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Valley Farm

  • 3.6 Visitor Rating
  • Sleeps up to 6

Embark on a seaside escape to a charming lodge park nestled at the edge of Clacton-on-Sea. Valley Farm is your quintessential retreat for a delightful holiday on the Essex coast, offering a blend of coastal beauty and family fun.

With accommodation that comfortably sleeps varying numbers of guests, you can find the perfect lodge for your group, complete with all the amenities you need for a relaxing stay. Some lodges even boast luxurious hot tubs, adding that extra touch of indulgence to your holiday experience.

Immerse yourself in the plethora of on-site activities, from splashing around in the indoor and outdoor swimming pools to engaging in friendly competition on the multi-sports court. For the little adventurers, an exciting playground awaits.

When it's time to unwind, The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant provides the perfect setting. For those eager to explore, the local area is rich with attractions. Discover holiday lodges like this one, where every detail is crafted for your enjoyment.

Valley Farm Features

Lodge Facilities
  • Indoor heated pool
  • Outdoor heated pool (open 19 May - 30 Aug 2023, weather permitting)
  • Kids clubs
  • Adventure playground
  • Multi-sports court
  • Amusement arcade
  • The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant
  • Half-board dining available
  • Costa Coffee® available
  • Entertainment venue
  • Convenience store
  • Launderette * charges apply
  • Free Wi-Fi (in designated areas only)
  • There may be entertainment variants; an entertainment guide will be available on park
  • A responsible person of 16 years or over must accompany children under 8 in the water
  • A maximum of one child under 4 per responsible person or two children aged between 4 and 7 per responsible person is allowed in the water
  • Early Bird – save up to £150 per week for 2019 holidays booked by 3rd February 2019 or up to £120 per week for 2019 holidays booked by 3rd March 2019
Accommodation features
  • A choice of two and three bedroom caravans and a two bedroom lodge
  • TV with Freeview
  • Kitchen including microwave
  • Shower
  • Bed linen and duvets
  • Beds made up for your arrival
  • Gas and electricity included
  • Babies must be included in party total
  • Travel cots £15 each per week or short break
  • Group bookings may be subject to restrictions
  • Pets £49 per week or short break each (max 2) (in specific accommodation only)
  • All non-smoking accommodation
  • Charges apply.

Other Lodges At Valley Farm

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Waltham Lodge

  • Sleeps 6

Lodge with one double with en suite shower and one twin. Additional sleeping for two in the lounge area. Bath with overhead shower. DVD. Fridge/freezer. Double glazed and centrally heated. Verandah. No pets.

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Prestige Lodge with ensuite & decking 4

  • Sleeps 4

The best of the best. Our largest range of lodges, with top quality fixtures and fittings, a premium finish, and stylish decor. Features a fully equipped kitchen, heating & double glazing, a bathroom with shower, and beds fully made up on arrival. Plus, fresh towels and a complimentary hub pass!Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

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Prestige Lodge with ensuite & decking

  • Sleeps 6

The best of the best. Our largest range of lodges, with top quality fixtures and fittings, a premium finish, and stylish decor. Features a fully equipped kitchen, heating & double glazing, a bathroom with shower, and beds fully made up on arrival. Plus, fresh towels and a complimentary hub pass!Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

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Chelmsford Lodge

  • Sleeps 4

Lodge with one double with en suite shower and one twin. Shower. Fridge/freezer. Double glazed and centrally heated. Verandah. No pets.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

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Deluxe Lodge. Ensuite and decking

  • Sleeps 4

Our largest range of lodge. With an expansive open plan living space, it’s perfect for a relaxing holiday. Features a fully equipped kitchen, heating & double glazing, a bathroom with shower, fresh towels and beds fully made up on arrival.

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Deluxe Lodge. With ensuite and decking photo 1
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Deluxe Lodge. With ensuite and decking

  • Sleeps 6

Our largest range of lodge. With an expansive open plan living space, it’s perfect for a relaxing holiday. Features a fully equipped kitchen, heating & double glazing, a bathroom with shower, fresh towels and beds fully made up on arrival.

Helpful Info To Get More From Your Stay

What do guests love about this accommodation?

Guests at Valley Farm highly appreciate the park's proximity to beautiful beaches and the variety of activities available. The helpfulness of the staff and the overall value for money also stand out in their reviews.

Getting there

To get to Valley Farm, by road, take the A133 towards Clacton and follow signs for the town centre. By rail, Clacton-on-Sea train station is the nearest, with direct services from London Liverpool Street.

Nearby Essentials

During your stay, you'll have convenient access to a selection of nearby amenities, including some of the area's tastiest takeout options. Click any of the postcodes for a map along with handy driving instructions and the fastest route from your accommodation.

ServiceDistance (miles)Postcode
Pharmacy0.5 milesCO15 1DA
Train station1.2 milesCO15 1SE
Pub0.6 milesCO15 3AH
Dog walk0.8 milesCO15 3BU
Supermarket0.7 milesCO15 1HX
Indian takeaway (Curry Cottage)0.5 milesCO15 1DA
Chinese takeaway (Lucky Star)0.6 milesCO15 3AH
Italian takeaway (Franco's)0.5 milesCO15 1DA

For families with Kids

This destination is ideal for families with children, offering a range of on-site activities including swimming pools, an adventure playground, and kids clubs to keep the little ones entertained throughout their stay.

Is Valley Farm A good location for couples?

For couples seeking a romantic getaway, this destination offers serene settings and on-site spa treatments. Nearby romantic day outs include strolls along Clacton Beach or exploring the historic town of Colchester.

Dining and Cafes

The closest dining options include Franco's Italian (01255 422680), within walking distance, and the Ocean Diner (01255 424888), both offering delightful meals for a memorable dining experience.

Within walking distance of your lodge

A short walk away you'll find beautiful beaches, scenic walks, local shops, and inviting pubs for a quintessential seaside experience.

Quickfire FAQs

Do the accommodations have hot tubs?

No, none of the properties available have hot tubs.

What type of family activities are available on site?

The site boasts a range of family-friendly activities including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a multi-sports court, and an adventure playground.

Are there dining options within the accommodation?

Yes, The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant offers delicious dining options, and there is also the convenience of half-board dining available.

Is there entertainment available in the evenings?

Yes, the accommodation provides an entertainment venue, ensuring guests have enjoyable evenings without having to leave the site.

What are the swimming pool facilities like?

The site features both an indoor heated pool and an outdoor heated pool, catering to swimming enthusiasts throughout the year.

Top Days Out Near Valley Farm

The best-known attractions within an easy drive of Valley Farm, with real driving times.

Zoo 33 min drive · 23.2 miles

Colchester Zoo

Sat nav: CO3 0SL

A full day among elephants, giraffes, big cats and Komodo dragons on the edge of Colchester.

  • Families
  • Full day
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Colchester Zoo has been open since 1963 and is home to many rare and endangered species, including big cats, primates, birds, invertebrates and fish. The animals are arranged in themed zones, so you move from one habitat to the next as you explore.

Tip: Arrive close to opening, and book e-tickets online at least 24 hours ahead to get the cheaper rate. If you arrive after midday, visit Kingdom of the Wild and Elephant Kingdom first, as they close an hour early.

Norman castle 27 min drive · 15.4 miles

Colchester Castle

Sat nav: CO1 1TJ

Explore the largest Norman keep in Europe, built on the foundations of a Roman temple.

  • Families
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Colchester Castle is a Norman castle dating from the second half of the eleventh century. Its keep is mostly intact and is the largest of its kind anywhere in Europe. The Normans built it on the foundations of the Roman Temple of Claudius, the largest Roman temple in Britain, so Roman and medieval history sit together in one building.

Tudor gatehouse 35 min drive · 25.9 miles

Layer Marney Tower

Sat nav: CO5 9US

England's tallest Tudor gatehouse, with gardens, a farm and a tearoom between Colchester and Maldon.

  • Families
  • Couples
  • Dogs welcome
  • 2-3 hours
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Layer Marney Tower is a Grade I listed early Tudor house in Essex, built in rich red brick with some of the finest Italianate terracotta in the country. Its gatehouse is the tallest Tudor example in Britain, and it was begun by Henry, 1st Lord Marney, who served Henry VIII as Lord Privy Seal.

Tudor mansion museum 41 min drive · 29.4 miles

Christchurch Mansion

Sat nav: IP4 2BX

A Tudor mansion in Ipswich with period rooms and the biggest Gainsborough and Constable collection outside London.

  • Families
  • Rainy days
  • Couples
  • 1-2 hours
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Christchurch Mansion is a Tudor house in Christchurch Park, close to Ipswich town centre. Built on the site of a medieval priory, it has over 500 years of history. You can wander through period rooms, from the Tudor kitchen and the Georgian saloon to the Victorian wing, and imagine how owners and servants once lived.

Tip: Download the free Bloomberg Connects guide before you go, as the Mansion has no Wi-Fi, and note there is no parking at the museum.

Norman castle 50 min drive · 34.1 miles

Hedingham Castle

Sat nav: CO9 3DJ

One of the best preserved Norman keeps in England, standing over gardens and parkland on the Essex-Suffolk border.

  • Families
  • Dogs in the grounds
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Hedingham Castle sits on a hill above the village of Castle Hedingham in Essex. Its Norman keep was built around 1140 by the de Vere family, later Earls of Oxford, and is widely described as the best preserved of its kind in England. The estate is still a family home, owned by their descendants, the Lindsays.

Tip: Check the events calendar and book tickets online in advance before you go.

Art museum 45 min drive · 29.1 miles

Gainsborough's House

Sat nav: CO10 2EU

The Sudbury birthplace of Thomas Gainsborough, now a museum with a large collection of his paintings.

  • Couples
  • Rainy days
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Gainsborough's House is the birthplace of the English painter Thomas Gainsborough, in the Suffolk town of Sudbury. It is now a museum and gallery in a Grade I listed building, parts of which date back to around 1500. It is described as the National Centre for Gainsborough, with a large collection of his oil paintings, works on paper and artefacts on permanent display.

Tip: Check the website's exhibitions and events pages before you go to see what is on during your visit.

Historic fort 53 min drive · 41 miles

Landguard Fort

Sat nav: IP11 3TW

A coastal fort at Felixstowe with centuries of military history and views over the Port of Felixstowe.

  • Families
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Landguard Fort guards the approach to Harwich Harbour, and it was the site of the last opposed seaborne invasion of England, when the Dutch landed in 1667 and were repulsed by the Royal Marines. The current fort dates from the 18th century and was altered in the 19th, with further batteries added in the 19th and 20th centuries. It was manned through both World Wars.

Tip: Book tickets in advance on the Landguard Fort Trust website, though you can also buy them on arrival.

Historic house gardens 52 min drive · 38.6 miles

Helmingham Hall

Sat nav: IP14 6EF

Moated Tudor hall with Grade I listed gardens and a 400-acre deer park of red and fallow deer.

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Helmingham Hall is a moated manor house in Suffolk, begun by John Tollemache in 1480 and owned by the Tollemache family ever since. The house itself is not open to the public, but you can admire it from the grounds, with its 60-foot-wide moat and two working drawbridges that have been pulled up every night since 1510.

Drive times are typical times by car with no traffic. Check opening times and book tickets on each attraction's own website before you go.

Lodges Near Valley Farm

Visitor Reviews of Valley Farm

3.6Visitor Rating out of 5

39 reviews from guests who stayed at Valley Farm

Emma, London
Date of stay: 8th April 2025

Weve used this caravan before and its always spotless and tidy. The shower wasnt great this time, water went all over the place, but we still had a lovely holiday in July!

Emma, Gb
Date of stay: 10th March 2025

The caravan was spotless and comfy and the site itself was really nice. The only letdown was the swimming pool, unfortunately.

Rajveer, London
Date of stay: 8th March 2025

Had a fantastic time, would definitely recommend to others!

James, Dagenham
Date of stay: 12th January 2025

Great spot and decent prices, we really enjoyed our stay there.

Emma S., Beckton
Date of stay: 7th December 2024

The caravan was tidy and well-maintained, which was nice. However, the bedrooms were tiny, as you'd expect. The weather was awful-rain every day! There was no proper path to get to our spot, just muddy, wet grass that turned into slippery mush, ruining our shoes. Not ideal, honestly.

Emily, Middlesbrough
Date of stay: 15th November 2024

Perfect for a family weekend, wed definitely return again soon!

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