Westover Smarden

From £23 For 1 night, 2 adults 9.3 3 reviews
View of campsite from house (added by manager 25 Jul 2023)
View of campsite back to entrance (added by manager 25 jul 2023)
Caravan next to a chestnut tree (added by manager 09 jun 2023)
Campsite and caravan area towards the entrance (added by manager 11 jun 2023)

  • Peaceful adults-only getaway on an eight-acre Kent farmstead
  • Half an hour's drive from Hythe and Rye
  • Family-run site just over a quarter of a mile from a pub
Planning a rural retreat in Kent? Then take a closer look at Westover Smarden, a satisfyingly simple adults-only farm site located half an hour inland from the pretty coastal towns of Hythe and Rye. This peaceful eight-acre farmstead is located about 20 minutes' walk from the quiet village of Smarden, where there's a pub, a tennis court and a cricket pitch. Handily, Westover Smarden is also located roughly a quarter of a mile from another well-reviewed pub, so you’ll have plenty of choice. The site itself is a relaxed kind of place, with basic facilities like a chemical toilet disposal point and a standpipe keeping guests supplied with fresh running water. Pet owners, meanwhile, will like the fact that well-behaved dogs are allowed here throughout the camping season. At Westover Smarden, the pitches aren't all crammed into a tiny area, so there's ample room for vehicle parking as well as an adjacent field that’s available for picnics and strolling (when it's not being used for grazing by the farmstead's livestock). Every part of the site has vistas over trees and neighbouring farmland, meaning you'll feel surrounded by nature throughout your time here.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Caravans for hire 1
Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Open now
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 1 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Beautiful and quite, scenery was wonderful, basic but that all we needed…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Beautiful and quite, scenery was wonderful, basic but that all we needed 🙏

Disliked: Grass was a bit rough and spiked but with a blanket down not a problem

Recommend to friends Visit again

just what the doctor ordered

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Every thing .... the site was exactly what we were looking for - very spacious, non regimented, calming. dog walking accessible.

Disliked: nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

We loved everything about this place so quiet and peaceful. Perfect for what…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Rebecca B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: We loved everything about this place so quiet and peaceful. Perfect for what we wanted.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Westover Smarden

Smarden Bell Road

Smarden

Ashford

Kent

England

TN27 8NT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.15724°N
0.68004°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.5 mi Park Street
10.3 mi Tesco Crooksfoot
10.4 mi Tesco Crooksfoot
Rail
2.4 mi Headcorn Rail Station
2.9 mi Pluckley Rail Station
5.5 mi Lenham Rail Station
Ferry
19.5 mi Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
24.1 mi Gravesend Pier
24.4 mi Tilbury Ferry Terminal
Airport
17.9 mi Lydd London Ashford Airport
28.5 mi London Southend Airport

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.

Local attractions

The historic village of Smarden is within easy reach of lots of Kent's best visitor attractions. In the immediate vicinity, spots like the county's Big Cat Sanctuary (10 minutes' drive) are sure to please animal lovers, while adventurous visitors can try out wing walking, parachuting and other aeronautical activicites at Headcorn Aerodrome, 10 minutes away from base. Next up, treat yourself to a glass or two of English wine at one of Kent's popular vineyards like the one at Biddenden (15 minutes), or head to Tenterden (30 minutes) for its historic steam railway, microbrewery and beer festival. After, stroll through the grand grounds of country estates like Sissinghurst, Scotney and Leeds Castle, all of which are within half an hour's drive of base. Another big plus of staying here is that you can reach the beach relatively easily, with Camber Sands (40 minutes) for those bucket and spade days as well as maritime heritage spots like Hythe and Rye, both of which are reachable within 30 minutes. Hastings, a popular seaside spot in Sussex, is 50 minutes away, while driving down to the bright lights of Brighton takes about 90 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Camber 16.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Good
Dymchurch 16.5 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
St Mary'S Bay (Kent) 16.6 mi Sea Good N/A Good Good
Winchelsea 17.4 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Littlestone 17.6 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 5.1 mi

Kent & East Sussex Railway 6.1 mi

Leeds Castle 6.7 mi

Ashford Designer Outlet 8.7 mi

Great Dixter House and Gardens 11.6 mi

National Trust

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 5.7 mi

Stoneacre 7.9 mi

Smallhythe Place 8.2 mi

Sprivers Garden 11.4 mi

Bodiam Castle 12.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

CHILSTON PARK 4.5 mi

SISSINGHURST CASTLE 5.2 mi

Tenterden - Stiles and Steam Trains 6.2 mi

SISSINGHURST COURT 6.4 mi

HARTRIDGE HOUSE 6.4 mi

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.

Want to know more about camping in Kent?

  • Does Westover Smarden have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Westover Smarden dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Westover Smarden? The historic village of Smarden is within easy reach of lots of Kent's best visitor attractions. In the immediate vicinity, spots like the county's Big Cat Sanctuary (10 minutes' drive) are sure … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Westover Smarden?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Westover Smarden? From £23 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.