Autumn colours along the lane in Epping Forest

Willows · High Beach · Epping Forest

Your quiet corner of Epping Forest.

A rustic, gated caravan park in Essex, just 12 miles from central London. Long-term living, touring pitches and park accommodation — birds, not traffic.

Mainly long-term stays · Viewings strictly by appointment

15 acres

Private land in Epping Forest

Gated & CCTV

A small, secure community

No 28-day rule

Long-term guests stay in situ

Shared facilities

Mains toilets & power showers

No WiFi

Bring your own mobile data

Every pitch and accommodation unit has its own private garden or area.

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Touring caravans lined up at Willows

£625 pcm / £155 pw

Long-Term Living

Put down roots. Stay a while.

Bring your caravan, motorhome or campervan and make a home among the trees. No 28-day relocation rule — a peaceful base for working locally or simply living closer to nature.

Work and sign-written vehicles welcome. Electric hook-up, water, shared facilities and one car space included; caravan gas is not supplied.

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Touring caravans on the park's main field

£25–£35 per night · 1 person

Short Stays

A little less rush. A little more forest.

Caravan holidays and weekend breaks without the long drive. Bring your touring caravan, motorhome or campervan for a quiet escape in Epping Forest.

Short stays are welcome when there's room; most guests stay long-term. No tents or camping. Ask about discounts for a week or more.

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The two-bedroom log cabin at Willows

Park caravans £700–£850 pcm

Accommodation

No caravan? Find your place here.

From simple park-owned caravans and private rooms to apartments and a two-bedroom log cabin — all with a private garden or outdoor area.

Most accommodation shares our communal mains toilets and power showers, like a holiday park. Selected units have private shower rooms; check the details before enquiring.

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5.0 — What our guests say on Google

“Amazing site, lovely people, good clean facilities, large wet rooms with power showers, toilets, sinks, hot and cold water etc. Grass and hard standing pitches with electric and drinking water points all around the site. Views of the stables, horses and forest. Exactly as advertised — rustic with wildlife, peaceful and relaxing. Would highly recommend this country lovers site, which was also half the price of the council run site down the road. I came here two years ago and never left, that is how lovely, peaceful and friendly this site is — everyone who lives here loves it.”
Earth AngelGoogle review
“I absolutely LOVE this place. Within one night I decided I am staying here for the season and beyond.”
Denny FrancesGoogle review
“Absolutely amazing facilities, peaceful and lovely owner. Definitely recommend 🙌”
Tia BurtGoogle review

Pricing

Clear figures, so you don't need to call just to find out.

Everything below includes your pitch or accommodation, electric hook-up, mains water (fair-use), and use of the toilet and shower facilities, plus one car parking space — unless stated otherwise. Gas is not included or supplied for caravans; park-owned apartments and lodges have all utility bills included.

Long-term (28+ days)

  • One person, own caravan / motorhome£625 pcm / £155 pw
  • Two people sharing (own caravan / motorhome)£825 pcm
  • USA RV (depending on type)£1,000 pcm
  • Park touring caravans£700–£850 pcm
  • Private rooms£725 pcm
  • Small one-bed apartment£900 pcm
  • Small one-bed apartment, private shower£1,000 pcm
  • Large one-bed apartment£1,200 pcm
  • Modern studio (shared facilities)£1,400 pcm
  • Modern one-bed, private shower room£1,500–£1,600 pcm
  • Large two-bed log cabin, private shower room£2,000 pcm

Short-term — own caravan

  • 1 person£25–£35 per night
  • 2 people£35–£45 per night
  • More than 2Please enquire

Short-term — park accommodation (from)

  • Room / small caravanfrom £35 pn
  • Small one-bedfrom £45 pn
  • Large one-bedfrom £60 pn
  • Caravansfrom £40 pn
  • Large two-bed log cabinfrom £100 pn

Extras

  • Full awning / extra-large pitch£125 pcm
  • Half awning£15 pw / £60 pcm

Discounts available for stays of a week or more — please enquire.

Bank transfer only — we don't accept card payments. Please confirm current rates when you enquire, as figures may change.

Pitches & Facilities

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

The setup is honest and practical. Electric, water, showers and a parking space come with every pitch. Beyond that, you can add awning space if you need to spread out.

Open meadow at Willows

Pitches

Grass, semi-hardstanding and hardstanding pitches for touring caravans, motorhomes and campervans — no tents or camping.

Private garden area

Every accommodation unit and caravan pitch has a small private garden / area for guests to enjoy.

Electric hook-up

EHU on every pitch, with mains drinking water points nearby.

Showers & toilets

Mains toilets (no toilet paper provided), power showers in spacious wet rooms, and sinks with hot & cold water — communal, shared like a holiday park.

Laundry

A metered washing machine is available on site.

Parking

One car space per pitch included; extra parking available for a fee.

Charcoal BBQs only

No open fires or wood fires anywhere on site.

A different way to live

Unique economic living in a natural, tranquil setting.

No WiFi on site

We're upfront about it: there's no WiFi at Willows. If you need to work, bring your own mobile data. It's part of the quiet — and we'd rather you knew beforehand.

Awning & extra pitch rates

  • Full awning / extra-large pitch£125 pcm
  • Half awning£15 pw / £60 pcm

Policies

The house rules, in plain English.

Nothing here should come as a surprise — we'd rather be upfront about how Willows works so there are no misunderstandings later.

Booking & viewings

There's no online booking. It starts with a phone call or email, then a viewing by appointment. We'll show you around and talk through what's available before anything is agreed.

Payment method

Bank transfer only. We do not accept debit or credit cards, and there's no online payment system. Long-term fees are payable in advance.

Photo ID

We require photo ID on move-in for long-term residents. It's part of keeping the site secure and is standard for a gated, residential park — so it shouldn't be a surprise at the viewing stage.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in is from 11am, and check-out is before 12 noon.

Pets

Cats are welcome. Dogs are at the owner's discretion — please have a chat with us before booking.

Fires & BBQs

Charcoal BBQs only. No open fires or wood fires anywhere on site.

No tents or camping

We no longer take tents or camping of any kind — touring caravans, motorhomes and campervans only. We mainly cater for long-term guests, including workers staying on site.

Shared facilities

Most accommodation on site has no private bathroom and uses the communal mains toilet and shower block, a bit like a holiday park. We say so upfront so it's never a surprise.

Ready to come and see for yourself?

Viewings are strictly by appointment. Give us a call and we'll talk you through it and arrange a time to show you around.

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Horses in the paddock at Willows
The everyday view — horses, open fields and the forest.

The Park

A family-run rustic haven, quietly tucked into Epping Forest.

For over thirty years, Willows has been a tranquil, rustic caravan park — home to a small community of long-term residents, short-stay tourers, and a working livery yard, all spread across fifteen private acres inside the forest.

Central London is twelve miles away, and the surrounding suburbs are even closer — Enfield, Edmonton and the neighbouring towns are only a few miles and a quick, easy commute. We specialise in taking working guests who stay on site while working in those areas, and most of our guests stay long-term.

Alongside tradesmen using the site as a second home while working locally — for weeks, months or years — we also widely cater for people wanting an economic or nature-inspired home. We uniquely provide for this, with many residents living either in their own caravans or the park's accommodation; some have been here for many years. We have a happy little community.

It isn't a resort, and it doesn't pretend to be. What it is, is peaceful, secure, and genuinely off the beaten track. You arrive through a gated entrance, past the horses and the hedgerows, and the noise of the world simply drops away.

You can't see or hear a road from anywhere on site — just the birds, the wind in the trees, and the occasional whinny from the stables.

A note on getting here: there is no public transport to the gate. You'll need your own vehicle or a bike — or a 2–3 mile walk from the nearest bus. We say so up front so it's never a surprise.

Facilities: most of our accommodation doesn't have a private bathroom — it shares the site's mains toilet and shower facilities, a bit like a holiday park. Again, up front so it's never a surprise.

15 private acres in 6,000 acres of ancient forest Gated & CCTV secured No 28-day relocation rule IG10 4AW

Willows Stables

Two stable yards, overlooking the fields and forest.

There are two stable yards on the Willows park, both overlooking the fields and forest and offering 6,000 acres of excellent off-road hacking in this beautiful ancient woodland.

Horses and ponies are taken for private livery. Please enquire for prices and further information.

The main stable yard at Willows with a row of loose boxes
Horses and ponies in the paddockA horse grazing in the summer sunThe forest lane through Epping Forest in autumnHorses grazing in the home paddock at Willows

The main yard

10 large, airy loose boxes with private turnout paddocks, a private storage area and a shared tack room.

The secluded yard

A very private stable yard with 4 large loose boxes, associated stores and its own private field.

Floodlit ménage

Both yards benefit from shared use of our floodlit ménage.

6,000 acres of hacking

Excellent off-road hacking through beautiful ancient woodland, straight from the yard.

Electric & water included

Both yards have electric and water included on a fair-use policy.

Freelance groom on site

A freelance groom lives on the park and is available to offer services.

We don't offer riding lessons or rent out horses from the site — livery is for owners only.

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Location & Local Area

Epping Forest on your doorstep — London on your horizon.

Willows sits inside Epping Forest at Lippitts Hill, High Beach (IG10 4AW), twelve miles from central London — with the surrounding suburbs even closer. Enfield, Edmonton and the neighbouring towns are only a few miles away: an easy short drive and a quick commute for anyone working in those areas.

Getting here: from the M25, leave at Junction 26 and follow your sat-nav to IG10 4AW. The nearest tube is Loughton (Central Line), about 3 miles — a taxi is around £7. Overground trains are also located 3 miles away at Chingford, with easy access to Walthamstow Central buses and trains. Buses 215 (Walthamstow Central) and 379 / 505 (Chingford) stop at Sewardstone Road. There's no public transport to the gate itself, so a car or bike is effectively required.

Find us

Willows is at Lippitts Hill, High Beach, Essex IG10 4AW — inside Epping Forest and a short drive from M25 Junction 26. If you're looking for a caravan park near Loughton, a caravan park near Chingford, or a caravan park near Waltham Abbey, we're within a few miles of all three. We're also an easy run for anyone working around Enfield and Edmonton, which is why so many of our long-term guests are based here while working in those areas.

  • Loughton3 miles — nearest Central Line tube
  • Chingford3 miles — Overground trains
  • Waltham AbbeyA short drive — Abbey gardens & Lee Valley
  • EnfieldA few miles — quick commute for working guests
  • EdmontonA few miles — easy short drive

Epping Forest

6,000 acres of ancient woodland with miles of walking tracks and bridleways right on the doorstep. The forest is the reason there's no road noise here.

Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge

A Tudor hunting grandstand and one of the forest's most photographed landmarks — a short walk from the park. Also within the forest and a short walk: Dick Turpin's cave and haunts, the ancient Saxon camp deep in the woods, and Connaught Water.

The Owl & The King's Oak

Two proper country pubs within easy reach. The Owl is barely 100 metres from the gate — perfect for an evening walk and a pint.

Lee Valley White Water Centre

Olympic-standard white-water rafting and a coffee shop, just down the road in Waltham Abbey.

West Essex Golf Course

An 18-hole course directly opposite the park — for anyone who fancies a round on a day off.

Waltham Abbey Gardens & Abbey Ruins

A short drive away — the historic Abbey gardens and ruins where King Harold is laid to rest.

Lippitts Hill, High Beach, Essex IG10 4AW · 51.656122, 0.020865

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FAQs

The questions we hear most.

Can't find your answer here? Give us a call — we're happy to talk it through.

No. Long-term residents stay in situ — that's the whole point of Willows. There is no 28-day relocation rule for our long-term pitches.

Yes. We welcome tradespeople and there are no height restrictions on vehicles. The site is gated and secure, so your van is safe here.

No, there is no WiFi at Willows. If you need to work remotely you'll need your own mobile data. We're upfront about this so it's not a surprise.

No — we no longer take tents or camping of any kind. Willows is for touring caravans, motorhomes and campervans only, and we mainly cater for long-term guests rather than short stays.

Most of it doesn't. The touring caravans, private rooms, smaller one-bed apartments and the modern studio all share the site's communal mains toilet and shower block, a bit like a holiday park. The larger one-bed apartments, the modern one-bed and the large two-bed log cabin do have a private shower room.

Cats are welcome. Dogs are at the owner's discretion — please have a chat with us first.

Bank transfer only. We do not accept debit or credit cards, and there is no online payment system — this keeps things simple and personal.

Not directly. The nearest bus is roughly 1–3 miles away and the nearest tube (Loughton, Central Line) is about 3 miles. Overground trains are also 3 miles away at Chingford, with easy access to Walthamstow Central buses and trains. A car or bike is effectively required to reach the site itself.

Yes, and we encourage it. Viewings are strictly by appointment. Please give us a call first and we'll talk you through everything and arrange a time to show you around.

No open fires or wood fires anywhere on site. Charcoal BBQs only, please.