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The Meadow @ Waples Mill

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· Dunmow, England

8 acres hosted by Martin R.

12 tent pitches

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Spacious grass pitches in the green Essex countryside A 15-minute drive to Chelmsford; 40 minutes to Audley End Tractor rides on site; firepits provided for campfires. Rural walks, How about proper farm activities like tractor rides (ask site staff for details)? The place to find all this is The Meadow at Waples Mill, an Essex farm site between Chelmsford and Dunmow (and about 15 minutes’ drive from both). This family-friendly site is handy for walks on the Essex Way and other local footpaths, and tractor and trailer rides around the farm are organised on alternate days to give guests a glimpse into agricultural life. Activities complete for the day, it's time to chill out, and that should be easy here – all pitches have access to toilets and hot showers in a trailer close by, and firepits are provided so you can have a safe campfire (with wood available to buy on site and a great farm shop 10 minutes’ drive away for fireside snacks). Pitches themselves are large, well kept and well spaced within a meadow that backs onto the River Roding. Dogs are welcome, and there are plenty of places to take them for a walk nearby. London folk looking for a quick escape to the countryside, this is a place to bear in mind – it’s only about an hour and quarter by road from the city.The meadow @ Waples Mill, is an Essex farm site between Chelmsford and Dunmow (approximately 15 mins drive from both.) You can pitch your tent in the picturesque grass meadow along the river roding, we can provide you with a fire pit on request. You can enjoy going back to nature in this beautiful county meadow. This family friendly site is handy for walks along the Essex way and other local footpaths. Both showers and toilets are also available on the natural site.

Natural features

River, stream, or creek

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28 Ratings · 16 reviews

Rebecca H.recommends

August 31, 2024

The Meadow @ Waples Mill

Our little camp out here was so lovely, really peaceful! Martin welcomed us and came up to check on us to see if we had settled well, as well as offering firewood for the evening. We’d definitely love to come back :)

Kavita K.

August 26, 2024

The Meadow @ Waples Mill

Bad experience

The Meadow at Waples Mill is a beautiful and serene campsite in a tranquil atmosphere. However, our experience was overshadowed by serious safety concerns regarding dogs on site. Despite being advertised as a pet-free campsite, the owner’s dog was on the premises and behaved aggressively towards multiple campers, including us. The dog approached us off-leash, barking, growling and ready to attack, which left us frightened and uncomfortable. When we raised our concerns, the owner's partner merely laughed it off, calling the dog “silly,” and made no effort to restrain the animal or address the issue seriously. To make matters worse, the pitch next to ours also had a dog, in clear violation of the no-pet policy. This lack of rule enforcement and disregard for guest safety is unacceptable. The owners failed to offer a sincere apology or take accountability for the incident, despite the evident distress among multiple campers. We left the campsite immediately due to this unsettling experience. While the setting is lovely, the dangerous presence of the owner's dog means we cannot recommend The Meadow at Waples Mill.

Tia J.recommends

August 25, 2024

The Meadow @ Waples Mill

Lovely grounds

My and my partner had a lovely time there. Martin and his wife (and the two doggo’s) are lovely. The grounds are beautiful and couldn’t fault it. Clean toilet and shower, Wood provided for a fire. I’d recommend. Thank you martin for having us!

John C.recommends

August 17, 2024

The Meadow @ Waples Mill

Lovely ‘almost’ wild camping

This was our second time at Waples Mill campsite (the first time we cycled, this time we trekked). It’s beautiful area on the edge of the field and by a little stream, so feels nice and remote. Martin supplies fire pits and wood you can chop yourself. The toilet block is simple with water and shower. Great stay.

Kallum H.recommends

August 15, 2024

The Meadow @ Waples Mill

Peace and quiet

Quiet and secluded, perfect for a few days of doing nothing. Loved it.

William C.recommends

August 2, 2024

The Meadow @ Waples Mill

Camping with twin brother

Loved campsite, will stay again, first camping trip in years

Location

Dunmow, England, United KingdomTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking