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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...
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Nice open pitches with free firewood and firepits provided. It was very peaceful and pleasant, nice field views. Owner stopped by to say hello and was very facilitating. On site showers too for tho...
The smooth and green pitches on farmer Ritchie's Meadow are huge and look out over a field of barley with an abundance of wild flowers (he can't bear the thought of spraying weed killers on what is...
AI Review Summary
Overall, Waples Mill campsite offers a beautiful and peaceful retreat with spacious pitches and friendly service from host Martin. Many guests appreciate the clean facilities, including heated showers, and the added amenities like fire pits and free firewood. However, there have been serious concerns regarding aggressive dogs on site, which have overshadowed some experiences, along with minor issues related to the enforcement of pet policies and the condition of sanitary facilities. Despite these drawbacks, the majority of campers enjoyed their stay and expressed a desire to return.
Highlights
- Friendly and helpful staff, especially Martin
- Beautiful and peaceful location
- Clean toilets and heated showers
- Spacious pitches with fire pits and free firewood
- Great amenities for families, including children-friendly areas
- Responsive communication from the host
- Overall relaxing and enjoyable camping experience
Considerations
- Concerns about aggressive dogs on site despite pet-free policy
- Lack of enforcement of rules regarding pets
- Basic sanitary facilities need minor repairs
- Some guests reported safety concerns
- Minor complaints about cleanliness in peak season
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