Woolton Farm
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- Scenic east Kent site set on a working fruit farm
- Canterbury 15 minutes by car; 25 minutes to Whitstable
- Rural scenery with peaceful orchards and a 16th-century thatched barn
Site type
8
15
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- The bar is open between 01/04 and 03/10.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 18 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/pitchReviews
83% would recommend this site to a friend
72% would stay here again
What customers say
This peaceful campsite offers well-spaced pitches and good facilities, including a popular on-site barn serving food and local drinks. Guests praise the friendly staff, beautiful surroundings, and excellent location for walks and exploring the Kent countryside. However, some visitors reported issues with cleanliness, particularly in the communal kitchen and toilets, and noted a lack of amenities for standard tent camping. Inconsistent provision of bedding for children in glamping tents was also mentioned.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
The Barn bar with own cider and wine. Generous self pitch size.…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked The Barn bar with own cider and wine. Generous self pitch size. Very green.
Disliked The communal fridge could be cleaner. There was no food there and didn’t feel like it was working.
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Lovely peaceful campsite, it's quite a small field with just a few…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely peaceful campsite, it's quite a small field with just a few pitches that are really well spaced out so you get your own space, the field also has great facilities!
We absolutely loved our stay here and felt so relaxed. The barn is brilliant with lots of local wine and beer options, and the staff are so lovely and helpful. Had breakfast at the barn on our last day and it was delicious with both meaty and veggie options. No WiFi in the field which we quite liked but have the option to use at the bar if needed. We really want to come back soon, thanks so much!
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The barn looked lovely, although we didnt eat or drink there ,staff…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked The barn looked lovely, although we didnt eat or drink there ,staff were pleasant
I had emailed them that I had a tent that might be too big for the pitch. They kindly gave me another pitch free for this visit
We could hear the monkeys at howletts zoo at night
Disliked On arrival we were told to park in the car park and take our tent and bits in rickety wheelbarrows. Only 2 for the whole campsite .only 2 toilets which were dirty . One had empty hand soap and no paper . 2 showers . I alerted the staff and they were cleaned
Kitchen area was not clean . Refuse bins wernt emptied
This campsite is only available at weekends so it should have been clean and ready
Grass desperately need a cut
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From the manager: Hi!
We're sorry you didn't enjoy your stay. We have made a note of the points you have mentioned and will review them.
Many thanks,
The Barn Team
The toilet facilities and the peaceful setting…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked The toilet facilities and the peaceful setting
Disliked Mixed ages and large groups
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Clean facilities and friendly staff
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Very lovely facility’s and the people was outstanding. When we arrived we was welcomed by a smiling face. Which goes along way for us. He couldn’t have been more help. His name was max. We love camping we either go as a family as we have 2 children or for a weekend away just 2 of us. We would recommend this place. The food was lovely we ate pizza and had drinks and in the morning we had a lovely breakfast and coffee was well worth the stay. We will deffo be back many thanks
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The pitch is great along with the facilities. It’s our second stay…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked The pitch is great along with the facilities. It’s our second stay and we love it.
Lots of walks near by. Dog friendly, which we appreciate.
The Barn offered a fabulous breakfast. Really friendly staff.
Will definitely be back.
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Had a great stay and close enough to home that we would use it again.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Location. Having the barn on site. Fabulous walks from the site.
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A lovely place but they need a kick up the backside
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely surroundings for the camping field and the barn was very rustic which was nice. Staff in the barn were polite but a little bit disorganised.
Great to hear the noises from howletts zoo in the morning as well, made it feel a bit more like a safari!
Disliked Got there and gent I spoke to wasn’t a fan of pitchup which immediately didn’t fill me with confidence. Was given slightly vague direction to where I needed to go rather than being shown, I guess he was understaffed which I can understand. Was told I could unload my belongings onto a wheel barrow to trudge to the other end of the field (we were the only campers in it), but when we got there the wheelbarrow wasn’t there. Unpacked our belongings and setup the tent and then had a Quick Look in the camp kitchen, which wasn’t particularly clean and the bins were full. Tried to use the toilet but they and the showers were locked so had to go all the way back to reception to ask for them to be opened.
Staff member kindly organised the wheel barrow and someone to clean the kitchen and empty the bins. Went to use the shower but the one they had unlocked had no water supply so had to ask the boy emptying the bins if he could sort it out, which received a bit of a sarcastic response which I wasn’t best pleased about.
It seems to me the place is catered more for the upper middle class with money for the “glamping” rather than the rest of us bringing our own tents and being left to fend for ourselves. Maybe they need to just plain focus on the glamping or make an actual effort for the standard camping as well rather than it being half assed and pushed to the side?!
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Great location, fabulous staff, drinks and food.just sort out the beds
Bell tent
Liked Location is fantastic, food and drinks from the barn are great.
Disliked The beds need some attention!! Other glamping set ups have much better beds, this wasn’t much better than pitching your own tent and sleeping on a very thin camping mattress. It was a shame as all the bedding was lovely. Our friends have since stayed and said the exact same thing.
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Location, facilities were clean, kindness of staff, woodfire pizza, breakfast.…
Bell tent
Liked Location, facilities were clean, kindness of staff, woodfire pizza, breakfast.
Disliked The tent fabric had lot of mould which I believe is not nice to breathe, we had a baby with us and we weren’t happy about it. The bell tents are lovely and comfortable but they should be cleaned from the mould
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Features
Portable toilet
Dogs 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
Gastronomic delight Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Woolton Farm
Canterbury
Kent
England
CT4 5EA
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.26963°N
1.13933°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 | 7.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Herne Bay | 7.2 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Tankerton | 7.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| West Beach, Whitstable | 8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Minnis Bay, Birchington | 9.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Howletts Wild Animal Park 0.4 mi
St Augustine's Abbey 2.3 mi
Canterbury Cathedral 2.5 mi
Canterbury Roman Museum 2.6 mi
Canterbury Tales 2.7 mi
National Trust
The White Cliffs of Dover 12.9 mi
South Foreland Lighthouse 13.4 mi
Stoneacre 24.4 mi
Smallhythe Place 24.9 mi
Sissinghurst Castle Garden 26.9 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 Buffer Zone 2.3 mi
Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church 2.3 mi
DANE JOHN GARDENS 2.6 mi
GOODNESTONE PARK 4.3 mi
Grove Ferry - Stodmarsh - Wickhambreaux - Grove Ferry 4.8 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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Woolton Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Woolton Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Woolton Farm? This is the time to pick up a new hobby, such as golfing at the Canterbury Golf Club and Driving Range (five minutes' drive) or critiquing art at The Beaney House of … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Woolton Farm?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Woolton Farm? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.