Mersea Island Holiday Park
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- Dog-friendly site with beach access on the Blackwater Estuary, Essex
- Colchester half an hour’s drive; Curve Water Sports 45 minutes
- Playground and indoor pool; restaurant and bar; evening entertainment
Site type
2
30
30
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 3 different households.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 4 Jul to
Open from Fri, 3 Jul to
Reviews
94% would recommend this site to a friend
88% would stay here again
What customers say
Guests praise the beautiful location, stunning sea views and proximity to the beach. Staff are consistently described as friendly and helpful, with particular commendation for Alex. The site is noted for being clean and well-maintained, with many enjoying the small but well-stocked clubhouse, shop, and pool. While some found the facilities basic, others highlighted clean showers and powerful hot water. Minor criticisms include hard pitching ground, occasional issues with toilet block cleanliness and availability, and WiFi connectivity.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Beautiful place, very clean in the camping area, and very friendly caravan…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Beautiful place, very clean in the camping area, and very friendly caravan owners across from us. Clubhouse was nice and friendly staff. Swimming looked great although it was fully booked so we didn’t get to use it
Disliked The shower blocks and toilets we saw being cleaned but still weren’t great. Paper towels weren’t replenished
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A lovely family friendly site with everything you need and more!
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Camping area has an amazing view, was peaceful, had toilets, water station, showers and washing up area (all inside) right next to the pitches and multiple to chose from. We’re always cleaned and toilet paper kept well stocked. Swimming pool was warm and only a handful of people at a time in there which was lovely!
Disliked Lots and lots of thorns in the grass area outside the tents, caught the kids a few times but hey that’s nature but definitely something to be mindful of!
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Great for camping near a beach…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Great for camping near a beach
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Well worth a visit
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely Views from the tent, friendly at the bar and pool. Genuine nice break
Disliked Little more options to eat
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We camped for 4 nights which was really nice, even though there…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked We camped for 4 nights which was really nice, even though there isn't much to do we made the most of everything. The swimming pool was great, popped to clubhouse for hour in the evenings, had some lovely walks etc, the facilities were fine nothing bad at all. Would go back again but maybe for a shorter time.
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Overall a clean and lovely site but probably won't come again.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Pros-
So beautiful
There's a beach.
There's a indoor pool (cold tho)
Showers
Washing up
Drinking water
A park
There's a country park next door with another awesome park!
There is a shop on site.
Outdoor cinema -Tuesdays and Saturday/Sunday in summer holidays
Cheap
Disliked Cons-
Very windy
Entertainment area is tiny and only on at weekends.
Ground is hard and crumbly so bring decent pegs.
There is a restaurant but only serves food at the weekends.
Swimming has to be rebooked and no lifeguard.
If the tide is in you can't get on and off the island so you have to check 'the strood' and tide times. It's 1.5hour each side of high tide roughly is safe.
There no super market on the island just small express shops.
Only non electric pitches
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Location Friendly staff Large pitches Views Swimming pool…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Location
Friendly staff
Large pitches
Views
Swimming pool
Disliked Toilets and showers very basic.
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On the beach, good weekend events…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked On the beach, good weekend events
Disliked Alot of litter around
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Beautiful views of the sea, and nice site with all the facilities…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Beautiful views of the sea, and nice site with all the facilities we needed. The singer on the Saturday evening was a highlight. The food truck had a good selection of food and the milkshakes, cocktail and mocktails were delicious.
Kids loved the pool, which is small but not too crowded as you have to book a 1 hour slot to go in. Nice water temperature and liked the deckchairs around the side too.
The shop is small but well stocked and the staff are helpful and friendly.
Disliked Random policy for pitches which said we could only have one tent - we only have 3 small tents rather than one big one, all still fit within our pitch boundary. It seems crazy that some people can have a massive 10 man tent but three small tents aren't allowed.
WiFi was free but very poor signal, and mobile phone reception fairly non-existent. Good for tech free time but bad for co-ordinating with the friends who had also booked a pitch.
The grass where tents are pitched is full of thistles which was not so comfortable for those who were sleeping on roll mats rather than raised camp beds.
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Have recommended to friends and would definitely return.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Staff very friendly and helpful, really welcoming.
Club house, shop and pool were small but well stocked, clean and well organised.
A great place for a little holiday.
Disliked The fact they stated at booking that we could not put up more than one tent and then when we asked in person they agreed we could. Our tents are very small and take up way less space than most big ones.
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In general this was a pleasant place, beautiful location, toilets not.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked The camping site location, the holiday place, the bar and restaurant, Mersea Island in general. Big wide spaces for camping and guest reception very friendly.
Disliked The toilet and shower block, one set was out of order, at potentially the most needed. The women's in particular - too small to have a whole camping site use only one set. Children tend to go in women's so the state was a disaster at times. Agree emergency can happen, but it did make me wonder whether we should return. I think this wasn't good enough.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Beach access Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
Mersea Island Holiday Park
Fen Lane
East Mersea
Colchester
Essex
England
CO5 8UA
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.7903°N
0.9842°E
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightlingsea | 1.5 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| West Mersea | 2.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | N/A |
| Jaywick | 5.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Clacton Beach Martello Tower | 6.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Clacton | 8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
firstsite 7.7 mi
Colchester Castle Museum 7.8 mi
Colchester Zoo 8.1 mi
East Anglian Railway Museum 13.4 mi
RHS Garden Hyde Hall 19.5 mi
National Trust
Bourne Mill 6.7 mi
Flatford: Bridge Cottage 11.7 mi
Thorington Hall 13.3 mi
Coggeshall Grange Barn 13.8 mi
Paycocke's 14.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Cudmore Country Park - East and West Mersea - Cudmore 0.8 mi
Brightlingsea 2 mi
West Mersea 2.5 mi
Brightlingsea - Colne Estuary - Crab and Winkle Path 2.9 mi
Mersea Island Circular 3.7 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.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Mersea Island Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Mersea Island Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of Mersea Island Holiday Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Mersea Island Holiday Park? From £38 (for 2 nights, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.