Novoli Farm

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Grass pitches (added by manager 10 Aug 2023)

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Grass pitches (added by manager 10 aug 2023)
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Room to spread out (added by manager 10 aug 2023)
Plenty of space for large tents (added by manager 26 jul 2023)
Around the pitches (added by manager 26 jul 2023)

  • Rural location on the edge of a village within easy reach of London
  • A 10-minute drive to Maldon; 15 minutes to RHS Garden Hyde Hall
  • Wine tasting 200 metres away and a historic pub 10 minutes' walk away
Escaping to the Essex countryside means different things to different people. For some folk it’s a chance to take it easy – visiting gardens, taking gentle strolls to the local pub and seeking out cute little tea rooms – while for others it’s all about packing days full of activities like wild swimming, canoeing and long bike rides. One thing that surely links together all guests at Novoli Farm, though, is time spent in the gorgeous Essex countryside looking out over the lovely vineyard views and Blackwater estuary (from the top of the hill). Feel free to also pop down to New Hall Vineyards, 200 metres away, for a tasting should you wish to experience the vines more closely. Prefer a pint of beer? No problem – this site is on the edge of the village of Purleigh, about 10 minutes’ walk from the village pub (and the shop, where you can pick up supplies for your picnics and barbecue evenings). There’s also a bus stop in the village for services to the riverside town of Maldon, and the site is just next to the 45-mile St Peter’s Way footpath – so you’ll have options for getting around if you don’t fancy driving. This peaceful spot is an adults-only setup, but dogs are permitted. Things have been kept fairly simple on the grass pitches, but guests do have access to basic, mains-connected toilet facilities and mains water (please note that there are no showers, however).

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Rent a tent 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 12 are not allowed on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • 10 kWh per day of electricity is included. Any further usage is metered on site at £0.397 per kWh and must be paid at check-out.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

7.8

Overall rating based on 39 reviews View breakdown

Peaceful

Voted 52% of visitors View breakdown

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would recommend this site to a friend

79%

would stay here again

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Peaceful site, beautiful surroundings and great location for walks, visit to vineyard…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Louise P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Peaceful site, beautiful surroundings and great location for walks, visit to vineyard and pub for dinner

Recommend to friends Visit again

Basic secure compact campsite

Overall 4/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 2
Wifi No rating
Karen C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: There was a lock on the gate to the field and we were given a code just prior to our stay, so it felt very safe and secure leaving our vehicle and possessions

Disliked: Grass was quite long and the small field was on a slight slope, there was one portaloo toilet and a outside sink, we knew this beforehand and it didn’t put us off, but didn’t really like using the toilet with all the creepy crawlies inside

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Dear Guest, The toilet is cleaned every day, but unfortunately, 'creepy crawlies' come as part of the package, in the countryside! I can only suggest hotels in future, to avoid this issue🙂 Kind regards

Good value for money. Close to historic Purleigh Bell

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 10
Gary T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Easy access. No faffing about. Pitch level and ready with electricity and water was nearby. 5 mins to park up and off out. Toilet and wash facilities available which is bonus for a CL

Disliked: Basic but very sound value

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Gary, Thank you so much for your sensible comments! Kind regards

Basic but clean site, ideal location for where we needed to be.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Really nice corner pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice spot near Maldon nice walks and opposite a vineyard…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Nice spot near Maldon nice walks and opposite a vineyard

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site with lovely owners

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Martine F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Stayed with friends and pitched together. Site very well looked after, friendly site owners and directions and gate code were all provided before arrival. Toilet was clean and tidy and outside sink was too. Lovely waking up to birds singing and the owner of her 3 horses walking past our tent taking them back to have their breakfast. This site has all basic necessities and is a no frills campsite, we enjoyed our stay.

Disliked: We were situated on a fairly steep hill but knew this from Description.

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From the manager: Many thanks Martine. It does sound as though you are in an aviary, sometimes, with all of the local birdlife we have out here! Kind regards

Nice location. Friendly.…

Overall 6/10
Location 10
Value for money 4
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
andrea h. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Nice location. Friendly.

Disliked: Very basic toilet (portfolio) too close to others. Rugged

Recommend to friends Visit again

Worth the money for a 1 night stay.

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Alan S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: A lovely, quiet flat field, perfect for an overnight stay.

Disliked: N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks Alan. Glad that you had a pleasant stay! Kind regards

Perfect if you have your own shower facilities or for a night

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Rachel B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Great communication from Anthony the host. Basic but very pleasantly surprising facilities- the toilet looked like a portaloo from the outside but was a proper toilet and very clean!

Disliked: Noise from the nearby road during commuting time. We were sleeping in the pop up roof which is like a tent so it’s probably not so noticeable in a caravan or motor home. Was OK during the night.

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From the manager: Many thanks for the comments, Rachel. Kind regards

Friendly hosts Bottle of Prosecco on arrival due to a possible miscommunication…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Cristina C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Hilltop shepherd's hut

Liked: Friendly hosts Bottle of Prosecco on arrival due to a possible miscommunication with website. Firewood delivered as needed during our stay. Beautiful views and horses nearby.

Disliked: Quite a long walk had me a bit breathless but I do have health condition. There was some creaking that affected me but I am a very light sleeper and obviously it’s a shepherds hut and you can realise that it will probably do that and will be a hard thing to eliminate. I managed to sleep a bit. my partner slept soundly and doesn’t have the same complaint. sleeping is his superpower however that’s just my opinion once again LOL

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From the manager: Many thanks for your comments, Cristina! Kind regards

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 pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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

Themes

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Novoli Farm

Barons Lane

Purleigh

Chelmsford

Essex

England

CM3 6PL

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.69008°N
0.65716°W

Route directions

The site is directly opposite New Hall Vineyard on the B1010, adjacent to the junction with Pump Lane

Nearest transport

Coach
12.4 km The George
12.4 km The George
14.1 km Bus Station
Rail
4.9 km North Fambridge Rail Station
5.7 km South Woodham Ferrers Rail Station
8.1 km Althorne Rail Station
Ferry
12.1 km Wallasea Island Ferry Landing
13.4 km Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing
28.1 km Point Clear Ferry Landing
Airport
13.9 km London Southend Airport
35.3 km London Stansted Airport
46.9 km London City 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 maritime town of Maldon (10 minutes’ drive) is a good place to start your tour of the area – perhaps with a stroll along Hythe Quay to see one of the UK’s largest collections of London barges. You can also launch canoes or hire bikes here, or join boat trips out onto the Blackwater Estuary. Just outside the town, the Museum of Power is worth a visit to see the miniature railway and working steam pump. For more watery activities, head to Hoe Mill lock (10 minutes), a well-known local wild swimming spot, or the historic harbour at Burnham-on-Crouch (20 minutes). The Dengie National Nature Reserve (half an hour) is a good place to be if you’re into your birdwatching. Gardens more your thing? RHS Garden Hyde Hall (15 minutes) is the big draw nearby, with several themed areas keeping things interesting all year round. The three acres at Beeleigh Abbey Gardens (10 minutes) are also worth exploring, or you can try the trails of Danbury Country Park (also 10 minutes) if you’d like to see something wilder.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Leigh Bell Wharf 16.8 km Estuary Good N/A Poor N/A
Southend Chalkwell 17 km Estuary N/A Good N/A Good
Southend Westcliff Bay 17.3 km Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Southend Three Shells 17.9 km Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Good
Southend Jubilee 18.6 km Estuary N/A Good Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Hyde Hall 6.3 km

Colchester Zoo 22.8 km

East Anglian Railway Museum 26.9 km

Colchester Castle Museum 27.9 km

firstsite 27.9 km

National Trust

Coggeshall Grange Barn 19.6 km

Paycocke's 20.1 km

Bourne Mill 27.1 km

Thorington Hall 37.3 km

Cobham Wood and Mausoleum 37.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Purleigh - Cock Clarks - Woodham Mortimer - Hazeleigh - Purleigh 0.1 km

Battle of Maldon, 991 4.4 km

Heybridge - Maldon - River Chelmer - River Blackwater 5.6 km

Danbury - Great Graces - Little Baddow Hall - Danbury 6.2 km

Danbury and Lingwood Commons - River Chelmer - Danbury 6.3 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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Want to know more about camping in Essex?

  • Does Novoli Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Novoli Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Novoli Farm? The maritime town of Maldon (10 minutes’ drive) is a good place to start your tour of the area – perhaps with a stroll along Hythe Quay to see one of the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Novoli Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Novoli Farm? From R411.16 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.