Willow Bay primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

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6 people maximum

One Tent or Trailer tent allowed per site

Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Site size

Max 6.0m width x 5.0m depth (19.7ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 30.0m² (322.9ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Tent, Trailer tent

Features

Car 2 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 4 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Fire ring

Extras

Additional dog (2 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£10 (£10) per stay
Bring a pup tent (2 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£5 (£5) per stay
Extra car (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Availability

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Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 9.6 37 reviews

Pitches are screened by trees but offer long views (added by manager 14 Apr 2023)

Pitches are screened by trees but offer long views

Willow bay pitch with iron chimenea barbecue stove

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Peaceful Relaxing Easy to find Very quiet Owners helpful…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Alain K. Aug 2024

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (solo)

Liked: Peaceful Relaxing Easy to find Very quiet Owners helpful

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Love the place. As close to nature as one can get. Absolutely…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Grahame M. Sep 2024

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (solo)

Liked: Love the place. As close to nature as one can get. Absolutely loved Ted and his partner. Kind and caring. Thank you for having me.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike here at all.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice greeting from friendly owners, they even gave us a little welcome…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	2

Anonymous Aug 2024

Barney power optional grass tent or campervan campsite

Liked: Nice greeting from friendly owners, they even gave us a little welcome info pack on things to do in the area which was nice. The place was simple but there was a really friendly atmosphere and we felt safe and secure.

Disliked: The early wake up call from the cockerel was a surprise and my daughter wasn't that keen on the compost toilet, but she survived :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

The wild flowers in the camping field are wonderful.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Cathy S. Aug 2024

Willow Bay primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: This site is truly beautiful. The owners are great. Sitting in the field in the sunshine, looking at the wildflowers, listening to the birds was one of the best camping experiences I have had in my life.

Disliked: There was nothing to dislike.

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I loved it, it was a good nice little spot to pich…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Macaila F. Jul 2024

Barney power optional grass tent or campervan campsite

Liked: I loved it, it was a good nice little spot to pich up! A lot of the stuff is over grown which could be cut down as you come through with the car but apart from that it is good pretty place to stay!! There is goat and chickens near by too which is pretty cool !!

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Lovely peaceful campsite - chickens running around and some beautiful pitches…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	No rating
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Marc C. Jul 2024

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (solo)

Liked: Lovely peaceful campsite - chickens running around and some beautiful pitches

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly camping in a peaceful place

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

Carol S. Jul 2024

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked: The site has been lovingly tended to encourage a wild flower meadow to grow, and the generous pitches are created by mowing areas in the grasses, giving quite secluded pitches. The facilities are simple - a compost toilet and plenty of cold water. Ted and Elizabeth, the owners, were very friendly and welcoming. I’d recommend it to anyone who enjoys an off grid, low tech camping experience amid a peaceful, heart-warming vibe

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Very friendly welcome. Loved being surrounded by the wild life. Saw a…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	No rating

Lisa D. Jul 2024

Barney power optional grass tent or campervan campsite

Liked: Very friendly welcome. Loved being surrounded by the wild life. Saw a family of badgers on one of our walks. Had a brilliant weekend.

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Wonderful stay, great hosts, beautiful spot.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	No rating

Harvey C. Jul 2024

Barney power optional grass tent or campervan campsite

Liked: Wonderful stay, great hosts, beautiful spot.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely spot, a few minor changes could make it perfect.

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	No rating

Shona M. Jul 2024

Ninian's Fold enclosed paddock primitive grass and earth tent campsite (fire ring, family)

Liked: The idea is brilliant, abundant nature, quiet and remote, plenty of space between pitches, no music. We felt mostly very relaxed.

Disliked: Couple of things, the entrance looks like you're entering Del Boy's garden, it's not very welcoming. The facilities are not well done, the compost loo is great in theory but really difficult to actually sit on and it was very smelly in the heat. The sink for washing up/drinking water is quite near the smelly loo and at a really awkward, uncomfortable height.

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Pétanque Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac

Battle's Field

East End Road

Southminster

Essex

England

CM0 7PS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.7299°N
0.9174°W

Route directions

What3words: demoted.butterfly.practical. From Bradwell village (church), follow the sign for St. Peter's Chapel. The post code is a rough guide only. You will pass the Cricketers Arms pub (closed down). After 300 yards of open fields, the site is on the left-hand side. The gateway is a gap in the hedge by a telegraph pole. There is bunting on the gate. Trains run regularly from London Liverpool Street through to Southminster (then take the D4 bus).

Nearest transport

Bus

8.4 mi Colchester Road

8.9 mi Oaklands

Rail

6 mi Southminster Rail Station

8 mi Burnham-on-Crouch Rail Station

8.9 mi Wivenhoe Rail Station

Ferry

6.7 mi Point Clear Ferry Landing

6.9 mi Brightlingsea Ferry Landing

8.4 mi Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing

Airport

14.5 mi London Southend 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

Spreading between the estuaries of the River Blackwater and the River Crouch is Dengie National Nature Reserve (five minutes’ drive). This expansive area of tidal flats and saltmarshes is a birdwatcher’s dream, with large numbers of Brent geese and grey plovers, plus turnstones and oystercatchers. For a vintage day out, take a trip on a steam or diesel train along the heritage Mangapps Railway (25 minutes). In addition to just under a mile of standard-gauge track with restored stations and period equipment, there is a museum with an extensive signalling collection – it should keep trainspotters happy for a few hours. Bradwell beach (half an hour's walk) is a splendid place for a picnic on the sand or a walk along the nature trail. At the other side of the peninsula, Burnham-on-Crouch (20 minutes' drive) is a quiet riverside town with an art trail, a museum and some lovely places to eat and drink by the water. You may also like to stop by at Clayhill Vineyard, a little way outside the town, for a tour, a tasting or a bite to eat.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
West Mersea	2.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	N/A	N/A
Brightlingsea	6.6 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Jaywick	8.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Clacton Beach Martello Tower	10.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Clacton	11.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Colchester Zoo 9.9 mi

firstsite 11 mi

Colchester Castle Museum 11.1 mi

East Anglian Railway Museum 15.1 mi

RHS Garden Hyde Hall 15.3 mi

National Trust

Bourne Mill 10.1 mi

Coggeshall Grange Barn 13.7 mi

Paycocke's 14 mi

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 16.4 mi

Thorington Hall 17.3 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Bradwell-on-Sea - Roman Fort - St Peter's Way - Bradwell 0.6 mi

Bradwell St Peter - River Blackwater - Bradwell Waterside 0.6 mi

West Mersea 3.1 mi

Mersea Island Circular 3.6 mi

OLD HALL MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 01/08/1998) 3.8 mi

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

Changes to your holiday

Modifications are subject to a £10.00 ($12.72) fee.

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
At least one of the party members must be aged 17 or over.

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.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The park will send you further check-in information 2 day(s) before your arrival.
There is no reception at this park. Please check-in at the Dunbards Cottage No. 2 instead.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

Extras

Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
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.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 12:30 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Refunds within the indicated cancelation period are only possible if the park is able to relet your unit/site.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
This park has no on-site shower facilities.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Sites

You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Vehicles

Only one car is to be parked at the site. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Frequently asked questions

Does Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac? Spreading between the estuaries of the River Blackwater and the River Crouch is Dengie National Nature Reserve (five minutes’ drive). This expansive area of tidal flats and saltmarshes is a birdwatcher’s dream, … Read more