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

Touring caravan pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 30
Tent pitches 30
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The bar and/or restaurant is open between 01/01 et 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 flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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

Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 673 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Spacious, clean, adult-only site with well-serviced pitches. New ablutions are spotless. Attached Star Inn pub gets rave reviews for food & service, plus live music. Peaceful spot, perfect for chilling. Many return visitors.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Pitches and facilities on park were excellent, not for wheelchair user

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Margaret H.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked The pitches and facilities were excellent

Disliked The access to reception and bar unfortunately is NOT disabled friendly so couldn’t access either,

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site Great views Easy to find and access

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Steve M.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely level site
Beautiful views
Easy going nature of the management
Facilities were clean
Adults only - was pretty quiet and relaxing

Disliked Shower cubicles a little small
No squeegee on hand for users to clean shower floors meant showers were sometimes a little mucky

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review and comments.

We will explore further the provision of squeegee's for guests to use in the shower area.

Great site with good facilities…

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Katy B.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Great site with good facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you very much for your review.

A great place to stay

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The site was spacious and the central block was super clean

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review.

Great adult only pub

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Steve G.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked What a lovely campsite. Flat green pitches and also hard standing if preferred.
Toilet/shower block kept clean. Attached to a pub which was packed on the Thursday night that we went in and it had a great atmosphere. Bus stop outside pub for trips out.

Disliked Nothing not to like.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely campsite with pub attached serving Lovely food. Well kept, spotless showers…

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William G.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely campsite with pub attached serving Lovely food. Well kept, spotless showers and toilets, hot water. I couldn't fault it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet. Tidy clean site. Great food in pub.…

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Stephen H.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Quiet. Tidy clean site. Great food in pub.

Disliked Pir lights in the showers go off to quick. No shelves in the showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review and comments.

We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and will look into extending the timer on the movement sensor lighting in the showers to ensure it stays on longer.

Great location. Site is spotlessly clean. Good facilities. Food in pub is very…

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Philip T.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great location.
Site is spotlessly clean. Good facilities.
Food in pub is very good.
All at a very good price!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Exelent stay would stay again. Could do with staff site supervision.

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David N.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Facilities excellent

Disliked Several dogs allowed to run off lead(Alsatian and Stafie on different pitches) making our old dog nervous and two barking reactive Labrador’s only behind a make shift pen which was not ideal as people walked to facilities. Some pitches close together.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review and comments.

We are sorry that some dog owners did not observe the site rules by keeping their dogs on a lead at all times. Although we do conduct regular walk abouts to aid in reminding guests of the rules, we do rely on guests and dogs behaving responsibly.
Of course, If we are made aware at the time of any rules not being adhered to, we will respond immediately and appropriately.

Loved it be back soon

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n c.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Great little site loved my 2 night stay definitely be back soon

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

We are currently exploring the idea of a convenience shop/ facility and hope to have a solution in the coming months.

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal 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 pitches)

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 30 inches/75cm) Level site, 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? 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?
    Camping and touring
    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 R427,22 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.