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Just returned from a weekend @ waldergraves (our 1st)- we were there for a scooter rally, waldergraves first- they welcome rallies & it was a good chance to check out this well known site. It is obvious the owners value what they have. The site is very tidy, with an immaculate flat touring area, each pitch has elec / water & most have low hedge borders to define the quite wide pitches. Elsewhere there are static caravans on the site & these are spacious & well equipped, although the gravel roads may be a little slippery if riding a bike! Opposite the touring field as you enter the site is a golf driving range. As you pass this the road veers right (watch out for pedestrians & exiting cars as its a little sharp & you may be checking out the buildings in front-restaurant, pool, shop, pub, function room etcs)
There is an outdoor pool next to the restaurant. The pool was closed as it was low season, the restaurant itself serves sit-down meals or take-away & we found both to be excellent- the dinner we had there on Friday night we would have been happy to have at a good town restaurant anywhere!
The shop is well stocked (hot fresh bread every morning!)& you can get calor gas here & bait if you want to try the fishing lake or stroll 20 yards to the beach!
There is a kids play area near the function room, which is where my 6 yr old daughter spent most of her time!
We found the staff to be very good.Including the bar staff serving lots of thirsty scooterists & the management who obviously worked hard to accommodate something a little different from usual!
The toilets/showers were good, there is a good sized washing up area & well screened rubbish collection point.
It can be a little windy (mersea always is) but the site design minimizes this,there is lots to do in the area, there's a boot sale @ the entrance to the site on sundays (with its own entrance). Colchester with its castle & zoo are only 10-12 miles up the road, wigborough bird sanctuary is nearby & there is even a vinyard close to the site
Good spacious site with lots of amenities as reflected in the prices. Pitches are flat and well cared for. Toilets are good particularly just after a good clean. They do get a bit messy but the site was very busy when I stayed.
The pool was lovely but because of the size of the site you were restricted to timed sessions which was a bit disappointing but understandable. The site is very cut off from the main shops / facilities of Mersea but it does have everything you need on it (at a price)
We have been to waldegraves on more than one occasion and have used trailer tents and touring caravans on pitches and we have found staff to be polite and helpful on check in and around the park. Going back this Easter also. Showers / toilets are kept clean, pitches are a nice size hedged borders to most,
Price includes up to 4 people then additional charge for extra people up to 6 max
Sometimes can be difficult to locate pitches if a first timer as half of the pitch numbers have been broken off over the years, this could be easily fixed by staff replacing them, at times the water supplies have been a mere trickle but this is due to being on mersea island I have been told and not a fault, just where demand gets high at certain times and soon comes back. Shop is well supplied and reasonable prices too, lovely idea to supply hot chicken and some hot foods. Clubhouse is lovely, good entertainment, the kids have lots of fun and have their own fun time with sammie the seagul and pals, gets very busy with standing room only. The restaurant is lovely. Have not used the take away service. Beach kept clean. Pool is lovely can get very busy peak times and then lifeguards operate a band system where you get 45 mins and then have to leave, which we have found to be fair for everyone, also no food and drink to be consumed around the pool area.
Nice views from most pitches and we have been lucky enough to have made friends with lots of fellow campers.
All in all we have found waldegraves a relaxed campsite, it can be noisy at times but we have found if you cant beat em join em, that's why we keep returning, also plenty of room for the kids to stretch their legs and have fun.
Only gripe I have ( be it a small one ) is extra charge for awning, even though pitch size you have is same regardless. Seems a bit mingy to charge extra £4 a night for this but seems to be the norm with other sites nowadays.
Had a lovely weekend on this site. The pitches were very large, all fully serviced. The toilet block and shower block were both immaculately clean. The shower block also had plug sockets near the mirrors for your appliances. There was direct access onto the beach from the site and we enjoyed some fabulous walks with the dogs at sunset. At low season like this we felt like we were on a desert island. Shop was well stocked. Didn't use the bar or restaurant but the menu looked very reasonable. If you stay on Mersea Island you shouldn't miss trying out the Company Shed recommended by The Times food critic. Its a seafood lovers heaven and we shared a platter for £8.50 a head which was superb.
Just returned from our first ever family camping night, and chose this site mainly because of the previous reviews, and recommendation.
Couldn't have gone better (glorious September sunshine helped!) Friendly check-in (phoned day before to book) and camp very nice. We were on front field (nearest reception/clubhouse, etc.) and this field of 22 pitches was full. Water and Electric hook-up on each pitch was good (even though we haven't ventured into electrics yet!)
Toilets/showers/washing up areas all clean/tidy and wholesome. 'Heated' outdoor pool was a real treat. Couldn't get them out!
Shop was well stocked. Kids play area good, and bars/clubs looked good even though we didn't need to use them. Great first night to get us in the mood, and convince the rest of the family. Will come back. Noise from club house not too bad. Can imagine this park heaving in the summer. Short walk to the shingle beach a treat with sunset on cue.
Fantastic site clean and large pitches. Shop was well stocked and very reasonable priced. Right on the coast and had great views of the sunset. The showers and toilets were clean but did get busy in rush hour. Takeaway food was great and the restaurant looked good but we did not use it. Only thing missing on the site is an under 5 play area, but you cannot have everything can you?
Fantastic site lots for kids to do they loved the pool although they said it was freezing when you first got in. Was impressed that each tent had its own electric hook up and own water tap. Shop and clubs were very good. Only fault were showers, quite dirty with lots of wet grass in cubicles, and washing up area - the taps were very very slow took forever. Also of a night come 6ish we were bitten alive my mozzies so remember to take a spray. All in all we had a great stay and will be returning.
Very poor site toilets dirty, pitches not checked had to clear dog mess and rubbish of ours when we arrived. Noisy and the eleven at night noise rule is ignored. Restaurant very good, good food well priced, and a good pitch and putt pitch and fishing lakes
We've just returned from this site after a heaving bank holiday weekend there with friends, one family of which have stayed on a few extra days. We've been to a few sites now and know what we're looking for and couldn't fault the facilities here.
The push button showers are a bit awkward as they go off immediately you take you're finger off, but there were no queues whenever we went. Plug sockets for hairdryers/ straighteners are in the lower block of toilets. The pressure in the top block of facilities this weekend was a mere dribble. Kept clean and there was always a member of staff around if you needed anything. Plenty of washing up areas although the plugs you can get don't fit the plugholes!
Good takeaway, didn't try the restaurant as it was too busy, but friends had a nice meal there. Great pool with a fair system of coloured wristbands so it didn't get too busy. Didn't go in the club as it was heaving, but it all looked spic and span! Good little shop, although in keeping with every other campsite we've been to, no fresh fruit or veg. The 10 children of various ages we all had between us had a whale of a time in the parks, crabbing down at the beach, and in the games room. There were also regular games of cricket and rounders and plenty of room to play.
My only moan would be that it is the noisiest campsite we've been too. Everybody actually had to sign a slip saying they would be quiet after 11 pm or would be asked to leave - I'm surprised there was anybody left near us the following morning as the noise levels well into the early hours were well above what could be considered acceptable.
Having said that we would definitely return, possible to one of the pitches around the boating lake with no hook-up as they looked really nice. Our field, the top one, was in regimented rows with numbered pitches.
Summary: Great site not too far from home, great facilities, would recommend and return.
Just got home from this site. Was very happy with everything owners very friendly and run a lovely little shop and cafe that serves an excellent breakfast for £3.00 very good value. The shop and cafe are only open at certain times. Pitches nice and level and some good fishing to be had.Basic site very clean toilets and showers with very hot water.Will definitely visit again lovely place to totally unwind. We never really noticed the traffic noise we were pitched on no 44 so was quite close to the road and it was bank hol weekend. I suggest a few tipples before bed he he.
After reading other reviews we were very let down by the state of the toilets and showers mainly the ladies, which never seemed to be cleaned, and at times were almost unusable. When we arrived we were told where our pitch was but given no other information, when we got to our pitch we had to clean up the dog mess and other rubbish before we could set up. The site was very noisy and the quite time after 11 o'clock was totally ignored, some night the music kept you awake and till after 1.30. We were surrounded by commercial vehicle's which the brochure states are not allowed on site, in general the site was dirty and the upkeep is poor. On the good side the restaurant was very good as was the bar, but again the dirty toilets let them down. Pitch and put good value for money and fishing ok. Some areas are to crowded with units packed in. Maybe we were unlucky as it was August and the site very busy
Just arrived back from a 2 night stay with my wife and daughter.
We really enjoyed it, can't fault it, security barriers on arrival, £10.00 deposit, serviced pitch with water included also adjacent to pitch, 18 hole pitch and putt, driving range, clean shower and toilet blocks, 3 small lakes well stocked with carp, when we were there we saw lots being caught, 2 to double figures.
Entertainment in the clubhouse is the usual set up, Kids / Adults karaoke etc.,
Restaurant on site was good and fairly priced with friendly staff, kids amusements and play area looked clean.
Beach is right next to the camp site, with shingle mainly, but seemed clean.
Outdoor pool was by allocated time slots, but the water is COLD.
All in all, great for a short break and great value for money.
This was our first camping trip and we chose well with Waldegrave. We were greeted by a helpful lady who directed us to our pitch and gave us a rundown of the faciliteies and rules. The site was extremely tidy and the pitches well marked out with hedges and we had our own water and electric.
The toilets and showers were spotlessly clean to my wifes delight,they are well lit and under floor heating means they are nice and warm in the early morning. The camp shop was well stocked and open till 9pm so
You can get last minute bits and pieces if needed, it was quite reasonably priced for a camp shop as well. The bars and restaurant were immaculate and the food (takeaway in our case) was very nice.
The swimming pool looked clean and well manned by two lifeguards but it was a bit to chilly for us to try it out. The launderette has a freezer for campers to use for your ice blocks which was free. On site fishing looked tempting and I did see some catches being made.
There is an 11pm noise rule which we did not see being enforced but to be honest there wasn't an issue here. The beach is easy to walk to and when we were there it was almost deserted. There was lots of crabs and oysters on the beach. We were so impressed we booked a week in the summer holidays when we left.
In summary we would have no hesitation recommending this site.
This was our first time camping so after reading the reviews was looking forward to going to this site, but we were disappointed.... that we didn't book longer.
It's a lovely site, we have two young children 2 year old and 8 month old and they loved it. We didn't go into the pubs to drink or go swimming but all looked clean and tidy. Shop was well stocked with everything from milk to gas refills and not too badly priced.
Lovely sites for dogs beach and walk area and the site is very clean and provides dog bags too, there is no excuse not to clean up after yourself.
Having been left in the lurch on the Friday morning by our pre-booked camp-site, we frantically phoned round for an alternative site. We were lucky to be able to get a non-electric pitch with a minimum three night stay, as it was a Bank Holiday weekend.
Arriving late on the Friday night, we set up the caravan and family tent on adjacent pitches.
The following day was sunny and warm so the children spent the morning in the heated outdoor swimming pool. Evening entertainment was in the form of a Blues Brothers / Commitments tribute.
The following day, the weather changed dramatically to high wind and rain which tested many of the units. Daytime entertainment was a Steel band in the entertainment complex with a bbq and the evening entertainment was a singer who stepped in when the booked act cancelled. Entertainment was of a high value. Sky sports was available in the bar and there was also an adult pool room.
The Restaurant was well worth a visit where the food was of a high standard. Booking is advisable as it was very popular. We had a full English breakfast on our final morning, which was value for money. Children were also catered for.
The on-site mini-mart was well stocked and reasonably priced. The French bread, cooked on the premises, was a treat!
Generally, the staff were courteous and helpful and even provided us with a jump start when we flattened our car battery relieving us of the neccessity to call out our breakdown service.
The only downside was the lack of a real ale. However, I was assured by the Bar Steward that he had tried to stock up with Hobgoblin. Pumps were available although not used. We had several family visitors to the site over the weekend and the general consensus is that they will also book in when we return next year!
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Is Waldegraves Holiday And Leisure Park child friendly? YES, it accepts children & has a playground View all facilities
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Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
Holiday Homes for Hire 
Holiday Homes for Sale 
Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
Rallies Welcome 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Motorbikers Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
Baby Changing Facilities 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar On Site 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
Games Room 
Evening Entertainment 
Fishing On Site 
Wild Swimming <1 mile 
No Indoor Pool 
Outdoor Pool On Site 
Horse Riding <5 miles 
Cycle Hire On Site 
Golf On Site 
Tennis <5 miles 
Beach On Site 
Watersports <1 mile 
Boat Launch / Mooring On Site 
Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
Lakeside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Electric Car Charging Point
Just returned from a weekend @ waldergraves (our 1st)- we were there for a scooter rally, waldergraves first- they welcome rallies & it was a good chance to check out this well known site. It is obvious the owners value what they have.
