When can I check in and check out of The Star Inn Caravan Park?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites 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 $23.93 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

The Star Inn Caravan Park

View prices & book Last booked 10 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.

Campground type

Open all year

Tourist board rating

Please note

Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The restaurant is open between 01/01 and 12/31.
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 12/31.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Campsite 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. Sep 2024

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

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. Sep 2024

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

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. Sep 2024

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

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. Sep 2024

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

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 Sep 2024

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

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. Sep 2024

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

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

Anonymous Sep 2024

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

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
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Stephen B. Sep 2024

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

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
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Facilities / Activities	8
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Child friendliness	6
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Anonymous Sep 2024

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

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 !

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

Rosamunde W. Sep 2024

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

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 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 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

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation 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 Horseback 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

Bus

10.2 mi The George

11.3 mi Westcliff Plough

Rail

2.6 mi Southminster Rail Station

3.7 mi Althorne Rail Station

4.1 mi Burnham-on-Crouch Rail Station

Ferry

4.8 mi Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing

4.8 mi Wallasea Island Ferry Landing

12.1 mi Point Clear Ferry Landing

Airport

9.5 mi London Southend Airport

26.9 mi 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	7.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	N/A	N/A
Shoebury East	11.1 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Southend Thorpe Bay	11.5 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Southend Three Shells	11.7 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Shoeburyness	11.8 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Hyde Hall 9.9 mi

Colchester Zoo 11.9 mi

firstsite 14.3 mi

Colchester Castle Museum 14.3 mi

East Anglian Railway Museum 16.1 mi

National Trust

Coggeshall Grange Barn 13 mi

Paycocke's 13.4 mi

Bourne Mill 13.6 mi

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 20.6 mi

Thorington Hall 20.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Burnham-on-Crouch 4.3 mi

Battle of Maldon, 991 4.5 mi

Heybridge - Maldon - River Chelmer - River Blackwater 4.8 mi

Tollesbury - Thistly Road - Marshes - Shinglehead Point 5 mi

Bradwell-on-Sea - Roman Fort - St Peter's Way - Bradwell 6.2 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

Bookings cannot be amended within 1 day(s) of arrival.

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on 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.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
There is no reception at this park. Please check-in at the The Star Inn instead.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.
The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
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.
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 trunks must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancelation period are only possible if the park is able to relet your unit/site.
The bar is open between 01/01 and 12/31.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
The restaurant is open between 01/01 and 12/31.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

Reception is open from noon to 8 p.m. between 01/01 and 12/31.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Sites

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.
You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
No vehicle movement between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked at the site. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.
The car is only included in the rate if you are travelling with a camper, trailer tent or tent. If you wish to bring a car along with your motorhome/RV, please select the extra.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

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 $23.93 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.