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East Mersea, Essex
Yes. Dogs are welcome at Mersea Island, up to 2 dogs per booking.
Mersea Island Holiday Park is a coastal park of caravans and Exclusive stays at East Mersea in Essex, with its own private beach where dogs are allowed and a clubhouse that welcomes the dog too.
Cross the Blackwater Estuary to East Mersea and the first thing Mersea Island Holiday Park offers a dog is a beach of its own. Its private beach overlooks the estuary, dogs are allowed on it, and a range of dog friendly caravans and Exclusive stays makes it a natural dog friendly break on the Essex coast.
Stays run from Comfort, Superior and Luxury caravans to the Exclusive range, among them The TriBeCa, the coastal themed Oyster Cottage, which sleeps nine, and The Heartwood, with hot tubs on offer in the Exclusive range. Book one of the Exclusive stays and a goody bag waits for the dog, with a fleece blanket, a rope toy, a collapsible bowl and poop bags. There is also the NordAway, new for 2026, and in summer there is tent camping on generous grass pitches, where you are welcome to bring your pooch along.
Evenings belong to The Muddy Duck Clubhouse, where Away invite you to gather your group, including the dog, for a drink and bar snacks, with a limited pizza menu and BBQs when the sun is out, no booking needed. Right next door is Cudmore Grove Country Park, where, as Away put it, dogs and minds can wander freely in the sea air. The golden rules ask that dogs stay tethered at all times, are picked up after, and are never left unattended in the accommodation.
Away mark West Mersea, a tranquil coastal village, as dog friendly, along with West Mersea Beach, where crabbing is allowed on a marked section of the causeway. Brightlingsea Beach, with colourful beach huts, welcomes dogs as well, reached by a foot ferry that picks you up from Cudmore Grove, and Colchester, England's oldest recorded town, is listed as dog friendly too.
Facts checked October 2026 from Away Resorts' own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with Away Resorts before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Where dogs can stay
- Dog friendly caravans and Exclusive stays, plus summer camping pitches
- Dogs per booking
- Up to 2
- Dog fee
- From £45 per dog for a short break, or from £60 per dog for a longer stay
- Eat and drink with your dog
- The Muddy Duck Clubhouse
- For dogs on the park
- Private beach where dogs are allowed, dogs welcome on summer camping pitches, dogs welcome in the Holiday Home Sales office and a welcome goody bag for your dog with Exclusive accommodation
- Breed rules
- Breeds covered by the Dangerous Dogs Act aren't permitted on park
- Nearest Wildpack walk
- Mersea Island Coastal Walk, 2.4 miles
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- West Mersea Beach, 1.2 miles
Book your stay
Prices from, with one dog
- Caravans from £197 / 4 nights
- Cottages from £385 / 4 nights
- Exclusive from £219 / 3 nights
- Camping from £96 / 3 nights
From Away Resorts' booking search with one dog, on their featured break dates, checked October 2026. Prices change with dates, so check yours when you book.
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At a Glance: The Park
- Places to stay
- Caravans and holiday homes, Cottages, Lodges, Hot tub stays and Camping
- Swimming
- Indoor pool
- On the park
- Bar, Takeaway, Entertainment, Play area, Shop, Games room, Direct beach access and Wi-Fi
- Setting
- By the coast
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mersea Island dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome at Mersea Island, up to 2 dogs per booking. Dog friendly caravans and Exclusive stays, plus summer camping pitches. This comes from Away Resorts' own website. Details can change, so check with Away Resorts when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to Mersea Island?
Up to 2 dogs per booking. Away Resorts also says: Breeds covered by the Dangerous Dogs Act aren't permitted on park.
How much does it cost to bring a dog to Mersea Island?
From £45 per dog for a short break, or from £60 per dog for a longer stay.
Can I eat or drink with my dog at Mersea Island?
Away Resorts lists The Muddy Duck Clubhouse as dog friendly. Check opening times with the park before you go.
Are there dog walks near Mersea Island?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 10 miles include Mersea Island Coastal Walk (2.4 miles) and Cudmore Grove Coastal Walk (2.7 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near Mersea Island?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is West Mersea Beach, 1.2 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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