Cottington Lakes
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- Peaceful pitches 10 minutes’ drive from Deal in Kent countryside
- Sandwich Bay 15 minutes’ drive; Howletts Wild Animal Park 25 minutes
- On-site café; lakeside dog-walking routes; fishing (additional fee)
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).
- Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- The restaurant is open between 02/01 and 30/12.
- Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
North field non-electric grass pitch
6 people maximum 
8.8/10
21 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 5m width × 5m depth (25m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20
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South field non-electric grass pitch
6 people maximum 8.3/10
4 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20
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North field electric hardstanding and grass pitch
6 people maximum 8.4/10
40 reviews Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Min 5m width × 5m depth (25m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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South field electric grass pitch
6 people maximum 8.9/10
10 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Reviews
85% would recommend this site to a friend
81% would stay here again
What customers say
This peaceful, dog-friendly site is set amongst fishing lakes, offering a clean and tidy environment with friendly, helpful staff. Visitors praise the spacious, flat pitches, clean facilities, and the on-site cafe. Its proximity to Deal and Dover is convenient for excursions. While generally basic and good value, some note that the facilities, particularly the limited showers and toilets, may be insufficient during peak times. Access to walk around the lakes is restricted to fishermen.
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Excellent site this is just what I needed peace and tranquility
North field electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked Very peaceful and the setting is beautiful
Disliked Although very clean could do with more showers and toilets but not a criticism
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Lovely site with clean facilities and good location
South field electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely location and facilities very clean
Disliked Only having 1 electric hook up for several vehicles, need to supply more hook ups around the huge field
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Non loin de Douvres, permet de faire une halte reposante.
North field non-electric grass pitch
Liked Parfaitement situé avant ou après l’embarquement aux ferrys de Douvres pour se ressourcer. Camping situé près d’étangs, endroit calme et propre. Bien accueilli avec le sourire.
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Simple but clean facilities. Cafe on…
North field non-electric grass pitch
Liked Simple but clean facilities. Cafe on site. Access to local nature reserve within walking distance. Can walk directly into Deal almost entirely off-road through local footpaths (approx. 40 minutes). The local guys in the fishing shop were friendly and helpful. It is a small site and feels secure - the main gates are locked overnight (campers can get a code to open the gates). It feels a long way away from the local roads. If you like fishing, you could fish in the lakes whilst you are there. I took my dog with me and everyone was very friendly towards having a dog on site. I walked through the local nature reserve every day to get into Deal and go walking along the coastal path. Deal is a nice place to spend a few days too.
Disliked It feels very much like a fishing centre with some camping added on as a bit of an afterthought. There were some oddities. It is unclear who is running the camping site. In the end I assumed it was the guys in the fishing shop and they were very helpful. However, I wasn't the only one who turned up and looked confused. I arrived on a Sunday and there was no one around so I just put the tent up somewhere logical. It is very relaxed there. There are minimal signs put for campers with helpful information (e.g. who to speak to if you need help, how to get the code for the gates, which taps are drinking water). The toilets are by the cafe. Simple but clean. Note that there is only one shower and one sit-down toilet in the men's section. Doesn't seem a lot for a medium size camp site. There is only one water tap by the entrance, so if you camp further away you will be walking backwards and forwards a lot. Although it was restful and quiet there, what they don't tell you is that the fishing lakes use heavy duty petrol pumps to pump and filter the water and you can hear them going day and night. It isn't loud from the campsite but it is enough to take the edge off the sense of peace and tranquility. I used ear plugs initially at night but after a few days I noticed that I had begun to filter the sound out a bit. Finally, they advertise the lakes a lot but they are strictly for fishermen only. There are large fences around the lakes and lots of 'no access' signs around. The path only goes a little way around the lakes as far as I could tell. It would be nice if there was a path going all around the lakes for walking, even if you can't get direct access to the lakes.
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Befriedigend , für eine Nacht OK
North field electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked Nah an Dover
Saubere Sanitäre Einrichtung
Kaffee öffnet um acht Uhr
Disliked Nur je eine Dusche für sie/ihn
Benzin Teichpumpen liefen bis spät
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Lovely quiet site with good amenities…
North field electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked Lovely quiet site with good amenities
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Excellent camp for fishing
North field electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked The cafe on site, we had a lovely cooked and reasonably priced breakfast on both mornings of our stay.
We didn't stay for the fishing but lakes were beautiful and well stocked fishing supplies shop.
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Loved it - amazing lakes, pitches,…
South field electric grass pitch
Liked Loved it - amazing lakes, pitches, cafe and fish shop
Disliked Was a little inconsistent with what and where we could go - had our dog - one person told us where to go and another staff member of staff said we couldnt ....would be could to have consistency in messaging
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Lovely place
North field electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked Lovely peaceful place. Cafe did a banging brekkie. Toilets and shower were nice and clean. Staff were all
Lovely and really helpful. Defo would stay again
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Come here for a few days…
North field non-electric grass pitch
Liked Come here for a few days with my son (10) and dog… was lovely! Staff were so helpful and polite .. we had never been fishing before so needed extra help and they went out of their way to help us. Toilets were always clean! They only have one shower but it was clean, nice and hot with good pressure!
Beautiful little place! Amazing for the price!
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Features
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 Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal 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
Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Pitch close to accessible bathroomsNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Cottington Lakes
Sandwich Road
Sholden
Deal
Kent
England
CT14 0AR
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.22804°N
1.37374°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deal Castle | 1.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sandwich Bay | 3.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| St Margaret`S Bay | 5.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ramsgate Western Undercliffe | 7 mi | Sea | Excellent | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ramsgate Sands | 7.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Deal Castle 1.3 mi
Walmer Castle and Gardens 2.2 mi
South Foreland Lighthouse 6.1 mi
White Cliffs of Dover 6.8 mi
Dover Castle 7.3 mi
National Trust
South Foreland Lighthouse 6.1 mi
The White Cliffs of Dover 6.9 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
NORTHBOURNE COURT 1.2 mi
WALMER CASTLE 2.3 mi
Sandwich - White Cliff Country Trail - Sandwich 3.2 mi
THE SALUTATION 3.4 mi
WALDERSHARE PARK 5.3 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 Cottington Lakes have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Cottington Lakes dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Cottington Lakes? Local attractions and activities include: - Deal (beach and pier): 10 minutes’ drive - Sandwich (medieval streets, indie cafés): 10 minutes - Sandwich Bay (sandy beach): 15 minutes - Walmer Castle and … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Cottington Lakes?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Cottington Lakes? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.