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Conveniently positioned between Canterbury and Dover, we offer camping in our paddock (one acre in size) from mid August to early September. The site is located off road (accessible by car), down a bridle way and offers wonderful views over the wooded North Downs. As it is off the road the site is very safe for children who will have plenty of space to play and explore. There are lots of nooks and crannies for building dens and having adventures!

The site is a haven for wildlife and birds and you can be assured of complete peace and quiet. Pheasant Cottage Camping is ideal for walkers, horse riders and cyclists with direct access to miles of footpaths and bridleways.

This is camping the old fashioned way - with water and chemical toilets available. We also allow camp fires in designated places on site. Basic supplies like bread, milk, eggs and bacon are available from the cottage door (just on the other side of the bridleway). The nearest village shops are approximately 2.5 miles away. There are two pubs within 35 minutes' walk or five minutes in the car, both of which do good food at a reasonable price.

As there is livestock in the fields nearby, regrettably we cannot accept dogs. To maintain the peaceful atmosphere and protect the environment, we limit the number of pitches to just six so it is important to book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Site type

6
Open from 10 Aug to 31 Sep

Nearby attractions and activities

The historic sights, shops and restaurants of Canterbury are just five miles away. Visit the cathedral, explore the river by boat or try the Canterbury Tales experience. Howletts Wild Animal Park is only 20 minutes away and provides an enjoyable family day out. There is easy access to the seaside (sandy at Dymchurch and shingle at the old fashioned seaside town of Hythe). Dover Castle is also well worth a visit. For riders, the nearest stables are just a couple of minutes away down in the valley

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Must see

  • Howletts Wild Animal Park (4.5 miles)
  • St Augustine's Abbey (4.9 miles)
  • Canterbury Tales (5.0 miles)

National Trust

  • The White Cliffs of Dover (11.4 miles)
  • South Foreland Lighthouse (12.4 miles)

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel.
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80% would recommend this site to a friend.

80% would stay here again.

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Excellent location

Graham_M0 (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos)   Confirmed ?

  • Stayed Aug 2012 Review submitted
  • Stayed in: Tent pitches
  • Would recommend to friends
  • Would visit again

Liked: We travelled with another family with small children. We had 2 girls aged 8 & 5! Both of how absolutely loved it. Especially the trees that they could climb. We had a very warm welcome and although I have rated the facilities as excellent it's really back to basics. Water point and 2 very clean portaloo type tents. The facility to have a camp fire allowed the girls to have toasted marshmallows. Highly recommend

Disliked: Nothing

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Thanks for taking the time to review. Really pleased you emjoyed your stay.

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Really good quiet site

Andrew C. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos)   Confirmed ?

  • Stayed Aug 2012 Review submitted
  • Stayed in: Tent pitches
  • Would recommend to friends
  • Would visit again

Liked: Friendlyness of welcome and the large area that the area the children had to play in. The children 2 girls 8&5 really enjoyed themselves. Loos were very clean.
Facilities-toilets and a water point. Real back to basics. I have rated it excellent although you bring your own entertainment

Disliked: Nothing

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Thanks for the very positive review and really pleased you all enjoyed your stay.

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Weekend break to get away from the city

julie c. (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos)   Confirmed ?

  • Stayed Aug 2012 Review submitted
  • Stayed in: Tent pitches
  • Would recommend to friends
  • Would visit again

Liked: Good proper rustic camping
Remote location
But short drive to Canterbury
Very Quiet
Very welcoming family with a lovely dog
Not overcrowded, plenty of space
You can buy breakfast from the cottage
Owners offered to put wine in the fridge

Disliked: A sign on the road would make it easier to find

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Thank you for your very positive review. We note the point about the sign on the road and will sort one out. Glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again sometime!

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Basic, good location, cheap enough but OK.

Kimberley T. (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos)   Confirmed ?

  • Stayed Aug 2012 Review submitted
  • Stayed in: Tent pitches
  • Would not recommend to friends
  • Would not visit again

Liked: We stayed one night for a camping trip near cycles trails we booked this site the day before on a whim. We cycled to Dover from the site which was about a 50 mile round trip in all following route 17. Some of the hills are tough with 20% gradient. Owner friendly enough and although we didn't take advantage of any of it he said that eggs, bacon, bottle of wine in freezer available ...

Disliked: Site is on a hill but that can't really be helped because of the location.

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Thank you for taking the time to review. As it is in the North Downs, the site is on sloping ground although some parts are flatter than others. Just to clarify, the supplies we offer (ie eggs bacon, milk) are not included in the camping fee but charged more or less at cost as a convenience to campers. Our 'fridge is always at the disposal of those who want to chill beer or wine ( no charge!)

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Really beautiful

helen w. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos)   Confirmed ?

  • Stayed Aug 2012 Review submitted
  • Stayed in: Tent pitches
  • Would recommend to friends
  • Would visit again

Liked: A beautiful campsite. Very small - there were only three other tents. Owners were very helpful - first thing they told us was we could put a bottle of wine in their 'fridge if we wanted to.

We spent a lovely afternoon in Whitstable (30 mins drive away).

Our young son enjoyed his first experiments with fire.

Disliked: What's to dislike?

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Thank you very much for your positive review- it is a real pleasure to know that people enjoyed their stay. Hope to see you again sometime.

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Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch

Disabled facilities

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Rules

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Horse riding nearby

Restaurant nearby

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Nearby amenities

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Ordnance Survey maps (GB and Northern Ireland only) are available at lower levels via the drop-down menu.

  • Westwood Road, Kingston, Canterbury, Kent, England, CT4 6JN
  • GPS 51.2074°N 1.1062°E Open from 10 Aug to 31 Sep

Nearest transport

Coach stations
Canterbury: Park & Ride New Dover Rd Coach Stop — 3.8mi
Canterbury Bus Station — 4.9mi
Canterbury: Kent Uni. Keynes Coll. Coach Stop — 6.3mi
Train stations
Bekesbourne Rail Station — 4.0mi
Adisham Rail Station — 4.7mi
Aylesham Rail Station — 4.7mi
Ferry ports
Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal — 7.7mi
Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal — 11.0mi
Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal — 11.1mi
Airports
Kent International Airport — 14.5mi
Lydd London Ashford Airport — 19.0mi

Directions


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From the A2

Travelling From Canterbury

If coming from Canterbury direction, come off A2 at the turning signed Barham, Kingston and Bishopsbourne. Turn right off the slip road and pass under the bridge. Then turn right and immediately left (a staggered junction). The road is signed to Bishopsbourne. *Follow the road straight past the church (on right) and up the hill. Continue for approximately two miles until you come to a T junction leading onto Westwood Road. Turn right and pass the newly restored windmill on your left. Take the first right on sharp bend and then the track to the left of the wrought iron gates. Pheasant Cottage is 50 yards down on the right. Cars can be parked next to your pitch but would advise parking near the entrance if it is wet or likely to be so.

Travelling From Dover

If coming from Dover direction on A2, take Bridge and Barham turning and turn right off the slip road. Continue for about half a mile and then take a left turning, signed to Bishopsbourne. Then follow the directions above from the asterisk*.

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Please note

This site is suitable for families/couples and small groups who must have at least one member over the age of 18.

Larger group bookings are not accepted on Pitchup.com.

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