Cottington Lakes
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- Lakeside camping 10 minutes’ drive from Deal in Kent countryside
- Sandwich Bay 15 minutes’ drive; Howletts Wild Animal Park 25 minutes
- A couple minutes' walk away from fishing lakes and a waterside café
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.
- The café is open 01 October to 31 March on Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 8am to 4pm; and from 01 April to 30 September it is open Thursday and Friday from 8am to 2pm and Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 4pm.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
2 
North field non-electric grass pitch
6 people maximum 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 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 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 Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Reviews
88% would recommend this site to a friend
87% would stay here again
What customers say
This peaceful campsite is praised for its spacious, well-maintained pitches, friendly staff, and convenient location near Deal and Dover. Facilities, including showers and toilets, are consistently described as clean. The on-site café receives positive mentions for its food. While most guests enjoy the tranquil atmosphere and good value, some note the limited number of shower and toilet facilities, particularly during busy periods, and the site's primary focus on fishing.
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Last updated 23/06/2026
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Really nice place
North field electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We stayed here for just one night after finding it through Pitchup, after what felt like 100 searches with nothing available anywhere else, and honestly, we were really happy we found it.
The place is very well maintained, with immaculate grass and a peaceful, safe feeling throughout. The entrance is secure with a code system, and even deliveries have a separate gap in the gate, which makes the site feel well organised and protected.
Customer service was impeccable. The owners were really lovely and helpful. We wanted an electric pitch for our tent, but our cable was a bit short, so we had to camp closer to the next pitch, and the owner kindly said that was absolutely fine.
The café closes at 5pm, but for us that was completely fine as we were only staying one night. There’s also an Aldi and Sainsbury’s about 1 mile away, which is very convenient.
There were families of geese around with their little goslings, which was really lovely to see. We didn’t go fishing, as we only came for camping, but the surroundings were very pleasant.
It would be nice to have extra shower and toilet facilities for very busy days, but everything was fine for our stay.
The location is great too, around 7 minutes from the beach and about 19 minutes from the White Cliffs. I think we would definitely come back.
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Goed gras, picknick tafel, sanitair was…
Anonymous North field non-electric grass pitch
Liked Goed gras, picknick tafel, sanitair was schoon
Disliked Geen binnenruimte voor backpackers
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Wonderful stay
South field electric grass pitch
Liked Greeted at gate with a smile, lovely guy.
We absolutely loved this south field ❤️ beautifully maintained lovely outlook & extremely quiet. Loved it
Showers & toilets were spotlessly clean
Disliked Nothing
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Great field,well cut and looked after.Great…
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Anonymous South field non-electric grass pitch
Liked Great field,well cut and looked after.Great cafe and clean showers/toilets.Washing up facilities are available and clean.Just a nice place to relax and not far from a local shop for any bits you have forgotten ordeal not far away for supermarkets and fish and chips by the sea !
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A fab weekend
South field electric grass pitch
Liked Great location to just have a chilled weekend away from the day to day life and a bonus if you love your fishing . Something for all the family
Disliked The mosquitos
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Emplacement agréable, spacieux, accueil sympathique et…
North field electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked Emplacement agréable, spacieux, accueil sympathique et bienveillant
Sanitaires anciens mais propres et fonctionnels
Disliked Les poubelles à l’entrée du camping qui dégagent une odeur désagréable
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Overall a decent site , with Deal and Sandwich easily reached by car.
South field electric grass pitch
Liked Nice and quiet, not too busy, plenty of room and a good cafe on site.
Disliked Toilets and shower facilities are very small, only one toilet cubicle and one shower cubicle. Also needs to let people know if one of the taps is drinking water , I did ask and was told “ not sure “.
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Reasonable site, great location. Take extra leads and mossie spray.
South field electric grass pitch
Liked Caravan and camping field was quiet. Clean, tidy, staff very nice.
Disliked Just 1 electric post in the corner with 4 plugs. Limited in where you can pitch up with electric unless you have an extreamly long extension lead. Close to lakes so had issues with mosquitos. Just 1 shower.
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The open space Fishing lakes are…
Anonymous South field electric grass pitch
Liked The open space
Fishing lakes are fantastic
Disliked It suited us
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Lovely campsite with friendly staff, will…
Anonymous North field non-electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely campsite with friendly staff, will recommend.
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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? For a day at the seaside, head to Deal (10 minutes’ drive), but be aware that there will be no castle building here, since the beach is a seemingly infinite expanse of … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Cottington Lakes?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.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.