Rushbanks Farm Caravan and Camping Site Reviews

Lovely, picturesque

Very impressed! And child friendly.

Great campsite in a beautiful location

Lovely off grid campsite, facilities were really clean and tidy - many loos were portaloos bit super clean and plenty of loo roll. The whole site was really clean and well managed with a friendly warden that genuinely was there to help you make the most of your stay. The canoeing was fantastic, we all really enjoyed it. As there is no shop on site & so off grid, it would have been helpful to have a little info on nearest shops/cash point.

Nice spot

Lovely spot. Nice walk across countryside to dog friendly pub The Anchor Inn, Nayland. No phone reception on site, which personally was a bonus! Fire pits provided were essential this time of year, with the gusty winds. Only downside was there aren't enough female toilet/wash facilities so often long queues, but what is there is kept clean. Friendly staff who are interested in how your stay is going. Would recommend staying here.

Granddaughters introduction to camping

Great stay and introduction to camping for granddaughter. Having the river Stour on our doorstep and the canoe and SUP hire made the stay even more special. Granddaughter enjoyed playing on the swings as well. Facilities were good and the mobile pizza van on our first night was a great addition. Enjoyed a couple of meals at the nearby pub in Nayland. Our only gripe is that we booked for three, Grandad, Dad and 6 year old and tent only came with one double mattress, which meant my old bones got a bit of a hammering. Alright, I guess if you are seasoned campers and have the appropriate equipment but that is why we booked the permanent tent and I guess for £200 for two nights expected a bit more comfort. Would definitely go again and recommend to others - thanks.

Laid back, friendly

First time coming to this site. It was everything that the listing said it would be. We stayed for 2 nights and had the must relaxing time, site was very clean, facilities were clean. They have an amazing site that we will return to. Paddled down to Nayland and back. We will return next year. A couple of nights was enough to explore the river.

Fantastic break

We extended our break for an extra night and were really grateful for this as we had a wonderful time. The riverside location was wonderful, waking up to sit at the jetty with Ken and Barbara (swans) waiting there for you. Although serene and quiet at the campsite, it was only a 20 minute drive to Colchester if you wanted to explore a town or need extra supplies. Locally, we enjoyed woodland walks and hired a canoe and paddleboard to be able to explore the river too. The site was good at sticking to the curfew rules making it perfect for the kids, and was never too loud. Providing the fire pits for a fee was handy for us as one less thing to pack but still providing the means for the kids to have their smores. The facilities are basic but all that is required. There is someone always pottering around to help with anything that may be required. The kids are already asking to go back!

Our stay

We had a 3 night weekend stay on this outstanding campsite. Great location right on the river Stour. The scenery is outstanding and if you're into canoeing or boarding, it is an ideal location. We took our paddle boards and a few trips up and down the river. Canoes are available for hire on this site. The owners are spot on and very helpful and friendly and the facilities are spotless. Great for a family holiday. The fire pits are a great addition to this campsite. We will be coming back.

Lovely site, great location

We stayed at Rushbanks for 2 nights in our campervan (2 adults and 2 children). Check in is very easy and being able to choose your pitch on arrival is ideal. Strict rules about space between pitches means you have plenty of space, making it a very comfortable stay. There are ample, clean facilities and plenty to do at the site. Will definitely visit again.

Weekend away

Lovely setting and very friendly staff. It was however, very noisy and I think I'd look for a more family friendly site in future.

Great place, great staff, get back to nature

Great stay at Rushbanks, The site is lovely and very picturesque. We travelled with a young baby and wanted to rent a canoe. When the baby didn't like his life jacket, we asked for a refund as we couldn't go and the team immediately refunded. Very welcoming and great for families, definitely recommend.

Paddle board easily from the door of your tent

Beautiful calm river outside door of tent. Ideal for water activities.

Reasonable site but lacking facilities

A good campsite for families who want to take advantage of canoeing - beyond that, all you are getting is a bit of grass and some loos. Electric, shop, or even a freezer for ice blocks would be the norm at most campsites but sadly lacking here. The staff were really friendly though. Kids were a but noisy and it would have been nice for a 'low noise policy' after it got dark to be enforced.

Site's response

Hi, thank you for your review. As you mentioned, we provide canoe hire for a magical canoe to the pub, paddleboard hire and bell tent hire right on the river. We are an off grid campsite that is on a flood plain and most of our campers love us for that reason. Every night, we advise our campers to be quiet after 11pm. We patrol each night to try and get everyone quiet by 11.30pm for pub rules, not club rules. Maybe try our swing with the best riverside view in the UK next time. We hope to see you again sometime. Gareth

Would definitely return

Great spot next to the little River Stour if you like kayaking etc. Showers were hot, toilets clean, facilities were excellent and the guys running it were terrific. Couldn't fault the place.

Site's response

Thanks! Glad you had a good time and see you again soon we hope.