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From $41.93 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Novoli Farm

View prices & book Last booked 15 hours ago 8.2 97 reviews

View down towards campsite from top of farm hill

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).

Campground type

Open all year

Please note

This campground/park 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, 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 campground/park 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

Site types & availability

Hilltop shepherd's hut (hot tub)

Adults only 3 people maximum No dogs allowed

Dimensions: 8.2ft width × 19.7ft length

3 people maximum

No dogs allowed

Parking is several hundred metres from the hut.

Strictly no smoking.

Dimensions

8.2ft width × 19.7ft length

Year of manufacture: 2023

2 rooms

Bathroom 1 x Shower, 1 x Toilet
Open space 1 x Double bed

Features

Bed linen 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 1 max.
Doona and pillows 1 included, 1 max.
Fridge 1 included, 1 max.

Barbecue
Beds made up
Cooker
Cooking equipment
Dining table and chairs
Electric heater(s)
Firepit
Firewood provided
Freezer
Gas and electricity included
Heating
Kettle
Kitchen corner or kitchenette
Lanterns/fairy lights
Picnic table
Power socket(s)
Shower
Shower room with WC
Toaster
Towels
Wood-burning stove

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed
Car parking by site not allowed

Arrival days

From GBP 149.99 (GBP 149.99) 1 night, 2 adults

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84% would stay here again

New hall vineyards on the walk to the pub

Our lovely pitch surrounded by beautiful views

Our dogs enjoying the walk from the campsite to the pub

Reviews page 1 of 10

Arrival date (latest first)

Highly reccommended

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
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Cleanliness		10
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June 2025 Mahoney F.

Hilltop shepherd's hut (hot tub)

Liked Lovely friendly welcome, excellent facilities and a great area to stay. Close to the coast and RHS Hyde Hall.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet site that we will return to

Overall 8/10
Location		8
Value for money		10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
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June 2025 Helen P.

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked We stayed at Novoli Farm for 2 nights.
The site was small and very friendly. Jack who I assume is the owner messaged me before we arrived to welcome us and allocate our pitch. When I said it was our first time there he sent over a list of places to visit either on foot or by car.
We had the most peaceful time, there was just us and another 3 camper vans on our field. There was another field but far enough away to not disturb anyone

Disliked There was only one toilet cubicle
Spotlessly clean but only one. That’s the only thing I can think of say as a negative.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great place, we want to go back!

Overall 10/10
Location		9
Value for money		9
Accommodation		8
Facilities / Activities		5
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		1

June 2025 Maria C.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked I loved the site, and Anthony was so warm and welcoming!

Disliked It'd be good to have some space to have a wash, even if it's not a shower. But it's not a big deal.

Recommend to friends Visit again

It is a basic site, which would have been ideal fir a…

Overall 1/10
Location		4
Value for money		1
Accommodation		3
Facilities / Activities		3
Customer service		1
Child friendliness		1
Cleanliness		3
Wifi		1

June 2025 Anonymous

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked It is a basic site, which would have been ideal fir a post ferry stopover.

Disliked The contact from outside the gate. The number for the padlock did not release the gate. It was clearly jammed and I was unable to move it. The part owner told me to look at all the people in the site who had entered without a problem. That continuing to try to open the padlock was the solution.
I called on a resident who removed the fixing and thus removed the padlock altogether, allowing me access. By the state of the gate, it was not the first time this had occurred.
The part owner appeared on the site later to inspect the problem, but did not approach me.
I felt he was rude, as the problem was his, not mine. It was raining, and no apology was forthcoming.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice and clean and pleasant owners licked birds and cuco in morning…

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

June 2025 Kieth P.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Nice and clean and pleasant owners licked birds and cuco in morning

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice clean quiet site…

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

June 2025 Aaron P.

Unpowered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Nice clean quiet site

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful meadow, parked van, watched horses in next field at sundown

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

June 2025 Sophia M.

Unpowered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Everything.
This is a real gem.
Peaceful with lovely grassy walk to a wonderful old pub.
Beautiful area to look around ( the ancient church at Utling is special place)
Excellent communication. Clean and well maintained site.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet and peaceful.

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		1
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		1

May 2025 Jake R.

Unpowered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Quiet and clean location, peaceful with nice walks and a lovely pub nearby.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A beautiful site surrounded by gorgeous countryside.

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities		3
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		1
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		1

May 2025 Lisa J.

Powered grass tent site

Liked Small site, very minimal amenities, quiet and relaxed, electric hook up available, perfect for an overnight stay and allows 1 night bookings. Owners sent a text message the day of the booking outlining where they are and the code to get in the gate, they also explained where things are and how far away. Absolutely brilliant service. Also, Dogs allowed, and no kids under 12 massive bonus!

Disliked Nothing really, just a note though, there are NO SHOWERS, this is perfectly outlined when you go to book!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

The plot was beautiful, staff very friendly, very quiet and lovely walk…

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

June 2025 Lee E.

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked The plot was beautiful, staff very friendly, very quiet and lovely walk to the local pub, very close to a great vineyard too, the security of the site was also very good, clean flushing toilet and water supply.

Disliked Would have liked hot water at the wash up sink for washing hands.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Adults only

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Novoli Farm

Barons Lane

Purleigh

Chelmsford

Essex

England

CM3 6PL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (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

12.4 km The George

14.1 km Bus Station

Rail

4.9 km North Fambridge Rail Station

5.7 km South Woodham Ferrers Rail Station

8.1 km Althorne Rail Station

Ferry

12.1 km Wallasea Island Ferry Landing

13.4 km Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing

28.1 km Point Clear Ferry Landing

Airport

13.9 km London Southend Airport

35.3 km London Stansted Airport

46.9 km 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	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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Pitches

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

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 2 day(s) of arrival.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.

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.

Safety

Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

General

Fireworks are not permitted.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, 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).

Safety

Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

Admission

Guests under the age of 12 are not allowed on site.

Hired accommodation

Hired accommodation: a GBP50.00 ($96.01) 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.

General

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.

Changes to your holiday

Modifications are subject to a GBP5.00 ($9.60) fee.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Vehicles

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

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

General

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 campground/park is able to relet your unit/site.

Occupancy

Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

General

The campground/park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
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.
This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

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 site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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 caravan
Arrive:	2 p.m. –	8 p.m.
Depart by:	noon
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	2 p.m. –	6 p.m.
Depart by:	noon

How much does it cost to stay at Novoli Farm? From $41.93 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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Site types & availability

Highly reccommended

Overall 10/10

Lovely quiet site that we will return to

Overall 8/10

A great place, we want to go back!

Overall 10/10

It is a basic site, which would have been ideal fir a…

Overall 1/10

Nice and clean and pleasant owners licked birds and cuco in morning…

Overall 10/10

Nice clean quiet site…

Overall 10/10

Beautiful meadow, parked van, watched horses in next field at sundown

Overall 10/10

Quiet and peaceful.

Overall 10/10

A beautiful site surrounded by gorgeous countryside.

Overall 10/10

The plot was beautiful, staff very friendly, very quiet and lovely walk…

Overall 8/10

Leisure on site

Amenities on site

Groups welcome

Rules

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Nearby leisure

Touring and motorhomes

Timezone

GPS

Route directions

Nearest transport

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

Other

Local events

Nearest campgrounds

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