Touring park · St Osyth · Essex
The Pretty Thing
Quiet St Osyth park with an 18-pitch touring field, a non-electric tent field and glamping bell tents and lodges, a short drive from Clacton and Frinton.
See all 13 photos- Some dogs
- Campfires
- Glamping
The Pretty Thing sits on Heath Road in St Osyth, in its eleventh season after years as a Caravan and Motorhome Club site. Tourers use the large Greens with 18 electric hook-ups and a water and chemical disposal point, plus two big hardstanding pitches for larger motorhomes. Tents go in the non-electric Buttercup Meadow, where pitches are allocated with a numbered peg.
Philomena's Garden holds the glamping: standard bell tents, large family tents and lodges, with pet-friendly bell tents set up for a medium dog. Dogs are welcome elsewhere on a lead, but not in the lodges, and XL Bullies are not accepted. There is a play area and an on-site tea and snack stop, but shops and pubs are about 2.5 miles away.
- 18 electric touring pitches
- Glamping bell tents and lodges
- Pet-friendly bell tents with dog bowls
- Beaches at Frinton, Walton and Clacton about 10 minutes away
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Prices
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Places to stay
Touring pitch (electric)
Pitch · 18 of them
- Grass
- Electric
- For caravan, motorhome, campervan, trailer-tent
One car per pitch; awnings and pup tents must stay on your pitch. No commercial vehicles.
Large hardstanding motorhome pitch
Pitch · 2 of them
- Hardstanding
- For motorhome
Call ahead for larger motorhomes.
Non-electric tent pitch
Pitch
- Grass
- No electric
- For tent
Glamping bell tent
Bell tent
- 1 double
- Bedding included
- No dogs
Double bed with bedding; camp bed for a child available.
Large family glamping tent
Bell tent
See site for sleeping arrangements.
Dog-friendly bell tent
Bell tent · sleeps 4
- 1 double plus camp beds
- Bedding bring
- Dogs OK
Sleeps 2 adults and 2 children and a medium dog. Bring your own duvets and pillows.
Glamping lodge
Lodge · sleeps 3
- 1 double
- Bedding included
- Electric
- No dogs
Sleeps 2 adults and 1 child on a camp bed. Double bed with bedding, kettle, tea and coffee things, electric heating.
Large family lodge
Lodge
- No dogs
See site for sleeping arrangements.
Rules
- Dogs
- In some accommodation · on leads · not in glamping
XL Bully dogs not allowed
Not allowed in glamping lodges; dedicated pet-friendly bell tents available. - Fires
- In fire pits only · fire pit hire
Fire pits can be hired. - Pool
- None
- Quiet hours
- 22:30
- Music
- No music after 10.30pm; lights out by 11pm
- Also
- Balances taken automatically about 7 days before arrival
Facilities
Washing and toilets
- Toilets
- Washing-up area
Pitches and power
- Electric hook-up
- Drinking water
- Chemical toilet disposal
Food and drink
- Café
- Fire pits
Things to do
- Play area
- Farm animals
Around the site
- Walk to a pub (no)
- Walk to a shop (no)
Only facilities we've confirmed are shown. Crossed out means confirmed not available.
Location
Heath Road, St Osyth, St Osyth, CO16 9BP
- Nearest beachPalace Beach3.3 miles
- Nearest pubThe Blacksmith's Arms1.6 miles
- Nearest ferryBrightlingsea/ Point Clear/ East Mersea Foot Ferry3.7 miles
- Nearest stationWeeley2.1 miles
Questions people ask
Are dogs allowed at The Pretty Thing?
Dogs are allowed in some of the accommodation but not all. XL Bully dogs not allowed.
Can you have a campfire at The Pretty Thing?
Yes, in fire pits. You can hire a fire pit.
Does The Pretty Thing have a swimming pool?
No.
Does The Pretty Thing have electric hook-ups?
Yes.
How far is The Pretty Thing from the beach?
Palace Beach is 3.3 miles away (as the crow flies).
Which ferry is closest to The Pretty Thing?
Brightlingsea/ Point Clear/ East Mersea Foot Ferry, 3.7 miles away.
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