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
Site type
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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
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 6m depth (30m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Non-electric grass and earth touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Bell tent
6 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Dimensions: 19.7ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £125
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Bell tent (large)
6 people maximum No dogs allowed Dimensions: 26.2ft width × 13.1ft length
Arrival daysFrom £130
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Reviews
94% would recommend this site to a friend
95% 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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Location although it's easy to miss with such low signs.…
Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Location although it's easy to miss with such low signs.
Disliked 1 shower, 1 hand basin, and 1 washing up sink were inadequate for the number of guests on site during our stay.
The fridges and sink weren't very clean. The shower room floor was muddy and the toilet floor was sometimes wet since it had no light.
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From the manager: Obviously by this review we can’t please everyone. We have full time jobs so it’s very hard to keep on top of the cleaning 24/7. We are very disheartened by such a low score. Hopefully the next campsite you go to meets your expectations. We are a wild camping site, so we have the basic facilities. This is mentioned in our advert as well. Hopefully your next camping trip wherever you go is more pleasant 👍. They are rechargeable eco friendly lights so we change them whenever we can. The fridges on site are an added bonus as once again we are a wild camping site. If you would have bought up all these issues we would have refunded you and you could of found a different location. We had a plumbing issue on one of the hand basin so it’s very unfair to mark us down on something that is out of our control.
Lovely holiday at a simple clean friendly site
Electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Warm welcome from the owners.
Great location with loads of destinations within an hours drive
Unspoilt field
Reasonably priced
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From the manager: Thank you for such a lovely review, you are more than welcome back anytime 😊
Good location for local exploring. Helpful owners- on arrival our tent pole…
Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Good location for local exploring. Helpful owners- on arrival our tent pole had broken and they kindly offered a solution. Marshmallows were also offered in the evening, which was a nice touch. There are activities for children- football goal, basket ball hoop and other games.
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From the manager: Thank you for staying with us, we are glad you had a lovely time
Lovely site, friendly, pitches was pretty level
Non-electric grass and earth touring pitch
Liked The hosts, was lovely, helpful, bought round marsh mellows to people who hired fire pits, the shower and toilets we're clean, even tho 2 of them was chemical. They're is only 1 shower, but was empty most times I went there. I was in a motorhome an off grid as there are only 3 i think electric hook ups, again, wasn't to fussed. There's no shop, there is a fridge and a fridge freezer to do your ice packs.
Disliked None
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From the manager: Thank you for staying with us. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. You are more than welcome back anytime
We really enjoyed our stay!
Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Great campsite with lots of space. Very friendly and helpful site owners, and great facilities. Having cycled there, it was lovely to find such clean toilet and shower facilities. Great recommendations for pubs nearby from the owners.
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From the manager: Thank you for a lovely review, you are more than welcome back anytime
Very relaxed and friendly camp ground. Owners catered to every need and…
Electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Very relaxed and friendly camp ground. Owners catered to every need and were very accessible. They provided exceptional personal touches that made each camper feel valued and appreciated. The camp ground had the perfect balance of freedom and accessibility to the very friendly owners. we had an amazing stay and would definitely return and recommend to others looking for a peaceful, friendly trip surrounded by nature.
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From the manager: Thank you for such a lovely review, you were a pleasure to have. You are more than welcome back anytime :)
Ruim terras, veel lucht en licht, mooie oude bomen, nabijheid dorpjes en…
Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Ruim terras, veel lucht en licht, mooie oude bomen, nabijheid dorpjes en horeca, wandelmogelijkheden, vriendelijke ontvangst
Disliked Eenvoudig sanitair, modderig pad bij sanitair, slechts 1 douche voor hele camping.
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From the manager: Thank you for staying. We do make it clear that there is only one shower, as this is a wild camping site. Sorry to hear the facilities were muddy, we do try to clean it every hour but due to full time jobs as you can imagine this is very difficult to do. We do try our best to please, but sadly we can’t please everyone.
Clean toilets and great shower. Friendly staff and nice pitches
Non-electric grass and earth touring pitch
Liked The quietness and space
Disliked The price
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From the manager: Thank you for staying, in regards to not liking the price, we are one of the cheapest in the area. Thanks again
We had a great stay at cool camping. The staff were so…
Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked We had a great stay at cool camping. The staff were so welcoming and friendly - the marshmallows were a lovely touch as well as meeting their adorable puppy! There were plenty of kids having the best time playing with one another on the outdoor games, which kept them entertained. Also a bonus for adults to get some downtime whilst they were going to bed! Loved the location as we had a mix of countryside but also able to visit Canterbury!
Disliked Nothing !
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From the manager: Thank you so much for staying with us. Fred the puppy absolutely adored the both of you. Hopefully you will come back soon and you can see him growing up 🐾🐾. Thank you for such a lovely review, we hope to welcome you back soon.
EVERYTHING!!!!…
Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked EVERYTHING!!!!
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From the manager: We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay, you are more than welcome back anytime.
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 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
Peaceful Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
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 nearbyLocation
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
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 | 7.3 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Herne Bay Central | 7.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Tankerton | 8.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Minnis Bay, Birchington | 8.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sandwich Bay | 9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
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.
Nearest sites
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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?
Read moreCamping 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. - 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.