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The campsite is very clean and tidy and the owners very helpful and friendly, we shall return again, when better weather returns. The weather was very wet, but the site is free draining so it wasn't a problem.
There are many interesting places to visit and the site is well placed for most of these. It is dog-friendly with good walks from the site, and also the appropriate bin provided, although we did notice some people were obviously not using it.
It was a delight to see the chickens running loose, and they did provide us with delicious eggs for breakfast.
We visited the Sorrel Horse Pub walking distance from the site, and the food was fantastic, and very reasonably priced, a lovely old thatched pub with friendly staff.
A place certainly to visit while staying at St Margarets, but not so the Ramsholt Arms. Good views over the Deben, pity the food didn't measure up to the views. The portions were huge, vegetables over-cooked and generally extremely disappointing.
Arrived mid afternoon and was offered a choice of pitches by friendly staff, all were very good but we chose the large field as it seemed to offer more room for us to spread out. We stayed 3 nights 2 adults + 2 children. We had some heavy-ish rain on the second day but as the site is well draining this was not a problem.
The toilet / Shower block was adequate for us but I could see there is a need for an extra shower for each sex for the morning rush but plenty of quiet times throughout the day and seemed to be kept clean.
Fridge & freezer available which was very helpful as we were not on EHU. Chickens running around which the kids loved, the adjacent play ground/field was good but a little weedy with patches of nettles close to the play equipment.
Lots of nice walks from the site to tire the kids out.
Over all we very much liked this site and will be returning, it’s not going to be every ones cup of tea but if you want somewhere to chill out relax in a very beautiful rural setting this site is perfect
Just returned from a week at this lovely site. As mentioned in previous reviews the owners are very nice and extremely laid back. We didn't have much of a problem with the chickens outside the tent as we had our dog with us and he kept them at bay. It only became a problem when other peoples kids fed them outside our tent.
The showers are limited but were clean enough and we tended to use them late afternoon when the water was always piping hot. The same applies to the washing up. The kids play area was a godsend for us but on our last day they did come back to us and say someone had broken a lot of the equipment since the day before. Such a shame.
I would advise you buy all your groceries etc in one go at Woodbridge as the local shops (still a few miles away) were very limited. I can recommend the excellent butchers just by the station at Melton and the fish & chip shop also in Melton.
The Sorrell Horse pub is a stroll through the campsite by the church. Great if you want a drink but the food wasn't fantastic, you're much better off visiting the Ramsholt Arms at Ramsholt Quay. Excellent food, large portions, not too expensive and great scenery.
Bawdsley Quay is also worth a visit as is Sutton Hoo which the kids loved. If you want a day at the beach go to Southwold. Would recommend this site and use it again if we return to Suffolk.
We have just returned from 5 nights at this site, booked after considering various reviews on Google.
The site was very quiet, but the showers were often freezing cold in the morning, as the boiler couldn't cope with the demand for water and this also meant that the outdoor washing up facilities were also cold. There was only one shower for each sex but to be honest, they were far from clean in the morning unless you got in their just after the cleaner had visited.
This site needs more showers and to clean them more often during holiday times - every morning at 7.30am they were nothing short of filthy. Also, there was no heating which is OK in the summer, but I would imagine could be freezing in March and April.
Recycling facilities could be improved - the glass bins were filled quickly.
There was a play park nearby - plenty to keep the kids occupied. There was also a very nice church next door.
The site has a lot of free-range chickens roaming around. This wasn't a problem, until they decided to foul outside your awning - in which case you may get shoes covered in the mess and it stank. That only happened to us one day, but when it did, we had to clean the kids shoes and that was a pain.
Overall the site was clean and the owners very friendly. The 11pm no noise rule was often observed at 10pm and there was the use of a fridge in the owners house. The local pub (Sorrell Horse Inn) looked very nice and did some good offers on food and Real Ale on Sunday for £2.25 a pint.
There was also a small beach and quay about 3 miles away at Bawdsey which the kids loved and which has a foot ferry to Old Felixstowe. The location was easy to get too, quiet, and peaceful. However, the owners need to invest in a better shower block, a new boiler and do something about the blasted chickens fouling everywhere.
For £20 a night I expected better washing facilities but it didn't put me off and I would visit again.
Stayed here the week after the 'big do' as mentioned in a previous post, James was still trying to get on top of things but still nothing was too much trouble, Claire is one of the friendliest people we have ever met & we even got her to stroke the dog even though, in her words, 'they eat people', after explaining she is going to put up a sign saying Lions must be kept on a lead.
Joking apart they are the two most hard working site owners we have ever come across.
The site is a simple layout with EHU in all 3 fields & a plan to install more soon.
The facilities are spotless & although there is only one shower if you are just chilling out go when its quiet.
There are also pot washing sinks under cover with hot water.
Theres no shop on site & the nearest mini market is 5 minutes in a car but there are plans to open one in the near future as there used to be one in the past.
When we arrived it looked like a desert due to the lack of rain but after a downpour one night we came out to find all the brown had turned green & the whole place then looked a well cared for grassy site, which it is.
Fresh eggs can be bought from the house from the chickens which roam around the site clearing up. They are all sizes & colours too but as fresh as you can get them.One thing worth noting, James told me they will eat anything food wise but don't give them bread as it swells & can kill them.
There is a pub that does food 100 yds away & is very friendly, the food is good but not a massive choice but I personally found better pubs for the beer in the surrounding villages.
The site owns a very large field at the back of one of the fields & this is for walking dogs round, they have to be kept on lead because of the livestock wandering around but further back is a large woods where you can let them run.
Every where is a drive for visiting but we chose this site for the different sea fishing venues & it didn't disappoint, one word though, there is bait available from a clay shooting supplier at Melton but it wasn't the best so beware.
Two of the three fields have trees surrounding them to keep off the worst of the wind if it blows up but we didn't have any problem while we were there even though it was blowing a gale on the coast one day.
All in all a very laid back relaxing site with 2 very nice people in charge, not the greatest location for sight seeing ( go to Orford Castle & use the audio guide, brilliant) but just what you want to lay back & relax, this is one site we will be returning to.
We are a family of 5 and spent 4 nights camping here. We were looking for a small, family friendly site and this did not disappoint. The owners are very friendly and keen to make the place a success. We were allocated the small tent field, by the chickens and told roughly where to pitch. This relaxed approach was fine until our last day when 3 two man tents were replaced by 3 eight man tents. Although all the campers were friendly and quiet, the field felt very overcrowded.
There is a playground accessible from the back of the campsite and a path that leads to a lovely pub with decent grub.
The toilet facilities are basic with one shower but were clean and we always had hot water and did not have to wait, apart from our last day.
There is another larger camping field but this felt very exposed in the high winds we experienced.
Although you may have to drive there is lots to do, Sutton Hoo, Orford Ness, Coastal towns and the kids loved Africa Alive. Nearest supplies are at Woodbridge which is a very nice little town.
A note about the chickens, they do run about the place, you either love them or hate them. They help create the rural experience but will wake you early and help themselves to your food.
If you like your sites quiet and rural, this might be of interest to you. If you like the party scene or to play your music loud you'll be better off elsewhere (ideally on an island somewhere on you're own) In that respect, I don't recall seeing any 'Rules' as such, but it was pretty well silent after 10:00 pm.
St Margaret's is run by James and Claire, two very nice and super helpful people; they provide a very laid back approach, around but not intrusive. On a personal note, this is the end of their first year running this site - so, keep up the good work you're doing a great job!
The facilities are fairly basic (only one shower for each gender) but are kept clean and no overflowing bins even though the site was quite full. The owners helpfully provide a fridge freezer, we don't do EHU so for us the freezer could do with being a bit larger to keep the ice blocks going for our Igloo. Claire sells fresh eggs for the few dozen or so, rare breed chickens that freely roam the site and surrounding woodland. Home made jams and chutneys are also available.
Locally, there's a nice country pub a short stroll away. We met some amazingly friendly people and noticed what seemed like fairly decent food being served (We did not try it but it did look good)
In summary, this site will not suit everyone, it's very rural, very quiet and fairly basic. However it's for those very reasons that it suited us perfectly.
This is a nice looking site,small and quite in a pretty village with a good pub which we used a couple of times. The showers and toilet are kept clean and were never too busy.
This site would suit families and couples alike as there is a playground near by to stop the kids annoying the neighbours.
The area has a good range of places to visit,Sutton Hoo, Bawdsey Quay and Suffolk Punch Horse Colony are a few that we tried
We have just had 5 lovely days at this site. I would just echo the positive things others have said. However our last day was disturbed by the erection of a huge marquee in our field for a big 'do' at the weekend. I am just glad we wont be there!
My only criticism, and it is a minor thing really, is that the site really does need more showers. Two for the men I would consider a minimum. The shower and toilets though were never less than immaculate. Can't speak for the ladies!
I would recommend this site if you like a quiet holiday (except this weekend),
Stayed for the weekend 2 adults, wow what a lovely peaceful site ! Was greeted on arrival and was shown various pitches by the very friendly owners. Site was very level pitches spacious, with various walks, showers spotless and cleaned regularly daily. Full use of a fridge freezer at the back of the owners house.
The owners have 32 free range chickens roaming around the site which we were thought added to the feel of the site, tried the free range eggs from the hens lovely :)
There is a play area just outside the site, and a playing field.
The village its situated in is beautiful. Tried the local pub the sorrell horse inn, lovely friendly staff, and the owners made us feel welcome after 11pm
All in all we had a lovely stay, and didn't want too leave, the owners were not in a hurry to push us off the site and said we could have stayed all day if we wished :)
We stayed on our own as couple, for some quiet time, we will be returning again very soon with our children
Excellent Family campsite. Spent 3 nights here durin half term with partner and 3 children. Owners are very helpful.
The facilities are quite basic but toilets and showers all clean and did not have to queue, but would guess that not always the case as there is only one shower and two toilets for each sex.
There is plenty of space on the site for the kids to play, a nearby playground and walks from the site. We also had 2 dos which were no problem once they got used to all the chickens.
This was our first night camping this year and it was a last minute decision as the sun was shinning! 2 adults 2 children 4yrs & 7yrs What a fantastic site! We were greeted on arrival by very friendly owners & shown around then given the choice where we would like to pitch. The site seemed quite busy although there is 3 separate fields to choose from but still peaceful just birds singing & everyone was friendly. Our kids loved it there were plenty of room for them to play and they could get to the park safely without going near any roads.
The Sorrel Horse pub is a short walk past the church or you can go along the road which are very quiet as it is just a little village we decided to eat at the pub & am afraid to say was very disappointing the food was not great, very very small portions for very expensive price which left us all hungry & with a bad taste in our mouths! Would not recommend going there to eat. But there is no where else to eat unless you want to drive a few miles up the road.
The camp site is great if you don't want lots of facilities which was great for us just 1 small toilet & shower block which was clean although very basic which was plenty for the site no one was having to queue & wait. The location of site & everything about the site we loved & will definitely go again.
We arrived on a lovely sunny afternoon and we were met on arrival by one of the owners. He was very cheerful and gave us a choice of places to site our campervan. We decided on the option of just by the toilets / showers which did not prove to be problematical at all.
The pub next to the site - the Sorrell Horse was fine - a bit dated - but just to please husband there was a folk evening that night which was very pleasant and kept us up beyond 11.30 pm which is pretty good going.
The free range chickens were a delight but a bit worrying when they alternatively inspected and tried to sample the chicken breasts bbq'ing on the grill. Neither the heat or the proximity to ex brothers appeared to put them off.
The owners could not have been more helpful and the eggs from aforementioned chickens were lovely. Toilets / showers very clean but access to them could be difficult if campsite was busy, On the whole a lovely site and we will make another booking.
St Margaret's is a small family run campsite in the lovely little village of Shottisham surrounded by gorgeous countryside. My partner and I stayed here for three nights over the bank holiday with my nephew and his dog and we would definitely come back.
We were given a friendly welcome and a choice of where to camp (which I always like). There is a caravan field, two tent fields and a little secluded glen area which is where we chose to camp.
It was a lovely spot where we were the only tent, surrounded by trees and looking down over the children's playground so it was easy for us to keep an eye on the boy! The only criticism of the pitch was that there were a lot of very sharp stones which we had to clear away the best we could before pitching.
The site is dog friendly but as there are a lot of free range poultry (you can buy their freshly laid eggs), dogs must be kept on a leash whilst on site. Luckily there is a field adjacent to the site, next to the playground, where dogs can have a free run, plus there are lots of nice countryside walks in the immediate vicinity.
There are two undercover washing areas which were adequate and we found we didn't have to queue to wash up despite the campsite being fairly busy. The toilet blocks are a little dated but kept very clean and in good supply of loo roll although with only two toilets and one shower for each sex I expect there would be some long queues during very busy periods.
I only had to queue for a shower once but as I just sat on the stall reading my book for 10 minutes this wasn't a problem at all. One criticism I do have of the toilet facilities is that soap and hand drying facilities are not provided and having to remember to take soap and towel with you each time (particularly if you're stopping off at the toilets on your way out or back from sightseeing) was a bit of a nuisance.
Whilst we didn't visit it, there is a pub serving food literally within a couple of minutes walk of the campsite which I imagine would prove very handy to some.
There are so many places to visit in the surrounding area that a weekend was definitely not long enough to cover even a third of the attractions. I would however definitely recommend you try to fit in a visit to Rendlesham Forest Centre which is beautiful with lots of walks, cycle trails, play area etc and Dunwich Heath Coastal Park (National Trust) which is stunning and a lovely place to visit for the day, especially if you like birdwatching and beach combing.
All in all, a peaceful, clean, family friendly campsite in lovely countryside with a plethora of activities and sights within easy reach and I am sure we will be visiting again - next time by ourselves!
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
No Hardstandings 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
Rallies Welcome 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Motorbikers Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
No Laundry 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop <5 miles 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <5 miles 
Wild Swimming <1 mile 
Indoor Pool <5 miles 
No Outdoor Pool 
Horse Riding <5 miles 
Cycle Hire <5 miles 
Golf <5 miles 
Tennis <5 miles 
Beach <5 miles 
Watersports <5 miles 
Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles 
No Sea Views 
Working Farm 
Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <5 miles
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
The campsite is very clean and tidy and the owners very helpful and friendly, we shall return again, when better weather returns. The weather was very wet, but the site is free draining so it wasn't a problem. 
