The Star Inn Caravan Park
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- 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
Site type
Tourist board rating
- 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
Powered concrete slab caravan site
Adults only
4 people maximum
Ground type: Concrete slab
Pitch size: Max 3m width × 10m depth (30m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28)
View prices & bookPowered grass caravan site
Adults only
4 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 10m depth (60m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28)
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Reviews
99% would recommend this site to a friend
97% would stay here again
What customers say
Immaculate, adult-only site with roomy, often serviced pitches. New loos/showers are a hit. The Star Inn pub is a draw for good food, friendly service & live music. Peaceful, perfect for relaxing. Many happy return visitors.
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Pitches and facilities on park were excellent, not for wheelchair user
Powered concrete slab caravan site
Liked The pitches and facilities were excellent
Disliked The access to reception and bar unfortunately is NOT disabled friendly so couldn’t access either,
Recommend to friends Visit again
Fantastic weekend getaway
Powered grass caravan site
Liked Everything about the star inn is perfect. Flat pitches, beautiful surroundings, excellent facilities, fantastic pub. The site was full but never had to wait for toilet or shower. Everywhere kept spotlessly clean. Came last year and we'll come again next year (hopefully)
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely site Great views Easy to find and access
Powered grass caravan site
Liked Lovely level site
Beautiful views
Easy going nature of the management
Facilities were clean
Adults only - was pretty quiet and relaxing
Disliked Shower cubicles a little small
No squeegee on hand for users to clean shower floors meant showers were sometimes a little mucky
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From the manager: Thank you for your review and comments.
We will explore further the provision of squeegee's for guests to use in the shower area.
Great site with good facilities…
Powered grass caravan site
Liked Great site with good facilities
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you very much for your review.
A great place to stay
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked The site was spacious and the central block was super clean
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for your review.
Great adult only pub
Powered grass caravan site
Liked What a lovely campsite. Flat green pitches and also hard standing if preferred.
Toilet/shower block kept clean. Attached to a pub which was packed on the Thursday night that we went in and it had a great atmosphere. Bus stop outside pub for trips out.
Disliked Nothing not to like.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely campsite with pub attached serving Lovely food. Well kept, spotless showers…
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked Lovely campsite with pub attached serving Lovely food. Well kept, spotless showers and toilets, hot water. I couldn't fault it.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Quiet. Tidy clean site. Great food in pub.…
Powered grass caravan site
Liked Quiet. Tidy clean site. Great food in pub.
Disliked Pir lights in the showers go off to quick. No shelves in the showers
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From the manager: Thank you for your review and comments.
We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and will look into extending the timer on the movement sensor lighting in the showers to ensure it stays on longer.
Great location. Site is spotlessly clean. Good facilities. Food in pub is very…
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked Great location.
Site is spotlessly clean. Good facilities.
Food in pub is very good.
All at a very good price!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Exelent stay would stay again. Could do with staff site supervision.
Powered grass caravan site
Liked Facilities excellent
Disliked Several dogs allowed to run off lead(Alsatian and Stafie on different pitches) making our old dog nervous and two barking reactive Labrador’s only behind a make shift pen which was not ideal as people walked to facilities. Some pitches close together.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review and comments.
We are sorry that some dog owners did not observe the site rules by keeping their dogs on a lead at all times. Although we do conduct regular walk abouts to aid in reminding guests of the rules, we do rely on guests and dogs behaving responsibly.
Of course, If we are made aware at the time of any rules not being adhered to, we will respond immediately and appropriately.
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 85 cm) Level campground, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
The Star Inn Caravan Park
The Street
Steeple
Southminster
Essex
England
CM0 7LF
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.69252°N
0.80173°E
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 |
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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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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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. - How much does it cost to stay at The Star Inn Caravan Park? From $40.80 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.