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 $38.34 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

The Star Inn Caravan Park

View prices & book Last booked 8 hours ago 9.6 540 reviews

View of the site (added by manager 18 Aug 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.

Site 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 hen/stag 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

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

1st time away in our new camper “jurgen” lovely, peaceful weekend!

Perfect overnight stay with fabulous facilities & pub 🥰

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Wifi	8

Paula B. Sept 2024

Powered grass caravan site

Liked: Fabulous quite setting. Well set out level pitches with beautiful views and lovely seating area . Toilet/shower block was amazing, extremely clean. The washing up area had a large sink and cleaning equipment to use. The Star Inn was inviting and friendly. Food was good and reasonably priced. Again very clean and the decor was modern with a nod to the history of The Star. Outside pergola seating area was very tastefully done. We have 3 dogs and they were very accommodating and welcoming so we were able to relax with our fur babies. Great dog walk across the feilds to the sea basin. We will definitely return 🥰

Disliked: No dislikes. As someone else mentioned in another comment maybe a hook on the outside of the shower door so clothes don't get wet or even a bench/rack by sinks.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spotlessly clean and tidy, lovely clean site and would definitely recommend…

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Matthew James S. Sept 2024

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Spotlessly clean and tidy, lovely clean site and would definitely recommend

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would stay again

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Shanny N. Sept 2024

Powered grass caravan site

Liked: Beautiful well kept site - showers super clean- peaceful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly, Clean and well maintained site.

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JAKE R. Sept 2024

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Friwndly and welcoming staff at the Star Inn accompanied by good food and a relaxed atmosphere. The camping field was well kept, secure and had immaculately clean welfare facilities.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautifully clean adults only site, lovely new facililities with a great pub…

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Anonymous Sept 2024

Powered grass caravan site

Liked: Beautifully clean adults only site, lovely new facililities with a great pub in a village setting. A great stay thank you.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, highly recommend!

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Emily R. Sept 2024

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Our second stay at this site and we will definitely be back. The facilities are always very clean and of a high standard. The site is adult only and is quiet, laidback, and always has a very friendly atmosphere. The pub to the front of the site is also lovely, with great food and entertainment throughout the summer months. Highly recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant site good staff

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Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Anonymous Sept 2024

Powered grass caravan site

Liked: Lovely site good food friendly people

Disliked: Silly motor bike lock on gate needs barrier to make it easier so you don't keep getting out of car

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely little site with everything you need for a peaceful stay.…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
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Wifi	10

Stephen B. Sept 2024

Powered grass caravan site

Liked: A lovely little site with everything you need for a peaceful stay. It has a great little pub to relax , drink or eat in. The sites very clean, flat and pitches are well spaced and above anything you feel welcome.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with great on site facilities.

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Location	10
Value for money	10
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Facilities / Activities	8
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Child friendliness	6
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Wifi	6

Anonymous Sept 2024

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked: Easy check via the attached pub run by friendly helpful staff.Lovely hardstanding pitch and excellent toilet/shower facilities.Very spacious field for caravans/mororhomes/tents with/without electricity. Pub has garden and food available.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little site !

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Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
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Child friendliness	No rating
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Wifi	8

Rosamunde W. Sept 2024

Powered grass caravan site

Liked: We have camped here many times now its a great little site and only 40 mins from where we live !! Pub sells great food which is a bonus.

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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 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)

Accessibility

Bathroom: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Disabled facilities Level campground, no steep slopes

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 leads 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 hen/stag 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 by the pitch. 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 boots 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 touring caravan or a tent. Cars are not permitted when travelling with a motorhome/campervan.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour 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 the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Dogs

Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Payment terms

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

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 $38.34 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.