The Meadow at Waples Mill
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- Spacious grass pitches in the green Essex countryside
- A 15-minute drive to Chelmsford; 40 minutes to Audley End
- Tractor rides on site; firepits provided for campfires
Campground type
10
The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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.- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 26 Apr to
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Reviews
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Fire pit provided along with free fire wood. Free tractor rides covering…
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Liked: Fire pit provided along with free fire wood. Free tractor rides covering the whole farm estate. Close to local shops and pubs. Beautiful setting, quiet, tranquil. Great place to go and shout at your kids , nobody can hear you. Lol
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Good value, good spot.
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Liked: We were given a friendly greeting and instructions upon arrival. Really good open area next to fields and away from main roads. We had no problems finding a good spot and there were Fire pits available for use. We were only a 20 minute drive from the centre of Chelmsford.
Disliked: The toilet block was a little bit messy and a flush handle had been snapped off, but these are minor observations only.
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Not good.
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Liked: The ground was flat and the grass was well maintained.
Disliked: There was no signage at the entrance as a wedding was taking place which meant finding the site was tricky. When on site, the signage was poor and meant I had to call the manager/owner to find wheee we should be. The showers weren’t working, there was no mention of this before we arrived. The toilets had no lighting. The door on one had no working lock and the other had no working flush. Neither of them had a light. Not even a broken one. For a relatively high cost, £48 for two small tents, I had expected the bare minimum to be in place. I was wrong.
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Good location!
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Liked: Location was good! Nice and peaceful
Disliked: Free to pitch up anywhere however certain areas are off limits. It would be nice if there was signs that show where this is. As it can get very confusing. The host was friendly however when we booked on pitch up, he complained that the price was to low, what we paid. Made the kids and I feel very uneasy, as we paid what was on the website.
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The view, we were lucky to witness a beautiful sunset.…
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Liked: The view, we were lucky to witness a beautiful sunset.
Disliked: The facilities could have been a little cleaner and there wasn't anywhere to dispose of our rubbish on site.
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Friendly staff, level pitches and facilities on site.
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Liked: Lovely campsite with big pitches and beautiful views of the meadow. Fire wood available onsite at no extra charge and welcoming staff ensured we where happy and was very friendly. Will definitely stay again soon.
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Small quiet and relaxed…
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Liked: Small quiet and relaxed
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I am certain I won't be back.
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Liked: The site is really picturesque and peaceful. I was the only person there. Except for the random dog walkers wandering through the site at 6.45 am.
Disliked: No one available to speak to when I arrived in the evening. Had to wander around the house to find a guy ignoring me while watching telly. He seemed annoyed at me for turning up. Told me they had a crowd over the weekend but they were gone. Maybe he should have tidied up after them. The shower/toilet blocks are awful. Think third devision football club away end toilets and you are close. Flooded, doors don't lock. Windows can be seen through. Fine if you are a swinger/exhibitionist. No toilet roll. Looks like someone has used the loo brush to ream a hippo. No lights (but this is a bit of a god send as you can't see what you are stepping in). Lukewarm water for a shower and you'd have more water pressure from a pensioners piss. The step up to the cabin was missing on one side and I turned my ankle on the other side as I stepped out onto the broken breeze block. £24 is way too much for this site.
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Offer tractor rides Sunday morning and fire wood for fire pits.
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Liked: Nice quiet location with great country veiw.
Disliked: As with most camping sites, very basic toilets/wash facilities.
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Generous pitch sizes Lots of space between other campers Fire pit to use about…
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Liked: Generous pitch sizes Lots of space between other campers Fire pit to use about site and wood that you can split yourself and use for free
Disliked: Water pump gets turned off over night so no morning coffee or able to wash hands in the morning No rules or curfew so other campers were chopping wood and playing music until early hours of the morning
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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
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
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump point
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Pop-up campsite
Tiny (1-10 sites)
Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby
Location
The Meadow at Waples Mill
Ongar Road
Margaret Roding
Dunmow
Essex
England
CM6 1QS
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.77736°N
0.3172°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Bell Wharf | 35.2 km | Estuary | Good | N/A | Poor | N/A |
| Southend Chalkwell | 36.2 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
| Southend Westcliff Bay | 37.1 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Southend Three Shells | 38.5 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Southend Jubilee | 39.4 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
RHS Garden Hyde Hall 21.6 km
Lee Valley Regional Park 23.8 km
Audley End House and Gardens 27.9 km
East Anglian Railway Museum 34.3 km
Discover 34.3 km
National Trust
Paycocke's 27 km
Coggeshall Grange Barn 27.1 km
Rainham Hall 30.2 km
Eastbury Manor House 30.9 km
Sutton House 36 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Hatfield Broad Oak - Hatfield Forest 7.5 km
DOWN HALL 8 km
BLAKE HALL 8.6 km
Ford End - Hartford End - Leez Priory - Ford End 9.5 km
LANGLEYS 10.4 km
Local events
- All Points East (Saturday 17 August 2024 – Saturday 17 August 2024)
London, England 36.8 km
- British Summer Time (Friday 5 July 2024 – Friday 5 July 2024)
London, England 44.9 km
- Mighty Hoopla (Saturday 1 June 2024 – Saturday 1 June 2024)
London, England 47 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.
Want to know more about camping in Essex?
- Does The Meadow at Waples Mill have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Meadow at Waples Mill dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Meadow at Waples Mill? These rural surroundings have plenty of natural landscapes to explore, and plenty of paths to follow to see some of them. The 82-mile Essex Way is the area’s major route, but there … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Meadow at Waples Mill?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 1 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Meadow at Waples Mill? From $47.88 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.