When can I check in and check out of The Star Inn Caravan Park?

Camping and caravan Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at The Star Inn Caravan Park?

From $34.20 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

The Star Inn Caravan Park

From GBP 18 For 1 night, 4 adults Last booked 2 days ago 9.6 338 reviews

View of the site (added by manager 18 Aug 2022)

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Touring pitches (added by manager 18 aug 2022)

Grass pitches (added by manager 18 aug 2022)

View across the site (added by manager 19 may 2022)

Peaceful adults-only site two miles from the River Blackwater
Dengie National Nature Reserve 15 minutes’ drive; Maldon 20 minutes
Attached to a traditional country pub that serves food and drinks

Surrounded by arable land and grazing fields dotted with sheep, The Star Inn Caravan Park on Essex’s Dengie Hundred Peninsula is a place with a truly peaceful vibe. The River Blackwater flows about two miles north of here, which makes the site popular with members of the Marconi and Stone sailing clubs (both about five minutes’ drive away). There are more sailing clubs on the River Crouch (15 minutes’ drive to the south) – so it's clearly something of a special area for watersports types. There are a few other big draws at this rural site. Firstly, it's set up for adults only. Secondly, it welcomes your canine buddy, so you don’t have to worry about booking boarding kennels before your holiday. Thirdly, for those who like their hikes on the long side, the 45-mile St Peter’s Way runs along the main road just outside. To add to all of that, it’s also just next to The Star Inn, a traditional country pub that serves food and drinks seven days a week and hosts events throughout the high season. Maldon, an ancient town with a riverside park and interesting attractions, including the Combined Military Services Museum, is a 20 minutes’ drive away. Well-maintained facilities on site include shared showers, toilets and a chemical disposal point.

Campground type

Open all year

Tourist board rating

Please note

Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The restaurant is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
The bar is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Lovely site, clean facilities, pub had friendly and helpful staff

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Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Anonymous May 2024

Powered grass caravan site

Liked: Friendly pub, good food and excellent service. Good facilities clean.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean shower rooms and toilets

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous May 2024

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked: Clean site and great pub next door

Disliked: None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely size campsite with a nice little pub and friendly people! Stayed there…

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Value for money	10
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ieon K. May 2024

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Lovely size campsite with a nice little pub and friendly people! Stayed there last year, and will do again.

Disliked: Shame the pub didn't do breakfast

Recommend to friends Visit again

The assistance we got from the campsite owners was fabulous. Disabled…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Paula W. May 2024

Powered grass caravan site

Liked: The assistance we got from the campsite owners was fabulous. Disabled facilities great

Disliked: Grey waste difficult to dispose of as had to lift the carrier to empty normally have grate in the ground

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, and made welcome from the moment we got there from…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Gary R. May 2024

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked: Great site, and made welcome from the moment we got there from the owner offering to help us get on the pitch because of the weather, the star inn is a lovely pub and made very welcome from all with great band on the Saturday, Emma made us fill welcome and helped us with anything we needed from booking in and Lisa and Terry who own the star inn are very friendly and welcoming so can’t recommend this site enough we are already booked to go back two times already

Disliked: Absolutely nothing to dislike great site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely , quiet site with nice clean facilities Pub adjacent with lovely…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Amanda L. May 2024

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked: Lovely , quiet site with nice clean facilities Pub adjacent with lovely food

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities and extremely friendly staff.

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

Debra B. May 2024

Powered grass caravan site

Liked: Lovely big peaceful field. Superb clean facilities. Owners couldn't do enough for those having issues with soft ground (4x4 and tractor at the ready) . Really friendly staff at this family run site and pub. Great entertainment in the pub garden on Saturday and we had a basket meal which was delicious and served quickly despite the pub being busy due to the band and unusually hot Bank Holiday weather. We also had a roast on Sunday. Beautiful!. Thank you for a wonderful weekend will definitely be back. One suggestion.... an arrow on the pitch numbers to indicate which side of the number to pitch. We went on wrong one but no drama we just swapped with the later arrival as we were on theirs lol!

Disliked: Nothing to dislike!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with lovely new facilities

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
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Wifi	10

Anonymous May 2024

Powered grass caravan site

Liked: I cannot thank the staff at the star inn enough for all the help they gave us on a wet day to get set up. They went above and beyond expectation Free WiFi in the pub

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place for a break, went here last year, and will visit…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Ieon K. May 2024

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Great place for a break, went here last year, and will visit again! Lovely little pub great food and nice polite people behind the bar. Nice clean toilet block with showers.

Disliked: The only thing was no hot washing up water and very slow flow, for when you clean pots and pans!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and great space

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Kieran C. May 2024

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Loved the amount of space given per pitch, the team at the pub are lovely and accommodating. Food is amazing and well priced too! Overall amazing place and already booked in again :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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

Adults only

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

Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

The Star Inn Caravan Park

The Street

Steeple

Southminster

Essex

England

CM0 7LF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.69252°N
0.80173°W

Nearest transport

Coach

16.4 km The George

18.2 km Westcliff Plough

Rail

4.2 km Southminster Rail Station

6 km Althorne Rail Station

6.6 km Burnham-on-Crouch Rail Station

Ferry

7.7 km Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing

7.7 km Wallasea Island Ferry Landing

19.5 km Point Clear Ferry Landing

Airport

15.4 km London Southend Airport

43.4 km London Stansted 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 area of tidal mudflats between the estuaries of the Blackwater and Crouch is home to Dengie National Nature Reserve (15 minutes’ drive). Birdwatchers flock to this Site of Special Scientific Interest to spot dunlins, oystercatchers and curlews, plus wintering populations of Brent geese. Established in 1916, the Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome (20 minutes) played a key defensive role during World War I. Today, it still has several original buildings from that tumultuous time, as well as a collection of WWI aircraft and a lively programme of reenactments. If history is your thing, it's likely you'll also appreciate Mangapps Railway & Museum (10 minutes) and St Peters Chapel (15 minutes), the oldest church in England. For a day surrounded by plants and blossoms, head to RHS Garden Hyde Hall (20 minutes), where themed areas present vegetation from different parts of the world, including Australasia. There's also an interesting Dry Garden planted with drought-tolerant plants and a bird hide overlooking a reservoir inhabited by herons and cormorants. Enrol in a tour or tasting at Crouch Ridge Vineyard (10 minutes) or the New Hall Wine Estate (15 minutes, and on cellar door days) too.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
West Mersea	12.4 km	Sea	N/A	Good	N/A	N/A
Shoebury East	17.9 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Southend Thorpe Bay	18.5 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Southend Three Shells	18.8 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Shoeburyness	18.9 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Hyde Hall 15.9 km

Colchester Zoo 19.1 km

firstsite 23 km

Colchester Castle Museum 23 km

East Anglian Railway Museum 26 km

National Trust

Coggeshall Grange Barn 20.9 km

Paycocke's 21.5 km

Bourne Mill 21.8 km

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 33.2 km

Thorington Hall 33.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Burnham-on-Crouch 7 km

Battle of Maldon, 991 7.3 km

Heybridge - Maldon - River Chelmer - River Blackwater 7.8 km

Tollesbury - Thistly Road - Marshes - Shinglehead Point 8 km

Bradwell-on-Sea - Roman Fort - St Peter's Way - Bradwell 9.9 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 1 day(s) of arrival.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

Admission

Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked at the site. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Pitches

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.

General

Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 7:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.

Reception

Reception is open from noon to 8 p.m. between 01/01 and 31/12.

General

Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the campground/park is able to relet your unit/site.
The bar is open between 01/01 and 31/12.

Dogs

The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

The campground/park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Vehicles

The car is only included in the rate if you are travelling with a camper, trailer tent or tent. If you wish to bring a car along with your motorhome/RV, please select the extra.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Arrivals and departures

There is no reception at this campground/park. Please check-in at the The Star Inn instead.

General

The restaurant is open between 01/01 and 31/12.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Pitches

You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Dogs

Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Payment terms

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Does The Star Inn Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Star Inn Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near The Star Inn Caravan Park? The area of tidal mudflats between the estuaries of the Blackwater and Crouch is home to Dengie National Nature Reserve (15 minutes’ drive). Birdwatchers flock to this Site of Special Scientific Interest … Read more
When can I check in and check out of The Star Inn Caravan Park?

Camping and caravan

Arrive: noon – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at The Star Inn Caravan Park? From $34.20 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.