Heathside Holidays
Blackheath Rd, Wenhaston, Halesworth IP19 9EU, UK
Touring pitches, camping and glamping on heathland near Wenhaston, four miles inland
About Heathside Holidays
Heathside Holidays occupies a lovely heathland setting just outside Wenhaston, roughly four miles inland from the Suffolk coast and ideally placed for reaching Southwold, Aldeburgh, Dunwich and the RSPB reserve at Minsmere. The site offers a good mix of traditional grass pitches—both electric and non-electric—alongside timber lodges, glamping pods and shepherd's huts, so it suits everyone from straightforward campers to those after a bit more comfort. The on-site shop is a real bonus, stocking local butchers' produce, cider and homemade pies for evenings when you can't face the drive out for supplies.
Families appreciate the children's play area and nature trails threading through the surrounding common, and the village pub is close enough to reach on foot. Reviews highlight the peaceful, rural atmosphere and friendly welcome, though some note the shower block could use a refresh. The surrounding heathland makes for excellent walking and cycling, while the coast, Southwold's pier and Minsmere's birdlife are all a short drive away. Open year-round, it's a flexible, well-positioned base for exploring the Suffolk Heritage Coast without the bustle of a seafront site.
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Pitch types
- Non-electric grass pitch
- Fully-serviced grass pitch
Pitch details as listed by the booking provider — availability and exact pricing shown at checkout.
Lodges & pods
- Glamping Pods
- Shepherd's Hut
Hook-up
Facilities
Takeaway & food delivery
Handy if you fancy a night off cooking — here's what delivers near this site.
Just Eat — 1 takeaway delivers to this postcode (IP19 9EU)
Beccles Kebab & Pizza
5.0 · Kebab, Pizza
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Nearest supermarkets
Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.
- Co-op, Halesworth 2.6 miles
- Tesco, Saxmundham 7.6 miles
- Lidl, Beccles 10 miles
- Morrisons, Beccles 10.1 miles
- Sainsbury's, Lowestoft 11.3 miles
- Aldi, Lowestoft 11.4 miles
- Asda, Lowestoft 13.3 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Opening hours
- Open all year.
What visitors say
My fiancé and I had a lovely stay here! The shepherds huts are great value for money. They are clean and well equipped. The location is perfect. The beds could do with being updated as not very comfortable but for £60 can’t really complain! Will definitely be coming back here :)
2 months ago · via Google
We stayed week commencing 18th May 2026 When taking into consideration the cost, the accommodation was very satisfactory. The grounds are splendid, and the site extremely quiet which is to be expected in a deep rural location. The hotub was excessively hot set at 38 degrees which is very uncomfortable Whilst it was dry for the majority of the week, but when it does rain, having no pathway to front door is a bit messy! Lodge was clean, but a few cobwebs at height All in all a satisfactory holiday
2 months ago · via Google
Beautiful lodges off main road so peaceful. Had own shop which was a bonus too. ALL staff were really nice and friendly. We stayed in the smallest lodge, despite being smallest it was spacious. Bed was very comfy. Bathroom was huge but could do with a shelf unit near bath/toilet. Hot tub was nice (lets be honest its main reason most people go). The site was well kept with plenty of parking. One thing i would say is could do with a parasol on decking to give some shade when sunny apart from that was lovely.
2 months ago · via Google
Overall we had a nice time this bank holiday weekend. The lodge was lovely and well equipped, BUT the air conditioning may as well been decorative; didn’t work at all. Sleeping was impossible with all the heat even with windows open and the bed itself was rock solid, the pillows slid around too? We also had this odd damp sewagey smell which was very unpleasant. My partner and I ended up leaving very early in the morning due to being unable to sleep All of that aside the hot tub was a lovely addition to the lodge with the small amount of sun we had that weekend.
3 months ago · via Google
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