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Park FAQs for The Orchards

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All the information, facts and figures you need to plan your stay at this Holiday Park.

Basic Information

Orchards Holiday Village
St Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 8LJ
Telephone No:
0871 231 0861 (calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras)
Open
Close
Park Open Dates:
16 March
4 November

Caravan & Camping

Caravan & Camping

Trailer Tents/Tourers:

Reinforced Grass Electric Pitches

Check-in Time:
12.00pm
Check-Out Time:
10.00am
Pup Tents:

Pup tents are not allowed

Check-in/out Times

Check-in/out Times

Check-in
Check-out
Standard:
4pm
10am
Standard Plus:
4pm
10am
Superior:
4pm
10am
Deluxe:
3pm
10am
Prestige:
2pm
10am
Late Arrivals:
Keys can be collected from reception

Common FAQ's

Wi Fi access:
FREE casual internet browsing is available in our Mash and Barrel including on the terrace
Flat areas of the Park:
The whole Park
Will there be an iron available in my accommodation:
Irons are not provided, but available to hire from reception (Subject to availability)
Can guests bring their own BBQ:
Yes - away from gas supply
Garden Furniture:
Not available
Dogs:
Dogs allowed (except on Lakelands area and the entertainment complex)
Direct Beach Access:
Direct access
Parking:
Parking is available next to caravans or nearby
Size of Park:
Medium
Sky TV:
Available in Mash & Barrel Café Bar
Cash Machine on Site?
Yes, we have 3 ATM machines

Funworks Passes

Do we take day guests?
We do accept day guest if they are coming to visit a holiday maker or owner. Subject to a moderate charge of £5.00 per child and £8.00 per adult.
Entertainment Passes (all website prices inc. passes)
Please contact the Park direct on 0871 231 0861 (calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras)

Optional Extras

Holiday Protection Plan
£24 per 8/7/6 nts or £16 per 5/4/3 nts (per Holiday Home)
Cot
£12 per 8/7/6 nts or £7 per 5 or less nts (subject to availability)
Highchair
£12 per 8/7/6 nts or £7 per 5 or less nts (subject to availability)
2012 Model Caravans
£5 per night (subject to availability)
Bed linen
Required for 'Standard' and 'Standard Plus' caravans only: £10 per bedroom (Bed linen is provided in Superior, Superior Plus, Prestige & Platinum grades of accommodation)
Pets (each)
£40 extra per 8/7/6 nts or £20 extra per 5/4/3 nts (a maximum of 2 pets are accepted, we reserve the right to refuse certain breeds). Pets are not permitted at Riviere Sands, Burnham-on-Sea or Lydstep Beach.

Park Activities

Fishing (on Park):
2 Course fishing lakes on Park, Additional charges to fish and guests must have an Environment Agency rod licence - available on park
Golf (nearest to Park):
9 hole, 18 tee golf course and 9 hole Pitch 'n' Putt on Park, additional charges apply. Clacton Golf Club is 15 minutes drive away
Horse Riding (nearest to Park):
Saddlebrook Chase Riding School - 01255 474554
Bike Hire:
Available for hire
All-Weather Bowling Green
Bowls Hire £5 Per Set for 1 Hours - Green Usage is Free - Entertainment Pass Taken as Deposit

Park Facilities

Peak Opening Time
Off-Peak Opening Time
SPAR Convenience Store (With Off Licence)
8am - 8pm
8am - 6pm
Launderette
8am - 8pm
8am - 8pm
Indoor Swimming Pool (Children under 8 and non-swimmers under 14 must be accompanied by an adult)
9am - 6pm
9am - 6pm
Outdoor Swimming Pool (Children under 8 and non-swimmers under 14 must be accompanied by an adult)
9am - 6pm
Closed

Reception Opening Hours

Open
Close
Peak (17 July - 31 August):
9am
7pm
Off Peak (All other dates):
9am
6pm

Surrounding Area/Transport

Nearest Town:
Clacton (10km)
Nearest City:
Colchester (22km)
Nearest Port:
Harwich (36km)
Nearest Train Station:
Clacton (10km)
Nearest Bus Station:
Clacton (10km)
How often do buses run from the Park?
Every 30 mins
Local Taxi Number:
01255 222250
National Express - Nearest drop off:
Kings Arm pub, st Osyth

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Utilities Provided

Self-Catering accommodation

  • Fully equipped modern fitted kitchen with full size fridge 
  • Shower and toilet
  • Colour TV
  • Pillows & duvets
  • Free gas, electricty & hot water

Wheelchair Facilities

Wheelchair Hire:
Can be hired from Marks Mobility Centre and delivered to the Park (01255 441384).
Wheelchair Friendly:
Yes