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
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150
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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).- 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.
Languages spoken
English
This site is a member of The Beeston Group group.
Pitch types & availability
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 100m²
Arrival daysFrom £16
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Seaside non-electric grass tent pitch
10 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 9m width × 9m depth
Calculated area: 81m²
Arrival daysFrom £18
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Reviews
90% would recommend this site to a friend
87% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite is highly praised for its excellent location with direct beach access via steps, friendly and helpful staff, and clean facilities. Pitches are generally spacious and level. On-site food options like fish and chips are popular. While most visitors had a positive experience, a few noted issues with noise from other campers, the heat of the showers, and occasional overcrowding during busy periods. Overall, it's considered great value for money.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Nice but could be better
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked The peaceful and friendly nature of the site. Toilets usually clean and plentiful washing up facilities
Disliked Toilet/shower blocks were sometimes a bit scruffy. Could perhaps be checked more regularly. And take a few of the rules and regulations signs down.
Wouldn’t change us to a grass pitch from hard standing siting a fully booked site. But there were lots of empty pitches. Not very helpful attitude.
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Location. Site layout.…
Seaside non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Location. Site layout.
Disliked Nothing really
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Location. Close to the beach. Shop close by.…
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Location.
Close to the beach.
Shop close by.
Disliked Random seasonId pitches with un kept units. We had 5 on our field not a good week holiday view.
Toilets run down and tiered.
Needed part for caravan wouldn't allow package to be delivered to site.
Grass was strimmed around pitches which shot grass allover car and caravan.
Dog poo bin full to overflowing and stunk.
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Would definitely come back
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Nice area, great site, friendly helpful staff, gas coffee and food trucks if you don't want to cook, we did not use, no entertainment etc but we did not want, next to the beach
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Yes…
Seaside non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Yes
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Great quiet place to stay
Seaside non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked We stayed in the seaside field and was spacious. We’ve been before and love the tranquillity of the site. If you require a quiet, close to the beach site, the Hollies is the one. The services are sufficient - my husband did say he webt to use the toilet a. Couple of times and they were closed for cleaning - this is only a positive!
Disliked None
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Great campsite, would visit again
Seaside non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Excellent facilities, very close to the beach, friendly staff, food trucks on site, adventure area for the kids, very close to supermarkets etc. Very good value for money.
Disliked Rules around off leash dogs and excessively loud music being played for multiple hours three evenings in a row were not enforced and it was unclear how to manage these issues. We had a young child with us and whilst ordinary noise like other kids playing chatting etc is totally fine, loud music was played three nights in a row until 10pm making it very hard to put our young child down to sleep.
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Very good toilets and showers spotless
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked The site is very nice plenty of room and good aminates no one bothers you and all staff was absolutely brilliant
Disliked Didn't like the shale very noisey from cars passing on the main road though and also very noisy cars in and out
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Good value with several food and drink services
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked The site is clean and well maintained. Pitches are well spaced and have close access to the EHU. The availability of coffee in the mornings and Fish/chips etc Tuesday to Saturday was also a nice choice to have . Similarly a breakfast grill option on weekend mornings.
The access to the beach is via 5 flights of stairs but worth the effort. Once outside the bird nesting area we walked our spaniel off the lead for miles.
Waste bins were large and placed around the site, unlike other campsites which have chosen to only have one location.
There is a good to signal , but WiFi is only around the reception.
Disliked The speed limit of 5mph was not commonly followed.
People don’t all seem to consider they need to have their dogs on a lead on site
The barrier doesn’t work for cyclists and it’s difficult to get a dog trailer around it
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Clean facilities, location near beach, flat, spacious,…
Seaside non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Clean facilities, location near beach, flat, spacious,
Disliked Non adjustable too hot showers, campers able to pitch up very close next door, road noise
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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
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.43139°N
1.72108°E
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier) | 2.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier) | 2.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Southwold The Pier | 7.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Southwold The Denes | 7.9 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Gorleston Beach | 9.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Somerleyton Hall and Gardens 6.5 mi
Fritton Lake Country World 8.2 mi
Pleasure Beach 11.3 mi
Framlingham Castle 21.4 mi
BeWILDerwood 22.3 mi
National Trust
Elizabethan House Museum 12 mi
Horsey Windpump 22.1 mi
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 24.7 mi
Sutton Hoo 28.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Mutford - Carlton Colville - Barnby - Mutford 2.6 mi
Carlton Colville 2.8 mi
BELLE VUE PARK 4.2 mi
North Cove 4.4 mi
Gunton 5.3 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.
Nearest sites
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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: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Hollies? From £16 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.