Chaucer Farm Camping
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- Family- and dog-friendly site on a Kent working farm
- A 10-minute drive from Canterbury and Herne Bay beach
- Firewood and fresh eggs for sale
Site type
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Units heavier than 2500 kg are not allowed.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 2 May to
Reviews
93% would recommend this site to a friend
87% would stay here again
What customers say
This small, friendly campsite is praised for its welcoming and helpful host, Maggie, and its great location for exploring the surrounding area and beaches. Facilities, though basic, are consistently described as very clean. Guests appreciated the on-site play area for children and the free fire pits. Some noted the site's proximity to a main road and mentioned the basic nature of the facilities, with one shower being a common point.
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Great location, and value for money.
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Location
Customer service by owner
Disliked Toilet and shower facilities
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Very friendly welcome…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Very friendly welcome
Disliked Play area was overgrown with brambles etc.
The field was very well kept
The facilities were filthy dirty
The chemical toiled disposal had no way of rinsing.
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Great value for money. Friendly host…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Great value for money.
Friendly host
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Friendly…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Friendly
Disliked Very, very basic. Dirty.
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I want thank Maggie for being…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked I want thank Maggie for being such great host she did go out way help me build my tent as was struggling
Great location and would definitely return in future
And thank u for free eggs there were amazing
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Great site and lovely host definitely…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Great site and lovely host definitely return in future
Recommend to friends Visit again
•Great location •Clean toilets & shower…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked •Great location
•Clean toilets & shower
Thank u Maggie she such great host she go way to help u even gave fresh eggs which very lovely definitely would return in future
•Free fire pit she does sell wood (logs £7
•One amazing surprise where area so dark no light pollution we shore so many shooting stars 🌠
• great tiny kids play area on site
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Great stay!
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Lovely camp site. Both Maggie and Steve were really welcoming and made sure we know where everything was on site and around the area. On-site facilitates: toilets, shower, washing station, electric points on most pitches. Love that they offered fire pits for a reasonable price. Would highly recommend if you want a quiet intimate stay. Family & dog friendly too!!
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Small friendly campsite. Maggie was very…
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Small friendly campsite.
Maggie was very helpful and welcoming. We appreciated the farm eggs on arrival. Pitch sizes are generous. There is a nice little play area for younger children. Facilities are basic and kept clean. You can hire fire pits and buy wood/kindling on site.
Lots to do in the surrounding area.
We enjoyed our stay.
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Lovely Campsite. Playground for the kids,…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Lovely Campsite. Playground for the kids, enough of toilets and good shower. Close to Bern Bay beach.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
Portable toilet
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearbyLocation
Chaucer Farm Camping
Herne Bay Road
Sturry
Canterbury
Kent
England
CT3 4NG
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.31753°N
1.11768°E
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Herne Bay Central | 3.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Herne Bay | 4 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Tankerton | 4.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
West Beach, Whitstable | 5.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Minnis Bay, Birchington | 8.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
St Augustine's Abbey 3 mi
Canterbury Cathedral 3.1 mi
Canterbury Roman Museum 3.1 mi
West Gate Towers Museum 3.1 mi
Canterbury Heritage Museum 3.2 mi
National Trust
The White Cliffs of Dover 16 mi
South Foreland Lighthouse 16.4 mi
Stoneacre 23.8 mi
Smallhythe Place 26.5 mi
Sissinghurst Castle Garden 27.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church 3 mi
Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church Buffer Zone 3 mi
DANE JOHN GARDENS 3.4 mi
Grove Ferry - Stodmarsh - Wickhambreaux - Grove Ferry 4 mi
BLEAN WOODS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 10/11/2004) 4.4 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Chaucer Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Chaucer Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Chaucer Farm Camping? Countryside first? It’s only a couple of minutes’ walk to Kemberland Wood, or about 10 minutes’ drive to West Blean and Thornden Woods for a stroll along tree-lined trails. You may spot … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Chaucer Farm Camping?
Camping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 2 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Chaucer Farm Camping? From £50 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.