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 hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The restaurant is open between 01/01 and 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.

Languages spoken

English

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Accommodation

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2 adults
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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 713 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

A lovely, spotless, adults-only site with ample pitches, often with EHU. New loos & showers get rave reviews. The Star Inn pub is a bonus for grub, service & music. Peaceful, perfect for chilling, with many repeat visitors.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Very quiet clen place

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Andrew D.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Very clean great toilets 🚻 and pub

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site clean toliets and showers…

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Mike F.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovely site clean toliets and showers where well maintanied during our stay pub is a great addtion good food and selction of drinks

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place for peaceful short break

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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Good size field with room around the van. New facilities - showers, toilets and washing up area
No children allowed
Good pub food

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean and tidy site. Felt safe. Good…

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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Clean and tidy site. Felt safe.
Good for exploring the coast.

Disliked Nothing - only downside is no food shop in the village which is not campsite's fault-haha

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spacious pitch, quiet. Clean facilities, good…

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James L.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Spacious pitch, quiet. Clean facilities, good hot showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, Very clean and well maintained. We will return soon.

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Julie D.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked We enjoyed our stay, check in easy. Staff were lovely and helpful. Food and drink were fair prices.
Shower / toilet block was very clean and well maintained. Lots of space in between pitches. Really enjoyed our stay. Bus stop outside but buses only run every 2 hours.

Disliked Not much in walking distance ( nothing to do with the site it’s self )

Recommend to friends Visit again

Sunday roast at the pub looked good but you have to book.

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Clare G.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Clean site with lots of open space. New toilet block.
WiFi was good.

Disliked Entry is through a gate with combination lock. Means you have to get out, secure the gate open, drive through and get out again to close gate.
Website says pub open 7 days a week but isn’t open Sunday evenings.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will be back although 300 miles away

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Russ W.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Just a great place. Lots of space. Facilities spot on. Pub was really nice
Great value pitches

Disliked Thought pub food prices were a little high for the type of food although pitch was great value

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good value site with most amenities for Moto campers.

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Rob G.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Good sized pitch overlooking a harvested arable field. Compared to other sites I looked at for the same dates, the Star Inn was great value for the facilities offered.
Modern amenities inc showers. This site would be a great base for a few days spend visiting the area. A nice touch was the suggested walking route from the site which takes in the nearby Blackwater Estuary and views of Osea Island. There's free WiFi but I didn't need it as I had great phone signal in the area.

Disliked I didn't know the pub wasn't serving any food until I checked in. Wasn't a big deal as I had brought my own food, but combined with the absence of any shops in Steeple itself means it's best to come prepared.
Didn't ask, but would be useful to be able to purchase essentials or soft drinks/snacks to save having to ride somewhere else.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good, will return.

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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Only stayed one night but had a comfortable stay and it was very peaceful.
Facilities were nice and clean and had everything we required.
We definitely stay again, we love the area and hope to return soon.

Disliked No issues

Recommend to friends Visit again

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.

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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 €20.78 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.