Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac
From £12 For 1 night, 2 adults
- Wild camping on a small organic farm on Essex’s Dengie Peninsula
- Saltmarsh Coast and Bradwelll beach half an hour’s walk away
- Bike hire available on site and barbecue provided
Site type
8
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.- Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 17 or over.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- 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.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
French
Russian
Spanish
Open from Thu, 28 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (solo)
1 person maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Min 3.0m width x 3.0m depth (10.0ft width x 10.0ft depth) Calculated area: 9.3m² (100.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £12 1 night, 1 adult
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Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 5.0m depth (16.4ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £17 1 night, 2 adults
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Fenced Paddock non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (firepit)
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Min 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £21 1 night, 2 adults
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Willow Bay non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 5.0m depth (19.7ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 30.0m² (322.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £22 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 86% of visitors View breakdown
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Excellent site had a great stay testing a new tent.
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Liked: - Campsite - Free roaming hens - Hosts, they were very nice and friendly to a rookie camper. - Location
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Loved the chickens that roam the site, and the friendly goats. Our…
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Liked: Loved the chickens that roam the site, and the friendly goats. Our 2 year old couldn't get enough of them! We loved the kind and helpful owners Elizabeth and Ted and their friendly dogs. We loved the peace and tranquility of the place. And the sunsets! We loved that you can leave your car at the site, and walk to the village, to the sea, to St Peter's Chapel through paths and quiet little roads. We had a wonderful break there.
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I have just spent 4 nights at Peace Place and loved…
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Liked: I have just spent 4 nights at Peace Place and loved it. As a woman travelling alone I felt safe and grounded. It is not a place to stay if you like new and plush as amenities are built from upcycled materials and basic but practical. If you want a place to sit, gather yourself and tread lightly on the planet and immerse yourself in birdsong this is the place for you. Especially good for alternative thinkers.
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Everything about the place was so relaxing.…
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Liked: Everything about the place was so relaxing.
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Excellent site run by wonderful people
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Liked: Ted and Elizabeth were fantastic hosts. The campsite is basic but very welcoming and a great place to camp. Very quiet and with the added bonus of some chicken and goats wandering around. The beach is only a 20 min walk away too. 100% recommend.
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Lovely site for some peace and quiet. Helpful owners and a nice pitch.
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Liked: The owner was lovely and we so enjoyed our stay. The little beach was beautiful and the site was stunning with all the wildflowers. Thank you so much Ted! The hot water and wash area was a really nice touch and we loved seeing the chickens and goats as well. We will definitely be back!
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From the manager: ..Many thanks for the beautiful pictures. It is uplifting to see the place through someone else's eyes.
Perfect wild camping getaway in nature
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Liked: Ted and Elizabeth were wonderful hosts who made me feel very welcome. Their site is a perfect example of wild camping in an environment that is being returned to the natural world, I even had a lizard playing around my tent. The only sounds you hear are the calling of birds, and I took some time to sit and watch their animals as they enjoyed the warm day. I had a fantastic stay and would highly recommend it to any one that is trying to reconnect with nature or just have some good old peace and quiet
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Wonderful wild camp feel. With only a small number of pitches, the…
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Liked: Wonderful wild camp feel. With only a small number of pitches, the site is extremely peaceful and a conscious effort has been made to keep the area untouched and natural. I loved being welcomed by the hens and two friendly dogs as we got set up, with sheep and goats to say hello to too. Great place to escape the city life for a night. We enjoyed some of the local vineyards and took a stroll along the local coastline.
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Peaceful quiet what more could you ask, all was explained as I…
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Liked: Peaceful quiet what more could you ask, all was explained as I arrived very helpful owners.
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Lovely semi wild organic farm. Friendly, welcoming hosts. Highly recommended.…
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Liked: Lovely semi wild organic farm. Friendly, welcoming hosts. Highly recommended.
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Features
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
Pétanque
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
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
Forest
Leave the car at home
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No hot water
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
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Location
Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac
Battle's Field
East End Road
Southminster
Essex
England
CM0 7PS
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.7299°N
0.9174°W
Route directions
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 | 2.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | N/A |
| Brightlingsea | 6.6 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Jaywick | 8.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Clacton Beach Martello Tower | 10.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Clacton | 11.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Colchester Zoo 9.9 mi
firstsite 11 mi
Colchester Castle Museum 11.1 mi
East Anglian Railway Museum 15.1 mi
RHS Garden Hyde Hall 15.3 mi
National Trust
Bourne Mill 10.1 mi
Coggeshall Grange Barn 13.7 mi
Paycocke's 14 mi
Flatford: Bridge Cottage 16.4 mi
Thorington Hall 17.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Bradwell-on-Sea - Roman Fort - St Peter's Way - Bradwell 0.6 mi
Bradwell St Peter - River Blackwater - Bradwell Waterside 0.6 mi
West Mersea 3.1 mi
Mersea Island Circular 3.6 mi
OLD HALL MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 01/08/1998) 3.8 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 Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac? Spreading between the estuaries of the River Blackwater and the River Crouch is Dengie National Nature Reserve (five minutes’ drive). This expansive area of tidal flats and saltmarshes is a birdwatcher’s dream, … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac?
Camping and touring Arrive: 10:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Please check-in at #2 and do not disturb the neighbours at #1, which is not connected to the business despite being opposite the site's main gate.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac? From £12 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.