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Kessingland, Near Lowestoft

The Hollies Kessingland

  • 4.6 Visitor Rating
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • Pets 2
  • Hot Tub
A Warm Welcome to The Hollies Kessingland
Imagine a place where the gentle rhythm of the North Sea meets the quiet beauty of the Suffolk countryside.

The Hollies Kessingland offers a peaceful sanctuary and the perfect gateway to the iconic Norfolk Broads.

Whether you’re seeking a spirited family adventure or a tranquil couple’s escape, this is where your coastal story begins.


Coastal Charm and Timeless Traditions
Just a short, scenic drive away lies the quintessential seaside town of Southwold.

Spend your afternoons wandering along its famous Victorian pier, capturing the vibrant, candy-coloured beach huts on the promenade, or exploring the rich heritage of the renowned Adnams Brewery.


Back at The Hollies, the natural beauty of the Suffolk coast is right on your doorstep.

Enjoy a slow morning stroll along the dramatic cliff tops, or take the private steps down to the shore, where wide golden sands and endless skies offer space to breathe, unwind, and reconnect.


And for early risers, Kessingland is one of the very first places in the UK to welcome the sunrise — a breathtaking moment that makes each new day feel a little more magical.


Adventure or Serenity — The Choice Is Yours
The surrounding landscape is a playground for every pace of life.


For the adventurous, the area is alive with energy: Invigorating sea swims
Local golf coursesHorse riding through open countrysideTen-pin bowling and roller skating for all ages
For those seeking calm, there are countless ways to slow down:Picturesque cycle routesPeaceful nature walksGentle boating through the winding waterways of the nearby Broads
Your Perfect Base on the Suffolk Coast
The Hollies isn’t just a destination — it’s a place to make memories in one of England’s most captivating coastal regions.

Local supermarkets are just a five-minute drive or a twenty-minute walk away, and charming pubs sit within walking distance in both directions.

A convenient bus stop is located directly outside the park entrance, making exploration effortless.


Come and discover the magic of the Suffolk coast for yourself.

From the first sunrise in the UK to the last golden glow over the cliffs, every moment at The Hollies Kessingland feels special.
  • Coastal setting
  • Countryside walks
  • Quirky

The Hollies Kessingland Features

Park Facilities
  • Wi-fi
  • Restaurant/Pub
  • Beach front
  • Play area
  • Launderette
  • Picnic Area
  • On site food (seasonal opening Wed-Sat in winter, daily in summer)
Accommodation features
  • A collection of two bedroom lodges and safari holiday homes
  • Flat screen TV
  • Kitchen including fridge/freezer
  • Shower
  • Bed linen, duvets and towels
  • Beds made up for your arrival
  • Gas and electricity included
  • Babies must be included in party total
  • Travel cots and highchairs £10pw each
  • Group bookings may be subject to restrictions
  • Pets £49 per week or per short break each (max 2) (in specific accommodation only)
  • Wi-Fi (Harriet only)
  • Wi-Fi is limited on park and only available around the reception area
  • All non-smoking accommodation
  • On site food (seasonal opening Wed-Sat in the winter, everyday in the summer months)

Accommodation at The Hollies Kessingland

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The Southwold Lodge

  • Sleeps 6
  • Pets 1

Superb, modern A-frame lodge with one double and two twins. Bathroom with shower cubicle. Large open-plan living area with fully equipped kitchen and outside veranda with garden furniture and adjacent parking.

From £285 for 7 nights
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Regal Symphony

  • Sleeps 4

Superb, modern A-frame lodge with one double and one twin. Two bathrooms one en suite and one bath with shower cubicle. Large open-plan living area with fully equipped kitchen and adjacent parking. Suitable for parties including visitors with partial disabilities – please check when booking. No pets.

From £319 for 7 nights
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Wisteria Lodge

  • Sleeps 4
  • Pets 2

A beautiful spacious lodge with a large open-plan living area, sleeps four with one king-size bedroom and a twin. There is a wrap round decking with outside furniture to enjoy the summer evenings, and it is also dog friendly.

From £309 for 7 nights
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Harriet

  • Sleeps 4
  • Pets 2

Harriet is a wonderful welcoming homely lodge sleeps four with one double with en suite shower room and a twin. There is also a separate family bathroom with bath and shower. The living area includes a Xbox, a Nintendo Pro, and there’s also a board games and outdoor toys provided. The kitchen is equipped with a wine cooler, dishwasher and washing machine. Wi-Fi is also included. There is a beautiful deck area with traditional deck chairs and an outside seating area, this lodge is also dog friendly so you can bring your four-legged family member to enjoy the holiday.

From £309 for 7 nights
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Safari Lodge

  • Sleeps 4

Comfortable holiday home with one double and one twin. Shower. Open plan lounge/kitchen area. Ideal for families or couples looking for something a little different.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

From £295 for 7 nights
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Safari Lodge (Pet)

  • Sleeps 4
  • Pets 2

Comfortable holiday home with one double and one twin. Shower. Open plan lounge/kitchen area. Ideal for families or couples looking for something a little different.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

From £305 for 7 nights
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The Kingfisher

  • Sleeps 4
  • Hot Tub

Superb, modern lodge with one double and one twin. Bathroom with shower cubicle. Large open-plan living area with fully equipped kitchen and adjacent parking. Outdoor hot tub. No pets.

From £375 for 7 nights
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Avocet

  • Sleeps 6

The wonderfully spacious open-plan living lodge is brilliant for a relaxing break. It has an open-plan living, dining and kitchen area with three bedrooms; one king and two twins. King has an en suite bathroom and there is a family bathroom for the twin rooms. There is also a large decking area with outside furniture to relax with your morning coffee or evening tipple.

From £395 for 7 nights
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Top Days Out Near The Hollies Kessingland

The best-known attractions within an easy drive of The Hollies Kessingland, with real driving times.

Castle museum 41 min drive · 26.5 miles

Norwich Castle Museum

Sat nav: NR1 3JU

A Norman royal castle keep in Norwich, with medieval life, art, archaeology and natural history galleries.

  • Rainy days
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Norwich Castle was built by William the Conqueror as a royal palace, and later served as a gaol before becoming a museum and art gallery. The medieval Castle Keep has rooms furnished to give an authentic sense of twelfth-century life, along with immersive storytelling.

Tip: Pre-booking tickets online gets you the best price for entry, and a free digital guide is available to help you explore the castle and its collections.

Family zoo 54 min drive · 37.7 miles

Banham Zoo

Sat nav: NR16 2HE

Norfolk's largest zoo, with big cats, giraffes, monkeys and live shows, run by a wildlife conservation charity.

  • Families
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Banham Zoo is a 50-acre zoo in Norfolk, run by the Zoological Society of East Anglia, a registered charity. It opened to the public in 1968 and is the largest zoo in the region. Animals include giraffes, snow leopards, Amur tigers, cheetahs, red pandas, meerkats and California sea lions, along with a well-regarded collection of smaller monkeys.

Tip: Check the website's what's on page before you go, as daily talks and seasonal events change, and you can book tickets online in advance.

Medieval castle 41 min drive · 25.8 miles

Framlingham Castle

Sat nav: IP13 9BP

Walk the walls of a 12th-century castle and trace 800 years of history, from Norman earls to a Tudor queen.

  • Families
  • Couples
  • 2-3 hours
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Framlingham Castle is a Norman-era castle in the Suffolk market town of Framlingham, now looked after by English Heritage. Its curtain wall has thirteen towers and no central keep, and you can follow the wall-top walk right round the defences. Panels point out the town, the outer earthworks and the Mere, and the tall Tudor chimneys on the towers each have a different brick design.

Tip: Book advance tickets online to save money on the gate price, and pick up the free audio guide to get more from the wall walk.

Steam museum 52 min drive · 35.6 miles

Bressingham Steam & Gardens

Sat nav: IP22 2AB

Ride historic steam railways and the 1897 Gallopers, then wander the Dell Garden, near Diss in Norfolk.

  • Families
  • Half day
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Bressingham is a steam museum and gardens just west of Diss. The museum has several railways running through the grounds, including the Fen Railway and the Waveney Valley Railway, and a locomotive shed where you can get close to the engines.

Tip: Check the train running timetable on the Bressingham website before you go, so you can plan your rides around the day.

Castle 52 min drive · 32.5 miles

Orford Castle

Sat nav: IP12 2NF

A 12th-century royal keep of unique design, with views over Orford Ness on the Suffolk coast.

  • Couples
  • Families
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Orford Castle is a 12th-century castle in Suffolk, built by Henry II between 1165 and 1173 to strengthen royal power in the region. Its keep is the main draw. Historian R. Allen Brown called it "one of the most remarkable keeps in England", and its design is unique, possibly inspired by Byzantine architecture.

Historic house gardens 55 min drive · 33.5 miles

Helmingham Hall

Sat nav: IP14 6EF

Moated Tudor hall with Grade I listed gardens and a 400-acre deer park of red and fallow deer.

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Helmingham Hall is a moated manor house in Suffolk, begun by John Tollemache in 1480 and owned by the Tollemache family ever since. The house itself is not open to the public, but you can admire it from the grounds, with its 60-foot-wide moat and two working drawbridges that have been pulled up every night since 1510.

Working tide mill 52 min drive · 33.3 miles

Woodbridge Tide Mill

Sat nav: IP12 1BY

A Grade I listed tide mill on the Suffolk riverside where the water wheel still turns and grinds flour.

  • Families
  • Rainy days
  • Couples
  • Dogs in the grounds
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Woodbridge Tide Mill is a rare tide mill that still grinds wholemeal flour, with a huge oak water wheel that you can often see turning. A mill has stood on this riverside site since medieval times, and the white-boarded building you visit today is Grade I listed. The mill itself is the exhibit, so you get a close look at the machinery as you go.

Tip: There's no parking at the mill itself, so use one of the pay and display car parks in Woodbridge, or walk from the station. Check the wheel turning times calendar before you go.

Drive times are typical times by car with no traffic. Check opening times and book tickets on each attraction's own website before you go.

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Visitor Reviews of The Hollies Kessingland

4.6Visitor Rating out of 5

38 reviews from guests who stayed at The Hollies Kessingland

Verified Guest
Date of stay: 14th September 2025

Fabulous overall..spotlessly clean, modern, thoughtful little extrasbed not that comfy but appreciate they are part of general fixtures and fittings and down to individual preference.

Dale
Date of stay: 10th September 2025

The lodge was a beautiful, quiet and amazing place to spend a weekend in. It had everything you needed, oven , microwave, dishwasher and washing machine. Plus flat screen television in lounge and master bedroom which had its own bathroom, game console. It was so quiet and rabbits and ducks running around it was magnificent

Elaine
Date of stay: 3rd September 2025

Lovely lodge, very clean, tidy & comfortable. Great location.Bonus, two-ensuite bathrooms, good size rooms with plenty of facilities.Private garden for hot tub was great especially for the dog to run around.

Verified Guest
Date of stay: 1st September 2025

Brilliant, what more is there to say.Well recommended place. You wouldn't be disappointed. Owners thought of everything. Extra touches left for us. Well appreciated.

Elizabeth
Date of stay: 31st August 2025

Need to look at health and safety

Daren
Date of stay: 17th August 2025

We stopped in the 'sunseeker sensation 3' lodge with a hot tub big enough for 6 people. 3 bedroom with the master bedroom having an ensuite. Lovely. The other 2 bedrooms had 2 single beds in each. Enough for 6 people to stay. Very spacious living area with fridge freezer. Kettle. Toaster. Microwave. Washing machine and dishwasher.

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