Stocks Farm Camping
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- Dog-friendly, off-grid camping in the peaceful village of Rayne, Essex
- The Discovery Centre five minutes’ drive; Colchester Zoo 25 minutes
- Eggs and veg sold on site; pubs within five to 10 minutes’ walk
Site type
15
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed, 9 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
9.8/10
Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
100% would stay here again
What customers say
Stocks Farm is a peaceful, well-kept campsite with spacious, flat grass pitches, praised for its beautiful location and proximity to amenities and cycle paths. Hosts David and Katy are consistently described as exceptionally friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with special mention of their animals. Facilities are generally clean and good, although some visitors noted the limited number of toilets and a single shower. Little extras like homemade fudge and available games are a popular touch.
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Great campsite
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely quiet campsite with very friendly owners who sell their home made own delicious honey and fudge made from bees on site!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Very friendly owners campsite clean and…
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked Very friendly owners
campsite clean and quiet
Disliked Would be great if they put proper facilities in
Pitches could be bigger
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for your review. We are always looking to make our campers experience the best so all feedback is taken on board and we will certainly make sure the pitch sizes are appropriate.
We would like to note, we are a back to basic campsite, whereby we promise to provide the basics of water, bins and toilets, however, we have added more facilities since starting and these we hope are seen as an added bonus for the campsite.
Thanks again and look forward to seeing you visit again.
Lovely area, great service, recommended. …
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely area, great service, recommended. Children invited to help collect eggs from the chickens which they enjoyed!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Location was good, walked to discovery…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Location was good, walked to discovery park and the local pubs. Quiet site and friendly site owners. Fresh eggs, honey and fudge available. Would definitely return.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely well kept site with welcoming hosts. Will return.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Location and the Hosts David and Katy
Disliked Nothing to dislike
Recommend to friends Visit again
Not a fan of portable toilets but they were relatively clean.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely quiet and beautiful place. Nice flat ground.
Recommend to friends Visit again
A lovely site with helpful owners
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked A peaceful, well kept site in walking distance from a pub.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Good clean facilities, large fridge available,…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Good clean facilities, large fridge available, peaceful location within easy access of a supermarket and places to visit
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Excellent site,clean facilities
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked The location was great close enough to town without being too close, the owners were lovely and very helpful. The site was very chilled.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great grass pitch, the grass is…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Great grass pitch, the grass is kept very well. The owners are very nice people and were very good with the children - inviting them to go check the freshly laid eggs! Overall, a very comfortable stay and will come back. Loved being only a short walk to Notley Park where we had a great day.
Disliked Only issue is that there are only two toilets, however, as it is a small(ish) site I cannot see that the queues would ever get too big.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
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
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Stocks Farm Camping
Stocks Farm
Braintree
Essex
England
CM77 6SY
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.87287°N
0.51371°E
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Mersea | 19.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | N/A |
| Brightlingsea | 21.7 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Leigh Bell Wharf | 23.8 mi | Estuary | Good | N/A | Poor | N/A |
| Southend Chalkwell | 24.2 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
| Southend Westcliff Bay | 24.5 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
East Anglian Railway Museum 10.9 mi
Colchester Zoo 13.7 mi
RHS Garden Hyde Hall 14.5 mi
Audley End House and Gardens 16.1 mi
Colchester Castle Museum 16.5 mi
National Trust
Paycocke's 7.1 mi
Coggeshall Grange Barn 7.3 mi
Melford Hall 16.9 mi
Bourne Mill 17 mi
Thorington Hall 19.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
SALING GROVE 2.5 mi
SALING HALL 2.9 mi
Little Leighs - Essex Way - Great Waltham - Little Leighs 3.5 mi
Great Leighs - Terling - Fuller Street - Great Leighs 4.2 mi
White Notley - Cressing Temple Barns - Fairstead - White Notley 4.2 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Stocks Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Stocks Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Stocks Farm Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Great Notley Country Park and The Discovery Centre: five minutes’ drive - Chelmsford City Racecourse: five minutes - Golf course: 10 minutes - Little Monsters House … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Stocks Farm Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Stocks Farm Camping? From £25 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.