Gosfield Lake Resort

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  • Family-run Essex site on the banks of a 68-acre lake
  • Playground and picnic areas on site, plus waterside café
  • Five minutes' drive from the village and pubs of Halstead
Laze by the lake at this luscious leisure park, a private and family-run site in rural Essex. Gosfield Lake Resort, five minutes' drive from the village of Halstead, is surrounded by fields and woods and set up for families to have fine outdoor times; in the evenings, as the sun sets over the 68-acre lake, a fab array of birdlife can be seen feeding and settling down for the night – who needs a TV when there's this amount of natural entertainment…? You will need food though – and you're welcome to barbecue your bangers (as long as barbecues are off the ground and you don't harm the grass) at the many lakeside picnic spots. Alternatively, there's also a great menu on offer in the adjoining café overlooking the water. The simple but well-kept amenities on site include a launderette, a washing-up area, toilets and hot showers, and if you're staying with kids you'll no doubt note the playground, sandpit and family washrooms too.

Site type

Tent pitches 25
Touring caravan pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 10
Opens 3 April 2026
Please note
  • 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 5:30 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 18 or over.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • The Appletree café is not owned by the site, which has no control over its opening hours.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 3 Apr to

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Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 55 Pitchup.com customers

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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Lake and/or mountainPeaceful

87% would recommend this site to a friend

84% would stay here again

What customers say

Gosfield Lake Resort boasts a beautiful lakeside setting with stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere. Visitors praise the friendly staff, clean and well-maintained welfare facilities, and excellent play area. Amenities like the Apple Tree restaurant and snack shack are popular. Some guests found pitches and facilities a long walk from their camping spots, and WiFi availability was inconsistent. Occasional noise from other guests was noted, though management offered solutions. The lake itself is primarily for water sports, not general swimming.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great location and setting.

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Jake R.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Returned to Gosfield for a second time now. Location is beautiful, pitches are clean, well maintained and quiet. Good play area for the kids and the Apple Tree restaurant is a lovely spot for dinner and is very conveniently located on the edge of site. There is also a breakfast/lunch spot on site adjacent to the lake which makes for a nice spot to look out. Welfare facilities are clean and tidy and all you need.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

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Lovely campsite with amazing views across…

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William H.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely campsite with amazing views across the lake. Friendly staff and very clean and nice facilities. Would highly recommend!

Disliked It would be great if the lake was accessible to use e.g. to rent kayaks etc, as currently it appears to be only for jet skiers which is quite loud.

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I would go back

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Etta H.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely place to camp, with a beautiful view of the lake. Friendly, kind and very helpful lady working behind the desk.
Good amenities on site including a great play park and snack shack.
Dog friendly

Disliked How far the toilets are

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good site lovely waterski activities to watch. Friendly site manager

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Colin P.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Quiet rural site. Wifi available
Plenty of ducks
Good toilet and showers
Halstead down the road.

Disliked Noisey ducks
Poor phone signal
Should allow fishing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely beautiful

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Kishon Z.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked This was the perfect break away from reality. It was so peaceful and calming for the soul. The wildlife early morning is spectacular!

Disliked There was nothing to dislike! Although given the weather was hitting 30°c I'd have loved nothing more than a dip in the lake. An hour time slot for swimming in extreme heats would have made this short stay beyond perfect 👌

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Lovely stay here, immaculately tidy. Beautiful…

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Adam W.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely stay here, immaculately tidy. Beautiful scenery. Would come again definitely

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Good but not price worthy

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seyedreza y.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Nice location near the lake..

Disliked No internet connection...toilets are far away from camping area..

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Beautiful scenery and calm lake, we…

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Ree T.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful scenery and calm lake, we were able to enjoy watching others take part in water sports and swimming. Good facilities and local to the village and pub if you fancied a break from camp.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely lakeside location

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Julian C.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Camped here on a Sunday on the hottest day, but under the trees, and with a cool breeze off the lake it was lovely. Good facilities. Very tranquil, though could be busier during the day with lake visitors

Disliked Nothing

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We had a great stay! The…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We had a great stay! The camping sites were spacious and well laid out, providing plenty of room to relax. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout our visit. Bathrooms were spotless and well-maintained—a big plus. Highly recommend for a comfortable and welcoming camping experience!

Disliked A nearby toilet to the camping site might be a great idea

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Features

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 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

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

Lake and/or mountain Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal 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

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Gosfield Lake Resort

Church Road

Gosfield

Halstead

Essex

England

CO9 1UD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.93384°N
0.58225°E

Nearest transport

Coach
3.6 mi Tesco Store
9.5 mi The George
9.5 mi The George
Rail
4.2 mi Braintree Rail Station
4.5 mi Braintree Freeport Rail Station
5.6 mi Cressing Rail Station
Ferry
20.9 mi Point Clear Ferry Landing
20.9 mi Brightlingsea Ferry Landing
23.3 mi Wallasea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
14.1 mi London Stansted Airport
25.8 mi London Southend Airport
25.8 mi Cambridge 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

The village of Halstead is a five-minute drive away; a pretty spot with a couple of fine old pubs (and grub) and supermarkets for stocking up. Just outside the village, Broaks Wood is a fab 62-acre ancient woodland site that's been around since the last Ice Age: wander the trails spotting wildflowers, bats and newts. You're well placed to link up with the Essex Way for bigger walks – it stretches from Epping Forest to the coast at Harwich but you're under no obligation to do the lot. Walkable sections give you a flavour of what this excellent eastern county has to offer, from thick forests to river valleys, old churchyards and leafy lanes. Between the villages of Bures (30 minutes) and Manningtree (50 minutes), there's also Dedham Vale, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the banks of the River Stour. There are excellent bike trails and footpaths through the area, and at every turn a scene that Constable could have painted (and many that he did). For a contrast to all that rural peace, head an hour or so to Clacton-upon-Sea for traditional beachside jollies. Jellied eels on the pier, rides at the funfair, poking round the rockpools with a net on a stick… old-school seaside shenanigans are still a hoot in these glitzy modern times.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
West Mersea 18.7 mi Sea N/AGoodN/AN/A
Brightlingsea 20.3 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Jaywick 25.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Clacton Beach Martello Tower 26.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Clacton 26.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

East Anglian Railway Museum 7.4 mi

Colchester Zoo 11.8 mi

Colchester Castle Museum 13.9 mi

firstsite 14 mi

Audley End House and Gardens 16.5 mi

National Trust

Paycocke's 6 mi

Coggeshall Grange Barn 6.4 mi

Melford Hall 11.8 mi

Bourne Mill 14.6 mi

Lavenham Guildhall 15.1 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Gosfield - Great Cobham Hall - Beazley End - Gosfield 0.1 mi

GOSFIELD HALL 0.3 mi

Brookes Reserve - Stisted - Pattiswick 2.9 mi

Markshall Estate Visitor Centre - Markshall Park - Burton's Green - Nunty's Wood - Grange Wood - Little Monks Wood - Bungate Wood - Markshall 4.7 mi

SALING GROVE 5.1 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Gosfield Lake Resort have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gosfield Lake Resort dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Gosfield Lake Resort? The village of Halstead is a five-minute drive away; a pretty spot with a couple of fine old pubs (and grub) and supermarkets for stocking up. Just outside the village, Broaks Wood … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gosfield Lake Resort?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Gosfield Lake Resort? From £32 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.