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
25
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20
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.
- Bookings must not be for more than 30 consecutive nights.
- 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.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
North field non-electric grass pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 5m width × 5m depth
Calculated area: 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
Calculated area: 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
Calculated area: 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
Calculated area: 48m²
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Reviews
88% would recommend this site to a friend
88% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite is praised for its peaceful and quiet atmosphere, ample space, and friendly, helpful staff and owners. It's noted as a good base for exploring the local area, with easy access to Deal and cycling routes. Facilities, including toilets and showers, are generally reported as clean and well-maintained. Some minor issues were raised regarding the number of toilets/showers during busy periods and the washing-up area layout. Electric hook-up points and pitch allocation were also mentioned as areas for potential confusion.
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Good basic no frills campsite
South field non-electric grass pitch
Liked Really good site loads of space . No roudy people . Facilities are basic but clean and the cafe was lovely
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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The staff were very friendly and helpful; providing us with recommendation on…
North field non-electric grass pitch
Liked The staff were very friendly and helpful; providing us with recommendation on where to go out to eat or visit nearby. Other campers were also all in a cheery mood and no one was loud or disruptive at night. Everything was very straightforward and simple, and in the morning there was a lovely breakfast at the café on-site.
The facilities were also kept clean, and were modern for the place. I like things clean, so I was a bit worried about what state I'd find the toilets but they were all cleaned regularly and restocked, and always somehow smelled fresh too.
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Only stayed 2 nights good break if you have been driving all day.
North field electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked Nice and quiet pitches big enough and everything you need.
Very friendly.
Disliked Toilets need updating but ok
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Not bad for night or two or if you fish but not a week
South field electric grass pitch
Liked Friendly helpful staff ,
Disliked Can not walk around lake, there is only one shower for ladies and one for men, small wash pot area, no small shop only for fishing,
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Great place to stay for a few days!
South field electric grass pitch
Liked Quiet, beautiful surrounds, great cafe on site, clean toilets etc.
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Cafe was nice . Was lovely and quiet . Clean toilets lovely…
North field electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked Cafe was nice . Was lovely and quiet . Clean toilets lovely area
Disliked Cottingham lakes it’s called and you couldn’t walk around the lakes unless u were fishing . I choose here because I like camping were I can go off and have a walk think this should be advertised as I was gutted .
Also 1 shower for whole site not good
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Even after the torrential rain we would stay again. Would recommend!😊
North field electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked The lakes that you could walk around. Facilities were very clean and well lit. Pitches were spacious. Staff were incredibly helpful shout out to Simon who was very helpful and even lent us a hook up lead as ours didn’t reach. Even made sure we were all okay after the biblical type weather we had the night before 🤣.
Disliked The layout of the pitches were a bit odd in my opinion which made it confusing if we were in the right pitch. Described as hard standing but were actually grass. (Not a problem but further complicated the issue of finding the correct pitch). Found that due to needing a rather long hook up lead you had to drag it across the field to reach the hook up point. I wasn’t a fan of having lots of hook up leads on the field that could easily be a trip hazard for young children. Would prefer having the leads on the side that you are pitching.
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Sehr schöner und ruhiger Platz mit supernetten Betreibern. Ideal für Ausflüge in…
North field electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked Sehr schöner und ruhiger Platz mit supernetten Betreibern. Ideal für Ausflüge in die Umgebung
Disliked Eine weitere Toilette wäre super
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Very peaceful, plenty of room, very friendly staff, not too far to…
North field electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked Very peaceful, plenty of room, very friendly staff, not too far to go to the lake to fish (hubby very happy) toilets and shower kept very clean, nice washing up area.
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Fantastic place
North field non-electric grass pitch
Liked It was a really lovely clean site was made to feel very welcome and will be coming back again
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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.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Cottington Lakes have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Cottington Lakes dog friendly? No 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.