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.

Campground type

Camper sites 30
RV sites 30
Tent sites 30
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The restaurant is open between 01/01 and 12/31.
  • 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 12/31.

Languages spoken

English

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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0 children
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Reviews

9.7

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99% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Spotlessly clean, adult-only campground with roomy, often serviced sites. New restrooms are immaculate. The Star Inn pub is a hit for great food, friendly service, and live music. Peaceful and perfect for unwinding. Many guests return!

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Lovely friendly atmosphere, lovely clean toilets/showers. Had a lovely few days.…

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Denise D.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely friendly atmosphere, lovely clean toilets/showers. Had a lovely few days.

Disliked Nothing

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Staff were very friendly and amazingly helpful.

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Sue D.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Close to amenities and the pub.

Disliked The pitch we were allocated was quite uneven and seamed quite close to the next one.

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Nice little site

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Jamie M.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Everything, nice quiet site, clean facilities and lovely food in the pub

Disliked Nothing

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Booked four two nights but stayed for four, would stay again.

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barry g.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked good clean site level pitches, the shower block was excelient and the staff in the pub very friendly.

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Well worth a visit will definitely be returning

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Michelle F.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Clean and tidy well presented a warn welcome when we arrived peaceful and a lovely holiday

Disliked None

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Pitches and facilities on park were excellent, not for wheelchair user

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Margaret H.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked The pitches and facilities were excellent

Disliked The access to reception and bar unfortunately is NOT disabled friendly so couldn’t access either,

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review and comments.

We are sorry that you were unable to freely enter the pub. We will look into how we can improve access to all doors and improve the signage to the designated wheelchair access door at the front of the pub.

Fantastic weekend getaway

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Cathryn R.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Everything about the star inn is perfect. Flat pitches, beautiful surroundings, excellent facilities, fantastic pub. The site was full but never had to wait for toilet or shower. Everywhere kept spotlessly clean. Came last year and we'll come again next year (hopefully)

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From the manager: Thank you for your review.

Really pleased you had another enjoyable stay with us. Thank you for your continued support.

Lovely site Great views Easy to find and access

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Steve M.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely level site
Beautiful views
Easy going nature of the management
Facilities were clean
Adults only - was pretty quiet and relaxing

Disliked Shower cubicles a little small
No squeegee on hand for users to clean shower floors meant showers were sometimes a little mucky

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From the manager: Thank you for your review and comments.

We will explore further the provision of squeegee's for guests to use in the shower area.

Great site with good facilities…

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Katy B.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Great site with good facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you very much for your review.

A great place to stay

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The site was spacious and the central block was super clean

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for your review.

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

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 32 inches) Level campground, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback 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

Bus
10.2 mi The George
10.2 mi The George
11.3 mi Westcliff Plough
Rail
2.6 mi Southminster Rail Station
3.7 mi Althorne Rail Station
4.1 mi Burnham-on-Crouch Rail Station
Ferry
4.8 mi Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing
4.8 mi Wallasea Island Ferry Landing
12.1 mi Point Clear Ferry Landing
Airport
9.5 mi London Southend Airport
26.9 mi 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 7.7 mi Sea N/AGoodN/AN/A
Shoebury East 11.1 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southend Thorpe Bay 11.5 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southend Three Shells 11.7 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Shoeburyness 11.8 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Hyde Hall 9.9 mi

Colchester Zoo 11.9 mi

firstsite 14.3 mi

Colchester Castle Museum 14.3 mi

East Anglian Railway Museum 16.1 mi

National Trust

Coggeshall Grange Barn 13 mi

Paycocke's 13.4 mi

Bourne Mill 13.6 mi

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 20.6 mi

Thorington Hall 20.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Burnham-on-Crouch 4.3 mi

Battle of Maldon, 991 4.5 mi

Heybridge - Maldon - River Chelmer - River Blackwater 4.8 mi

Tollesbury - Thistly Road - Marshes - Shinglehead Point 5 mi

Bradwell-on-Sea - Roman Fort - St Peter's Way - Bradwell 6.2 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    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 $24.41 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.