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
10
10
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Bookings must not be for more than 10 consecutive nights.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Tents are not accepted at this park.
- 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.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 2 May to
Reviews
95% would recommend this site to a friend
89% 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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Friendly…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Friendly
Disliked Very, very basic. Dirty.
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I want thank Maggie for being such great host she did go…
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 return in future…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Great site and lovely host definitely return in future
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•Great location •Clean toilets & shower Thank u Maggie she such great…
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 helpful and welcoming. We appreciated…
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, enough of toilets and good shower.…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Lovely Campsite. Playground for the kids, enough of toilets and good shower. Close to Bern Bay beach.
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Very friendly efficient host+very clean facilities, great for families
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Really enjoyed the personal feel of Chaucer farm, Maggie was very welcoming and helpful without being overbearing at all. The facilities are basic but perfect and kept extremely clean at all times which is impressive!! The pitches were spaced out nicely and we were thoughtfully placed by the climbing frame which the kids loved. The added touch or Maggie providing a fire pit for us to use for free was perfect. The farm is a perfect location for exploring local area and beaches.
Disliked My only criticism would be that its right next to the main road so if there were any scope to move it in a field that would make a huge difference, but otherwise no complaints at all- a lovely stay!!
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Lovely basic site
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Maggie was really helpful and friendly. Nice size pitch. Good size area for children to play in the middle of the field and play equipment. Perfect location for us as we were attending a wedding nearby.
We had to borrow a pump as cars are not allowed on the grass
Had a lovely weekend
Disliked The toilets were extremely basic but did the job.
Only one shower , on the field, among tents, felt more of a spectacle than personal grooming
Could do with more signage on the road , coming into the site. We overshot and had to pop to the roundabout to turn back round.
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Excellent site, freindly staff,went above and beyond!
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Liked that it was a small feild, but an open space for the kids to play, the park made a huge difference, especially with autistic children that struggle to initiate a freindship, it helped my son and daughter both interact with other children, Maggie was exceptionally accommodating, very freindly and very passionate about what she does, winning touch with the fresh eggs provided upon arrival and a tour of the grounds, all amenities were kept clean at all times, not one unhappy camper was on site, brilliant little trip away, would absolutely reccomend, and we will be booking to stay again!!
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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
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.31753°N
1.11768°E
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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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?
Read moreCamping 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.