Glamping at Lodge Farm

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Aerial view of Bell tents (added by manager 10 Oct 2022)
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Campsite under blue skies
Space around the tents

  • Peaceful glamping site set on two acres of scenic farmland
  • Half a mile from Thorpe-le-Soken station; Clacton 15 minutes' drive
  • Furnished bell tents with double bed, cutlery and crockery provided
How to describe Glamping at Lodge Farm? Think fancy open-air getaways 15 minutes' drive from the Essex coast with rural views whichever way you turn and you'll start to get an idea. This small-scale site is spread out over two acres of peaceful farmland. The bell tents here all feel like a proper rural hideaway – each one looks out over gorgeous green countryside and comes equipped with appropriately outdoorsy kit, including a firepit for outdoor grills in fine weather. Although deep in the countryside, Glamping at Lodge Farm isn't the kind of place where you'll have to leave luxuries and creature comforts behind – well-maintained toilets and hot showers are a short walk away across the field, and the smart canvas units come equipped with a comfortable double bed, linen, pillows, crockery, cutlery and soft furnishings. Glamping at Lodge Farm is in a quiet location approximately two miles from the village of Little Clacton. Handily for those after car-free trips, it's also under half a mile's walk from Thorpe-le-Soken railway station. Slightly further afield, Frinton-on-Sea's lovely sandy beach and Clacton-on-Sea's popular seafront and pier are both within a 15-minute drive. Looking to spend the whole day on the coast? Chat to the site's owners about hiring their beach hut in Holland-on-Sea (15 minutes).

Site type

Rent a tent 2
Tent pitches 4
Opens 21 July 2025
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 21 Jul to

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Lovely campsite, hot shower. We brought our own tent.

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Romyla W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Hot shower Sheltered kitchen area. Handy for visiting Frinton Lovely spot

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Well located, clean facilities, friendly staff

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: The site was really small and well equipped, bell tent was perfect, we had a wonderful time.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Kerrie B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: Very relaxing stay, peaceful and chilled, very comfy bed

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

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Great 👍

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: Beautiful site! Very well set up tent and facilities were excellent! Really enjoyed my stay here and the host was very welcoming and helpful!

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Top notch, exactly what was needed for a few days away to relax.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Ben H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Good location; far enough from everything to be quiet and feel secluded, but close enough to buy any things that mightve been forgotten. Stables fitted with kitchen and a portaloo next door. Plenty of space for privacy even if other people are using the field. Lovely views. Didnt see anyone else there except a family using one of the bell tents. So its perfect if you like being left alone.

Disliked: Satnav took me to a closed off lane and had to find my own way to the farm, which they did state on their page, i just didnt read it until after id arrived. So entirely my own fault. The lane to the farm is fine for a tractor or 4x4 but a small hatchback could struggle, if you dont like it too bouncy.

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Fabulous

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Zoe M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: We have just got home from a night's glamping at Lodge Farm, our bell tent was beautifully furnished with all the home comforts inside. Hannah also put some decorations up for our daughters birthday which was a lovely touch. The site had everything we needed, a well equipped communal kitchen in the barn, a clean porta loo and a shower which we didn't use, but it was good to have. We really enjoyed our first night glamping as a family and would definitely recommend Lodge Farm. Our daughter made friends with 2 little boys who were also camping and I liked that the site was safe and secure, the children played in the field together as well as playing with the toys available to use from the barn. All in all a lovely overnight stay. Thank you to Hannah

Disliked: Nothing.

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Whole experience was perfect!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Jason R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Absolutely everything! the location was perfect, not too big not too small the kids could run around and play. The facilities were great too! Such a lovely space and area to accommodate for so much!

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Enjoyed our second stay at Lodge Farm thanks to Hannah our…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Leonora M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Enjoyed our second stay at Lodge Farm thanks to Hannah our lovely farmers wife and her husband. Thank you. Leonora and family x

Disliked: No dislikes

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Loved the location and very friendly lady see us in would love…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Loved the location and very friendly lady see us in would love to revisit.

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Spent a lovely few days at Lodge Farm. The farmers wife was…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Leonora M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Spent a lovely few days at Lodge Farm. The farmers wife was friendly and hospitable. Lovely scenery, so peaceful I hope my children did not disturb the other campers. The amenities were clean and tidy, a little cooker and utensils were available if you needed to use them. Very clean and tidy tiolet. Loved the outdoor shower so refreshing to bathe outside on a hot sunny day. Also loved that there were no restrictions and we were able to come and go as we pleased. Thank you so much for having us would happily come again.

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Features

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 Picnic table 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 No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Wildlife haven

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

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Location

Glamping at Lodge Farm

Lodge Farm

Lodge Road

Little Clacton

Essex

England

CO16 9QD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.83566°N
1.16935°W

Route directions

Vehicle access to Lodge Road is from Holland Road only. Take note when using satnav directions.

Nearest transport

Coach
1.8 mi The Lions Den
1.8 mi The Lions Den
2.2 mi Kirby Cross
Rail
0.9 mi Thorpe-le-Soken Rail Station
2 mi Kirby Cross Rail Station
2.6 mi Weeley Rail Station
Ferry
6.6 mi Brightlingsea Ferry Landing
6.7 mi Point Clear Ferry Landing
8.6 mi Harwich International Ferry Terminal
Airport
27.2 mi London Southend 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

Head to Clacton-on-Sea (15 minutes' drive) to see the traditional Essex seaside – a restored Victorian pier, funfairs, bowling, amusement arcades and an aquarium all provide plenty of family-friendly options. For something on the less commercial side, you could also head out to Essex’s well-preserved rural coastline to explore wildlife havens like Hamford Water (15 minutes) or the Blackwater Estuary (an hour). After a few days spent dallying along the coast, dive into Essex's green interior with a visit to Dedham or Flatford (both 30 minutes) and see where famed 18th-century painter John Constable drew inspiration for many of his finest works. Other highlights inland include well-preserved Colchester (25 minutes), Britain's oldest recorded town where Roman heritage, afternoons in Castle Park and walking safaris around Colchester Zoo combine to make an excellent day out. After that, this part of the world has lots of other towns that are well worth exploring, from the scenic island resort of West Mersea (45 minutes) to the ancient market town of Saffron Walden (an hour and 20 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Holland 2.9 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Clacton 2.9 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Frinton 3.4 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Clacton Beach Martello Tower 4 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Walton 4.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

firstsite 11.9 mi

Colchester Castle Museum 12.1 mi

Colchester Zoo 14.4 mi

Christchurch Mansion 15.5 mi

East Anglian Railway Museum 18.7 mi

National Trust

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 10.6 mi

Bourne Mill 11.4 mi

Thorington Hall 14.3 mi

Sutton Hoo 19.2 mi

Coggeshall Grange Barn 20.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

THORPE HALL 1.1 mi

Thorpe-le-Soken - Weeley Heath - Thorpe-le-Soken 1.5 mi

Thorpe-le-Soken - Landermere - Beaumont Quay - Thorpe-le-Soken 1.7 mi

Kirby Cross - Kirby le Soken - The Wade - Kirby Cross 2.4 mi

Weeley - Little Clacton - Row Heath - High Birch - Weeley 2.6 mi

Local events

  • Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival (Saturday 28 September 2024 – Saturday 28 September 2024)

    Aldeburgh, Suffolk 26.6 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 Glamping at Lodge Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Glamping at Lodge Farm dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Glamping at Lodge Farm? Head to Clacton-on-Sea (15 minutes' drive) to see the traditional Essex seaside – a restored Victorian pier, funfairs, bowling, amusement arcades and an aquarium all provide plenty of family-friendly options. For something … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Glamping at Lodge Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Glamping at Lodge Farm? From £26 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.