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
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

Caravan sites 30
Motorhome sites 30
Tent sites 5
Open all year
Opens

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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.
  • The pub kitchen will be closed from Monday 15 September to Wednesday 01 October 2025. The pub will be open, however no food will be available.

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Reviews

9.6

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Top spot for adults! Spotless, level pitches (many with water/elec), superb modern loos. The Star Inn next door's a real bonus for food, vibes & tunes. Lovely rural quiet, but a bit out there. Most rave about it and plan to come back!

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An excellent little site.

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Louise P.

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Liked Such a lovely site. Great hardstanding pitches, clean and modern toilet and showers.
Staff in the pub were so welcoming and the food was delicious. Will definitely be returning.
Very dog friendly too, treats on bar and water bowls offered.

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Steve G.

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Liked Layout, space and good facilities as usual

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Excellent site with lovely clean facilities.

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Janet T.

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Liked A lovely quiet campsite with great new shower block & facilities. Easy access 24/7 via padlocked combination gate. Groceries available at next village. Pub at entrance to campsite serving food. Dog walks across the road to Estuary and coastal path.

Disliked Our only comment is that most hard standing pitches require driving over grass to access them. We were there when it had been dry for awhile and it was fine. But the last 2 days we had rain and access to hardstandings were staring to churn up.

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Suggestion. A small freezer for cook blocks etc.

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Maurice S.

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Liked All good. Great level pitches. Very clean showers etc. Value for money. *****

Disliked Nothing

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All in all it was enjoyable and I would recommend the Star Inn

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Anonymous

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Liked The cleanliness of the facilities.It was quiet when we stayed,but I would imagine in busy times,there would be queues for the loos and showers. The pub staff were very welcoming,but note that if you want to eat,it is best to book in advance,as we had to go hunting around to find somewhere to eat,which we found out wasn't easy.

Disliked That I had to drive over fairly muddy ground to get to my pitch,leaving tyre marks in the grass.I would imagine in summer it is not a problem. I couldn't find anywhere to put rubbish,that's not to say there wasn't anywhere,I just didn't see anything.

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Neil D.

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Liked Friendly staff
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Disliked Kitchen closing time unclear

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Stuart A.

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Liked Good clean facilities, nice pub. Enjoyed it.

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Excellent site , clean facilities,

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Steve M.

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Liked Had a lovely hard standing pitch . Facilities were clean and pub was good. Had a lot of rain and ground was still just ok to tow caravan when we left. An excellent site and Good value for money . Be good to have some more hard standing and fully serviced pitches (add waste) but otherwise fantastic

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Anonymous

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Liked The shower & toilet block were very clean.
The Star inn pub was very welcoming & the food was lovely

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Very clean facilities, pub onsite is nice and staff are friendly

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Jamie B.

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Liked Very nice facilities and the pub is also nice, booked for the fact it was adults only to. Lots of nice walks round the coast

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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

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 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 GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.69252°N
0.80173°E

Nearest transport

Coach
16.4 km The George
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 2020201920182017
West Mersea 12.4 km Sea N/AGoodN/AN/A
Shoebury East 17.9 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southend Thorpe Bay 18.5 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southend Three Shells 18.8 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Shoeburyness 18.9 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

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.

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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.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Star Inn Caravan Park? From $41.70 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.