Finchingfield Camping is a quiet rural hideaway in North Essex, situated on a working lavender farm. Find your grass pitches nestled throughout the wildflower meadows here, suiting tents and campervans, or choose a luxury glamping break in one of two fully furnished bell tents. Sorry, no dogs.

Set in the picturesque village of Finchingfield, close to bordering counties

Camp amongst the wildflower meadow on this peaceful lavender farm

Fully furnished bell tents available for a luxury glamping retreat

About Finchingfield Camping

This North Essex hideaway is perfect for a country camping or glamping retreat under the stars. Just over an hour away from Central London located outside the picture perfect village of Finchingfield filled with tea rooms and independent pubs. Campers in tents or campervans are welcome to pitch up on one of eight grass camping pitches, with their own private loo, fire pit and BBQ grill for cosy campfire evenings and a picnic bench for dining alfresco. Go glam in one of two Lotus Belle tents onsite. Providing a luxury retreat under the stars, these also have their own 2m veranda to soak up the views onsite. The farm also keep chickens, runner ducks and geese tucked away in the corner of the site kids can get involved and help at feeding times. This site is part of The Greener Camping Club and at least one person must be a member. This can be added on at booking.

Finchingfield Camping is open from 11/04 to 20/09.


Facilities and amenities

Each pitch has its own composting loo, fire pit, a BBQ grill for the fire pit and picnic bench. There are phone charging points and a shared fridge and a freezer. Shared hot showers too.

There are a number of independently run pubs in the local area, including The Finchingfield Lion, The Three Tuns, and the Fox on the Green.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


A note from the site themselves...

The story of how our site came to be is a bit of a funny one, and we aren't entirely sure how we exactly came to the decision to be here, but alas, we are happy that we are!

We craved the countryside, cycled around many local villages, and fell in love with the area. After a good few glasses of wine and a few online searches for land for sale, that was it, our journey began.

In 2015, we collected the keys and the business building commenced. We planted up our 27 rows of lavender, whilst still working our full-time jobs, and set about starting the campsite. Since then, we haven't looked back and love welcoming all of our guests and hope to greet you soon, Julia


Map and address

Park address

Finchingfield Camping,

Howe Street, Finchingfield, Essex, CM7 4JB

Coordinates

51.9810, 0.4644 | TL 69 34

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Finchingfield Camping is ideal for...

Couples

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 10 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

8 x Ensuite Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass circular pitches measuring 12m in diameter. Suitable for tents and small campervans, each including their own composting toilet, fire pit, BBQ grill for the fire pit and a picnic bench. No electric.


Finchingfield Camping reviews

4.7 /5

4 reviews

100%

would recommend

Overall
4.7
Location
4.25
Value for money
4.25
Service
5
Facilities
5
Cleanliness
5

Quiet break spot

Aislinn G

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Medium Tent - Ensuite Grass PitchesJun 2024

Lovely, quiet site, with lots of space and very clean, modern facilities. The private toilet is a lovely addition and the warm showers were great and very clean. The village is an easy 10 minute walk away, but this is along a road as the walking paths were overgrown, so recommend walking down out of "rush hour" times.

Introducing two princesses to camping

Damian M

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Large Tent - Ensuite Grass PitchesApr 2024

Background. I've camped a lot in history. But had a daughter and now she's 6, it was decided best time to see if she likes it. Her uncle and cousin were invited so we had to figure out when we could all go. This was a test for us! Unfortunately it rained all weekend. But the girls still loved it and want to go back. We were greeted shortly after arrival, giving us info and useful nuggets of local knowledge. We settled in for the storm ahead. The girls were invited to feed ducks and collect eggs so was a lovely touch and Julia has assisted with tips for my tent maintenance. We loved the site. Our own toilet, spaced out. Quiet. But we were alone after 15:00 due to rain. Loved the honesty shed and would go back. Mostly due to the rain my "negatives" were car free site so had to make a dozen trips with a giant wheel barrow to load the car, which wasn't pleasant in the rain. In summer, this would not be so much an issue lol. Recommend this site for all, but due to lack of onsite play area it would be hard to entertain children for a long period of time. My daughter, for example, when on caravan holidays goes to parks every 2 hours haha. I've suggested this as a project for them - let's hope they listen (wink wink). Oh and you're given a picnic table fire pit and BBQ rack, making it easier as I didn't need to bring my own table and chairs for dinner times.

Pitch for 2 nights

Deon P

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Medium Tent - Ensuite Grass PitchesApr 2024

We had a lovely stay over 2 nights in Deer leap. Julia was very welcoming and offered an extended stay as there was no booking for the pitch the next day. The honesty shop stocks good quality wood for the on site fire pits, which add to the camping experience. Our daughter enjoyed feeding the chickens and ducks. Due to proximity of the site to Stanstead Airport and the road, there is some background noise, but we were looking for a campsite close to London so the compromise was worth it. Would definitely recommend this campsite.

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FAQ

Check-in for camping is between 3pm - 8pm and departure before 11am. For glamping check in between 4pm - 8pm, departure by 10am.

Yep, a map overview of the site can be viewed here.

BBQs are welcome in the designated campfire areas here, provided they are kept raised off the ground, and firewood is also available at the site - open campfires are not permitted.

Guests are welcome to bring a gazebo or pup tent when staying on the grass pitches. Awnings are not permitted.


Finchingfield is a picture perfect chocolate box village in a corner of Essex bordering Cambridge and Suffolk.

Meet a variety of animals at Boydells Dairy Farm including alpacas, sheep, pigs, a donkey and more. Kids will love the tractor ride, or time your visit in the spring for bottle feeding the lambs.

The gardens at Audley End are stunning to behold, with dense woodland to explore as well as a Victorian country house.

Pop to the river Stour for a paddle, hire a canoe, or head to Hoe Mill Lock for a day of wild swimming!

Other attractions nearby include:

  • Great Notley Country Park
  • Paper Mill Lock
The listing for Finchingfield Camping was last updated on November 1st, 2024 at 7:06 AM

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