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 30
Open all year
Opens

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

Accommodation

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 638 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Adults-only site, immaculately clean and modern facilities. Spacious, well-kept pitches, often serviced. Attached Star Inn pub a big hit for friendly staff, great food, and entertainment. Peaceful, helpful staff. Small notes: few local shops, some dog control issues.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Nice park, clean facilities and the pub with restaurant on site. Booked…

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Trevor H.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Nice park, clean facilities and the pub with restaurant on site. Booked again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent facilities, dog friendly, good value for money

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Rachel C.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Wanted to book a night away, not too far from home to test our new awning. Completely struck gold with this place. Will definitely be coming back. The place was spotless, the toilets and showers were impeccably clean, pitch was beautiful. Had a delicious meal in the pub, the steak I had was was amazing. Very dog friendly. Staff were really friendly and made a fuss of the dogs. No kids allowed on the campsite was a massive draw for us. I got up in the night to use the toilets and felt completely safe, didn’t have to ask my husband to walk with me. Couldn’t fault it! The price was more than reasonable, electric hookup worked well and WiFi was really good. Wished we had stayed longer but as I said just a test run

Recommend to friends Visit again

Better for caravans if placed near the road, might stay again

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Friendly atmosphere in the pub on site, toilet and shower block clean and brand new, long dog walks on your doorstep

Disliked We were placed next to the main road, even for a Saturday it was busy and loud, i asked to be over the other side by the fields but it didn’t work out that way

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Excellent well equipped site

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Jackie B.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Lovely well equipped site, friendly but quiet, with a pub on your doorstep fab!

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Excellent and clean

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Paul H.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Beautiful and peaceful setting a great dog walk. Staff friendly. I have stayed a few times and will be coming back

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Gray place A1 +++++++

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Martin J.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked This was our first ever camping trip. Having recently tipped our toe in the camper van world by buying A
a VW transporter. It was great, campsite was great, toilet and shower facilities were spotlessly clean, the hosts were great and nothing was any trouble. Other people onsite were really friendly. The Star Inn great place to stay and would recommend 100%

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Site well layer out, large pitches, facilities very good and clean. Pub food…

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Steven P.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Site well layer out, large pitches, facilities very good and clean.
Pub food very food, good prices, friendly staff.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Absolutely fantastic site, recommend to everyone…

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Anonymous

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Absolutely fantastic site, recommend to everyone

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely clean and well maintained site, toilet blocks and washing up areas…

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Emily S.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Lovely clean and well maintained site, toilet blocks and washing up areas were very clean. Loved that it backed on from the pub and was able to take a drink back to the site. WiFi was strong connection. Will definitely be returning.

Disliked The people next to us but that’s not the sites fault :))

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice Site and Pub

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colin c.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Large Serviced Pitch, Excellent Washroom,
On-site Pub lovely great selection of beers

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

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.

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? No 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 $40.24 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.