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Camping pod
From £65 (£65)
2 people maximum 
9.7/10
7 reviews No smoking in the camping pods.
Please bring your own towels, bed linen, duvets and pillows.
Dimensions
7ft width × 16ft length
Year of manufacture: 2017
1 room
Living room 1 x Double sofa/futon
No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.
No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.
Features
Car 2 included, 2 max. Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max. Fridge 1 included, 1 max. TV 1 included, 1 max. Barbecue grill Cooking equipment Dining table and chairs Double-paned Electric heater(s) Fire ring Freeview Gas and electricity included Kettle Kitchen corner or kitchenette Microwave Outdoor furniture Patio Power socket(s) Toaster Other restrictions
Car parking by site not allowed
Bed linen not provided
Availability
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Rockinghams Farm
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Reviews
94% would recommend this site to a friend
91% would stay here again
What customers say
This peaceful, small farm campsite in the Essex countryside offers lovely woodland and meadow pitches. Guests love the quiet, natural setting and friendly hosts. Facilities are clean and well-kept. Fire pits and nature walks are a plus, though the single shower/toilet can be tight when busy.
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A basic bit of grass nothing like the photos.
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Not a lot
Disliked This was basically an unmanned campsite
I turned up and it wasn’t clear where to go
It wasn’t clear on anything to be honest
As a solo camper , there was zilch signal which I know isn’t their fault, but no one to really help or no one onsite if something went wrong
It’s basically a field in a building site
The rest of it is some house and there were diggers and everything then a massive open back field they were clearly building. The facilities were portaloos and a few sinks, not sure where these photos were taken because I didn’t see any picturesque woodland or lakes? Just a fenced off bit of grass and then a building site.
safe to say I didn’t stay. I didn’t feel comfortable, I started to pitch then decided it wasn’t secure or safe enough. Anyone could just rock up if they knew where it was.
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Lovely facilities. Nice and clean. Amazing…
Primitive forest floor tent campsite (wild)
Liked Lovely facilities. Nice and clean. Amazing views and a quiet site. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
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Lovely small quiet campsite with clean…
Primitive forest floor tent campsite (wild)
Liked Lovely small quiet campsite with clean loo and shower.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Family friendly with room to explore,…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Family friendly with room to explore, felt comfortable being close to toilets and showers.
Will definitely stay again!
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Beautiful site, with versatile camping options.
Camping pod
Liked We had a lovely stay here with my partner and two sons aged 10 and 12. Had to pay a little extra for fishing with permission (do enquire before you go), and it was a very well maintained lake. We caught a lot of fish! The woodland is ancient and relaxing, with well manged pathways. Plenty of wildlife about, including small toads and frogs my sons found in the greener patches of woodland which were lovely to find, and birds of prey wheeling overhead across the fields. The pod we stayed in was very clean, the pull out bed was quite uncomfortable, very firm, but that's down to personal preference! I would recommend taking a fan if you go in warmer weather - we kept the door closed in the evening to keep the midges out and quite a bit of heat built up during the day. It cooled down enough to sleep later in the night. The toilet facilities and shower were very nice for a campsite! There was also an option to buy wood on site if you wanted a fire in the pit provided, but this may not be at all times (best check). A very pleasant escape from city life and we will be back. Thank you to Josephine for hosting us!
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Owner was lovely. Really friendly and…
Primitive forest floor tent campsite (wild)
Liked Owner was lovely. Really friendly and welcoming.
Woodland pitch was huge. Perfect for kids to explore. Will definitely be using this site again.
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Lovely space for the kids to…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Lovely space for the kids to explore
Firepits allowed
Toilets were clean and fresh
Greeted on arrival
Disliked No hot water at washing up station
Wasps!
Don’t use Waze to navigate to site as it takes you to a dead end
Google maps worked fine
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Great location close to the village.…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Great location close to the village. Friendly, great field.
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Quiet, peaceful location. Camping pod was…
Camping pod
Liked Quiet, peaceful location. Camping pod was clean and had all mod cons needed to be able to totally relax. Loved the fire pit which made sitting out under the stars feel really special. Clean toilets and shower facilities. Area to walk in forest and fields. Josephine was a super host, friendly and attentive.
Disliked None
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Very peaceful and private location. Fishing…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Very peaceful and private location. Fishing lake was great fun.
Disliked Amenities a bit rough and ready. Communal wash basin for dishes was basic.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Rockinghams Farm
Rockinghams Farm
Layer Marney
Colchester
Essex
England
CO5 9UL
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.81322°N
0.78639°E
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Mersea | 11 km | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | N/A |
| Brightlingsea | 15.4 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Jaywick | 22.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Clacton Beach Martello Tower | 24.6 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Clacton | 26.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Colchester Zoo 6.5 km
Colchester Castle Museum 11.6 km
firstsite 11.7 km
East Anglian Railway Museum 12.6 km
RHS Garden Hyde Hall 21.9 km
National Trust
Coggeshall Grange Barn 9.1 km
Paycocke's 9.7 km
Bourne Mill 11.1 km
Thorington Hall 21 km
Flatford: Bridge Cottage 22.8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
LAYER MARNEY TOWER 1.3 km
Layer Breton - Layer Marney - Birch - Layer Breton 3 km
Tiptree - Great Braxted - Great Totham - Tiptree 4.1 km
BRAXTED PARK 6.4 km
Kelvedon - Coggeshall - River Blackwater - Kelvedon 6.5 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Rockinghams Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Rockinghams Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Rockinghams Farm? Hunt down some historic sites… you could climb up England’s highest Tudor gatehouse, the Layer Marney Tower (roughly half an hour's walk), or have a bite to eat with some Tiptree preserves … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Rockinghams Farm?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. Please call an hour or so before arrival so someone can come out to greet you.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Rockinghams Farm? From $53.86 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.