Great Holland Campsite

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Non-electric grass pitch
Great holland campsite
Entrance to great holland campsite
Summer day on site

  • Off-grid family campsite five minutes’ drive from Frinton-on-Sea
  • Walton-on-the-Naze and Clacton-on-Sea both 15 minutes’ drive
  • Grass pitches with kids’ entertainment, fire shows and pop-up bar
Looking for a family adventure under canvas and near a beach? You’re covered on both counts at Great Holland Campsite in Essex; this pop-up site has grass pitches for tents, and it's a five-minute drive from the beach at Frinton-on-Sea. You should also watch out for some unusual and exclusive entertainment at night – your hosts are part of an acrobatic fire-show team and regularly practise their skills (safely of course) on the camping field. Talking of which, the camping field is completely off grid (so no electricity, folks) with basic loo facilities and no running water – so add torches and bottled water to your packing list. Footpaths from the pitches lead to Frinton-on-Sea’s sandy strand, colourful beach huts and seafront promenade. You’ll find an assortment of restaurants and takeaways in Kirby Cross (15 minutes’ walk), and a couple of pubs in Kirby-le-Soken (five minutes’ drive).

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Opens 1 July
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • 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 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Minimum spacing of 9 metres between pitches.
  • 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.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 1 Jul to

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Lovely campsite, very clean facilities and very welcoming hosts!

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

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Lots of activities for the kids, climbing frame, football, table tennis etc.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The campsite is great and in a perfect location for walks and…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Lauren M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The campsite is great and in a perfect location for walks and visits to the beach. The host and whole family make it the most warm and friendly experience! And they were happy to help with everything we needed. We even got a fire show which was a magical experience! Will 100% be back next summer for an even longer stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, friendly staff.

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

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful setting, quiet, spacious. Toilets immaculate.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
iain j. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Friendly , spacious, fire pit , clean toilets. A really lovely little site. Speaking to the owner said they’d only opened recently. Off grid site but you never felt alone at the same time the campers are not crammed in to small spaces. Really lovely place and will definitely go back

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

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Features

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

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 drinkable water point No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Leisure/theme park nearby

Location

Great Holland Campsite

Hamilton Road

Great Holland

Frinton-on-Sea

Essex

England

CO13 0HT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.83671°N
1.21352°W

Route directions

The nearest postcode is CO13 0HT; arrive there and then please drive down Hamilton Road for 50 meters to the campsite on the right.

Nearest transport

Coach
0.4 mi Kirby Cross
0.5 mi Kirby Cross
0.7 mi The Lions Den
Rail
0.3 mi Kirby Cross Rail Station
1.3 mi Frinton-on-Sea Rail Station
2.4 mi Thorpe-le-Soken Rail Station
Ferry
7.9 mi Harwich International Ferry Terminal
8.3 mi Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing
8.4 mi Brightlingsea Ferry Landing
Airport
28.7 mi London Southend 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Frinton-on-Sea: 10 minutes’ drive - Walton-on-the-Naze: 10 minutes - Holland Haven Country Park: 10 minutes - Golf club: 10 minutes - Clacton-on-Sea: 15 minutes - Hamford Water National Nature Reserve: 15 minutes - Curve Water Sports: 20 minutes - East Essex Aviation Museum: half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Frinton 1.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Holland 1.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walton 2.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Clacton 3.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Clacton Beach Martello Tower 5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

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National Trust

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 11.8 mi

Bourne Mill 13.2 mi

Thorington Hall 15.7 mi

Sutton Hoo 18.5 mi

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 22.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Kirby Cross - Kirby le Soken - The Wade - Kirby Cross 0.8 mi

Frinton Station - Seafront - Great Holland - Kirby - Frinton Station 1.3 mi

THORPE HALL 2.2 mi

Thorpe-le-Soken - Weeley Heath - Thorpe-le-Soken 2.6 mi

Walton Station - Seafront - Naze - Cormorant Creek - Walton Station 2.6 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Great Holland Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Great Holland Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Great Holland Campsite? Local attractions and activities include: - Frinton-on-Sea: 10 minutes’ drive - Walton-on-the-Naze: 10 minutes - Holland Haven Country Park: 10 minutes - Golf club: 10 minutes - Clacton-on-Sea: 15 minutes - Hamford … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Great Holland Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Great Holland Campsite? From £35 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.