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

Tent pitches 17
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 35
Touring caravan pitches 17
Motorhome pitches 17
Open all year
Opens
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Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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0 children
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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 305 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Great for families, this well-kept, peaceful site boasts spacious, clean grounds & friendly staff. Ideal for exploring the Suffolk coast & Southwold. Pods/huts comfy, but expect occasional mattress/Wi-Fi quirks. Busy periods can mean limited ablutions.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

A quiet well maintained site.

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Well kept site.
Very quiet
Lovely fields for games
Close to the coast
Friendly staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

A very nice site that we will definitely be returning to.

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9 out of 10
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Neil B.

Fully-serviced grass pitch

Liked Very peaceful setting. Friendly staff and plenty of room to relax.
Nice local pub and the village shop had all the essentials at reasonable prices.

Disliked Not a lot really.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent place ,shepherd's hut was very good size

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10 out of 10
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Gloria F.

Shepherd's hut

Liked Loved this place ,will definitely be returning.
Close to Southwold and other interesting places .

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location for walking, cycling and…

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6 out of 10
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Pete M.

Fully-serviced grass pitch

Liked Great location for walking, cycling and taking the bus to Southwold. After the weekend the site was lovely and quiet. Shop was very well stocked and extremely friendly staff and customers for that matter.

Disliked As the website suggests the shower block is warm……but one male shower, one toilet and one urinal for campers, shepherd huts and motorhomes and caravans….really. You need to invest some more.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, clean facilities, friendly staff

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Fully-serviced grass pitch

Liked The facilities were very clean, the shop very convenient, beautiful location

Recommend to friends Visit again

A fantastic place to stay. Such friendly site.

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Nick P.

Fully-serviced grass pitch

Liked Facilities, hospitality of owners, local shop, wide open spaces with generous sized pifched

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff, ease of hookup…

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8 out of 10
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Robert F.

Fully-serviced grass pitch

Liked Friendly staff, ease of hookup

Disliked Nothing.. although 1 toilet and shower is a bit less than expected

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good value with friendly staff

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9 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Robin P.

Glamping Pod

Liked Location fantastic, quiet site with helpful staff, donkeys provided excellent wake-up call in the mornings.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely well kept campus site, quiet…

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9 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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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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Geoff N.

Shepherd's hut

Liked Lovely well kept campus site, quiet location, well stocked shop on site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Such a lovely place to stay,…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Anonymous

Fully-serviced grass pitch

Liked Such a lovely place to stay, been going to heathside for 10 years ,so peaceful and friendly,

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Launderette 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 Chemical disposal 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 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

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

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 us on the left. From A12 come into Wenhaston turn left into Blackheath Road just before the Star pub, and carry on until you come to us 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.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Southwold The Denes 8.6 km Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Southwold The Pier 9.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier) 20.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier) 21.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Gorleston Beach 30.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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 touring
    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 R590,38 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.