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General
- Small and simple farm site on the Coast to Cathedral cycle route
- Canterbury, Howlett's Zoo and Wingham Wildlife Park within 15 minutes
- Half an hour's drive from Dover, Deal and Walmer Castles
Partial to a pedal-powered pilgrimage? The 50-mile Coast to Cathedral route across the Kent Downs between Canterbury and Dover passes right by this fab farm site.
Sunnyside Farm Camping is a small and simple affair, on a farm whose family have been tilling the soil and rearing livestock here for generations. Having been farming the Pett Bottom valley so long they’ve got a road named after them, the family running the site know the area like no-one else can, and they’re happy to advise on biking and walking paths nearby. By car, it's a little under five minutes’ drive from here to the hamlet of Pett Bottom, and a 15-minute journey to the ancient cathedral city of Canterbury.
After each year’s harvest, a herd of sheep joins the cows, chickens and arable crops here, making for a lively chorus of countryside sounds: when pottering across to collect fresh breakfast eggs from the porch, taking in the views over the Kent Downs, you could be holidaying in Chaucer’s time... (The amenities belong firmly in this era though: clean, basic and bright shared washrooms housed in a wooden farm building.)
And if you prefer cantering to cycles and strolls? Pay a call to the riding centre in the village, and trek the chalk hills on horseback for added historical vibes.
Open from 29/03/2024 to 03/11/2024
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
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Max. persons: 5 x
One Trailer tent or Tent or Campervan or Motorhome or Touring caravan allowed per pitch
Pitch size: unlimited
Ground type: Grass
Reviews
Beautiful rural stay. Elanor H.Confirmed
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Quiet & convenient Lisbeth F.Confirmed
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Simple campsite. Exactly as described. Beautiful countryside. annette v.Confirmed
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Rural retreat Maggie S.Confirmed
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Quiet site in a lovely location, has small toilet and … Kevin U.Confirmed
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We were there for the second time and would definitely … Susanne L.Confirmed
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Good site , good location Vanessa C.Confirmed
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Features
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
Budget/backpacker
Forest
Peaceful
Remote location
Walkers' paradise
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Farm
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycling nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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New Dover Road Park and Ride Terminal
— 2.4 miles
Bus Station — 3.4 miles
Swan Lane — 9.4 miles
- Train stations
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Bekesbourne Rail Station
— 3.0 miles
Canterbury East Rail Station — 3.3 miles
Chartham Rail Station — 3.9 miles
- Ferry ports
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Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
— 9.1 miles
Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal — 12.3 miles
Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal — 12.3 miles
- Airports
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Kent International Airport
— 14.2 miles
Lydd London Ashford Airport — 20.1 miles
London Southend Airport — 29.0 miles
Please note there are two Sunnyside Farms on Pitchup near Canterbury. This one is the one near the village of Bridge; use the site postcode for the satnav.
Go under the old railway bridge; the site is at the next turning on the right (about 1.5 miles). If you get to the Duck Inn you have just passed the farm.
Local attractions
When you’ve walked, cycled and hacked across Kent, there’s only one option left: make for Canterbury (15 minutes’ drive) and punt or canoe your way down the Stour, stopping off for wanders of the Roman walls and guided Chaucer themed town walks, to finish up in the cathedral.
For more adventures in the ancient, the trio of Deal, Walmer and Dover Castles are all half an hour’s drive away and full of sights from times gone by, including a Roman lighthouse, secret World War II tunnels and the Duke of Wellington’s seaside pad. History with a side serving of bells and whistles can be had with a steam ride on the restored Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway (40 minutes).
Half an hour away, the Sandwich and Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve serves up cliffs and saltmarshes, with seal colonies offshore in winter and summer cuckoos and nightingales turning the place into a sound garden. Or visit Britain’s only desert: Dungeness National Nature Reserve (50 minutes) is a landscape loved by waders and migratory birds, made extra picworthy by the looming power station.
For more contained encounters with wildlife, try Wingham Wildlife Park, a large collection of small creatures with exotic names such as tamanduas and cloud rats, while bigger beasts including Kent’s only giant anteaters stalk the plains at Howlett’s Zoo; both are half an hour away.
Must see
- St Augustine's Abbey (3.5 miles)
- Canterbury Tales (3.6 miles)
- Canterbury Cathedral (3.6 miles)
National Trust
- The White Cliffs of Dover (12.5 miles)
- South Foreland Lighthouse (13.5 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
Camping and touring | ||
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Arrive: | 3 p.m. – | 8 p.m. |
Depart by: | 11 a.m. |
Sunnyside Farm Camping cancellation policy
No refunds within 1 week of arrival date.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. Sunnyside Farm Camping will debit the balance from your card 1 week before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 1 week then the balance will be taken immediately.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
Payment methods accepted on the park
CashTerms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Sunnyside Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Sunnyside Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Sunnyside Farm Camping? When you’ve walked, cycled and hacked across Kent, there’s only one option left: make for Canterbury (15 minutes’ drive) and punt or canoe your way down the Stour, stopping off for wanders … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Sunnyside Farm Camping?
Camping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Sunnyside Farm Camping? From £20 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.