The Shottisham Campsite
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- Quiet family-friendly site on a working smallholding with a café
- Hire firepits, meet animals and buy fresh produce from the farm
- Four miles from the Suffolk coast and near several nature reserves
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 29 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
OfferNon-electric grass pitch
Max. persons unlimited 
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 11.0m width x 11.0m depth (36.1ft width x 36.1ft depth) Calculated area: 121.0m² (1302.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £15 (£15) 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass pitch
Max. persons unlimited
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 11.0m width x 11.0m depth (36.1ft width x 36.1ft depth) Calculated area: 121.0m² (1302.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £36 (£36) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 77% of visitors View breakdown
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Excellent site with clean facilities and friendly staff.
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Liked: Lovely quiet campsite. Toilets and showers very clean. Nice having hens walking around, and observing the animals. Nice walk around campsite. Ideal for visiting National trusts, National forest and quiet beach not far away. Liked how got pitch number through email, so could drive straight to pitch. James was friendly and gave advice on where to visit. Stayed extra night, I emailed James whom responding within 30 mins. Free WiFi a bonus
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Lovely quiet and friendly site, great base to explore the area.…
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Liked: Lovely quiet and friendly site, great base to explore the area.
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Everything! Calm, relaxed environment. Quiet. Clean toilets and showers, always hot water…
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Liked: Everything! Calm, relaxed environment. Quiet. Clean toilets and showers, always hot water in showers. Great animal feeding from Claire. Surrounding environment for exploration. Lots of day trip opportunities close by.
Disliked: Price of logs for hired fire pit was a bit steep.
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Nice campsite but needs some improvements.
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Liked: Immaculate clean showers and toilets - use of fridge and freezer. Nice people who stayed on campsite. Also enjoyed the use of the fire pits.
Disliked: Felt the campsite was a bit neglected and didn’t look like photos, and we didn’t receive a particularly warm welcome from owner. We understood prior to arrival that the cafe was shut which was understandable, but we were disappointed that there was no produce available to buy on the campsite. Although this may have been available, but we couldn’t find it or we were not told where to find it.
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Brilliant clean and friendly
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Liked: Amazing and clean facilities. No matter what time you went for a showered always one free and hot water. Tent pitches are nice and big. Lovely walks. Nice quiet friendly camp site. The animals feeding with Claire was brilliant. She made everyone laugh and the kids (and adults) all had a great time. WiFi worked well and water points and toilet blocks located in great places for all campers.
Disliked: Cafe wasn't open but had been told about this via email on booking due to ill health. But didn't effect the time we had there.
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Great site. Loved the numbered pitches and self check-in. Beautiful setting.…
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Liked: Great site. Loved the numbered pitches and self check-in. Beautiful setting.
Disliked: Swearing group of teenagers (plus their commentary on how much alcohol they they have left) pitched next to us when I'm camping with my 11 yr old. Obviously, not the fault of the site but not ideal when camping with kids.
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Very clean toilets and hot showers, big pitches and great access to…
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Liked: Very clean toilets and hot showers, big pitches and great access to playground without having to go on the road.
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A lovely quiet campsite, ideal as a base for south-east Suffolk.
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Liked: Lovely quiet campsite with plenty of walks around it and the village pub a few minutes walk away. Toilet blocks and other facilities were clean. Illness of staff prevented the onsite cafe opening - I'm sure it would have been a useful addition to the experience. Handy for Sutton Hoo, Bawdsey (Radar Museum) and for the River Ferry across to Felixstowe Ferry.
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Excellent site with clean facilities staff friendly. Pitches level.
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Liked: We had the most amazing weekend. The campsite was clean and lovely. The shower blocks were very clean and hot water all the time. The children were able to feed some of the animals on the sites small holding. We had a very relaxed weekend. The pub was within a very short walk which was lovely. James the owner was very helpful and friendly.
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Large pitch. Quiet site. Nice showers etc…
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Liked: Large pitch. Quiet site. Nice showers etc
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit 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 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 yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge 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
Farm Pub campsite Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathroom: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Disabled facilities Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level accessNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
The Shottisham Campsite
St Margarets House
Hollesley Road
Shottisham
Woodbridge
Suffolk
England
IP12 3HD
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.05135°N
1.3869°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Felixstowe North | 10.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Felixstowe South | 11.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dovercourt | 15.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Walton | 24 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Frinton | 26.6 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 5.7 km
Orford Castle 11 km
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 11.2 km
Christchurch Mansion 15.4 km
Framlingham Castle 19.3 km
National Trust
Sutton Hoo 5.7 km
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 11.1 km
Flatford: Bridge Cottage 27.1 km
Thorington Hall 32.3 km
Bourne Mill 37.9 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Shottisham - Sutton - River Deben - Ramsholt - Shottisham 0.3 km
Sutton Common - Woodbridge Airbase - Sutton Common 2.7 km
Hemley - Kirton Creek - River Deben - Hemley 4.4 km
Shingle Street - Orford Haven - Hollesley - Aldert 4.7 km
Shingle Street - Bawdsey Quay - Shingle Street 4.9 km
Local events
- Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival (Saturday, 28 September 2024 – Saturday, 28 September 2024)
Aldeburgh, England 14.6 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 Shottisham Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Shottisham Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Shottisham Campsite? The Shottisham Campsite is two miles from the River Deben, which can be explored via canoe or pleasure boat trip for lazy afternoons. If you'd rather make a break for the beach, … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Shottisham Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Shottisham Campsite? From R347.42 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.