Rustic camping & caravanning at
The gatehouse peldon
The Gatehouse Peldon is a wonderfully secluded spot on the edge of Abberton Reservoir, a haven for bird watchers. With 6 acres of pastures it is a fantastic place to bring the children for a short break in the countryside, or to relax around a campfire with friends.
As a child, My sisters and I ran around the fields, hid in the tree lined belt and built dens all over the place. We were lucky enough to have an idyllic childhood one that we wanted for our children. We would very much like to share this freedom with you.
We are a family friendly site and love hearing children laugh as they build dens, run around and play football or just explore. With 6 acres of grassland with stunning views over Abberton Reservoirs we have plenty of wild life to keep everyone entertained. From the owls that hoot from the trees after dark to the muntjak that wander across the field. If you are very lucky you may even see a badger scamper in the field next door. My boys would be overwhelmed to show you the badgers latrine!
Surrounded by farmland we have miles of walks on our doorstep. We are perfectly situated for lovers of the countryside to escape and explore. The local pub, The Plough, is a 7 minute walk away where a warm welcome is always served. They boast a large beer garden in which to enjoy the sun.
Exciting Mersea Island is only a 10 minute drive away offering beautiful beaches, an enchanting harbour where you can go crabbing from the jetty and now a brand new boating lake offers water sports. Bring your paddle board and enjoy a day on the water. There is also 2 small supermarkets a brilliant fish and chip shop and a bakery.
Historic Colchester town is a short drive away, being Britians oldest recorded town it is heaped in history and still retains its Castle and many of the old towns Norman walls.
The Gatehouse Peldon is a family run business born from a vision to share our little piece of heaven with families wishing to make fabulous memories and enjoy a slower way of life without all the modern technology. My husband Bradley, myself Vicki and our 3 boys, Alfie, Toby and Kieran would like to invite you to come and stay on our meadows and enjoy the freedom we are lucky enough to cherish.