Stocks Farm Camping
From £22 For 1 night, 6 adults
- Dog-friendly, off-grid camping in the peaceful village of Rayne, Essex
- The Discovery Centre five minutes’ drive; Colchester Zoo 25 minutes
- Eggs and veg sold on site; pubs and restaurants 10 minutes’ walk
Site type
10
Bookings must not be for more than 10 consecutive nights.- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sat, 1 Jun to
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Voted 93% of visitors View breakdown
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The campsite was clean and peaceful with a good choice of pitches.…
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Liked: The campsite was clean and peaceful with a good choice of pitches. Katy and David were friendly. Love to stay and recommend to anyone.
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Perfect off grid site
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Liked: What an amazing little campsite. Katy & David are very welcoming site owners. Perfect for the off grid camping trip. Definitely coming back again.
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What an amazing place! Venue was beautiful and the people were absolutely…
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Liked: What an amazing place! Venue was beautiful and the people were absolutely lovely can't recommend enough going back in 2 weeks 😊
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Excellent site, lovely owners and pure peace
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Liked: Well nothing but positive feed back from us. The site is beautiful, basic and relaxing. Just what we wanted. The grass was perfect. Short but padded felt like an expensive carpet in bare feet. Pitched where we wanted which we love, no fixed pitches. Beautiful meadow. Loved the walks nearby too. Coffee shops in walking distance. Shops and pubs very close and just eat deliver too ! The owners Katy and David were perfect. Friendly , chatty , helpful but respected your peace. Couldn’t fault anything. Toilets excellent and clean. The homemade fudge was a delicious bonus. Well done stocks farm keep up the excellent work. We will be repeat customers even if just to cuddle Sandy the most delicious Saint Bernard who lives with Katy and David.
Disliked: Absolutely nothing!
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Everything. Definitely going again 😄…
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Liked: Everything. Definitely going again 😄
Disliked: Nothing
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Very pleasant hosts, and very helpful. Only been open a few months,…
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Liked: Very pleasant hosts, and very helpful. Only been open a few months, so will only get better.
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Great off grid site. Does what it says on the tin
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Liked: We were lucky to find this new little off grid gem at the end of August when looking for a place to camp near friends. Good price, great beautiful location and Katy and David were super friendly and super helpful answering many questions before our arrival and being very accommodating and giving lots of good suggestions of places to visit while we were there. Would definitely recommend this place and would definitely go back there.
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An amazing site with lovely hosts
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Liked: What a brilliant site! Katy and David are fantastic hosts and made us feel very welcome even our pup! The sites super clean with the cleanest portaloos I’ve ever seen. There’s so much space we didn’t feel on top of other guests. We loved all the little touches they offer. It’s a little hidden gem and we can not wait to visit again next year. Thank you for having us
Disliked: Nothing to dislike apart from having to leave!!
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Beautiful, quiet and simple campsite with the nicest grass to pitch on
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Liked: Took the kids (4, 7 & 9) camping for 3 nights so my wife had some space to study. Such a lovely field with grass I'd be proud of in my garden. Very peaceful without electricity and nice to camp without caravans. Took the bikes and there was easy access to Flitch way and Great Notley Country Park which was an unexpected bonus. Katy & David are lovely hosts, popping round to check all is OK making all the campers feel welcome. So nice to be somewhere which isn't fussy in such beautiful surroundings. We will be back!
Disliked: Very slight road noise from the dual carriageway, but got used it very quickly and didn't notice it after the first night.
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Very well tended camping ground. Friendly owners.…
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Liked: Very well tended camping ground. Friendly owners.
Disliked: Only one shower and washing facility.
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From the manager: Thank you Roger for your review. We appreciate all feedback on our campsite in our very first year of hosting. As you say we have only one shower and one washing facility, this is why we advertise the site as back to basics which only includes cold water and toilets. The shower and washing up facilities are an addition but not included in your booking fee whereby we asked for a small donation when using the shower. Again we very much appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards Katy and David
Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Peaceful
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Communal fridge
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Farm
Pop-up campsite
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Horse riding nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
Stocks Farm Camping
Stocks Farm
Braintree
Essex
England
CM77 6SY
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.87287°N
0.51371°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
Airport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| West Mersea | 19.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | N/A |
| Brightlingsea | 21.7 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Leigh Bell Wharf | 23.8 mi | Estuary | Good | N/A | Poor | N/A |
| Southend Chalkwell | 24.2 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
| Southend Westcliff Bay | 24.5 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
East Anglian Railway Museum 10.9 mi
Colchester Zoo 13.7 mi
RHS Garden Hyde Hall 14.5 mi
Audley End House and Gardens 16.1 mi
Colchester Castle Museum 16.5 mi
National Trust
Paycocke's 7.1 mi
Coggeshall Grange Barn 7.3 mi
Melford Hall 16.9 mi
Bourne Mill 17 mi
Thorington Hall 19.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
SALING GROVE 2.5 mi
SALING HALL 2.9 mi
Little Leighs - Essex Way - Great Waltham - Little Leighs 3.5 mi
Great Leighs - Terling - Fuller Street - Great Leighs 4.2 mi
White Notley - Cressing Temple Barns - Fairstead - White Notley 4.2 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Want to know more about camping in Essex?
- Does Stocks Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Stocks Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Stocks Farm Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Great Notley Country Park and The Discovery Centre: five minutes’ drive - Chelmsford City Racecourse: five minutes - Golf course: 10 minutes - Little Monsters House … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Stocks Farm Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Stocks Farm Camping? From £22 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.