Glamping at Lodge Farm

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Aerial view of Bell tents
Aerial view of bell tents
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Campsite under blue skies
Space around the tents
Outdoor dining and picnic area
Hot water shower
Surrounding countryside views
Surrounding fields
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Campsite under blue skies
Space around the tents

  • Peaceful glamping site set on two acres of scenic farmland
  • Half a mile from Thorpe-le-Soken station; Clacton 15 minutes' drive
  • Furnished bell tents with double bed, cutlery and crockery provided
How to describe Glamping at Lodge Farm? Think fancy open-air getaways 15 minutes' drive from the Essex coast with rural views whichever way you turn and you'll start to get an idea. This small-scale site is spread out over two acres of peaceful farmland. The bell tents here all feel like a proper rural hideaway – each one looks out over gorgeous green countryside and comes equipped with appropriately outdoorsy kit, including a firepit for outdoor grills in fine weather. Although deep in the countryside, Glamping at Lodge Farm isn't the kind of place where you'll have to leave luxuries and creature comforts behind – well-maintained toilets and hot showers are a short walk away across the field, and the smart canvas units come equipped with a comfortable double bed, linen, pillows, crockery, cutlery and soft furnishings. Glamping at Lodge Farm is in a quiet location approximately two miles from the village of Little Clacton. Handily for those after car-free trips, it's also under half a mile's walk from Thorpe-le-Soken railway station. Slightly further afield, Frinton-on-Sea's lovely sandy beach and Clacton-on-Sea's popular seafront and pier are both within a 15-minute drive. Looking to spend the whole day on the coast? Chat to the site's owners about hiring their beach hut in Holland-on-Sea (15 minutes).

Site type

Rent a tent 2
Tent pitches 4
Open now
Opens 21 July
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 21 Jul to

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 28 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Tranquil spot, beautiful setting. Friendly host Hannah. Spacious pitches, fire pits, rustic communal kitchen with hot water. Comfy bell tents. Clean shower/portaloo. Great for exploring. Off-grid is a plus for many. Minor notes: potentially crowded facilities if full, lane access tricky for small cars.

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The calm serenity of this wonderful…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The calm serenity of this wonderful camp site. Enjoyed the outdoor shower and the quirky outdoor kitchen/diner. Perfect for going to the Clacton Air Show as the train station was only a 20 min walk away down the farm track.
Shall make use of pit fire next time.
Thanks Hannah really lovely.

Disliked Nothing

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Private, peaceful and everything one needs for a relaxing stay.

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Bob P.

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Liked Peacefulness, quirky but functional kitchen. Friendly and helpful owners, cleanliness. Secluded location but not too far from urbanity. Can't comment on WiFi, too busy enjoying other things!

Disliked Planning restrictions meaning it can only open 6 weeks a year.

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It was an amazing experience my…

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Samantha M.

Bell tent

Liked It was an amazing experience my kids absolutely loved it the facilities was great the tents was so well set up, will definitely return

Disliked Onistly can’t give it a fault every thing amazing

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Excellent site

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Kerrie B.

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Liked This was our 2nd time here, was absolutely lovely, peaceful and relaxing, sight is clean and nothing is any trouble.

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From the manager: It was a pleasure to have you back.

It was an experience but unfortunately not one we will be back too.

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Jenny L.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked How quiet it was, that it was off the beaten track and there was a gas hob to use.
That Hannah came to welcome us.

Disliked The porta toilet, if the field was full 1 porta loo wouldn't be enough. Also would probably smell.
The shower was very small and with a small child we wouldn't have been able to get in with her too shower.
Nowhere to refreeze freezer blocks making it hard to keep food.
The field has long grass, uneven, thistles and stinging nettles.
We left a night early.

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From the manager: Oh dear! It sounds like you aren't suited to "off grid" (fyi no electric) camping as clearly described in the site information.
I will first address your hypothetical dislike: Yes, indeed if we had a 15 pitch site one porta loo would not suffice. However, we have a maximum of four pitches. Saying a toilet would "probably" smell is also hypothetical and not a valid complaint. In fact, any toilet has the potential to smell depending on who has used it...The shower is clearly depicted on the site information with several photos which again, had you had properly looked at the site information you would have realised this.
There is no where on site to re-freeze ice blocks because we are OFF GRID!!! (no electric). I do however provide a cool box in the kitchen area (as seen in your photo!) with ice blocks in which I kindly freeze at home and top-up daily.
Thistles and stinging nettles: These are part of the countryside along with spiders and smells. Whilst I check the 3 acre field for any hazardous litter I cannot be responsible for the odd small thistle or stinging nettle you may encounter. It is a field and not a lawn after all...

Great place if you want to go off grid, ideal for small groups, 👌

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked What a lovely setting, not having people on top of you is definitely a great environment, the allowance of the fire pit made the evenings magical, Hannah always had a smile, watching the harvest come in was a really positive experience, the toilet was always clean, the kitchen area allowed us to wash up in warm/hot water. There is passable mobile network connectivity on both voice and Data..... The area has lots to see, both by the coast and heading inland. Supermarkets close by, and loved you could park near the sea for free most of the time...

Disliked You are definitely off grid. That means No power anywhere, no ability to charge phone, and/or small powered cool box. There are no Power Points at all. While I put this as a dislike, it is also a good reason to come here..... While the site is small if all slots were filled with capacity, the single portaloo (probably the nicest portaloo I have ever used), and shower could be a problem.... That being said it was not a problem on our trip as site had spare capacity. I wish Hannah all the best with the venture.

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Excellent glamping site, we'll return!

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Anonymous

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Liked We loved our stay. Fantastic bell tent, great facilities (camp kitchen, clean toilet and shower, fire pits) and a beautiful location. Plus a very warm welcome from the owner.

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From the manager: I'm glad to hear you enjoyed your stay.

Quiet site in an excellent location…

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Lauren M.

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Liked Quiet site in an excellent location - surroundings are gorgeous!

Host was welcoming and helpful. There is a toilet and shower on site, as well as a kitchen facility. All very rustic - just perfect for the site. We loved it!

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From the manager: Great to have you stay with us!

Lovely campsite, hot shower. We brought our own tent.

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Romyla W.

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Liked Hot shower
Sheltered kitchen area.
Handy for visiting Frinton
Lovely spot

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Well located, clean facilities, friendly staff

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Anonymous

Bell tent

Liked The site was really small and well equipped, bell tent was perfect, we had a wonderful time.

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Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

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 Picnic table 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 No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Wildlife haven

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 Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Location

Glamping at Lodge Farm

Lodge Farm

Lodge Road

Little Clacton

Essex

England

CO16 9QD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.83566°N
1.16935°E

Route directions

Vehicle access to Lodge Road is from Holland Road only. Take note when using satnav directions.

Nearest transport

Coach
2.9 km The Lions Den
2.9 km The Lions Den
3.5 km Kirby Cross
Rail
1.4 km Thorpe-le-Soken Rail Station
3.2 km Kirby Cross Rail Station
4.2 km Weeley Rail Station
Ferry
10.6 km Brightlingsea Ferry Landing
10.8 km Point Clear Ferry Landing
13.8 km Harwich International Ferry Terminal
Airport
43.8 km 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

Head to Clacton-on-Sea (15 minutes' drive) to see the traditional Essex seaside – a restored Victorian pier, funfairs, bowling, amusement arcades and an aquarium all provide plenty of family-friendly options. For something on the less commercial side, you could also head out to Essex’s well-preserved rural coastline to explore wildlife havens like Hamford Water (15 minutes) or the Blackwater Estuary (an hour). After a few days spent dallying along the coast, dive into Essex's green interior with a visit to Dedham or Flatford (both 30 minutes) and see where famed 18th-century painter John Constable drew inspiration for many of his finest works. Other highlights inland include well-preserved Colchester (25 minutes), Britain's oldest recorded town where Roman heritage, afternoons in Castle Park and walking safaris around Colchester Zoo combine to make an excellent day out. After that, this part of the world has lots of other towns that are well worth exploring, from the scenic island resort of West Mersea (45 minutes) to the ancient market town of Saffron Walden (an hour and 20 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Holland 4.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Clacton 4.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Frinton 5.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Clacton Beach Martello Tower 6.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Walton 7.2 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

firstsite 19.2 km

Colchester Castle Museum 19.4 km

Colchester Zoo 23.2 km

Christchurch Mansion 24.9 km

East Anglian Railway Museum 30 km

National Trust

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 17.1 km

Bourne Mill 18.3 km

Thorington Hall 23 km

Sutton Hoo 30.9 km

Coggeshall Grange Barn 33.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

THORPE HALL 1.8 km

Thorpe-le-Soken - Weeley Heath - Thorpe-le-Soken 2.4 km

Thorpe-le-Soken - Landermere - Beaumont Quay - Thorpe-le-Soken 2.7 km

Kirby Cross - Kirby le Soken - The Wade - Kirby Cross 3.8 km

Weeley - Little Clacton - Row Heath - High Birch - Weeley 4.1 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 Glamping at Lodge Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Glamping at Lodge Farm dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Glamping at Lodge Farm? Head to Clacton-on-Sea (15 minutes' drive) to see the traditional Essex seaside – a restored Victorian pier, funfairs, bowling, amusement arcades and an aquarium all provide plenty of family-friendly options. For something … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Glamping at Lodge Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Glamping at Lodge Farm? From R620,55 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.