Severals CL

Severals Farm, Arkesden, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4EY

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Ideal for ...

  • Dogs
  • Peaceful stays
  • Working farm

Why stay here ...

Our CL is on a 350 acre farm which is a working arable farm but run with wildlife and horses in mind. We have a family of four sons one of whom is eventing full time hence the equestrian facilities including a cross country course which is available for hire.

The CL site is located next to the horse dressage area in a quiet, small grass field enclosed by hedges. There are 5 hard standing pitches all with their own electric (16 amp) and water supplies. Pitches 1 and 2 are extra large and level and suitable for RV's and/or caravans. Each pitch is wide enough for your awning to be on the hard standing.

Adults, children and pets are all welcome (although please do not allow dogs to roam the woods as there are nesting birds). There is access to toilets in the Farm Buildings. All waste disposal and rubbish disposal is available in the corner of the site next to the recycling bin by the entrance to the field. It is sometimes possible to bring horses or ponies by prior arrangement.

We are in a very quiet area (designated as an 'area of outstanding natural beauty') just outside the village of Arkesden. We are half way between junctions 8 and 10 of the M11 (there is no junction off at 9!) very close to the market town of Saffron Walden and Audley End House. The Imperial War Museum at Duxford is 15 mins away. There  are several public golf courses nearby and trout and coarse fishing available in the village.

The Axe and Compass pub in the village is extremely popular and very good, has been run by the same family for the last 20 years, and is a 10 minute walk from the farm. There are numerous other good pubs locally including a Thai pub in the next village. Booking is recommended for all of them particularly at weekends.

Facilities on site ...

  • Battery charging
  • Dog walk from site
  • Information room
  • Recycling facilities
  • TV reception: good
  • WC (non-exclusive use)
  • Wi-Fi
  • Working farm

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Latest arrival time: 8:00 PM

0.5 acres

Electric amperage: 16

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Postcode:
CB11 4EY
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Lat 51.985888 / Lon 0.168074
OS field ref:
TL490343
OS map ref:
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Transport links

  • Bus stop within 1 mile
  • Buses go to: Bishops Stortford and Saffron Walden
  • Daily public transport within 1 mile

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Severals CL
Firstly I would like to thank Mr Michael Payne ( Owner) for saving our planned 7 week Trip to Spain. We arrived late on 18/3/24 after a horrible drive in our Motorhome from North Northumberland. After closures and detours from the A1 and 8 hours later in darkness we arrived at Severals Farm. A few miles short of the Site we misjudged a Low Rail Bridge and Totalled the Heki Skylight that exploded into the Kitchen Skylight!! I can’t start to explain how awful this situation was! We limped into the Site and managed to set up and prayed it didn’t rain. Michael spoke to us and assured us that he would look at it in the morning light as he new a company locally. Mr Payne patched up the Skylights with Perspex Panels and a large amount of Gorilla Tape making it sealed so we could continue on our travels. On our trip I managed to add more Tape and Sealer ensuring we stayed leak free! Moho now repaired and looking good again after Insurance Job! We even still arrived at Le Shuttle on time and enjoyed a memorable Holiday. Michael you are the best and thanks again for your support and kindness. Yours sincerely. Pete and Sara.

CaradoKing666

Reviewed on 28/06/2024 12:06

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One of the best CLs out there.

Severals CL
We have stayed at Severals 3 times now, each time we have loved it. The CL area is a decent size, with 5 pitches suitably spaced apart. The scenery is stunning, and it is so peaceful. When you consider its proximity to the M11 and Stansted Airport this is an extremely quiet location. We only live about an hour away, in SW Essex, but we stay at Severals for a bit of a refresh every now and then. On the fields you will see, Hares, Deer, Red Kites, small birds in the hedges etc. The facilities are very good, each pitch has its own water supply and electric hook up. Michael is the perfect host who is very welcoming and knowledgeable of the area. Both the Axe and Compasses in Arkesden and the Ananta Thai at the Coach and Horses in Wicken Bonhunt are worth a visit. For days out in the area, a good start is nearby Saffron Walden, a lovely historic Essex town, and then there's Audley End, a Jacobean Stately Home, built with the intent of rivalling Hampton Court Palace, but since then has been scaled back. I'm sure we will be back for more.

MysteryMachine

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Reviewed on 10/06/2024 08:01

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Severals CL
Having booked Severals CL for the August Bank Holiday weekend, we ended up staying a further two days because we just loved it there! So relaxed. The location is stunning, local places to visit, the welcome was warm, the site spacious, the rural location peaceful and all within a 15 minute walk of the newly refurbished pub! Facilities basic but available if you need them and remember you are staying on a CL not a club site so were all extras as far as we were concerned!! Agree that WiFi to the pitches would be nice but not crucial. Cannot recommend this CL enough, perfect!

Brigitte2k2

Caravanner

Reviewed on 24/09/2023 13:49

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So peaceful

Severals CL
Lovely location and very clean facilities. Staying for two nights but could easily stay longer and just chill out. We do geocaching and lots in the area to walk too. The village is beautiful with lots of thatch cottages and unusually marked cob walks. Pub, although looks great, is shut as serious fire earlier in the year. On course to open October. Micheal responds very quickly and sent us useful information by email. Definitely recommend this site.

Aubryuk

Reviewed on 07/09/2023 19:52

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Severals CL
We chose this site as we were going to a concert at Audley End. We stayed for 3 nights. It’s a great location for walking, cycling and local attractions. Audley end house (English Heritage) is c3 miles away and well worth a visit. Saffron Waldon is a lovely market town and the Pizzas at Audley end station are excellent. The local pub was closed for rebuilding but is due to reopen shortly. We will definitely be back for another visit.

DandHT

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Reviewed on 21/08/2023 10:00

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