Had a nice stay here in August for 4 nights and surprised by the negative reviews. We stayed in the main site rather than on the beach. Showers were powerful, clean and roomy. Staff friendly and helpful. True there isn't alot to do in the immediate vicinity and at first glance we felt the area lacked a bit of charm BUT the kids and dog enjoyed the quiet beach with swimming and a bit of body boarding on the windier days. There is the Sailors Home pub and Waterfront Restaurant just a minute walk from the site. Pub has selection of ales to choose from and we had a great meal at the Waterfront (book ahead if you can). Fish and chip shop 5 min walk. Coop and the bakery is a bit of a walk and there is a Morrison's about 3miles up the road. Its a 20 min drive to Southwold with dog friendly sandy beach and dunes at the Southern end; also recommend Walberswick for crabbing. Will probably be back at some point - as a stopping off point as part of touring rather than as a destination in itself.