The Orchards Holiday Park, Essex, England

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6.5 / 10
(33 User Reviews)

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A superb location close to Clacton-on-Sea means The Orchards Holiday Village is a favourite for country pleasures with coarse fishing lakes plus water sports at a nearby beach. The Orchards has its own boatyard, golf and tennis also head the list of sports and activities – it’s a holiday village for the whole family.
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" haven an awful holiday "

Submitted By: helen248
we have been on holiday with haven the last few years and tried a few various parks, so i thought i knew what i was expecting...how wrong. will not be booking with haven again after this holiday.our party consisted of two teenage girls and my son 3. we... read more

Advice: lovely location , would visit again

Activities: clacton beach, colchester zoo

Good for: Beach 

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  • User Rating:
    1 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Sep 2009
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" wont be going back!!!! "

Submitted By: tami17
ive read a few of the reviews on this website and i cant believe what i read!!!! either they dont get out much or they are lying for some reason because when i went there it was terrible! the hygiene was a disgrace especially when its suppose to be a... read more

Advice: dont go there

Activities: didnt have any

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  • User Rating:
    1 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Aug 2009
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" Haven Holidays "

Submitted By: kate and family
Well what can I say, I have stayed at a few different Havens with my family and our first impression of this was not good but actually we had a great holiday, but mainly because the sun was out and we spent most of out time laying and playing by the... read more

Good for: Beach 

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  • User Rating:
    7 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Aug 2009
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" Fantastic!!! "

Submitted By: Bullit_se9
We spent a long weekend at The Orchards and have to say it was fantastic!! we have four daughters aged fron 4 to 10, after reading some of the previous reviews were a little disheartened and wary about going. However we were pleasantly surprised and... read more

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:May 2009
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" What a pleasant suprise!  "

Submitted By: ga_reth
Prior to going on holiday to The Orchards, I read the reviews on this site and had some concerns. The only thing I can say, is that they have clearly improved the standards for 2009!
We arrived at the site early and were greated at the entrance... read more

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  • User Rating:
    9 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Apr 2009
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" My holiday at "The orchards" "

Submitted By: alisonb123
Our caravan was very nice, it was clean and in a good location. It was one of the more expensive ones, overall very nice.
The entertainment was also very good, although the actual location where the entertainment was held was on the small side and... read more

Advice: We was lucky enough to be there when the Clacton Airshow was on, would recommend it.

Activities: Clacton and the Clacton Airshow

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  • User Rating:
    5 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" My family and I have just returned... "

Submitted By: Mrs R Carter
My family and I have just returned from a four night break at the Orchards. This is the second time we've been on a haven holiday (first one being Caister) and have had a wonderful time. We found the park to be very clean, the caravan in a very good... read more

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  • User Rating:
    8 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Sep 2008
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" We have just returned from our 3rd... "

Submitted By: Mr S Tanner
We have just returned from our 3rd visit to Havens Orchard Holiday Village.(caravan park)We stayed for 7 nights.

My advise is.... Do NOT go there.

CARAVAN
We booked a superior plus caravan for 5 adults and 2 children close... read more

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  • User Rating:
    1 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Sep 2008
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Thomas Cook

" We have just come back from a 4 day... "

Submitted By: Miss S Palangafkan
We have just come back from a 4 day break at The Orchard haven holiday park all i can say WHAT A NIGHTMARE.

Firstly when we arrived at our caravan it look like it was ready for the tip there was rubbish left outside & under the... read more

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  • User Rating:
    1 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
  • Board Basis:Room Only
  • Tour Operator:haven holiday park

" I have just returned home from a two... "

Submitted By: Mr M Drana
I have just returned home from a two week break at the Orchards and I can say it was one of the worst Haven resorts we have been too. The main complex was dirty and untidy. The park has outgrown its facilities, which are poor in the most part. (Only... read more

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  • User Rating:
    5 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Booked IndependentlyHaven Holidays

" Having a family that are very aware... "

Submitted By: Mr Ripley Pillwall
Having a family that are very aware of the need to reduce "our" carbon foot print I was persuaded (nagged into submission) into spending this years summer holiday in the UK.

We agreed to spend a week in Haven operated... read more

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" Me and my boyfriend went to The... "

Submitted By: Miss C Cater
Me and my boyfriend went to The Orchards for a 5 day break and we had a great time. Our caravan was clean, spacious but did smell a little of smoke. We were perfectly placed near the entertainment and the caravan was situated near a little river... read more

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  • User Rating:
    9 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Booked through Haven website

" we arrived at 2pm checked in quick... "

Submitted By: Miss L Roberts
we arrived at 2pm checked in quick at 4pm only to find our caravan was the furthest from the complex was a good 25 min walk , try walkin with a 3 year old monster lol wasnt fun.
we dont drive so was a bit of a nightmare coz the shop on the site... read more

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  • User Rating:
    7 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:haven holidays

" All I can say is this is the worst... "

Submitted By: Mrs D A Thomas
All I can say is this is the worst holiday park I have ever had the misfortune to stay in.

We booked a three night break, 4 adults, 2 children and 1 baby.

On arrival we went to the clubhouse to collect our keys, even though we... read more

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  • User Rating:
    1 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:May 2008
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" Arrived on friday evening and left... "

Submitted By: Mrs J Lennon
Arrived on friday evening and left sunday afternoon.This is the worst place to bring your kids. Before i had even arrived they phoned twice trying to sell me a caravan. The three night break was for my daughters birthday. My 2 1/2 year old had nothing... read more

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  • User Rating:
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  • Date of Holiday:May 2008
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:haven
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