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Situated only 37 km from Freeport Braintree in West Mersea, Happy Place offers accommodation fitted with a patio, garden and seasonal outdoor pool. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The property is non-smoking and is set 44 km from Chelmsford Train Station. Boasting a DVD player, the holiday park has a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a toaster, a living room, a dining area, 2 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday park. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. A minimarket is available at the holiday park. For guests with children, the holiday park features an indoor play area, outdoor play equipment and a kids' club. Guests can enjoy the indoor pool at Happy Place. Hedingham Castle is 45 km from the accommodation, while Colchester Castle is 17 km from the property. London Southend Airport is 63 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
5.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Freer
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastically equipped caravan. Very clean. Lots of little extras like washing up liquid and some basics already there for us to use. Fresh towels Clean floors Lovely
  • Leah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything! The caravan has everything you could possibly need for your stay. Fully equipped kitchen, powerful shower, fresh bedding and towels and comfortable beds. The caravan site was perfect for our family (inc 11 year old boy). A short drive...
  • Zm
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Jacqui was so obliging throughout our stay. Very attentive with our questions, and gave us full expectations on where to meet, what to pay and when.
  • Harvey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very nice place to stay, had everything I needed great location, only minutes from the beach
  • Alice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely caravan in an excellent, central location. The park had so many facilities and the swimming pool was lovely and warm. Really impressed!
  • Alice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location and space. Furnishings were of a good quality and instant hot water etc.
  • Joshua
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very cosy and clean! Warmed up very fast and had more than everything we needed.
  • Gemma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was lovely and clean! Everything we needed was there! The beds were super comfortable. The games were a bonus with the kids! The little gift was such a lovely touch!
  • Vanessa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    the facilities were so clean, nice people around , and the caravan was really feeling like home.
  • Martin_brannelly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Host is really nice and helpful host met us and the chalet was lovely and welcoming with good local tips

Property questions and answers
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  • How much are the entertainment passes please for adults and kids and what does this include? Thank you

    Off Peak: 7 day pass - £10.00 Less than 7 days - £9.00 Peak 7 day pass - £18.50 Less than 7 days - £16.65. These allow you entry into the entertainment complex, swimming pool, and allow you to book any extra activities you may wish to do.
    Answered on 15 May 2024
  • could we bring 1 friendly dog

    Hi I’m very sorry our policy is no animals
    Answered on 25 August 2024
  • Hi Jacque Do you accept dog? A little Jack chi

    No I’m sorry there are no pets allowed Thank you
    Answered on 2 August 2023
  • Hello, will we need to book time slots for swimming? Thank you.

    No you do not have to book time slots for swimming
    Answered on 9 February 2024

Hosted by Jacqui Gehring

9.3
9.3
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Jacqui Gehring
A self catering static caravan, which is equipped for all of your needs. The kitchen has a hob, oven, microwave and fridge freezer. Also offers free Wi-Fi, and freeview channels on the Tv. The caravan has two bedrooms and a sofa bed in the lounge and can comfortably accommodate 6 people . Double bedroom, with an en-suite toilet, and a twin room. Added extra of a family bathroom compromising of a large shower. Situated less than two minutes walk from the beach. Family friendly site, with lots of amenities, to make memories. Try the local famous Mersea Oysters, and relax on the Essex coast. Situated less than 16km from Colchester, 18km from Colchester zoo. The nearest airport is London Southend which is 63km away Entertainment passes are available through main reception at an extra cost, please message for current prices. Quilts and pillows are supplied, but bed linen and towels can be hired at an extra cost. Please contact us for details. A damage deposit which is fully refundable upon departure , and checks have been made, is payable upon arrival. Check-in from 3pm check out 10am Smoking and animals are not allowed Free parking next to the caravan
We enjoy making families feel relaxed, and helping them make precious memories
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British

Facilities of Happy Place
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bingo
    Additional charge
  • Live music/performance
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Badminton equipment
  • Tennis equipment
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' club
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Entertainment staff
  • Darts
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
  • Children's playground
  • Tennis court
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
    Additional charge
Internet
Free WiFi 1 Mbps. Suitable for browsing the internet and sending and receiving emails and messages. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • ATM/cash machine on site
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Minimarket on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 - indoorFree!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
Pool 2 - outdoorFree!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £60 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

A damage deposit of £60 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Happy Place

  • Yes, Happy Place is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Happy Place is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Happy Place has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Happy Place is 2.5 miles from the centre of West Mersea. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Happy Place offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Children's playground
    • Billiards
    • Tennis court
    • Darts
    • Evening entertainment
    • Kids' club
    • Badminton equipment
    • Live music/performance
    • Tennis equipment
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Beach
    • Entertainment staff
    • Bingo
    • Swimming Pool
  • The prices at Happy Place may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.