North Essex and the Stour Valley

ypmurg
ypmurg Forum Participant Posts: 13
edited January 2020 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

This is a lovely area of the country but there is no Club Site and a couple of the CL's we've visited were uninspiring. Anyone out there have any recommendations? Cheers, Tony

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  • Wherenext
    Wherenext Club Member Posts: 10,607 ✭✭✭
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    edited January 2020 #2

    We tend to use the CL "Kahana" at Bradfield, mostly for when catching the ferry from Harwich. We find it more than acceptable. It's spacious but grass pitches if that puts you off. There is a commercial site a 100 yards away behind the pub, The Strangers, but never stayed on it. The Stour is an excellent place to visit and we normally take a few extra days to explore it.

  • Tinwheeler
    Tinwheeler Forum Participant Posts: 23,144 ✭✭✭
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    edited January 2020 #3

    The C&CC franchised Polstead site might suit. It’s a good site and handy for most places. I don’t know if it’s members only.

  • harryb
    harryb Forum Participant Posts: 1,536
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    edited January 2020 #4

    +1

  • Oneputt
    Oneputt Club Member Posts: 9,145 ✭✭✭
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    edited January 2020 #5

    Not quite in North Essex but Burnham Wick Farm CL is certainly worth a look

  • MikeyA
    MikeyA Forum Participant Posts: 1,072
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    edited January 2020 #6

    We found " Kahana" to be a very nice CL with excellent owners. So much nicer to watch horses through the front window than lots of vans on a Club/commercial site.   Unfortunately we didn't see the Little owls in the garden.  Location is ideal, close to the local village and for walks down to the sea.

    What more do could you wish for?

  • KjellNN
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    edited January 2020 #7

    We have used Brookcroft CL near Harwich, very welcoming owners, toilet and shower if desired, and some hardstandings.

  • ypmurg
    ypmurg Forum Participant Posts: 13
    edited February 2020 #8

    Thank you all for your recommendations - much appreciated