Young Driver - Ipswich, Martlesham Park and Ride
Teenagers get the chance to start, steer, manoeuvre, reverse and park on a specifically designed road system.
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Why stay here ...
CL of the Year Winners 2022 - Best Newcomer Award
Garden House CL Site is situated just on the outskirts of Tattingstone Village, and set within the grounds of our home. We are an adult only, dog friendly site. Although dogs must be on a lead within the site area at all times, we do have a fully fenced in secure area where you can let your dog’s run free and enjoy a game of ball. They are also welcome to explore our wild life area.
We have a mix of hand standing, and grass pitches, set in a lovely meadow. All pitches are spacious, level and well drained, and have 16 amp hook up points. Our information hut will provide you with lots of ideas and suggestions for days out in the local area.
We have an area of approximately three quarters of an acre which we have left for wildlife to enjoy, with mown paths around which you are free to explore. This area is not fenced, in order to allow for wildlife to come and go as they please. We have an abundance of birds and wildlife that visit the garden which include Mistle Thrush/Song Thrush/Green & spotted Woodpeckers/Gold Finches and Skylarks just to name a few.
There are many countryside walks direct from the site to explore. Alton water is a short walk away, or you could take the short drive to the café/visitor area and hire a bike or learn how to paddle board. The White Horse Tattingstone is a pleasant forty minute walk. This is a very old traditional Pub, or you could try the excellent Kings Head at Stutton or Brantham Bull in Brantham both being just a few miles drive.
There are many attractions to visit, including Jimmy’s Farm (as seen on tv), Suffolk Food Hall, Dedham Vale and Flatford Mill (Constable Country), or Colchester Zoo. You could also visit Snape Maltings, Sutton Hoo, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Woodbridge, or Helmingham Hall Gardens and Beth Chatto Gardens just to mention a few.
Access to our site is directly from the A137, so easy access. We very much look forward to welcoming you to Garden House.
Prices
| Date | Pitch + All Occupants |
|---|---|
| 05/09/2023 - | £20.00 |
Pitches
Types of pitch: hardstanding, grass
Electric hook up available
Useful Info
Latest arrival time: 8:00 PM
Latest departure time: 12:00 PM
0.66 acres
Electric amperage: 16
Lawned site
Recycling Facilities
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Great savings on days out
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Sites key:
- Postcode:
- IP9 2LU
- GPS:
- Lat 51.997768 / Lon 1.099096
- OS field ref:
- TM128377
- OS map ref:
- 169
Transport links
- Buses go to: Ipswich, Colchester
- Nearest port: Harwich (18 miles)
- Nearest train station: Manningtree
- Park and ride goes to Ipswich
- Park and ride within 5 miles
- Train station within 5 miles
Reviews
Linda Booth
Reviewed: 11/05/2025 16:41
Happy Motorhomers
We received a very warm welcome when we stayed on this site last month and were delighted with everything about it. It’s absolutely immaculate and very well organised. Our dog was a very happy boy with lots of walks close by and the icing on the cake is a field on... Show more
LynnE Seamons
Reviewed: 25/04/2025 17:50
Loved it!
We have just returned from Garden House. What a fabulous CL and certainly deserving of it being shortlisted as CL of the year. Mandy and Martin were great hosts. We used the information office and couldn’t resist Mandy’s plants on sale. The fast A137 road did... Show more
Ali Dyer
Reviewed: 03/01/2025 15:35
Outstanding site with the best hosts!
We’ve stayed at The Garden House CL a few times now, when we return it still wows us! Mandy & Martin are a fabulous couple who love to look after their site, keeping it immaculately clean, tidy and always welcoming to their guests when they arrive. Nothing is too much... Show more
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Nicnoc93
Reviewed: 08/11/2024 11:53
Fautless
Absolutely beautiful site, well maintained, hardstanding pitches and 1 grass, beautiful outlook, lovely dog walking, some toys for the dogs to play with, lovely owners. Aesthetically perfect.
Handb123
Reviewed: 04/11/2024 14:12
Wonderful site
What a wonderful site. It is spotlessly clean, tidy, level and spacious pitches. What more can you ask. Mandy and Martin are very welcoming. There is a lovely information shed. With a few items to purchase if you run out of something. The dog run behind the site was really lovely. Our dog enjoyed... Show more
Mickpjones
Reviewed: 02/11/2024 17:03
Impressive CL in Suffolk
Having read all the previous reviews I was very optimistic about our recent stay and I wasn't disappointed. The site is truly immaculate and well maintained. The pitches are so level, but so is the adjoining and well trimmed grass areas. Come to think of it so was adjacent field,... Show more
hard tent on wheels
Reviewed: 21/10/2024 16:48
Our favourite CL
Another great stay at Garden House, this is becoming a habit!!! We stay approximately 3 times a year now and it really does warrant its award for best newcomer. Mandy and Martin work tirelessly to keep the site immaculate and can’t do enough for you. We are only an hour... Show more
Skiphunter
Reviewed: 20/10/2024 13:00
One of the best CLs we've stayed at.
Great location just 2 miles off junction 56 on the A14. The site is kept immaculate by Martin and Mandy and their hard work is to be commended. Four hard standing pitches and one grass pitch, all level. The fenced off dog area is a great bonus as is the small information... Show more
QFour
Reviewed: 02/09/2024 11:44
Immaculate Site
As per the title, this has to be the neatest, cleanest site ever! The facilities are well laid out and spotless. A lot of thought has gone into planning and running this site. We had a warm welcome from the owners. The dog area is beyond and above there... Show more
GeoffandDenise
Reviewed: 09/08/2024 13:26
Great Find
So glad that we found this site and will definitely return again. Very warm welcome by Martin and Mandy, the site is very well kept and the pitches well laid out.
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Linda Booth
Reviewed: 11/05/2025 16:41
Happy Motorhomers
We received a very warm welcome when we stayed on this site last month and were delighted with everything about it. It’s absolutely immaculate and very well organised. Our dog was a very happy boy with lots of walks close by and the icing on the cake...
