would highly reccomend it as it was peaceful and well run. There is also a lot near by to explore.

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Great camp - you’ll enjoy your stay here

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 Emma A. 1 review

Fully-serviced grass site

Liked Great camp - so much space for the children to play, shop on site was not overpriced. Nice clean bathrooms and washing up areas - would highly recommend.

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Karen and the team were really…

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 Hannah C. 1 review

Fully-serviced grass site

Liked Karen and the team were really welcoming. Facilities were clean, well maintained and large pitches. Location just outside of Southwold is perfect.

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Really generous sized pitches, plenty of…

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 Rhiannon C. 1 review

Fully-serviced grass site

Liked Really generous sized pitches, plenty of privacy between pitches with bushes and trees also offering shade. Facilities were great, clean and tidy. Like many reviews, the toilet block wasn’t massive but didn’t have to once wait for anything so not an issue at all. Shop was really well priced and well stocked too considering it’s an onsite shop. Lovely big area for children to play as well. Can’t wait to book again.

Disliked Nothing - great site and great value.

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Lovely clean site but not enough toilet/shower facilities.

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced grass site

Liked Spacious site
Well stocked on site shop
Friendly owners

Disliked Toilet/shower facilities. Only one ladies shower and two ladies toilets. Water pressure very weak.

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Excellent spot

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced grass site

Liked From the staff to the location & the facilities, everything was excellent.
We loved our stay particularly the bottom field where the kids could be free.

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Second year visiting, and just as wonderful as 2025

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 katie h. 2 reviews

Fully-serviced grass site

Liked Everything

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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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce 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

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

Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

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

Coming from Wenhaston village turn right after the Star pub into Blackheath Road, and carry on until you come to the site on the left. From A12 come into Wenhaston turn left into Blackheath Road just before the Star pub, and carry on until you reach the site on the left.

Nearest transport

Coach
15.9 km Old Market Place
17.4 km Cork Bricks
17.4 km Chaucer Street
Rail
4.6 km Halesworth Rail Station
5.3 km Darsham Rail Station
8.7 km Brampton (Suffolk) Rail Station
Ferry
7.9 km Walberswick Ferry Landing
7.9 km Southwold Ferry Landing
26.8 km Reedham Ferry South
Airport
43.4 km Norwich International 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

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 Tudor, this fab place now has exhibitions, themed trails and an audio tour covering its centuries of history: enough to keep young Horrible Histories fans entertained too. Arty sorts will know that Suffolk is Constable country: if this is you, come armed with camera or paintbox to snap and sketch the countryside, harbour and coastal views around the area. You could also take a trip to art complex the Snape Maltings on the Alde river, for events, activities and evening entertainment in the concert hall. Seaside? But of course. Have a stroll around Southwold and its colourful beach huts, or drive half an hour north to Lowestoft for seaside amusements and Pleasurewood Hills, a nifty tucked away theme park with rollercoasters and attractions for all. Walberswick beach, around a 15-minute drive from Heathside, is a popular spot for crabbing. If you’re staying at Heathside for a while, set off early and spend the whole day on the Norfolk Broads (about an hour and 15 minutes' drive north, or drive south for around an hour and a half to the villages of Long Melford and Lavenham with their medieval timber-framed houses.

Food and drink

  • Singtong Neeyom Thai Restaurant 4.4 km
  • Cleone's 4.4 km
  • Rajputh 4.5 km
  • Main's 6.3 km
  • Satis House 6.4 km
  • The Sail Loft 8.5 km
  • Loaded 8.6 km
  • Enzo's Pizzeria 8.6 km
  • Sutherland House 8.6 km
  • Jack's Burgers and friends 8.7 km

Parks and play

  • Basley Playground 3.8 km
  • Walpole & Cookley Playground 5.7 km
  • Middleton Playingfields 7.2 km
  • Tibby's Green Playground 8.7 km

Public transport

  • St Peter's Church 0.5 km
  • St Peter's Church 0.6 km
  • The Star Inn 0.7 km
  • Hammonds Walk 0.7 km
  • The Star Inn 0.7 km
  • Hammonds Walk 0.7 km
  • opp Oak Meadow 0.9 km
  • Blythe Close 1 km
  • Thorington Road 1.7 km
  • Thorington Road 1.7 km

Groceries

  • The Co-operative Food 4.3 km
  • Co-op Food 8.7 km

Family days out

  • Basley Playground 3.8 km
  • Walpole & Cookley Playground 5.7 km
  • Middleton Playingfields 7.2 km
  • Tibby's Green Playground 8.7 km

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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?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Heathside Holidays? From $57.03 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.