Set on the banks of the Blackwater Estuary in Essex, Osea Meadows is a great location for a family getaway. There is a bar/restaurant, seasonal entertainment and activities, a kid's play area and more. Choose from a range of accommodations from dog friendly camping pods to luxury family friendly ensuite glamping pods with hot tubs. Waterside walking and cycling routes also surround the site, with Colchester and Chelmsford within 30 minutes too.

Why you'll love it at Osea Meadows


Family friendly holiday park with a restaurant/bar, seasonal entertainment, play area and more!

Range of pods from dog friendly camping pods to ensuite glamping with kitchenettes, TVs and hot tubs

Located on the banks of the Blackwater Estuary, within 30 minutes of Chelmsford and Colchester

About the site


An ideal spot for a family getaway in Essex. There are waterside walks, a play area, seasonal entertainment onsite, and a bar/restaurant (opening times may vary) where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including an unlimited breakfast buffet! If you want something a little more simple, the Malvern camping pods sleep up to four, equipped with a double bed and bunk beds (bedding not included). There is electric, a fridge/freezer and table and chairs, plus an outdoor area with a picnic bench and BBQ. There is access to shared toilet and shower facilities nearby too (please bring your own towels). The Royal pods include a double bed and double sofa bed, plus bedding and linen. For all of your cooking needs, there is a kitchenette with a microwave, fridge, gas stove, sink and kettle. Each also includes a table, and chairs, plus an ensuite with a toilet, shower and hand basin. Also sleeping four are the Duke pods with a separate private bunk bedroom, plus a double sofa bed in the living area. The kitchen area comes with a microwave, fridge/ freezer, hobs, sink and kettle. In the ensuite, you will find a toilet, walk-in shower and hand basin. The Emperor pods are the largest of all of the options onsite, coming with a separate double bedroom, a twin bedroom, and a double fold-down sofa bed. Each of these kitchenettes comes with a microwave/oven, fridge, hobs, sink and a kettle. These ensuites have a toilet, walk-in shower and hand basin. Plus, these are the only pods with a private hot tub! All of the glamping pods include central heating, a TV, USB sockets, bedding and towels, just make sure to bring your own toiletries. Outside, each has its own private area with a picnic bench, fire pit and BBQ, perfect for cooking up a tasty burger or hot dog. Malvern and Royal are also dog friendly, allowing up to two pups each! The site is also home to camping and touring pitches, bell tents, safari tents, shepherd's huts and holiday homes.


Facilities and amenities

Adult only

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant

Family friendly

Shop

WiFi

Entertainment

Games room

Kids playground

Near beach

Shared facilities include two toilet and shower block and all guests will have access to the 'Garden Ark' with ice block storage and vending machines. There is also a bar and family friendly restaurant onsite, serving breakfast and evening food, with entertainment on during peak times. WiFi is available to all guests. The camping area also includes a kid's playground, outdoor gym and snack hut.

If heading off site, the Gardeners Farm Shop is a five minute drive away along with The Chequers Inn pub.


Pricing and availability

Malvern Camping Pods (Dog Friendly)

Sleeps 4

Electric sockets

Heating

Hot tub

Parking

Shower

(Shared facilities)

Toilet

(Shared facilities)

WiFi

(Included)

Bunk bed

Double bed

Camping pod with a double bed and bunk beds. Includes electric, a fridge/freezer and a table and chairs. Outside is a picnic bench and BBQ. Dogs are welcome. Shared toilet and shower facilities are nearby. Please bring your own bedding and towels.

Emperor Ensuite Glamping Pods with Hot Tubs

Sleeps 6

Electric sockets

Heating

Hot tub

(Optional, Electric)

Parking

Shower

(Private ensuite)

Toilet

(Private ensuite)

WiFi

Double bed

Sofa bed/futon

(Double)

Twin bed

Glamping pods with a private double bedroom, private twin bedroom, a fold down sofa bed, bedding, linen and towels. There is a kitchenette with a microwave/oven, fridge, hobs, sink and kettle. Inside there is also central heating, a TV and USB sockets. Ensuite with a toilet, walk-in shower and hand basin. Outside is a large decking with a picnic bench, fire pit, BBQ and a hot tub. Dogs are not allowed.

Royal Ensuite Glamping Pods (Dog Friendly)

Sleeps 4

Electric sockets

Heating

Hot tub

Parking

Shower

(Private ensuite)

Toilet

(Private ensuite)

WiFi

(Included)

Double bed

Glamping pods with a double bed, sofa bed, bedding, linen and towels. There is a kitchenette with a microwave, fridge, gas stove, sink and kettle. Inside there is also a table, chairs, heating and a TV. Ensuite with a toilet, shower and hand basin. Outside is a picnic bench, fire pit and BBQ. Dogs are welcome.

Duke Ensuite Glamping Pod

Sleeps 4

Electric sockets

Heating

Hot tub

Parking

Shower

(Private ensuite)

Toilet

(Private ensuite)

WiFi

Bunk bed

Sofa bed/futon

(Double)

Glamping pod with a private bunk bedroom, a double sofa bed, bedding, linen and towels. There is a kitchenette with a microwave, fridge/ freezer, hobs, sink and kettle. Inside there is also central heating, a TV and USB sockets. Ensuite with a toilet, walk-in shower and hand basin. Outside is a decking with a picnic bench, fire pit and BBQ.

Map and address

Park address

Osea Meadows,

Goldhanger Road, Heybridge, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4SA

Coordinates

51.7351, 0.7287 | TL 88 7

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The listing for Osea Meadows was last updated on February 23rd, 2025 at 8:36 AM