Cooll Camping

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  • Well-maintained, peaceful camping field near Littlebourne in Kent
  • Five minutes’ drive to Howletts Wild Animal Park; 15 to Canterbury
  • Off-grid site with showers; firepits for hire and kindling for sale
With a peaceful, rural setting near Littlebourne in Kent, Cooll Camping offers the best of two worlds – tranquillity at the pop-up camping field surrounded by mature trees, plus lots of historic sights, shops and pubs as it’s on the outskirts of lovely Canterbury. Communal facilities include a rain-shower shed and a washing-up sink, as well as shared firepit; you can also rent individual firepits and buy logs and kindling so you can grill up a barbecue outside your own tent if you’d rather not do too much mingling. Pick up meat for the grill at the convenient farm shop (five minutes’ drive). If you’d prefer to abandon cooking altogether, you’ll never be short of somewhere to eat and drink, as there are loads of pubs within 10-minutes’ drive. And don’t forget that this is wild camping with no electricity (although ice pack freezing is available to keep your foodie bits and bobs fresh). Bring a torch for getting around after dark. There are two pubs within walking distance of Cooll Camping, including a popular foodie pub with great family facilities only a short walk along the bridleway and a pub 15 minutes' walk away in the village.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 3
Motorhome pitches 3
Rent a tent 2
Tent pitches 10
Open now
Opens 4 June
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 4 Jun to

Open from Wed, 22 Jul to

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 122 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a friendly, relaxed campsite with helpful and welcoming owners. Visitors praise the peaceful atmosphere, ample space, and cleanliness of the facilities, particularly the toilets and shower. The location is convenient for exploring nearby villages and Canterbury. While the basic facilities, especially the limited number of toilets and showers, are noted as a potential drawback during peak times, the overall experience is highly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

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Erg aardige eigenaresse die steeds een…

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Hans H.

Non-electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked Erg aardige eigenaresse die steeds een praatje kwam maken en ons brandhout en marshmallows gaf. Mooie grote weide met rustige medecampeerders. Genoeg vlakke plaatsen. Op klein half uur fietsen van Canterbury

Disliked In het weekend was het waarschijnlijk vanwege Bank holiday best druk en dan zijn 2 wc's en 1 douche echt te weinig

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From the manager: We are expanding for next year, we did limit the amount of people this year. We had 2 real toilets and 2 portaloos just so we didn’t have queues. Thank you for staying.

We really liked it and we would definitely return.

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Agata B.

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very welcoming, nature around, clean and good for little children. Plenty of space. Sam and her family are so helpful and friendly, thanks!

Disliked Maybe more toilets would be beneficial but ok in a not busy period.

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From the manager: Thank you for a lovely review, we hope to welcome you back next year when hopefully we have expanded a bit more.

Stayed 3 days with 3 kids…

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Anonymous

Electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Stayed 3 days with 3 kids in the end of August. Very convenient location- near Margate and Whistable.
Great for kids - football, badminton and basketball available. The owner every evening was bringing marshmallows for the kids in the whole campsite. Very nice and friendly owner and can give useful advises where to go for the day, where the food is good etc.
The site is not huge , but big enough- has 1 shower , never needed to queue, 2 toilets + 2 chemical toilets, 2 fridges and 1 sink. Everything was always clean and maintained, with washing liquid available if needed and liquid hand soap.
We had a fantastic time as well as the kids - they made friends and played with them. The campsite was quiet, no problems with anything and anyone.
We are planning to come back soon with friends.

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From the manager: Thank you for a lovely review we are glad you enjoyed your stay, we look forward to welcoming you back with your friends soon.

Look forward to visiting again with our ten year old daughter.

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Katie K.

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Liked We were welcomed by the lovely female owner, who gave us a map of local places to eat and visit. She also came round in the evening and handed out complimentary marshmallows for the fire pit. Thank you!
Lovely, relaxed atmosphere for couples and families. Great proximity to Canterbury. Bus stop 5-10 minute walk.

Football goal and basketball hoop for children.

Toilets and shower regularly cleaned and checked.

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Good camp site, great as a base to explore Kent, owners very helpful

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Big field, games for the kids to keep them entertained,
Owners came round with marshmallows for us while we were round our camp fire which was a lovely touch
We did the kent safari walk where the public footpath runs through the middle of howletts zoo, was good to see the elephants & explore the local area, even managed to see a local cricket match too.

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The perfect retreat.

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Matthew F.

Non-electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked Super warm welcome from the hosts. Peaceful camping field with plenty of flat areas for pitching. Great walks and pubs nearby.

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From the manager: Thank you for a lovely review, we hope to welcome you back next year :)

Alles zufriedenstellend…

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Anette S.

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Liked Alles zufriedenstellend

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Lovely family site with lots of…

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B W.

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Liked Lovely family site with lots of space for outdoor games.

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Alan P.

Non-electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked The people who own the place were lovely. Walking round the site at night giving out marshmallows to kids to roast

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From the manager: Thank you for a lovely review, we hope to welcome you back next year :)

Well maintained and good standards for…

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Emma M.

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Well maintained and good standards for campers so it was quiet by late evening. Staff were really nice. Toilet and shower very clean. Peaceful location, nice views

Disliked An extra shower and washing up sink would be helpful but not essential

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Features

Pop-up campsite

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Cooll Camping

Wingham Road

Littlebourne

Canterbury

Kent

England

CT3 1UP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.27106°N
1.17263°E

Nearest transport

Coach
3.1 mi New Dover Road Park and Ride Terminal
4 mi Bus Station
7.2 mi Bus Depot
Rail
1.7 mi Bekesbourne Rail Station
2.4 mi Adisham Rail Station
3 mi Sturry Rail Station
Ferry
11.2 mi Ramsgate Ferry Terminal
12.1 mi Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
12.3 mi Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
Airport
9.6 mi Kent International Airport
24.2 mi Lydd London Ashford Airport
28.9 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

Mmm, where to go and what to do first? If you’re with the kids, Howletts Wild Animal Park is well-worth setting a day aside to see the mountain gorillas and tigers in fairly natural and expansive settings. Wingham Wildlife Park (both five minutes’ drive) offers feeding sessions with parrots and lemurs, and at the Wildwood Trust (15 minutes) you can see wild boar, deer and bears. At Herne Bay (half an hour), families can have good, old-fashioned seaside fun on the pier and in the seaside arcades, or you can take seafront walks through Herne Bay Coastal Park (25 minutes). Energetic types will be happy splashing on the water at Canoe Wild - Fordwich (10 minutes), and anglers should head for Cottington Lakes Fishery (20 minutes) for a day chasing carp. Photogenic Canterbury (15 minutes) deserves your attention too, another big-hitter for families, with the historic cathedral to tour and half-timbered buildings lining cobbled streets packed with indie shops, old-world pubs and restaurants. Look out for the wonky lines of St John Boys House, now a celebrated bookshop.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Herne Bay 7.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Herne Bay Central 7.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Tankerton 8.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Minnis Bay, Birchington 8.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandwich Bay 9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Howletts Wild Animal Park 1.1 mi

St Augustine's Abbey 3.7 mi

Canterbury Cathedral 3.9 mi

Canterbury Roman Museum 4 mi

Canterbury Tales 4.1 mi

National Trust

The White Cliffs of Dover 12 mi

South Foreland Lighthouse 12.5 mi

Stoneacre 25.8 mi

Smallhythe Place 26.1 mi

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 28.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

GOODNESTONE PARK 3.1 mi

Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church Buffer Zone 3.7 mi

Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church 3.7 mi

Grove Ferry - Stodmarsh - Wickhambreaux - Grove Ferry 4 mi

DANE JOHN GARDENS 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 Cooll Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cooll Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cooll Camping? Mmm, where to go and what to do first? If you’re with the kids, Howletts Wild Animal Park is well-worth setting a day aside to see the mountain gorillas and tigers in … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cooll Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10:30 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cooll Camping? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.