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Park FAQs for The Orchards Touring & Camping Park


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

Trailer Tents/Tourers:

Basic Grass and Electric grass pitches

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

Pup tents are not allowed

Tent Pitch
Grass base with car parking nearby
Electric Pitch
Grass base with electric connection, grass awning and car parking next to the pitch
We welcome:
Tourers, Motorhomes, Tents and Trailer Tents
Pitch description:
Flat, grassy touring area
Size of Touring Field:
Small Area - 69 pitches
Electrical Connection:
Our electric hook ups are designed to accept splash proof UK campsite safety plugs and not the 3 pin household version, please bring your own we do not provide these
Awnings
Grass awning space available next to electric pitches
Parking
Car parking space available next to electric pitches and nearby Tent pitches
Shower Facilities:
Heated shower block with 5 WC’s, 6 showers, baby changing, shaving point and hairdryer. Separate shower and WC for disabled guests.
Electrical points in shower block:

No

Baby changing area:
Yes, in shower block
Disabled toilet and shower:
Separate shower and WC for disabled guests
Dishwashing Facilities:
Covered dishwashing area with 2 sinks
Fresh water points:
Yes
Chemical waste points:
Yes, Elsan points for chemical waste

Check-in/out Times

Check-in
Check-out
All Pitches:
12pm
10am
Late Arrivals:

Security can check you in if the reception is closed.

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 pitches 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

£5 per booking, per pitch, per 1-4 nights or £10 per booking, per pitch for 5+ nights.

Pets (each)
£1 per dog, per night. (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

Useful Links

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Wheelchair Facilities

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