The Pretty Thing Reviews
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It's time to relax and unwind during your stay at The Pretty Thing - providing guests with a picturesque and calm atmosphere on peaceful grounds which cater for camping, touring and glamping. You'll find a choice of grass pitches or you can spend your nights under the shelter of a stylish bell tent or camping pod. Dogs welcome.
4.84 /5
86 reviews
97%
would recommend
Great site
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Sharon H
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Great site. Good atmosphere, friendly welcome. Facilities spotless. TV and a hit where you can buy drinks There was a problem with our booking and we were not booked onto an electric pitch. It was not too bad for one night and we coped. Owner gave us a free breakfast as compensation. We will return but will double check before we arrive that we have electric.
A really lovely campsite!
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Abigail G
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This campsite was made by the friendly welcome from the manager! We forgot our hammer and were clearly novices at setting up our new awning. He came over to check we were okay. There is also a really lovely atmosphere and had some nice chats with other guests over washing up. We didn't visit the cafe but it looked really nice. Would heartily recommend! Kids enjoyed the playground also. Plenty of showers and toilets and they were pretty clean.
Our first camping experience!
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Sarah I
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Great site, super friendly and clean, thank you for your help and warm welcome.
Friendly and welcoming site
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Paul T
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I got a really good feeling when I arrived on site, it seemed relaxed, friendly and organised and that turned out to be true throughout our overnight stay. Owners and staff were friendly and welcoming, site was clean and well cared for. Nice ambience. Location was quiet but convenient for the coast, however I gave 4 stars for location as sadly there is no pub within walking distance (although that's not the site's fault and there was beer on site). I felt the site was good value for money and would recommend it if you are looking to visit Frinton (nice beaches), Clacton (good pier) or the surrounding area.
Nice well kept site
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Lance D
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Site is well spaced, clean, quiet with friendly staff. Would definitely use again.
Perfect
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Claire T
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Our stay on the site was perfect. It was safe and secure. It wasn't too big or loud and has a play area for the little ones. The male owner was very warm and welcoming, and loved telling the story of how the site came to be, along with why it is named 'The Pretty Thing'. We will definitely stay again in the future.
Helpful hosts and lovely site - thoroughly recommend :)
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Richard D
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When we arrived, we discovered our tent had rotted in our garage (or chewed by mice - not sure). The hosts swiftly altered our booking to a glamping bell tent, which was lovely. Toilets & showers spotless, grass good quality and well mown and other guests quiet. The site was spacious and had a small café and swings for the kids etc. Short drive to Clacton or Frinton so location was great. Really enjoyed it. R & N.
Good weekend
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Nuno M
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Very good experience. We were very well received, everyone was very friendly and attentive. Good atmosphere and everything was well done. Thank you very much.
Great camping, fun vibes
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Julia R
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Lovely site, friendly staff, we had a campervan but the glamping pitch looked fab and fun. All facilities were clean and great hot showers. There is only cold water available to wash up - so we just boiled water to help with greasy items. We were close to facilities to limit danger travelling with hot water as I'm quite clumsy. I would stay again if visiting this area in the future.
Good value
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Virginia B
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Clean, quiet, lovely surroundings. Short drive from beaches.
Weekend holiday
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Iain H
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Very nice friendly campsite, plenty of room between us on the pitches for all our gear, will definitely recommend and return.
A little gem
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Damien R
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Nice clean site. Soft level ground.
Perfect
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Joanne W
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It is such a beautiful place and the owners are so lovely. I can't wait to come back. We didn't want to leave.
Absolutely beautiful camp
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Amy H
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First time camping in our tourer and this was perfect. We visited The Pretty Thing on a sunny weekend with a new born, a 10 year old and a 13 year old. The camp was spotless to start and Phil was super helpful, lent us a lead for the caravan too. We all had a lovely time. It feels super safe and a home away from home vibe. Will definitely visit again and the family agree. Thanks Phil, a well earned 5 stars!
Amazing friendly and clean site
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Karen R
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An amazing, friendly, clean and welcoming site. As the name suggests, it is a beautiful place. We arrived at the end of July 2024 and having booked for 4 days we liked it so much we stayed for 8. Phil, Sharon so helpful and lots of regulars here, plus there was a great café! We'll be back to this great site soon !!!
A fantastic night away
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Charlotte G
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A fantastic family overnight stay as a little surprise for my husband and our children. We had a wonderful time and wished we'd booked for longer. A very peaceful location, great for walking our dogs, friendly and very clean. A short drive away for fish and chips! We will definitely be staying with you again soon.
Lovely overnight stay
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Lea F
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We have just returned from a 1 night stay, we had a warm welcome, the campsite had all you could ask for, plus safe play area for our daughter. The bell tent was really clean and well equipped. We all slept well, the bed was incredibly comfortable. Breakfast in the morning from George's was great too. Thank you The Pretty Thing, we will be back.
Exactly what it says, the pretty thing!
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Helen M
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The site itself is lovely and safe for kids. The play area is sturdy and looked after. The bell tent was very cosy and beds were comfortable with everything we needed for our stay. The host was excellent, friendly, helpful, made us feel very welcome. The breakfast available at George's was just right and they make a lovely cuppa tea!
Impromptu stay
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Andrew T
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What a great find. Clean, friendly, lots of space, very relaxed vibe, good value and a great breakfast on offer.
June weekend
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Megan A
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Welcoming host and lovely small, family site.
Nice, peaceful stay
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Andy S
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A nice and peaceful stay, will defo go back.
Tranquil camping site
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Christina G
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Lovely site in St Osyths. Level ground and really clean and tidy. Toilets were clean too. Really nice and peaceful in the middle of the countryside, and not far from Clacton and Walton on Naze. Owners were lovely and friendly, would recommend.
Lovely site in a great location
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Joanna J
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Lovely site, really nice individual toilets and showers.
Camping
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Sian W
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Good pitch, nice little place, staff kind.
Lovely place
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Lacey G
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The owners were lovely people and the tent was immaculate, I would highly recommend.