Fen Farm Caravan Site

Description

Fen Farm is a small quiet family site close to the sea and a country park, and has been owned by the Lord family since 1918. The first tents were pitched in 1923, so the park has grown rather than been developed.

The proximity of the Essex marshes gives a unique tranquil atmosphere and the presence of many birds and wildlife adds to the ambience. A continuing commitment to protect the environment has resulted in the award of a 'David Bellamy Conservation Gold Award' annually since 1999.

The new toilet block, completed in 2005 is also designed with conservation in mind with solar powered water heating (backed up with gas when necessary). Sun pipes provide light in the daytime.
An important part of the block is the wheelchair accessible toilet and shower, the family toilet and shower room and the laundry room with coin-operated washing machines, tumble driers and iron. There is also a freezer for ice blocks and sinks for washing up.

With no pool or clubhouse, a favourite occupation for children is crabbing in the creeks on the marshes or enjoying the beach and the sea. There are also two play areas with swings, slides, etc., and there are two open fields for children to play on nearby.

Dogs are welcome and there are dog walks, with bins, all around the park. There are also many footpath walks nearby as well as the beach.

The "Dog and Pheasant" public house is a few minutes walk, and a little further away is the Mersea Smokery and tearoom next to the village shop and the "Pick Your Own" fruit, flower and vegetable farm. Cudmore Grove Country Park is just a few minutes walk away with an abundance of wildlife to be seen, and just 8 miles away is Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve. Mersea Island Vineyard and Brewery, with its Courtyard Café is within three miles.

Nearly all the 85 owner-occupied, fully serviced static caravans have a view of the sea. Some of the holiday home owners have created a garden, and some choose to have a fence around the caravan. The trees and shrubs remaining from the agricultural days give a rural, intimate atmosphere. Every caravan sold on site is on a concrete base, fully plumbed in with water and electricity, steps and TV aerial.

The annual site fee includes rates and winterising the caravan so the only extras are insurance, gas (bottles or meter) and electricity by meter.

Static caravans may be occupied between mid March and mid November.

It can be taken as a compliment to Fen Farm that many of the people who have stayed here have fallen in love with Mersea Island and now live here.

Fees start from only £20.00.