Longlands Farm

Why stay here ...

Longlands Farm CL is a small family run site right on the edge of Great Leighs village in Essex.

The site offers four grass pitches and one hardstanding pitch which are very generously spaced, within a private paddock that is surrounded by mature hedgerows. The camping area is level, and surrounded by a meadow which from time to time has sheep grazing. The neighbouring farms have an array of animals, so you will enjoy nature's soundtrack. A pedestrian gate and footpath leads to the adjacent nature reserve. Families with children please note there is a pond on the landholding but not on the CL itself.

Dogs are welcome, but in the interests of the livestock it is a condition of your stay that they are kept on a lead.

Each pitch has a 10 amp mains hookup. There is a small private washroom with toilet, shower and washing up area. In addition to the usual service points, we can offer a drive over drain for motorhomes to empty their grey water tank. There are several picnic tables dotted around the site, and visitors are welcome to use the free WiFi.

A safe five-minute walk is all that is needed to reach the village. The Castle pub serves food throughout the day and is well-known as the oldest recorded pub in the UK. A small post office and village shop is just across the road. There is a bus stop with services to Chelmsford and the surrounding towns.

The surrounding area has much to offer. Chelmsford is a bustling city, with theatre and an ice rink. Coggeshall is nearby, with a beautiful town centre, 2 fabulous National Trust properties and a vineyard. The coast is also within easy reach, with Maldon offering trips on restored Thames barges, and many lovely spots on the river front. Heybridge Basin and Paper Mill Lock are great places to walk along the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation canal. The historic and beautiful towns of Thaxted and Saffron Walden are also within easy reach.

The site is dark and quiet at night, and the whole sky is visible from the camping field making star gazing a popular pastime.

We look forward to welcoming you to Longlands.