Stocks Farm Camping
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- Dog-friendly, off-grid camping in the peaceful village of Rayne, Essex
- The Discovery Centre five minutes’ drive; Colchester Zoo 25 minutes
- Eggs and veg sold on site; pubs within five to 10 minutes’ walk
Site type
15
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Bookings must not be for more than 10 consecutive nights.- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed, 9 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 64m²
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 64m²
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
100% would stay here again
What customers say
A lovely, quiet spot, well-maintained with spotless facilities. Katy and David are praised for their grand welcome and helpfulness. Great location near attractions and the Flitch Way for strolls and cycles. A few grumbles about loos, but most love the chilled vibe and plan to come back.
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A lovely site with helpful owners
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked A peaceful, well kept site in walking distance from a pub.
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Good clean facilities, large fridge available, peaceful location within easy access of…
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Liked Good clean facilities, large fridge available, peaceful location within easy access of a supermarket and places to visit
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Excellent site,clean facilities
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked The location was great close enough to town without being too close, the owners were lovely and very helpful. The site was very chilled.
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Great grass pitch, the grass is kept very well. The owners are…
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Liked Great grass pitch, the grass is kept very well. The owners are very nice people and were very good with the children - inviting them to go check the freshly laid eggs! Overall, a very comfortable stay and will come back. Loved being only a short walk to Notley Park where we had a great day.
Disliked Only issue is that there are only two toilets, however, as it is a small(ish) site I cannot see that the queues would ever get too big.
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It was a lovely quiet site just right for our needs. They…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked It was a lovely quiet site just right for our needs. They provided lots of games for the children. The owners were really helpful and friendly.
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Beautiful site with the most amazing hosts!
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Could not fault Stocks Farm! We were the only people on the site during our stay, so had free roam of the whole field. Was advised we could pitch up wherever we liked, and the grass was just perfect for camping. The hosts Katy & David were super friendly, and were more than happy to help with anything we needed. My 6-year old step daughter quoted that 'they tried hard to make sure their visitors have a good time', so a big round of applause there! The utilities room had more than everything we needed, including garden games & toys for the children. Everything was kept so clean, and brought back a little bit of comfort to a back-to-basics camping trip. The homemade fudge was a yummy treat, and was a lovely addition to the already wonderful break. The star of the show had to be Katy & David's very friendly cat, Max, who was more than happy to sit around the campfire with us and give the children lots of cuddles. The local Cafe was only a short walk away, and served some delicious cakes, which certainly went down a treat! We will be sure to return in the future!
Disliked Absolutely nothing.
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Very friendly hosts. And plenty of room to pitch a tent. Not…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Very friendly hosts. And plenty of room to pitch a tent. Not over crowded like some sites. This is the 2nd time we have been here, and will stay again
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What a beautiful spot! Myself, six year old son and six year…
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Liked What a beautiful spot! Myself, six year old son and six year old nephew had the time of our lives. Nothing better than a back to basics campsite, no silly check ins or allocated pitches. Turn up pitch up have some fun and that is exactly what we did. The freedom of a field with fantastic owners who are friendly but not overbearing, honest, genuine and kind. Thank you we will be back soon, and I cannot finish without saying thank you to Max the cat who single handley stole the show. X
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Perfect site with incredible hosts.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked We totally loved it there. The hosts could not do enough for us and were super friendly.
Beautiful site which was totally immaculate.
Based right on the flitch way so a safe walk for people with kids or dogs, through stunning countryside.
If you're a dog person, you have to meet Katy and Steve's adorable dogs!!! And the two very friendly and loving cats!
The best part of all had to be the delicious home made fudge which was to die for.
Would 1000% recommend.
Disliked Nothing!
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Excellent site, great for first time campers. friendly staff
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Katy and David the owners were very accommodating and couldn’t do enough to help.
Facilities were good.
Lovely location .
Plenty of room for children to play and roam .
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Features
Portable toilet
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Stocks Farm Camping
Stocks Farm
Braintree
Essex
England
CM77 6SY
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.87287°N
0.51371°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 | 30.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | N/A |
| Brightlingsea | 34.9 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Leigh Bell Wharf | 38.3 km | Estuary | Good | N/A | Poor | N/A |
| Southend Chalkwell | 38.9 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
| Southend Westcliff Bay | 39.4 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
East Anglian Railway Museum 17.6 km
Colchester Zoo 22.1 km
RHS Garden Hyde Hall 23.3 km
Audley End House and Gardens 26 km
Colchester Castle Museum 26.6 km
National Trust
Paycocke's 11.4 km
Coggeshall Grange Barn 11.7 km
Melford Hall 27.3 km
Bourne Mill 27.3 km
Thorington Hall 30.9 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
SALING GROVE 4 km
SALING HALL 4.7 km
Little Leighs - Essex Way - Great Waltham - Little Leighs 5.7 km
Great Leighs - Terling - Fuller Street - Great Leighs 6.7 km
White Notley - Cressing Temple Barns - Fairstead - White Notley 6.8 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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Frequently asked questions
- Does Stocks Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Stocks Farm Camping dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Stocks Farm Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Great Notley Country Park and The Discovery Centre: five minutes’ drive - Chelmsford City Racecourse: five minutes - Golf course: 10 minutes - Little Monsters House … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Stocks Farm Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Stocks Farm Camping? From €28.59 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.