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Steeple Bay

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Essex » Southminster

Discover Steeple Bay and escape to a wonderful, waterside retreat.

Situated on the coast near Southminster, the park is the hidden treasure of the South East of England, with ready access to the Mayland Creek.

If you’re looking for a relaxing getaway for all the family then Steeple Bay is the right place to be.

Choose to spend time in our Riverside bar or take a dip in the heated outdoor swimming pool, while the kids have fun around the park with Loopy and his friends.

Or take to the nearby waters; you don’t have to be an active boatman to enjoy the location though, just watching the boats and yachts go by is the perfect therapy for todays stressful lifestyle.

The park boasts great facilities including a well-stocked fishing lake (with day tickets available from reception), an adventure playground and an amusement arcade.

Along with our leisure pool there is also a paddling pool for our very youngest guests.

Visit the clubhouse to round off a perfect day with tasty food and drink available, along with live music and top shows during busier periods.

The medieval town of Maldon is nearby with lots of shops and great restaurants to discover (Thursdays and Saturdays are best as they are market days).

Other "must-see" Essex attractions worth jumping in the car for, include Adventure Island, Chelmsford Miniature Railway, Colchester Zoo nd the famous pier at Clacton-on-Sea.

Or just revel in the majesty of the park surroundings; Steeple Bay Holiday Park sits along the banks of the Blackwater Estuary with beautiful unspoiled views across the water and, if you are lucky the sight of seals that are frequent visitors to the area.

The seals love the area, and in all likelihood so will you!.
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Lodge Facilities
  • Outdoor heated pool and paddling area
  • Clubhouse with family entertainment
  • Childrens’ club (0-14s)
  • Fishing Lake
  • Wi-Fi access (in club area)
  • Amusements and link up bingo *
  • Adventure playground
  • Sports field
  • Private slipway
  • Well stocked fishing lake * (rod licence required)
  • Shop
  • Superfast Wi-Fi
  • Launderette *
  • † Please note all activities (including swimming sessions) must be pre-booked. For the 2023 holiday season, the outdoor pool is open from 11th April - 11th September (weather dependent). *
  • Additional charges apply
Accommodation features
  • A choice of two or three bedroom caravans.
  • TV in lounge - Minimum 32 with DVD player
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Shower
  • Bed linen included except Bronze
  • Bed linen available for hire at time of booking in Bronze accommodation only
  • Beds made up on arrival in Gold Plus accommodation only
  • Additional sleeping for two in the lounge area
  • Gas and electricity included
  • Travel cots and highchairs £12 each per week or per short break
  • Babies must be included in party total
  • Group bookings may be subject to restrictions
  • Pets £40 per week or £25 per short break each max 2 in specific accommodation only
  • All non-smoking accommodation

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Visitor Reviews of Steeple Bay

Peter, Kent
Date of stay: 2nd August 2019
An excellent time had by parents and 5 kids
Christine, Cumbria
Date of stay: 26th July 2019
Great holiday, would be nice to have deck/outside seating area but was great value for money
Brian, Manchester
Date of stay: 10th May 2019
will continue to return
Andrew, Stamford
Date of stay: 26th April 2019
Had a good time just wish the weather had been a bit nicer
Davey, Sunderland, County Durham
Date of stay: 29th October 2018
The caravan itself was absolutely lovely and although the site was way off the beaten track, it was on the whole, not too bad. However....having arrived approximately 1-1/2 hours early, I was informed by a young receptionist (in a 'couldn't care less' attitude) to come back at about 3 o'clock, but we could use the facilities. Hmmmmmm...off we went into the clubhouse-cum-restaurant and sat at a table not too far away from the bar and noticed a huge menu on a wall next to the bar hatch, so we went across to have a look to see what food was available, only to be told abruptly by some member of the bar team that "that menu isn't available yet; use the one on your table!" I felt properly told off, like a naughty school kid. Chicken burger in a basket with chips and a Pepsi it was, then. Again, hmmmmm....the chips were lovely. The 'pretendy' chicken and the stale bun not so. The Pepsi was some kind of flat diet gak and came in not-so-clean glasses. After finishing our 'meal', we went to use the loo. The smell of cannabis was overpowering, both in the ladies AND gents toilets. Once 3 o'clock came, we headed back to reception to see if we could check-in yet...the patio area outside of reception again, was overpowered with the very strong stench of cannabis. We managed to get checked in and headed off to our 'van and as we were unloading the car, my girlfriend fell over due to a large gap in the flagstones at the bottom of the 'van steps, hurting her wrist and shoulder. I phoned reception, and, to give them their dues, the sent a maintenance team straight out, who said they would cut some new flagstones and come and relay them. They didn't. Both Friday and Saturday nights had some kind of parties going on in caravans round about ours (F11) until the wee small hours. Lovely caravan, lovely area, The site and staff, unfortunately not.
Sandy, Grays Essex
Date of stay: 11th August 2017
Definatly go back brilliant
Richard, Basingstoke
Date of stay: 23rd June 2017
Very good well done Essex lots to see and do and all from a very good holiday group
Charlotte, Hinckley
Date of stay: 21st April 2017
Great holiday. Can't fault this holiday everything was as expected and better.
Colin, Telford
Date of stay: 27th March 2017
Holliday its self was good
Mark, Swindon
Date of stay: 2nd September 2016
lovely and clean . caravan seating is never the most comfortable but great otherwise.
Jane, Leamington Spa
Date of stay: 20th May 2016
There was still pet hair from the last dog but did not worry us
David, Rushden
Date of stay: 8th April 2016
Could not ask for more in a holiday caravan,
Ann, Northampton
Date of stay: 30th October 2015
Nice place...caravan was clean and spacious...the kids had a great time in the playground. Reception staff were very helpful and friendly. The kids entertainment was a complete wash out...although there was plenty of preparations going on none of the activities described in the extra leaflet given when arrived actually happened which was a let down but our kids weren't that bothered to be fair. There's a brilliant soft play in maldon (approx 10 miles away) Maddison heights and plenty of shops and other stuff to do...I'm sure in the summer months it's a great place to be..would go again...
Lauren, Orpington Kent
Date of stay: 21st September 2015
Had a very relaxing time bit out in the sticks but very nice place
Andre
Date of stay: 19th September 2015
Holiday was great,plenty to do and see.No let downs.
Janet, Liverpool
Date of stay: 10th July 2015
Single beds very narrow but obviously this cannot be improved because of space
Amy, Gillingham Kent
Date of stay: 29th June 2015
Fantastic silver caravan, clean and spacious exactly what you would want
Rebecca, Nottingham
Date of stay: 13th June 2015
Great caravan which allows dogs, on our arrival clean and fresh
Carl, Ellesmere Port
Date of stay: 24th April 2015
Very nice and safe location with helpful and friendly Staff.
Kerry
Date of stay: 16th October 2014
We opted for a lower rating caravan which was fine for us. Bit grubby in areas and dogs hairs but I didn't mind having a quick clean when we arrived because the holiday was so reasonably priced.
Ian, Carlisle
Date of stay: 9th August 2014
I was really impressed with Steeple Bay the staff were really helpful and always there to talk to. Any issues were dealt with promptly. The caravan was very spacious and relaxing
Blayke, Tilbury
Date of stay: 25th July 2014
Caravan was very clean,beds was comfortable , swimming pool was beautiful and so was the weather would love to come back
Alan, Perth
Date of stay: 23rd June 2014
Remote location but with plenty to do. Can be busy and noisy at the weekend. Site has plenty of facilities. Beware of single track road to site, high hedges and poor visibility.
Barbara, Chorley
Date of stay: 21st June 2014
Nothing wrong with site, found the area a bit boring, perhaps we didnt look hard enough
Maureen, St Albans
Date of stay: 20th June 2014
will be back, great park
Geoff, Burley-in-wharfedale
Date of stay: 20th June 2014
Steeple Bay fulfils everything we need in the 4 nights we spend there:-excellent location for relaxing walks by the river, interesting places to visit, and ideal for making a day visit to France for shopping, enabling the whole journey via the tunnel to be completed in daylight. The caravans (Magnum Silver) are more than adequate for the short time we spend in them.
Steph, Cleethorpes
Date of stay: 14th June 2014
Overall holidays was good..was upgraded to silver plus excellent staff ..would just say park is very isolated down country lane.club ok too..and very nice pool area.
Leah, Camberley, Surrey
Date of stay: 31st May 2014
The accommodation was well presented and tidy. Furnishings were good too. However, it would have been helpful if the kids' entertainment was as it was described in the brochure. The kids never got to meet Loopy because adult entertainment was prioritised. Carpet in the bar has a heavy smell of cigarettes and the environment in the bar could be much better to suit kids too.
Chris, Wanstead
Date of stay: 23rd May 2014
very good place to stay for quiet break
Rosemary
Date of stay: 19th April 2014
Enjoyed it would come again
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