The Hare and Hounds
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- Family-centric camping paddock at a country pub near Colchester, Essex
- Five minutesâ drive to Colchester Zoo; 20 minutes to West Mersea beach
- Bar and restaurant adjoining the site; shops 10 minutesâ drive
Campground type
Languages spoken
English
Nearest campgrounds
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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
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundry
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
Peaceful
Remote location
Walkers' paradise
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump point
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
Type
Pub campground
Small (11-25 sites)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Location
The Hare and Hounds
Crayes Green
Layer Breton
Colchester
Essex
England
CO2 0PN
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.83396°N
0.82212°W
Nearest transport
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 | 10.3 km | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | N/A |
Brightlingsea | 13.3 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Jaywick | 21.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Clacton Beach Martello Tower | 22.7 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Clacton | 24.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Colchester Zoo 3.4 km
Colchester Castle Museum 8.3 km
firstsite 8.3 km
East Anglian Railway Museum 11 km
RHS Garden Hyde Hall 25.2 km
National Trust
Bourne Mill 7.8 km
Coggeshall Grange Barn 10.1 km
Paycocke's 10.6 km
Thorington Hall 17.9 km
Flatford: Bridge Cottage 19.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Layer Breton - Layer Marney - Birch - Layer Breton 0.4 km
LAYER MARNEY TOWER 2.1 km
Friday Wood - Abberton - Malting Green - Layer de la Haye - Roman River - Friday Wood 4.5 km
Marks Tey - Copford - Copford Green - Easthorpe - Marks Tey 5.8 km
Marks Tey - Copford - Heckford Bridge - Easthorpe - Marks Tey 5.9 km
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.
Reviews
Voted 68% of visitors View breakdown
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Very well looked after
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Liked: What a lovely warm friendly pub, will be coming back đđđđ
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There was âroom at the innâ on a chilly winters night
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Liked: We arrived in the dark , the grass pitches were wet ( we were concerned we might get stuck as there had been heavy rain the day before ) so we were told we could stay in the car park ( this worked out really well) We had a meal in the pub restaurant, the young waiting staff were brilliant and the food was sublime. The pub had a great â country innâbusy, cosy and warm vibe . We would definitely stay again
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Very nice no nose land lard very easy to talk to,âŚ
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Liked: Very nice no nose land lard very easy to talk to,
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Lovely country position. Very quiet and peaceful. Landlord helpful. Had a spaciousâŚ
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Liked: Lovely country position. Very quiet and peaceful. Landlord helpful. Had a spacious pitch. Picturesque country pub with good beer and a new refurbished restaurant.
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good site to stop off at great food in the pub
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Liked: we loved staying at this site very friendly staff and customers and very dog friendly very good food and service great for dog walks as woods and fields just over the road need to update electric but ok My plenty of room in field behind pub for tents and motorhomes there are two porta toilets and you can use a shower and toilet in the outside letting room or use the pub so all good
Disliked: nothing - all good
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Great time away whether alone or with kids, also dog friendly
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Liked: Everything was great, location, service, pub very clean toilet/shower also portable loos on field would definitely recommend and will definitely be booking there again, đ
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Friendly staff, clean basic facilities
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Liked: Friendly staff in pub
Disliked: Nothing
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Friendly staff, loved the chickens and nice location, will certainly book againâŚ
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Liked: Friendly staff, loved the chickens and nice location, will certainly book again
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Everything, we had a wonderful stay! Will definitely be coming back, weâŚ
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Liked: Everything, we had a wonderful stay! Will definitely be coming back, we also had a lovely meal in the pub. Thoroughly enjoyed!
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Very friendly and helpful owner and staff. I arrived late and theyâŚ
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Liked: Very friendly and helpful owner and staff. I arrived late and they assisted with pitching the tent in the dark (torch and providing light with car headlights). Pitched up in a field behind the pub.Portaloo toilets. Showers being renovated to a good standard. Good value for money. Good array of real ale on tap at the pub. Also offer breakfast. No issues with reception being closed as it is run by the pub.
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- Does The Hare and Hounds have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Hare and Hounds dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Hare and Hounds? Now, resist the urge to stay in the pub all day⌠Kids with you? Colchester Zoo (five minutesâ drive) will easily entertain youngsters for the day, thanks to its animal encounters and ⌠Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Hare and Hounds?
Camping and caravan Arrive: noon – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m.