The Hollies
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- Kessingland site directly on the Suffolk coast
- Three different pitching up areas over 28 acres
- Two new amenities blocks, including disabled and family rooms
Site type
Reception
- Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
Dogs
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Languages spoken
English
This site is a member of The Beeston Group group.
Pitch types & availability
3

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £16 (£16)
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Seaside non-electric grass tent pitch
10 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 9m width × 9m depth (81m²)
Arrival daysFrom £19 (£19)
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Reviews
92% would recommend this site to a friend
89% would stay here again
What customers say
Well-kept park with big stands, neat ablutions & helpful staff. Great spot near the beach (cliff steps), awesome views. Popular food trucks, close shops. Shower temp/Wi-Fi issues for some. A few noted noise/busyness at peak times. Good value, well-run.
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Brilliant campsite Fabulous cleaning facilities
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Friendly
Very clean
Big pitches
Accommodating when we needed them to be
Wildlife areas
Welcoming even the permanent pitches
Disliked Should of stayed longer!!!
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Nice site , good size pitches…
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Nice site , good size pitches , friendly staff , toilets very clean , nice walks from site and very close for a day trip to Southwold . Beach is a good walk but very quiet once there . Would definately stay again
Disliked Nothing to dislike , we were a bit concerned before going after reading a couple of bad reviews , but we liked it a lot
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all good
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked nice size pitches,toilets clean good fish and chips on site and lovely bacon sandwich in morning thanks,
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The staff were very welcoming and…
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked The staff were very welcoming and friendly.
Large site split into different areas
Location was brilliant easy to get to and nice walks from site
Peaceful
Food vans on site
Disliked Toilets and showers could of been better
Not that they weren’t cleaned regularly just think volume of people using and some not as respectful as others
Booked hard standing electric pitch and was allocated grass pitch
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Perfect.
Seaside non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Loads of space to pitch your tent as well as good toilet blocks and food vans for meals during the day. Only stayed two nights but would recommend as had a pleasant stay.
Disliked nothing to dislike
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Der Platz war sehr schön. Die…
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Der Platz war sehr schön. Die Sanitäranlagen sauber und ausreichend!
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Great site and location, we would return despite minor negatives
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Level pitches, plenty of space
Good amenities, toilets and shower block cleaned regularly
Good access to and around site
No kids ourselves but good parks and play areas for the kids
Excellent location views from cliffs are stunning
Actually quiet at night despite what our expectations were given a family site
Disliked Bacon / breakfast van very expensive and poor food (also lacked manners). Roll was very dry and did not appear to be fresh
Sited vans in our area were quite arrogant and tried to be funny with you. We ignored them but I can see some being uncomfortable.
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Location remote and wild but close…
Seaside non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Location remote and wild but close to major supermarkets and shops. The sea side area is amazing with stairs going down and a long pleasant walk to the sea. Enough and well maintained toilets and showers, food drinks on site, friendly staff.
Disliked No dislikes. Had a wonderful and relaxing stay
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Great location, beach was beautiful, the…
Seaside non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Great location, beach was beautiful, the amenities were great! We lived it so much we booked again for the following weekend!
Disliked Nothing!
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Lovely campsite with great facilities, spacious pitches
Seaside non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked We stayed as a group of 4 adults and 2 children, using two tents, and really enjoyed our stay.
The pitches were a great size, and you could choose where you wanted to pitch up. The campsite was much larger than we are used to, with numerous fields dedicated to caravans and campervans, as well as two separate fields for tents. Check-in was easy, and there is a coded barrier when entering the site. All the relevant access details were sent directly from the campsite before our arrival, which made everything very straightforward.
There were plenty of facilities available on site, including a fish and chip van, a coffee van and somewhere to get breakfast. There was also a freezer where you could freeze your cool boxes, as well as a 24-hour laundrette. The toilet and shower facilities were cleaned regularly, with two family rooms in each toilet/shower block. The family showers allowed you to adjust the temperature, while the main showers operated with push-and-hold buttons. The main showers also had an attached changing area with a bench, which was useful for keeping your belongings dry while showering.
There were mops and squeegees available so you could clean up after yourself, although unfortunately not everyone did. This isn’t the site’s fault, though — we should all take responsibility for leaving shared facilities as we would expect to find them. There were also washing-up facilities and taps providing fresh drinking water.
For children, there was a play park and a sports field, which gave them plenty to do. The campsite is situated on a cliff top with direct access to the beach, which is around 50 steps down from the site.
One thing to be aware of is that the campsite does accommodate large groups. If you’re looking for somewhere particularly quiet or peaceful, this is worth considering. During our stay, we had a very large group of 50+ people around us. They spread out into the surrounding space and played volleyball and other games around our tent. We certainly wouldn’t begrudge them enjoying themselves, but it did become a little frustrating when the ball repeatedly hit our tent and cars — particularly when this started happening at around 7am! Again, though, this isn’t really the campsite’s fault.
The location is very convenient. Just a couple of minutes up the road there is an Aldi, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, The Range and various fast-food options, including Pizza Hut, Subway, Greggs and McDonald’s.
We also travelled around 15 minutes to Southwold beach, which was lovely, and around 15 minutes in the other direction to Lowestoft beach. Both had very different vibes but were equally enjoyable.
There is lots to do in the surrounding area, with plenty of attractions, beaches and days out within a short drive.
Overall, we really enjoyed our stay. The campsite had spacious pitches, good facilities, easy access to the beach and a great location for exploring the surrounding area.
Disliked This is purely down to personal preference, but we tend to prefer smaller campsites that don’t allow large groups, as large groups can become a little overwhelming for one of our children who has sensory issues. However, this is very much a personal preference and not a criticism of the site. Other than that, we had no real issues during our stay and found it to be a lovely campsite.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Beach access 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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Very large (over 200 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level site, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point Seasonal pitchesLocation
The Hollies
London Road
Kessingland
Lowestoft
Suffolk
England
NR33 7PQ
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52,43139°N
1,72108°E
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Food and drink
- Pizza Hut 1,2 km
- The Waterfront 2,3 km
- New Raj Mahal 4,2 km
- Well Well Well The Bath House 4,4 km
- LT1 4,5 km
- Royal China 4,6 km
- The Copper Smokehouse 4,8 km
- Shish 4,8 km
- Iconic 4,9 km
- The Galley Restaurant 4,9 km
Parks and play
- Kessingland Beach Park 1,9 km
- Nightingale Road Play Area 2,5 km
- Oakwood Road Community Field 3,5 km
- Fen Park 4,1 km
- Oh My Dog! 4,5 km
- The Bleach 6,2 km
- Wrentham Playground 6,5 km
- Thirlmere Walk Play Area 6,6 km
Public transport
- The Hollies 0,08 km
- Oaklands Terrace 0,2 km
- Romany Lane 0,3 km
- Ethel Cottages 0,5 km
- Nursery 0,8 km
- Holiday Village 0,8 km
- Holiday Village 0,8 km
- Queens Terrace 0,9 km
- Queens Terrace 0,9 km
- Lincoln Court 1,2 km
Groceries
- Morrisons 1,3 km
- Sainsbury's 1,4 km
- Aldi 1,6 km
- The Co-operative Food 2,6 km
- The Co-operative Food 3,1 km
- The Co-operative Food 4,2 km
- Asda 4,7 km
- Lidl 5,1 km
- The Food Warehouse 5,2 km
- Morrisons 5,3 km
Family days out
- Kessingland Beach Park 1,9 km
- Nightingale Road Play Area 2,5 km
- Oakwood Road Community Field 3,5 km
- Fen Park 4,1 km
- Oh My Dog! 4,5 km
- The Bleach 6,2 km
- Wrentham Playground 6,5 km
- Thirlmere Walk Play Area 6,6 km
Must see
Somerleyton Hall and Gardens 10,5 km
Fritton Lake Country World 13,3 km
Pleasure Beach 18,2 km
Framlingham Castle 34,5 km
BeWILDerwood 35,9 km
National Trust
Elizabethan House Museum 19,3 km
Horsey Windpump 35,6 km
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 39,8 km
Sutton Hoo 45,8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Mutford - Carlton Colville - Barnby - Mutford 4,3 km
Carlton Colville 4,6 km
BELLE VUE PARK 6,7 km
North Cove 7 km
Gunton 8,5 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 The Hollies have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Hollies dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Hollies? The Hollies is in a spiffing location to get to the best of Suffolk, Norfolk, the countryside and the Broads for a bit of whatever you fancy in boating, fishing, hiking, rainy … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Hollies?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: noon – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Hollies? From R349,41 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.
