Caravans for sale at The Orchards
Essex CO16 8LJWhy you'll love The Orchards...
Our caravans for sale at The Orchards make owning a relaxing holiday home just two hours from London a real possibility. Splash about with your family in the indoor pool, chill out in the owners-only leisure suite, take in the idyllic scenery, and visit your home-from-home as often as you like. The park just gets better and better, with a brand-new pitch development and new facilities this year.
Experience the benefits of Haven holiday home ownership at The Orchards
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Don't miss out!
Buy a holiday home and we’ll throw in your 2023 site fees for FREE. Saving you thousands. And with competitive prices and a finance option available, there’s something for a wide range of budgets. Download a brochure to learn more about The Orchards and holiday home availability.
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What's at The Orchards
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Browse the complete range of caravans and lodge holiday homes for sale across at The Orchards
Caravan ranges carefully chosen to suit a wide range of needs, tastes and budgets
Exclusively for owners
Owners' Outdoor Pool
Owners' Gym
Owners' Lounge
Wine Club
Summer Spectacular
Quiz Night 
Live ActsWhat's new and coming soon at The Orchards
Activities
The Jump
Climbing wall
Fishing lake
Firelighting Techniques
Junior Segways
Pic 'n' Paint Pottery
Bike Hire
Bug Hunt
Footgolf
Make a Bear
Food and drink
Mash and Barrel
Burger King®
Food & drink venues
Papa John's
Cook's Fish & Chips
Box Bar
Mini Market
Things to do near The Orchards
There’s plenty of things to do at The Orchards, from splashing about in the outdoor pool to strolling along the sea wall surrounding the park or down to the sand and pebble beach close by. The park has a variety of Nature Rockz activities to encourage outdoor exploration and learn new skills in a coastal location! These include Pond Dipping, Bug Hunt and Den Building.
Mersea Island
Colchester
Beth Chatto Gardens
Clacton Beach
Walton Pier
Colchester Zoo
Brightlingsea
On park
- Pools
- Go for a splash or swim, whatever the weather at The Orchards in our lovely indoor pool, and our outdoor pool gives you the chance to top up your Vitamin D levels when the sun's out.
- Owner's leisure
- The owners-only health suite is a favourite with our owners, who like to be able to have regular detox and relaxation time. For maximum heath benefits, pop to the gym or have a swim in the pool, then rest in the bubble pool, sauna or steam room.
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- Affordable caravans
- Owning your own slice of British paradise really is the dream, and with our prices, it can become a reality.
- Coastal location
- Our location on Brightlingsea Creek and Point Clear Bay is what makes the park so special and our owners make the most of the water by keeping boats at the Boat Yard or walking the sea walls. Kids love the beach and many a happy hour is spent there.
- Fishing lake
- Fishing enthusiasts can head for both specimen and coarse fishing lakes in this corner of Essex. You'll be trying to catch carp (up to a whopping 30 pounds) and other types of fish, so sit back, relax and fish, fish, fish!
- Golf course
- Our 9-hole par 32 golf course is in a quiet area of the park, and is a beautiful spot to enjoy a round or two.
- Mash and Barrel
- Haven's signature restaurant, Mash and Barrel, can be enjoyed at The Orchards. Mash and Barrel offers a delicious range of breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes, snacks and a wide array of hot and cold drinks.
- Dogs welcome
- We welcome dogs with open arms! There's a dog-friendly beach and restaurant terrace; and walking areas on and off the park to make your pooches' tails wag.
- Owners' Lounge
- A quiet and private space to relax with a hot drink and chat to your fellow owners, while the kids let off steam outdoors in the play area.
- Play areas
- With four separate play areas alongside an all-weather sports court, The Orchards is great place for the kids to get away, play some sport and stretch the legs
- Lake views
- Relax on the deck with tranquil views of the lake
- The Jump
- Experience a thrilling rush of adrenaline as you take one big jump onto an airbag below.
- Outdoor pool
- Nothing says summer like splashing away under the sun in our outdoor pool
- NewClimbing wall
- Got a head for heights? See if you can scale our mighty climbing wall
- Burger King®
- Pick up mouth-watering burgers and more signature menu items at Burger King®
- Food & drink venues
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner to relaxing afternoon drinks - you're covered
- Papa John's
- Enjoy a tasty Papa John's pizza takeaway on park
- Fishing lake
- Enjoy a day fishing on our one-acre lake trying to catch bream, carp, perch and trench
- Firelighting Techniques
- Young explorers can get to grips with this age-old technique in a structured session
- Junior Segways
- Kids can master our junior Segways and show off their skills
- Pic 'n' Paint Pottery
- Let your little ones get creative with making their very own pottery masterpiece
- Bike Hire
- Explore the coast on two wheels with bike hire at this park.
- Bug Hunt
- Let kids get closer to creepy crawly nature at our bug hunt
- NewNew pitches now available
- Our new pitches at The Orchards offer an ideal mix of convenience and escape. They're filling up quickly, so get in touch to find out more!
- NewFootgolf
- The football-golf combo comes together here to guarantee fun!
- NewMake a Bear
- This creative activity lets little ones choose and design their own cuddly friend to take home
- Cook's Fish & Chips
- Enjoy the unmistakable taste of the coast with delicious fish & chips from Cook's
- Box Bar
- Enjoy a refreshing drink while watching some outdoor entertainment or just watching the kids tackling an activity.
- Mini Market
- For your everyday essentials, meals and hot snacks to last minute souvenirs.
- ExclusiveOwners' Outdoor Pool
- Exclusively for owners, our heated outdoor pool is perfect for a leisurely swim.
- ExclusiveOwners' Gym
- Work up a sweat and keep active in our private gym, exclusively for owners.
- ExclusiveOwners' Lounge
- Exclusive to our owner's community, chill out and catch up with other owners over a cuppa.
- ExclusiveWine Club
- Enjoy a drink (or two) and sample some excellent wines from all over the world - you're bound to find a new favourite.
- ExclusiveSummer Spectacular
- Dance till you drop and make memories with family and friends at our annual Summer Spectacular.
- ExclusiveQuiz Night
- Are you up for the quiz night challenge? We hold various quiz nights throughout the year, a fun night for you and your families.
- ExclusiveLive Acts
- Throughout the year we look forward to entertaining you with various live acts to suit everyone.
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How much does it cost to own a holiday home at The Orchards?
Huge range to choose from
New, Used or Lodges
Finance from £515* a month
10% deposit (details)
Holiday home price £34,995.00, less deposit of £3,499.50, gives a loan amount of £31,495.50. 84 monthly payments of £514.32. Total charge for credit £11,706.88. Total amount payable £46,701.88 which includes the deposit amount. The interest rate is 5.31% fixed / 9.9% APR (representative). Price excludes 2023 site fees, running costs and add-ons requested at point of sale. Subject to availability. Bourne Leisure Limited, Company registration no 04011660, whose registered office address is 1 Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 4YL
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†10K cheaper on average than anywhere else
Average prices for our new and used holiday homes have been compared nationally against the average of publicly available data taken from across the holiday home operator sector. Price comparisons are based on size, features, specifications and region of the holiday home. Comparison excludes 14ft wide new holiday homes. Price of the holiday home will vary by park and model. Price comparison data correct as of 9th May 2023. Finance options available. Subject to availability and status, deposit required.
Holiday home price includes siting, connections and standard accessories. It does not include 2023 site fees, running costs and add-ons requested at point of sale. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times. Images are shown for representational purposes. Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd (t/a Haven) is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited. Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.
*Pre-owned holiday homes from £19,995
Holiday home price is based on a pre-owned holiday home and includes siting, connections and standard accessories. Price excludes 2023 site fees, running costs and add-ons requested at point of sale. Subject to status and availability. Price is available at all parks, as at 30 March 2023 excluding Burnham-on-Sea, Church Farm, Devon Cliffs, Doniford Bay, Far Grange, Greenacres, Hopton, Kiln Park, Lydstep, Perran Sands, Rockley Park, Seashore, Wild Duck. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times. Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd (t/a Haven) is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited. Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.
*New holiday homes from £34,995
Holiday home price is based on a new 2-bedroom Willerby Malton holiday home and includes siting, connections and standard accessories. Price excludes 2023 site fees, running costs and add-ons requested at point of sale. Subject to status and availability. Price is available at all parks, excluding Combe Haven, Devon Cliffs, Greenacres, Hopton, Kiln Park, Lydstep, Perran Sands, Primrose Valley, Rockley Park and Seashore. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times. Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd (t/a Haven) is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited. Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.
*Free 2023 site fees when you buy a Haven holiday home
Offer is applicable to new customer purchases made through Haven from 20 January 2023, completing by 31 December 2023.
Offer excludes part-exchanges or private sales. Available on new & pre-owned holiday homes at the following selected parks only; Allhallows (excluding short, narrow, copper and bronze pitches), Berwick, Burnham-on-Sea, Craig Tara (excluding short, narrow, copper and bronze pitches), Far Grange, Golden Sands, Haggerston Castle, Hopton, The Orchards, Thorpe Park, Skegness (excluding pitches under 32ft), Weymouth Bay and Wild Duck.
A credit equivalent to the value of your site fees due in 2023 will be applied to your account balance on completion of your purchase for use against your running costs e.g. utilities, after-sale add-ons e.g storage boxes or site fees. It cannot be applied to your purchase or refunded in cash.
Subject to availability and status. Deposit required. Access to your holiday home is subject to park opening times.
Offer cannot be combined with any other offer, discount, or promotion. Offer may be withdrawn or changed at any time without notice. Full site fees will be payable for subsequent years.
Images are shown for representational purposes. Parks cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd (t/a Haven) is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited. Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.