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.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 35
Tent sites 16
RV sites 16
Camper sites 16
Open all year
Opens
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Languages spoken

English

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 403 Pitchup.com customers

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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 campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-kept, friendly campground boasts spacious sites and a beautiful, peaceful setting. Guests rave about clean facilities, helpful staff, and a well-stocked shop. Ideal for families, it offers plenty of play space and easy access to attractions. A few suggest more showers at peak times and note occasional WiFi issues.

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Clean, beautiful location & friendly staff.…

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 Emma J. 1 review

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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A good base for Southwold.

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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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The peace and quiet is a…

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 Gemma D. 1 review

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.

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Jane K. 1 review

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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nice visit but spoiled by ants in the glamping pod

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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

Recommend to friends Visit again

The location was beautiful, glamping pods…

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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…

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 John G. 6 reviews

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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What a lovely place! The hut…

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 Vince C. 1 review

Shepherd's hut

Liked What a lovely place! The hut I stayed in was clean, comfy and exactly what I wanted, everyone I met was friendly and more than happy to help with anything I asked. I look forward to staying here again in the future!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing campsite, stayed in Shepherds hut,…

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 Kirsty C. 2 reviews

Shepherd's hut

Liked Amazing campsite, stayed in Shepherds hut, ideal for a short breaks. We went to Thorington theatre for the night, amazing venue. We will definitely be back. Toilets spotless. Check in went smoothly. Took owns mugs and tea bags and used electric kettle and fridge a bonus. Thank you also for mattress toppers for sofabeds, needed and made for a good nights sleep.

Disliked Nothing

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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 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 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

Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up 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

Bus
9.9 mi Old Market Place
10.8 mi Cork Bricks
10.8 mi Chaucer Street
Rail
2.8 mi Halesworth Rail Station
3.3 mi Darsham Rail Station
5.4 mi Brampton (Suffolk) Rail Station
Ferry
4.9 mi Walberswick Ferry Landing
4.9 mi Southwold Ferry Landing
16.6 mi Reedham Ferry South
Airport
27 mi 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.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Southwold The Denes 5.3 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Southwold The Pier 5.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier) 13 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier) 13.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Gorleston Beach 19.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Framlingham Castle 10.9 mi

Somerleyton Hall and Gardens 15 mi

Orford Castle 15.4 mi

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 15.6 mi

Fritton Lake Country World 16.1 mi

National Trust

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 15.6 mi

Sutton Hoo 17.9 mi

Elizabethan House Museum 21.2 mi

Horsey Windpump 30 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HENHAM 2.7 mi

Dunwich Forest - Newdelight Walks - Westwood Marshes 3.6 mi

DINGLE MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/06/2002) 3.7 mi

HEVENINGHAM HALL 4.3 mi

Spexhall 4.3 mi

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?
    RV, 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.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Heathside Holidays? From $33.24 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.