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We have just spent a week at Run Cottage on a grass pitch with ehu, no groundsheets are allowed, not even breathable ones, there are some hard standing pitches a lot of which seemed to be seasonal. It is a very neat and tidy site and although children are allowed I would say they are not encouraged as there are no facilities for them and the pond and stream are not fenced. Although the dog area is described as secure a small dog or puppy could get out. If like us you are staying at the back of the site then you will have a longer than I would have liked walk to use the toilets, showers, water or rubbish bins, the owners told us that they applied to add more facilities at the back of the site but were refused permission. There is a nice little kiosk with loads of information and an honesty book and DVD borrow facility. The village has a pub, where we ate twice, the food was good and your dog will be made welcome in the bar or back garden, there is also a village shop/post office and a fish and chip van stops by the village hall on a Friday teatime. Nearby we went to The Rumsholt Arms, very nice food and you can sit outside by the river, we also visited Bawdsey Quay, Orford, Woodbridge and The Suffolk Punch Trust. All in all a nice site in a lovely area on the edge of forest and near the sea.
This was our 1st time visiting Suffolk and Run Cottage, it is a really beautiful site. Immaculately kept grounds and pitches, we were on a grass pitch which was large and where the grass is kept short. The site is not too big so wouldn't feel overcrowded when all the pitches were full. The owners are really friendly and helpful and nothing was too much trouble, they made up a new TV aerial lead when the one they gave us was too short. The facilities were modern and clean, there are two showers for male and female and two unisex wet rooms. My only concern is that this might not be enough when the site is full ? It is a great base for visiting Southwold, Aldebrough, and other places along the coast. Shingle Street is within walking distance and is a hidden gem.
There is a local supermarket and pub in the village (Hollesley) and the food at the pub is good, they also have a specials board.
This is an immaculately kept site with some of the friendliest owners I have come across. There are no hardstandings, but the ground is very firm and free draining, so no problems there! There is lots to see and do within easy reach of the site. Sutton Hoo is well worth your time, and Aldeburgh is a perrenial favourite. If you have bikes, take the little ferry from Bawdsey to Felixstowe which we really enjoyed.
It seems carping to raise any negatives, but attention to some minor points would change the site from exceptional to perfect.
As others have said, it is a major trek from anywhere on the site to the shared waste water and CDP. Having arrived there, it is almost impossible to empty either container without splashing yourself. Second, the layout of some pitches on the original part of the site means that people are constantly walking past the door of your van to reach the facilities. Neither of these issues would stop us visiting again, and they are easily remedied.
We have stayed at his site before, its always a very warm welcome from the owners. When we arrived we were shown a quite pitch as requested (to be honest, there is not a bad pitch on the site). The site is very well kept, good enclosed dog walking area. The toilets are warm, clean and I don't think I had to wait to use a shower the whole time I was at the site. We visit the local forests to walk our dogs, which are only 5 mins drive away. The local pub is not that amazing but a couple of miles away is the Sorrel Horse, which serves great food but more importantly great ales.
Originally intended to stay for two nights but ended up spending the whole week as the site and hospitality from the owners was excellent, so much to do in the area with a great help from the owners and the weather was superb, we will stay again, without hesitation.
Lovely friendly campsite with very spacious pitches and good facilities, although at busy periods, only having the one toilet block/facilities and fresh water point was not really adequate; we often had to wait to empty waste, fill Aqua roll or even just to wash up. But this by no means would put us off visiting again as the campsite really is lovely, landscaped well and in a truly beautiful area of outstanding natural beauty. There is so much to see and do, it's hard to fit everything in! I would not hesitate to recommend Run Cottage and would return again if we are staying in the area.
We stayed at this well cared for site for a few days to visit NT places where we knew we would be able to park our small motorhome. Sutton Hoo (excellent display hall & walk around the site) & Flatford (Extremely busy on the Sunday) The site facilities are at the entrance & were clean. The Ladies & Gents each had 2 loos 2 showers & 2 sinks (all push button) There were also 2 separate unisex shower rooms. There were 2 washing up sinks in the room with a washing machine & dryer. There is also a well stocked information hut with leaflets/ books/ mags/ dvd's. Pitches were of a good size (slight slope)some grass & some hard standing. There are 2 camping pods & some tents were accommodated in addition to the 45 pitches. Did not notice a play area or dog walk. There is 1 tap & no specific motorhome point. Cannot comment on the pub & shop in the village as we did not use them. We did not have tv reception though Sat dishes & some ariels were OK. £2 per day to use the site freeview which we didn't use so can't comment on. Not really near tourist attractions except Suffolk Punch Trust. Points to note. No groundsheets allowed. Pond on site. Owners dog wanders around site.
Beautiful site. Absolutely immaculate. All facilities are first class. The wardens are friendly, helpful and discreet. They are there if you need them but otherwise maintain a low profile. When I phoned to book, there was no answer but literally within minutes of my putting the phone down, the warden had rung me back on seeing an unanswered call. That's an indication of how professional they are.
Some reviewers have mentioned the 'no awning ground sheet' policy as an unwelcome negative and have made it seem that the wardens are constantly doing spot checks. This is not the case. It is clearly posted on their website and there is one polite reminder in the toilet block but other than that, they rely on you being respectful of their wishes. And there really is no need for one. The grass is beautifully maintained and kept very short. They obviously collect the grass clippings as we had very little migrating into our camper.
This is such a peaceful site; the only sounds are the odd car or tractor passing in the lane, owls hooting at night and the nearby church bells ringing. Bliss! Even the children and dogs on the site were very well behaved. In fact, this is one of the friendliest sites we have stayed on - everyone had time for a quick chat if you so wished. We have read lots about the friendliness of campers but actually have only found it to be so on this and one other site (so far). I have marked Run Cottage down slightly for child friendliness - not because they're anti-children (far from it) but because there aren't additional facilities for children. For me personally that's not an issue - camping for me is family time and allowing children freedom to entertain themselves. If you want playgrounds, swimming pools, children's entertainers etc go to a big commercial site. This site is perfect as it is thank you very much.
A 5 minute walk into Hollesley provides a pub and local shop - the Hollesley Shopper which has everything you need. We didn't try the pub as we prefer the very friendly Sorrel Horse (a community run pub) in nearby Shottisham (a 5 minute drive) and the Ramsholt Arms on the banks of the river Deben. Both serve a good range of reasonably priced (not cheap) food.
This was our first time at Run Cottage but it won't be our last. This is a site we will return to again and again.
(But please could you extend the time the button showers last for. 😉)
Friendly welcoming owners, camp site was immaculate and very quiet (except for the dawn chorus). The toilet block was very clean and stylish, there were washing up facilities again very clean and a hut full of tourist information. I had electric hookup with my tent and the prices were very reasonable. It is not far from the ancient burial site of Sutton Hoo worth a visit and not far from the Suffolk coast. There are several nice pubs within a short driving distance and the site is near to the lovely towns of Woodbridge and Orford which has a castle.
A must to stay here if you want to visit the area.
We had a lovely weekend at Run Cottage. The Owners were very friendly and welcoming and the site was very attractive and was immaculate. It was extremely well set out and with excellent facilities. Our hard standing pitch was a good size and we had lovely views. There was a room just off the facilities which contained lots of useful information and maps. The village Church provided a pretty tune of the bells along with Owls hooting once it got dark. The surrounding are was very nice with a visit to the Ramsholt Arms pub and a cycle to Shingle Street where we watched Kite Surfing. We have two young boys and we all had a great time and will definitely be visiting again. Thank you for a lovely weekend.
What a gem! Smashing campsite this one, and great value for money, it's a nice feeling knowing you're not having every last penny squeezed out of you! (Unlike the site we were on the week previous to coming here).
All we can do is echo what's already been said, it's very well maintained, showers/wc immaculate, excellent hut with loads of local info in it. Poor if any TV reception, but not a big deal, hire a freesat box for £2 a day from reception, problem solved.
There was a dispute at the local pub, hence it was closed during our stay, not the sites fault obviously, but we like a pub within walking distance, so this was a bit disappointing. There are however a few pubs within a short drive, we found the Sorrell Horse, what a great pub that was, and the Swan Inn, which had an Indian restaurant attached to it, another smashing place, not expensive, and loads of character. Run Cottage is a great base, there is so much to do in the area, Sutton Hoo is not far, Orford Ness is close, both really interesting, both National Trust. The local town, Woodbridge didn't particularly impress, but Saxmundem and Southwold are not too far and we liked both of them. Too much to do in a week, so will we go back there, next year without fail, excellent site.
I stayed at Run Cottage in late September 2015 as part of a motorhome tour of Norfolk & Suffolk. Apart from location, I was attracted by its Practical Caravan Regional Award status, something the owners make great play of. My observations follow: -
Firstly, the positives: -
Run Cottage is located on the outskirts of a quiet rural village, is surrounded by mature trees and is set in attractive grounds appearing well maintained with manicured lawns and flower beds.
The toilet and shower facilities are well presented externally with internal fittings that are both clean and modern.
There is a well-stocked information hut on site with local guides and a selection of DVDs and paperbacks which may be borrowed or exchanged by guests.
The basic site fees are comparatively good value
Now, regrettably, the negatives: -
Whilst the majority of pitches are on grass, the site does have 14 hard-standing pitches. Unfortunately approximately 50% of these seem to be dedicated seasonal pitches and therefore not available to normal touring users.
The site's meticulously manicured grass comes at a cost. As you might gather from the Run Cottage's literature, the owners are averse to the use of ground sheets. Anyone found using one (regardless of whether or not it is breathable) either within an awning or outside may, in the owners' own words, be asked to leave the site without any refund being provided. I would strongly recommend that the owners give serious consideration to significantly increasing the number of hard-standing pitches available to touring customers. Doing so would obviate the need for customers to drive over or trample the grass, avoiding frustration to the owners and campers alike.
There is no wi-fi available on site nor is there a 3G or 4G signal in the area. Anyone staying at Run Cottage expecting to browse local attractions via 'the Web' would be well advised to research and set their itinerary before arriving.
Television reception was extremely poor with frequent loss of signal and pixelation. A Freesat connection is however available from the owners at a supplementary cost of £2. 00 per day.
The site’s literature advertises its proximity to a friendly local pub serving traditional home-cooked food. Unfortunately, as of September 2015 the pub no longer serves food (the landlord says that customers are welcome to bring their own sandwiches though). Free internet access advertised by the pub is no longer available. The barman explained that they have recently been disconnected by their ISP for non-payment of bills!
Whilst we found the toilet facilities OK, the number of toilet cubicles and showers is marginal for a site with 45 pitches. Frequent mowing results in clods of grass on the floor of the 'facilities'. No squeegees are provided for use in the showers (only a mop and bucket). This results in the slate floors in the unisex washrooms remaining wet and slippery.
Contrary to other reviewers’ comments I was disappointed with the inter-personal skills of the owner of the site. When booking some 6 weeks in advance of our stay my wife explained to the owner that our inflatable awning had a sewn-in ground-sheet. She was told that, as we were only staying for 4 days, we would be placed on a hard-standing pitch where the awning could be erected. On arrival we were directed to a very wet grass pitch so had to abandon our plans to use the awning. When my wife reminded the owner that, at the time of booking, she had been told that we would be placed on a hard-standing pitch he very assertedly implied that she was 'being disingenuous' as he would never take a booking specifically for a hard-standing pitch. It took the tact to defuse what was starting to develop into a rather acrimonious exchange. Perhaps we just caught this gentleman on a bad day!
Motorhome users dependent upon the use of public transport to explore the area would do well to note that Hollesley's scheduled bus service is sparse and infrequent. It is however possible to use a 'dial a bus' service to run you the 6 miles into Woodbridge if you are really stranded.
I'm sure that Run Cottage is valued by many of its regular users for its remoteness, tranquillity and rural setting and I understand and respect that. I do however feel that newcomers to the site should be aware of its restrictions and limitations. Whilst we shall not be staying at Run Cottage again, by paying a little attention to some of the shortfalls outlined above the owners would improve future customers' experiences as well as the site's reputation.
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
Fully Serviced Pitches 
Adults Only 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Motorbikers Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
Battery Charging 
Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop <1 mile 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
No 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 <1 mile 
No Cycle Hire 
Golf <5 miles 
Tennis <5 miles 
Beach <1 mile 
Watersports <5 miles 
Boat Launch / Mooring <10 miles 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
Open All Year 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Lovely, clean, well maintained site. 
