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Novoli Farm

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View towards bedroom end of shepherds hut

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

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 (couples and immediate family members excepted) 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 when requested on site, before check-out.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Perfect pitch for out one night stop over!

Tent up and running for inspection by the dog

Next to the entrance of the site is a marked path leading to the local pub, excellent idea!

Looking down on the camp site at our lovely campervan

Stunning sunset views and magical to see 4 shooting stars this evening.

Very good experience

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Apr 2025

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Really good experience. Every step was made easy and hassle free. Would definitely come back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Basic site, but suited us for an overnight stay. Easy access.

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	8

Rachel H. Apr 2025

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Basic site, but suited all our needs for an overnight stay. Has access to some beautiful walks. Owners easy to get hold of. Easy to find and access is easy too

Disliked: Not a dislike but it is quite close to a busy road which is quieter at night.

Recommend to friends Visit again

small quiet site, facilities were basic but fine. Very good pub (Purleigh…

Overall	6/10
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James T. Apr 2025

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: small quiet site, facilities were basic but fine. Very good pub (Purleigh Bell) a 10 minute walk away

Recommend to friends Visit again

Simple, safe, beautiful field walk through vineyard to pub

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Kelly C. Mar 2025

Non-electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Wonderful fields and walk to the village Pub.
Meal and hospitality at Pub was second to none.
Met Anthony he was kind and helpful. Just what we needed for a simple pit stop in a safe place.

Disliked: Simple outside wash station too tall.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location for walking

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

Joe A. Mar 2025

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: We received good communication from the owners, who also allowed on-site early which was great too and on our hardstanding pitch the electrics cable had been set up for us, presumably due to the distance of the electrics themselves.

If you enjoy walking, this site is in a great location with plenty of circular walks around the local area. You can get a map from the Purleigh Bell pub which is only a short walk away from the site (and does good food and drink).

We chose to head into Maldon which was a pleasant 90-minute walk into the town centre where there are lots of great pubs.

Disliked: The toilet setup is basic and their no hot water - BUT they're functional and having read the reviews before arriving we knew what we were letting ourselves in for.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing stay and price is really good too.

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

Anonymous Feb 2025

Hilltop shepherd's hut (hot tub)

Liked: The host couldn't do enough for us . Met us at gate helped carry our bags gave me some wellies lit the hot tub and even offered to drive us to the pub to watch the rugby. Hot tub was amazing. Views to die for and so quite and relaxing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Many thanks for your kind words.

Had all facilities you would need

Overall	6/10
Location	6
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	2
Wifi	2

Lee W. Nov 2024

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: The quietness of the site, the owners were very helpful with where we could visit.

Disliked: The toilet although it was a stated when booking I was pleased to have my own on board.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Many thanks for your comments

The owner was really friendly and accommodating. The walks from the site…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Nov 2024

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: The owner was really friendly and accommodating. The walks from the site are lovely.

Disliked: The site is quite small but that wasn't really a problem for a short stay. Close to the road but again, no problem during the night.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Many thanks for your kind words.

The owner was really friendly and accommodating. The walks from the site…

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

Anonymous Nov 2024

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: The owner was really friendly and accommodating. The walks from the site are lovely.

Disliked: The site is quite small but that wasn't really a problem for a short stay. Close to the road but again, no problem during the night.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Many thanks for your kind words. We do have great walking here!

The owner was really friendly and accommodating. The walks from the site…

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

Anonymous Nov 2024

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: The owner was really friendly and accommodating. The walks from the site are lovely.

Disliked: The site is quite small but that wasn't really a problem for a short stay. Close to the road but again, no problem during the night.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Many thanks for your kind words.

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)

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 BST (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

7.7 mi The George

8.8 mi Bus Station

Rail

3.1 mi North Fambridge Rail Station

3.6 mi South Woodham Ferrers Rail Station

5 mi Althorne Rail Station

Ferry

7.5 mi Wallasea Island Ferry Landing

8.3 mi Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing

17.5 mi Point Clear Ferry Landing

Airport

8.6 mi London Southend Airport

21.9 mi London Stansted Airport

29.1 mi 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	10.4 mi	Estuary	Good	N/A	Poor	N/A
Southend Chalkwell	10.6 mi	Estuary	N/A	Good	N/A	Good
Southend Westcliff Bay	10.8 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Southend Three Shells	11.1 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Southend Jubilee	11.6 mi	Estuary	N/A	Good	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Hyde Hall 3.9 mi

Colchester Zoo 14.2 mi

East Anglian Railway Museum 16.7 mi

Colchester Castle Museum 17.3 mi

firstsite 17.3 mi

National Trust

Coggeshall Grange Barn 12.2 mi

Paycocke's 12.5 mi

Bourne Mill 16.9 mi

Thorington Hall 23.2 mi

Cobham Wood and Mausoleum 23.3 mi

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 mi

Battle of Maldon, 991 2.7 mi

Heybridge - Maldon - River Chelmer - River Blackwater 3.5 mi

Danbury - Great Graces - Little Baddow Hall - Danbury 3.8 mi

Danbury and Lingwood Commons - River Chelmer - Danbury 3.9 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

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Guests under the age of 12 are not allowed on site.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 2 day(s) of arrival.
Modifications are subject to a £5.00 fee.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
Fireworks are not permitted.
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.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 7 p.m. and 10:30 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Hired accommodation

Hired accommodation: a £50.00 damage/cleanliness deposit hold is required prior to arrival and will be released within 24 hours of your departure date after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found. The damage deposit will automatically be pre-authorised in advance on the card used to make your booking.

Occupancy

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).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Vehicles

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.
No vehicle movement between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m..

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 11 p.m..

Additional terms

10 kWh per day of electricity is included. Any further usage is metered on site at £0.397 per kWh and must be paid when requested on site, before check-out.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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