Haw Wood Farm in Saxmundham wins two camping awards

Haw Wood Farm, in Saxmundham, won the regional awards for the best family campsite and best caravan park and was crowned runner up for the best family campsite nationally.

The site is run by couple Georgina Harrison and Dan Brousson and owned by Judith and Andrew Blois.

Dan Brousson, who runs the site with his wife Georgina (Image: Haw Wood Farm) Mrs Harrison and Mr Brousson moved to Suffolk in 2008 and got to know the Blois'.

After interviewing for the job they moved to the campsite in 2014.

Georgina Harrison, one of the site managers (Image: Haw Wood Farm) Mrs Harrison spoke about winning the award, she said: "It's quite emotional knowing people appreciate it and lovely that they like it enough to leave a review."

Campers from the site had high praise, one described the site as "the best ever", another said "The team have nailed what a campsite should be".

The café and camp shop at the site (Image: Camping and Glamping Awards 2024) Mrs Harrison said: "I suppose the love for camping started when I lived in London and I had a camper to escape.

"I went round the sites and noticed things that when we started running the place we put everything we wanted out of a campsite into this one.

"We're very particular and have a fine attention to detail.

"Even putting fresh flowers around the site makes a difference and I'm always excited to think of new things to do.

"The job can be hard, you have to be passionate about what you are doing."

Other runners up this year for awards included Ling's Meadow in Hepworth, Brick Kiln Farm in Woodbridge, Newbourne Woodland Campsite, The Croft Campsite in Ubbeston and Sutton Hoo Holidays.