Glamping at Preston Court

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  • Glamping site on a 600-acre estate 10 miles from Canterbury
  • Within a half-hour drive of Margate and Howletts Wildlife Park
  • Kitchen, smart bathroom cabin and indoor/outdoor living areas
Well, isn’t this a splendid spot for smart sleeps? The peaceful meadow of Glamping at Preston Court sits in is part of a whopping 600-acre estate just outside the village of Preston; days out at local wildlife parks, in Canterbury or on the beach are all within a half-hour drive, and it's a short amble from a nature reserve and the Little Stour river for rural rambles. No carting heaps of kit around here: tents are fully furnished with proper beds and extra touches including duck down duvets and hot water bottles. Each has an electrical supply for heating, lighting and fans, and there's a well-equipped bathroom cabin a short trot away with toilets and powerful hot showers. For breakfast, wander over to the Wendy house kitchen, where there’s a good stash of provisions including farm-fresh eggs. Those planning evenings of alfresco feasting will be chuffed to see plenty of outdoor seating and tables scattered around too, along with barbecues, firepits and a chiminea that can be fuelled by picking up a pack of firewood from the farm. (If you'd rather eat out, there are a couple of country pubs within strolling distance and several more a short drive away.) Should it be a little chilly to sit out, stroll over to the site's geodesic dome, which has been kitted out with all the sheepskin rugs and twinkly fairy lights one could need for a cosy evening watching the sunset or stargazing...

Site type

Rent a tent 10

Languages spoken

English

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Features

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

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

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

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain

Luxury

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

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

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Glamping at Preston Court

Preston Court

Preston

Canterbury

Kent

England

CT3 1DH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.29945°N
1.21675°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.6 mi New Dover Road Park and Ride Terminal
6.1 mi Bus Station
6.4 mi Bus Depot
Rail
4.1 mi Sturry Rail Station
4.1 mi Adisham Rail Station
4.4 mi Bekesbourne Rail Station
Ferry
8.8 mi Ramsgate Ferry Terminal
12.9 mi Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
13.3 mi Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal
Airport
6.9 mi Kent International Airport
26.8 mi Lydd London Ashford Airport
29 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

You may well spot local wildlife right there on site, but for guaranteed sightings (and a more exotic range of animals), there are two excellent wildlife parks about a 10-minute drive away. Head to Wingham Wildlife Park for a daily programme of talks and feeding sessions, or follow the trails around Howletts Wild Animal Park to see beasts from across the globe. Canterbury, 20 minutes away, is a fab place for a day out, especially for historyheads: wander around the cathedral and the Roman museum, or hear the stories at the Canterbury Tales exhibition. And after that? Boarding a boat or gondola to see the city from the water. If you fancy a beach day (or few), pack yourselves into the car and in less than half an hour you can be in Whitstable or Deal, or visiting Margate’s Turner Contemporary art gallery.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Herne Bay 6.2 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Minnis Bay, Birchington 6.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Herne Bay Central 6.6 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Sandwich Bay 7.1 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
West Bay, Westgate 7.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Howletts Wild Animal Park 3.7 mi

St Augustine's Abbey 5.8 mi

Canterbury Cathedral 5.9 mi

Canterbury Roman Museum 6 mi

Canterbury Tales 6.2 mi

National Trust

The White Cliffs of Dover 12.8 mi

South Foreland Lighthouse 12.9 mi

Stoneacre 27.9 mi

Smallhythe Place 28.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Grove Ferry - Stodmarsh - Wickhambreaux - Grove Ferry 1.7 mi

GOODNESTONE PARK 3.9 mi

Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church Buffer Zone 5.7 mi

Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church 5.7 mi

Sandwich - White Cliff Country Trail - Sandwich 5.8 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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  • Does Glamping at Preston Court have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Glamping at Preston Court dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Glamping at Preston Court? You may well spot local wildlife right there on site, but for guaranteed sightings (and a more exotic range of animals), there are two excellent wildlife parks about a 10-minute drive away. … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Glamping at Preston Court?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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