Steeple Bay

Absolutely great time looking forward to coming back

The caravan was dirty, sweets left in the cupboard

An excellent time had by parents and 5 kids

Great holiday, would be nice to have deck/outside seating area but was great value for money

will continue to return

Had a good time just wish the weather had been a bit nicer

The caravan itself was absolutely lovely and although the site was way off the beaten track, it was on the whole, not too bad. However....having arrived approximately 1-1/2 hours early, I was informed by a young receptionist (in a 'couldn't care less' attitude) to come back at about 3 o'clock, but we could use the facilities. Hmmmmmm...off we went into the clubhouse-cum-restaurant and sat at a table not too far away from the bar and noticed a huge menu on a wall next to the bar hatch, so we went across to have a look to see what food was available, only to be told abruptly by some member of the bar team that "that menu isn't available yet; use the one on your table!" I felt properly told off, like a naughty school kid. Chicken burger in a basket with chips and a Pepsi it was, then. Again, hmmmmm....the chips were lovely. The 'pretendy' chicken and the stale bun not so. The Pepsi was some kind of flat diet gak and came in not-so-clean glasses. After finishing our 'meal', we went to use the loo. The smell of cannabis was overpowering, both in the ladies AND gents toilets. Once 3 o'clock came, we headed back to reception to see if we could check-in yet...the patio area outside of reception again, was overpowered with the very strong stench of cannabis. We managed to get checked in and headed off to our 'van and as we were unloading the car, my girlfriend fell over due to a large gap in the flagstones at the bottom of the 'van steps, hurting her wrist and shoulder. I phoned reception, and, to give them their dues, the sent a maintenance team straight out, who said they would cut some new flagstones and come and relay them. They didn't. Both Friday and Saturday nights had some kind of parties going on in caravans round about ours (F11) until the wee small hours. Lovely caravan, lovely area, The site and staff, unfortunately not.

Definatly go back brilliant

Very good well done Essex lots to see and do and all from a very good holiday group

Great holiday. Can't fault this holiday everything was as expected and better.

Holliday its self was good

lovely and clean . caravan seating is never the most comfortable but great otherwise.

There was still pet hair from the last dog but did not worry us

Could not ask for more in a holiday caravan,

Nice place...caravan was clean and spacious...the kids had a great time in the playground. Reception staff were very helpful and friendly. The kids entertainment was a complete wash out...although there was plenty of preparations going on none of the activities described in the extra leaflet given when arrived actually happened which was a let down but our kids weren't that bothered to be fair. There's a brilliant soft play in maldon (approx 10 miles away) Maddison heights and plenty of shops and other stuff to do...I'm sure in the summer months it's a great place to be..would go again...

Had a very relaxing time bit out in the sticks but very nice place

Holiday was great,plenty to do and see.No let downs.

Single beds very narrow but obviously this cannot be improved because of space

Fantastic silver caravan, clean and spacious exactly what you would want

Great caravan which allows dogs, on our arrival clean and fresh

Very nice and safe location with helpful and friendly Staff.

We opted for a lower rating caravan which was fine for us. Bit grubby in areas and dogs hairs but I didn't mind having a quick clean when we arrived because the holiday was so reasonably priced.

I was really impressed with Steeple Bay the staff were really helpful and always there to talk to. Any issues were dealt with promptly. The caravan was very spacious and relaxing

Caravan was very clean,beds was comfortable , swimming pool was beautiful and so was the weather would love to come back

Remote location but with plenty to do. Can be busy and noisy at the weekend. Site has plenty of facilities. Beware of single track road to site, high hedges and poor visibility.

Nothing wrong with site, found the area a bit boring, perhaps we didnt look hard enough

will be back, great park

Steeple Bay fulfils everything we need in the 4 nights we spend there:-excellent location for relaxing walks by the river, interesting places to visit, and ideal for making a day visit to France for shopping, enabling the whole journey via the tunnel to be completed in daylight. The caravans (Magnum Silver) are more than adequate for the short time we spend in them.

Overall holidays was good..was upgraded to silver plus excellent staff ..would just say park is very isolated down country lane.club ok too..and very nice pool area.

The accommodation was well presented and tidy. Furnishings were good too. However, it would have been helpful if the kids' entertainment was as it was described in the brochure. The kids never got to meet Loopy because adult entertainment was prioritised. Carpet in the bar has a heavy smell of cigarettes and the environment in the bar could be much better to suit kids too.