Electric grass tent pitch
From £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults
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.
Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.
Pitch size
Max 6.0m width x 6.0m depth (19.7ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)
Ground type
Grass
Suitable for
Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)
Features
Extras
Extra car (1 max) | £5 (£5) per stay |
You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.
Availability
Your booking From £25 (£25) | |
Based on 1 night, 5 people |
Choose your dates and party size to see pricing and availability.
Novoli Farm
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Voted 53% of visitors View breakdown
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Easy & secure access. Campsite as described!…
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Easy & secure access. Campsite as described!
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Lovely site for a one night stay
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Non-electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked: The site was well equipped for one night and it's location near a lovely walk next through a vineyard to the village pub was perfect
Disliked: The road nearby was quite busy and obviously there was no shower facility bit that was already advised in advance.
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Small quiet site, very secure. Local to lots of attractions. Southend etc.…
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Liked: Small quiet site, very secure. Local to lots of attractions. Southend etc.
Disliked: Nothing really.
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Liked: Beautiful countryside
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Perfect if you want to visit the local vine yard.
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked: Great communication before and during stay. Antony was very accommodating with requests and knowledge of local area. Site has a lovely walk through a gate onto a vineyard to the local pub the Purleigh Bell . Lovely old pub and very friendly. Purleigh community shop had everything you needed and more to stock up for your stay . Again very welcoming and friendly. Had EHU and flushing toilet to use . Also a cold water washing up unit .
Disliked: New guests turning up at 11.30am when it clearly states on imformation check in is 2pm . We had arranged with Antony to stay a little later on plot till 12 /1pm as new guests should not have arrived till 2pm . Obviously this is completely out of Antony's control.
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From the manager: Dear Paula, Many thanks for the glowing review and we hope to see you again, at some stage. Kind regards Anthony
We stayed for two nights and it is a perfect site for…
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Liked: We stayed for two nights and it is a perfect site for us, basic, campfire and a pub you can walk to in 15 minutes with excellent views on top of the hill. Anthony was very accommodating, my husband needed to go to hospital and Anthony drove my husband to the hospital and then checked in on us the next morning, we were very grateful, we will go back.
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From the manager: Dear Kyla, Many thanks for the review. I very much hope that your husband is on the mend and hope to see you both again. Kind regards Anthony
Needs some TLC
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Liked: Quiet site. Nice walk up the hill and along to the local pub. Also a well stocked community shop around the corner.
Disliked: First impression is a high gate which it completely boarded so you can't see through it. Chain and combination padlock fixed to the top of the gates which means that you have to have your arms stretched up to reach the padlock while turning the numbers. You would not be able to do this if you were less than 5'4" Drinking water tap is next to the tap over the Elsen point. Spiggot on drinking water tap was broken so could not fix a hose. Tap over Elsen point sprayed water everywhere when pushed on. Wouldn't cost too much to fix these issues and would then be a nice site.
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From the manager: Hi John, Many thanks for taking the time to review and glad that you enjoyed the quiet location and wonderful walks and pub. I think if you were 4'10", you may struggle with the lock, as the gate is 5' 10" and the lock hangs down to about 5' 6". I am not sure what your point is about the separate taps. The drinking water tap is about 6' from the Chemical disposal point tap, which is the requirement, so all correct, in my view. We would have appreciated your comment about the spraying tap when you were here, as it was easily fixed with a new tap. Kind regards
Great, affordable and friendly no-frills campsite
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Liked: Great communication ahead of arriving at the camp site. I requested to be aware from other campers as I was travelling with my dog who's anxious and in training and Anthony was very accommodating. It was easy to find the campsite (clear signs for entry) and I used the what3words app to get the direct location. It's a secure site with access through a locked gate. The pitch was great, I had plenty of space for my car and tent. There's a sink for washing up, and taps for refilling on water and the toilet was clean and pleasant. Woke up to a wonderful sunrise over the hill.
Disliked: If you're coming as a backpacker/minimal camping gear, the ground isn't super even for cooking. It'd be great if there was a makeshift sort of bench/table for the tent areas to safely cook. The check-in time on the website said until 8.30pm but someone arrived around 11pm and their headlights shone right through the tent - this is not a fault of the site owners just a suggestion to bring an eye mask (and ear plugs) to get the best night sleep.
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From the manager: Dear Gemma, Many thanks for the review. We have taken your constructive comments on board and I agree that it's frustrating when people completely ignore the check-in times. It's also difficult to police. Kind regards Anthony
Picturesque village and lovely site with clean facilities
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Liked: A pleasant experience. Host/campsite manager was super helpful and informative by text of local facilities and instructions on entry. I worried when I saw a portaloo exterior but the toilet was proper with flush and was clean and stocked. We followed a beautiful path signposted to the local pub up to a gorgeous vineyard, church and watched the sunrise with lovely views. Whst a local find. Perfect for our 1 night stay.
Disliked: If we were here on holiday and wanted to stay a good few nights we would need somewhere else with a shower.
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Great site, clean facilities, friendly hosts.
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Liked: Hosts very friendly and informative. Pitch perfect for us and our dog. Lovely walk through vineyards to pub which serves great food. Basic facilities but very clean on site.
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
Novoli Farm
Barons Lane
Purleigh
Chelmsford
Essex
England
CM3 6PL
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.69008°N
0.65716°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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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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Frequently asked questions
- 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: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Novoli Farm? From R415.15 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.