About
Waldegraves Family Holiday Park is located on the beautiful Mersea Island, 10 miles South of Colchester in North Essex. Overlooking the Blackwater Estuary, park has own private beach which are a mix of sand and shingle.
There are Static Holiday Homes available to hire across the park. Each sleeps 6 guests with one double room and two twin rooms with the added option of a pull out bed in the lounge. There is also a wheelchair accessible holiday home with ramp access and widened, sliding doors throughout. Each holiday home is fully self-catering with full sized gas cooker, separate grill & 4 ring hob as well as microwave, kettle & toaster. Each accommodation has a TV and DVD player. Bed linen is included in the price. All holiday homes have double glazing & central heating.
Waldegraves has a large touring park with pitches for tents, caravans & motor homes. There is a choice of electric, non-electric or hard standing pitches. The park can accommodate large groups on request.
Visits to Waldegraves can be relaxing or fun packed with plenty to keep all age groups occupied. Family entertainment is available every day throughout the season with activities both during the day and in the evening. For large group bookings we are able to tailor entertainment to suit our guests if you wish.
There is an outdoor heated swimming pool open May- September which is included in the price of the stay. Golfing facilities include 10 bay undercover golf driving range, 18 hole grass pitch & putt, 9 hole crazy golf and FootGolf course. There are 4 well stocked coarse fishing lakes on site with well-maintained swims. There are a variety of large fish in the lakes including mirror & common carp, tench, roach, bream & gudgeon which will keep any keen fisherman happy.
The Wheatgrain Supermarket on the park is kept stocked with groceries, snacks and confectionary as well as leisure accessories, fishing tackle and gifts. The Granary Restaurant offers a superb selection of Hot and Cold meals taking advantage of the masses of quality fresh produce local to Mersea Island. Eat in the superb comfort of the Restaurant or on the decking overlooking the Swimming Pool. Half board dining packages available.
There is ample parking for cars in the main car park with plenty of space for coaches if required. Facilities for coach drivers can be provided including accommodation. Groups are accepted all season with discounts available for large parties outside of the busy season. To enquire about booking your group stay, call our friendly team on 01206 382898 or email holidays@waldegraves.co.uk.
Space for water sports if you bring your own equipment - phone for detials.
Guide Prices
- Number of Rooms / Units
- 2830
Room / Unit Type | Room / Unit Tariff* |
---|---|
Unit | £599.00 per unit per week |
Luxury | from £299.00 to £759.00 per unit per week |
*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Accessible Rooms
- Disabled facilities
Booking & Payment Details
- Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted
Catering
- Breakfast available
- Evening meals
- Foodshop/mobile foodshop
- Restaurant
- Snacks/afternoon tea
Children
- Children welcome - Children welcome from any age
- Children's outdoor play area
- Cots available
- High chairs available
Cooking Facilities
- Cooker
- Freezer
- Microwave cooker
- Oven
COVID-19 Response
- Advance booking essential
- All linens sanitized in high-temperature wash
- Clear signage
- Contactless payment possible
- COVID-19 measures in place
- COVID-19 refund and cancellation policy in place
- COVID-19 risk assessment completed
- COVID-19 staff training completed
- Deep cleaning between visitors
- Meal times must be booked
- Online booking possible
- Open now
- Outside seating
- Pets welcome during COVID-19 restrictions
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Staff required to regularly wash hands
Heating Facilities
- Central heating
Laundry Facilities
- Drying facilities
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Leisure Facilities
- Fishing
- Free WIFI
- Games room onsite
- Golf available (onsite or nearby)
- Leisure club (onsite or nearby)
- Regular entertainment
- Snooker/billiards/pool onsite
- Swimming pool - outdoor onsite
Linen & Bedding
- Linen for hire
- Linen provided
Parking
- Private parking
Property Facilities
- Dogs Accepted
- Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
- Telephone (public)
- WiFi or internet access
Room/Unit Facilities
- DVD player
- Hairdryer
- Satellite TV
- Telephone
- Television
Site Features
- Public house/Inn
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
- Coach parties accepted
- Coach parties welcomed
- Single sex groups NOT accepted
Property Facilities: Luxury
- Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
- Shower
TripAdvisor

- Travelers Choice 2020
- Service
- Value
- Cleanliness
- Location
- Excellent226
- Very Good113
- Average58
- Poor14
- Terrible38
Map & Directions
Road Directions
By Road:Take the B1025 to Mersea Island. Across the strood, take the left fork to East Mersea, take the second turning to the right, and follow the brown & white signs to Waldegraves.