Osea Meadows
Osea Meadows
4.6 /5
Set by the Blackwater Estuary, Osea Meadows offers a peaceful getaway near the Essex coast. The site offers a great range of glamping, some with hot tubs, for those who prefer a little bit of luxury, along camping and touring. Get to know Essex's incredible coastal walks or cycle trails. There is also an onsite restaurant and cafe where you can soak in the views of the water whilst you enjoy a delicious meal!
Family and dog friendly park on the banks of the Blackwater Estuary with onsite waterside walks
Great onsite facilities including a kids playground, entertainment, café, snack hut and restaurant!
Situated 30 minutes from Chelmsford and Colchester, ideal for days out
About Osea Meadows
Located by the estuary, at the edge of the town of Maldon, this family friendly site offers plenty of walking and cycling routes all around. During peak times, the site also has entertainment on offer so there is plenty to keep little ones busy, and adults too! For glampers, there are a wide range of different accommodation types to choose from. The site offers a range of glamping pods, each with heating, electric and WiFi. Sleeping up to four, the site offers five Malvern pods which come fitted with a double bed and bunk beds. Inside, you will find a fridge/freezer and seating with shared facilities nearby. The Royal and Duke pods sleep up to four with a double bed and a luxury sofa bed. These pods also have the added bonus of a kitchenette with a microwave, fridge and toaster, along with a TV, underfloor heating and a modern ensuite with shower and loo. Outside is a decking with a picnic table, barrel BBQ, fire pit and log seating too. The largest pods are the Emperor Pods, each sleeping up to six with a separate double bedroom, twin room and double sofa bed. These feature heating, a TV, a full kitchen, ensuite with walk in shower, plus an outdoor fire pit, BBQ, seating and even a hot tub! The glass house has modern interiors, sleeping six with a double bed and two sofa beds. Inside is an ensuite, fully equipped kitchen, heating, USB charging and a TV. Large glass windows open out to the outside decking with a hot tub, fire pit and BBQ. Sorry, not pets. Please note, bedding and towels are not provided for glamping. There are also a selection of bell tents, shepherd's hut and safari tents on offer. Tents, caravans, campervans, motorhomes and RVs are also welcome with a range of 43 electric grass pitches. Each pitch allows up to four guests, with a 12 amp electric hook up available. Guests are also welcome to bring along a raised BBQ or fire pit to enjoy in the evening, with logs, charcoal and BBQs available to purchase onsite. Four-legged friends are also welcome to join you for your stay!
Osea Meadows is open from 12/01 to 31/12 in 2024 and from 31/01 to 29/10 in 2025.
Shared facilities include two toilet and shower block and all guests will have access to the 'Garden Ark' with ice block storage and vending machines. There is also a bar and family friendly restaurant onsite, serving breakfast and evening food, with entertainment on during peak times. WiFi is available to all guests. The camping area also includes a kid's playground, outdoor gym and snack hut.
If heading off site, the Gardeners Farm Shop is a five minute drive away along with The Chequers Inn pub.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 73 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
5 x Malvern Camping Pods (Dog Friendly)
Max 4 people
Pod with a double bed, a bunk bed and electric. Inside is a fridge/freezer and seating area. Outside there is a patio with a picnic bench. Please bring your own bedding and towels. Dogs welcome.
4 x Royal Ensuite Glamping Pods (Dog Friendly)
Max 4 people
Pods with a double bed, sofa bed, ensuite, a TV, dining area and heating. Also, a kitchenette with a microwave, stove, fridge and kettle. Outside is a decking area, a picnic table, a fire pit and a BBQ. Please bring bedding and towels. Dog friendly.
Duke Ensuite Glamping Pod
Max 4 people
Offers a private room with bunk beds, a sofa bed, heating, a TV, bathroom, living area and a fully equipped kitchen. Outside is a decking area with a picnic bench, a BBQ, fire pit and seating. Please bring your own bedding and towels. Pet free.
3 x Emperor Ensuite Glamping Pods with Hot Tubs
Max 6 people
Offers a double bed, two singles and a sofa bed with bedding and towels. Open plan living area and an ensuite with heating, a TV and a fully equipped kitchen and dining area. Outside is a decking area, fire pit, hot tub, BBQ and seating. Pet free.
Other accommodation
30 x Electric Grass Pitches
Max 4 people
Spacious grass pitches with 10 amp electric. Suitable for tents only.
13 x Electric Touring Pitches
Max 4 people
Grass pitches with 12 amp electric. Suitable for caravans, campervans, motorhomes and RVs.
5 x Stargazer Bell Tents
Max 5 people
5m bell tent furnished with a double bed, a wooden futon and a small storage box. Please bring your own bedding and towels. Outside each is a decking area for BBQs or sunbathing.
Safari Tent
Max 8 people
Safari tent with a double bed, two bunk beds, a sofa bed, a toilet and a shower. It's also equipped with a kitchen and lounge-dining area. Outside there's also a BBQ barrel, fire pit, picnic table and log seating. Please bring your own bedding and towels.
2 x Shepherd's Huts
Max 4 people
Shepherd's huts with a double bed and a bunk bed, this hut also has a small kitchenette including a small stove, fridge, kettle and sink. It also has it's own toilet. Outside is a picnic bench and campfire. Please bring your own bedding and towels.
2 x Large Shepherd's Huts
Max 5 people
Hut with a double bed, sofa bed and a mezzanine level single bed. Equipped with a small kitchenette with a stove, fridge, microwave, kettle and sink. It also has a toilet. Outside is a picnic table and BBQ. Please bring your own bedding and towels.
2 x Small Safari Tents
Max 6 people
A 5m x 6m safari tent offering one double bed, two single beds and a sofa bed. This tent has a comfortable lounge area and dining area, outdoor decking with a picnic table and fire pit. Please bring your own bedding and towels.
Master Safari Tent
Max 16 people
Safari tent with three double beds, four singles, two bunk beds, a large sofa bed, and ensuite. Equipped with a kitchen, dining area, and a log burning stove. Outside hot tub, sauna, bench, decking, BBQ and fire pit. Please bring bedding and towels.
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Anne B
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Very lovely campsite.
Excellent stay
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Clare N
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Stayed here for the 1st time and will definitely be back. The site and facilities were clean, pods were well equipped and site generally well spaced out.
Great facilities
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Natasha M
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Great leisure park! Amazing facilities, so much to do for the kids. The pod is enough for 4 people easily and the outside seating is great.
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Things to do on site and in the Maldon area
The site offers seasonal entertainment and a variety of events for children and adults. Expect everything from bingo and arts and crafts, to bouncy castles, face painting, live music and more!
You're staying in the beauty of the Blackwater Estuary, which not only provides a beautiful setting, but fantastic things to do. Maldon's Quay (15 minutes) is a lovely place to stroll, eat an ice cream and watch traditional sailing barges go past.
A little further afield, Colchester Zoo (25 minutes) is a huge family favourite that offers encounters with pandas, penguins and much more.
Tiptree (15 minutes) is famous for its jam, and the famous factory hosts a gift room and delicious tearoom for you to try. For a day out for the adults, make time for New Hall Vineyard's (35 minutes), 65 acres of gorgeous wine country.
Other great local attractions include:
- The Museum of Power (15 minutes)
- Layer Marney Tower (20 minutes)
- The Museum of Maldon (20 minutes)
- Beeleigh Abbey and Gardens (25 minutes)
- Hylands House (50 minutes)
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