Holistic Woods
View prices & book- Peaceful wild-style camping at a Suffolk heathland site
- A 10-minute drive to Woodbridge, Rendlesham Forest and the east coast
- Dog-friendly pitches with space for up to five guests; groups welcome
Site type
- This site has no on-site shower facilities.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 13 Jun to
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Pitch types & availability
Non-electric forest floor tent or trailer tent pitch (wild)
Max. persons unlimited Ground type: Forest floor
Pitch size: Max 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £26 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookNon-electric forest floor touring pitch (wild)
Max. persons unlimited Ground type: Forest floor
Pitch size: Max 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £26 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookNon-electric grass tent pitch
Max. persons unlimited Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £26 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
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Lovely campsite, great value and a wild feel
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Liked: I hiked here along the Fynn Valley Walk and through Woodbridge so arrived on foot, if you plan to do the same then be warned that after Melton station there is only a footpath as far as Sutton Hoo and from there you are walking along a busy road with only a tiny grass verge - once you make it part way down Heath Road you can follow a trail through the woodland. The owner Joanne was kind enough to warn me about this. The site is open pitch so you can pick your favourite spot and set up. Joanne was very friendly, helpful and responsive via phone. Facilities on site are minimal but with water and toilets you have everything you need and it really made the site have a wilder feel which I liked. The ground is solid but soft enough that I could push my pegs in with my boot which is exactly what I was hoping for as I didn't bring a mallet in my already very heavy backpack! BBQs and open fires are not permitted in the woodland so I camped in the grassy area for this reason, however in hindsight, after walking through the woodland in the evening, I wish that I had pitched in the woodland and just walked out of the woodland with my mini bbq to cook as it was so beautiful and peaceful in the wooded area.
Disliked: In the evening there was a lot of noise from someone riding around on a motorised vehicle - not sure what it was as I was in my tent but sounded like some kind of dirt bike. There were some other campers who were quite noisy and a dog off lead who was wandering quite far and out of sight of it's owner - these are not criticisms of the campsite in any way and can't really be helped, but it did take away from the rest of the experience somewhat. I have seen complaints in other reviews about loud music from a neighbouring property, I did not experience this at all.
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From the manager: Hi Annabelle. Glad you liked Holistic Woods Campsite & hope to see you return. So very sorry for the motorbikes. We have a very small community down the bottom with some young teenagers; has come to my attention a couple times this month so its being firmly dealt with. Joanne
Very clean , level pitches outstanding welcome from staff
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Liked: From the moment we arrived & meet Joanne I knew we would be in good hands . The guided tour around the campsite & telling us a good spot & everything we needed to know from good walks , water point, toilets & pubs, shops .the ground is so level I think this is the only time we didn’t use the ramps when camping. I am a litter picker & didn’t have to pick up one bit of litter it’s so clean . We parked in wild camping, BBQs & fires are not allowed which is understandable & not a good idea in the woods .but you can walk to the other campsite (50 metres)away & have your BBQ There. The space from each pitch was ample & didn’t feel over crowded so you can have a few friends camp with you .i loved all the trees just being in the middle of the woods was so invigorating & peaceful the sun coming through the forest was amazing. There is a road near the site but it’s not a busy one & you could hardly hear the cars from the site. The walks around the site are amazing & rendlesham Forest is on your doorstep, definitely making up your steps walking around the forest The campsite is huge & lots of space for football or rounders & lots of space for outdoor fun . This beautiful campsite is definitely one for being close to nature & we will definitely be returning very soon we even had WiFi . I am delighted we have found this little gem .
Disliked: Not one dislike & I am one for my opinion on anything. I will ask before I camp here again if I can bring carrots for the little horses
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Non-electric forest floor touring pitch (wild)
Liked: Nice wild campsite, near lots of nice walks and cycle tracks.
Disliked: Signage could be clearer as many people asked us if they were at the right place.
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Would definitely recommend and go back.
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Liked: Absolutely beautiful back to basics camping, very quiet, nice walks and you just pick a spot where you want to camp. Jo was helpful and told you everything you need to know.
Disliked: Not enough portaloos and only one tap for water but it wasn’t far to get.
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Camping in the forest is beautiful. It’s peaceful with plenty of walking…
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Liked: Camping in the forest is beautiful. It’s peaceful with plenty of walking around it. Owner was very friendly and helpful. Non designated pitches so you can choose where you would like to set up.
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What was not to like,it was very basic toilets and a water…
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Liked: What was not to like,it was very basic toilets and a water tap. Just how I like it and camping in the wooded area was amazing. If you like basic / wild camping this is a great place to camp.. I will be back
Disliked: Nothing
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Clean, friendly woodland or grass site no frills just peace.
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Liked: Lovely small wood and grass area, plenty of room to set up alone, probably about 10 family’s when we arrived split between woods and grass area but all far enough away to be peaceful. Nothing fancy but that’s what we wanted just the three of us in two tents having fun. Near a road but little noise. Lovely walks just over the fence or coast 15 mins away. Had a fire off the ground for atmosphere. Slightly hard to find so make sure you know before you go it’s tucked down a track and easy to miss. Toilets ok .. overall it’s a wild camp but with toilets which we needed for kids. Back to nature but the east way. Lovely forests and coast just a few minutes away.
Disliked: All good can’t really think of anything a slightly more obvious sign on road but sites lovely. If anything be nice of woods was just for tents no camper vans but not an issue.
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Peaceful and pretty spot. Lots of wildlife to spot and good location…
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Liked: Peaceful and pretty spot. Lots of wildlife to spot and good location for exploring the area.
Disliked: Google maps cannot find the site so got lost on the way
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So natural and no white lines of restrictions. Jo was so helpful…
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Liked: So natural and no white lines of restrictions. Jo was so helpful about the area. It was a very relaxing stay. I shall go back
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: Hi anon! So happy you enjoyed your stay! Look forward to seeing you again
Excellent site, perfect location.
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Liked: I arrived Holistic Woods and loved the location straight away. You had a choice of open pitches or woodland pitches which I really liked. The site was very clean and lots to do in the local area for all ages. The location is perfect, the beautiful town of Woodbridge is only a 5 minute drive away, you have estuary walks, a beautiful park, a skate park, lovely shops and most of all some really nice pubs and some great places to eat. If you want a day out at the beach, I’d recommend Felixstowe. Overall I had a lovely relaxing stay and I’d highly recommended this campsite.
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Features
Portable toilet
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
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
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
Budget/backpacker
Forest
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
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
Type
Large (51-200 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Location
Holistic Woods
The Walks
Heath Road
Woodbridge
Suffolk
England
IP12 3DP
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.08749°N
1.37406°W
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Felixstowe North | 14.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Felixstowe South | 15 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Dovercourt | 18.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Walton | 27.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Frinton | 30.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 2.4 km
Orford Castle 10.8 km
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 11.1 km
Christchurch Mansion 14.9 km
Framlingham Castle 15.2 km
National Trust
Sutton Hoo 2.5 km
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 11.1 km
Flatford: Bridge Cottage 28.1 km
Thorington Hall 32.6 km
Bourne Mill 39.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Sutton Hoo - Methersgate Hall - Sutton Common - Sutton Hoo 1.6 km
Sutton Common - Woodbridge Airbase - Sutton Common 2.7 km
Melton - River Deben - Woodbridge - Ufford - Melton 3 km
Shottisham - Sutton - River Deben - Ramsholt - Shottisham 4 km
WOODBRIDGE CEMETERY 4.6 km
Local events
- Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival (Saturday 28 September 2024 – Saturday 28 September 2024)
Aldeburgh, England 11.9 km
- Latitude Festival (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)
Beccles, England 32.6 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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
Want to know more about camping in Suffolk?
- Does Holistic Woods have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Holistic Woods dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Holistic Woods? Some intriguing things lurk in the natural areas around here… including lots of wildlife like owls, hares and Chinese water deer at Orford Ness National Nature Reserve (20 minutes’ drive) and the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Holistic Woods?
Camping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Holistic Woods? From €30.75 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.