Shun London hotels in favour of rolling countryside, big skies, and wildlife – all a trifling twelve miles from the cosmopolitan capital of London. This hundred-acre site sprawls out on the lush landscape.

There’s no need to bump heads with the folk at Bumpsteads Cottage, as they certainly know a thing or two about keeping campers happy and relaxed. Kick back on this peaceful Caravan and Motorhome Club Certificated Location and spend a relaxing escape surrounded by grazing sheep and cattle on a beautifully-maintained smallholding.

Escapes to the heart of rural Essex are made all the sweeter with a central position and excellent amenities at Kelvedon Hatch Camping and Caravanning Club Site, a splendid base for fun-filled escapes from the complexities of modern life.

Mill House Caravan Park is a compact and friendly family-run caravan park tucked away amid the serene settings of the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation conservation area, in proximity to Paper Mill Lock.

Enjoy the traditional village setting and tranquil settings at Three Horseshoes Public House, a cracking site located on the grounds of a traditional thatched pub. The country pub dates back to the 16th century and boasts many of its original features.

Stylemans Bungalow is a peaceful and well-positioned Camping and Caravanning Club Certificated location rests on the banks of the quiet and picturesque River Stort. The site is a convenient base for overnight stops whilst travelling to or from Stanstead Airport and provides an array of basic yet adequate amenities for extended holidays.

Golden Grove Caravan Park is a compact and reputed adults-only site, tucked away on private parkland, hidden by parkland trees offering ample seclusion from the outside world.

Settle in for a cheery holiday at The Merry Fiddlers, a Camping and Caravanning Club Certificated Site set on the grounds of a friendly pub. The landlord is very friendly and looks forward to welcoming guests to a well-maintained camping space complete with tantalizing food and tipples located a literal stroll from the pitches.

If you’re on the search for the perfect settings for a fun-filled family escape, set your sights on Barleylands Farm Park and Craft Village, a cracking site ideally located a short drive from the towns of Billericay.

Toad Abode Glamping is a cracking back-to-basics site that is perfect for escaping the hustle and bustle of the modern world. Return to nature as you kick back on the 0.5-acre camping paddock.

Barleylands Campsite is a well-maintained, peaceful campsite set on a large business offering a range of excellent amenities and activities for all ages. There are some electric meters and a few hardstanding on a primarily grass site welcoming tents.

Stone House Farm is a CAMC site (5 units) ideal for those with on-board facilities. The site is easy to find owing to its location directly off the main A120. Guests often assume that such a central location ensures traffic noise.

If quick escapes from London are on the cards, set your sights on Debden House Camp Site, a cracking 50-acre site located an easy tube ride from London. A whopping 6,000-acres of green trees.

Hayes Farm Country Park is a beautifully-maintained, luxury residential park hidden away in the heart of Essex, offering static-only holidays exclusively for guests over the age of 55.

Lee Valley Caravan Park, Dobbs Weir is the perfect spot to trade in the hustle and bustle of the cities in favour of the picturesque rural landscapes of Hertfordshire and Essex.

Gosfield Lake Resort Campsite is a private, family-owned leisure park tucked away amid the gently rolling countryside and spectacular scenery of rural Essex. The site is close to Constable Country and boasts a convenient spot on Essex Way.

Finchingfield Camping is an eco-friendly campsite set on a beautiful working lavender farm, just twenty-five minutes from Audley End House and Gardens, and a smooth hour's drive from buzzing London.

Saltcote Hall is a peaceful and well-maintained Caravan and Motorhome Club Certificated Location positioned in a quiet location within walking distance of Heybridge Basin and a short drive from Maldon.

Enjoy observing majestic horses grazing in a lush field with tall grass, backed by a thick curtain of trees from your pitch at Willows Rustic Camping and Caravaning. This cracking site is beautiful as it is restful and provides guests with the perfect spot to enjoy wild camping with access to essential amenities.

Osea Leisure Park is an award-winning site that offers families, couples, and individuals excellent on-site features, a central location, and fantastic scenery for a restful and rejuvenating escape from everyday life.