City to Country Retreat
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- Luxury bell tents just outside the Essex village of Toppesfield
- Heritage railway, vineyard and distillery within five minutes' drive
- Tennis court and bike hire on site; kitchen and barbecue for each tent
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Bookings must not be for more than 30 consecutive nights.
- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- Pets must be kept off the furniture; please bring a blanket or dog bed for them to sleep on.
Languages spoken
English
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Features
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club Massages On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowedThemes
Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful 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 nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
City to Country Retreat
Toppesfield Hall
Great Yeldham Road
Halstead
Essex
England
CO9 4LS
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.00483°N
0.54183°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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
West Mersea | 37.3 km | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | N/A |
Brightlingsea | 39 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Jaywick | 46.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Clacton Beach Martello Tower | 48.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
East Anglian Railway Museum 17.2 km
Audley End House and Gardens 22.1 km
Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 25.4 km
Colchester Zoo 25.5 km
Newmarket Racecourses 27.4 km
National Trust
Melford Hall 15 km
Paycocke's 17.7 km
Coggeshall Grange Barn 18.3 km
Lavenham Guildhall 20.9 km
Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 25.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Ridgewell - Tilbury Green - Great Yeldham - Ridgewell 3.9 km
The Belchamps 6.6 km
SPAINS HALL 7.2 km
Finchingfield - Howe Woods - Little London - Howe Street 7.5 km
GOSFIELD HALL 8 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.
Nearest sites
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Want to know more about camping in Essex?
- Does City to Country Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is City to Country Retreat dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near City to Country Retreat? If you’ve brought the kids with you, it shouldn't be tricky to entertain them – perhaps you’d like to plan outings to Gosfield Lake (15 minutes’ drive) for inflatable rides, to Boydells … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of City to Country Retreat?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. It's best to arrive before sunset as the woodland area has limited lighting.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at City to Country Retreat? From $291.20 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.