Cottington Lakes
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- Countryside site 10 minutes’ drive from Deal, in the Kent countryside
- Sandwich 10 minutes’ drive; Howletts Wild Animal Park 25 minutes
- On-site café; fishing (additional fee); designated footpaths
Site type
Admission
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Dogs
- 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).
Extras
- Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
General
- The restaurant is open between 02/01 and 30/12.
Reception
- 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.
Safety
- 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
86% would recommend this site to a friend
86% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite offers spacious, peaceful pitches in a beautiful setting, with clean facilities and friendly staff. While many praise the quiet atmosphere and good value, some reviews mention limited shower and toilet facilities, particularly during peak times. The site is popular with anglers, and while walking around the lakes is restricted to fishermen, there are pleasant walks nearby. The on-site cafe receives positive mentions.
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Last updated 25/08/2026
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The staff are amazing, the site…
South field electric grass pitch
Liked The staff are amazing, the site was amazing. Toilets and showers were cleaned all the time. Always someone on hand to ask advise or questions. Cafe was clean and tidy even better they now deliver lake side or to your pitch.
Disliked The bins were a bit smelly. That all I cannot fault anything else, we had a great time
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Very friendly staff Great having a cafe…
North field electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked Very friendly staff
Great having a cafe om site
Disliked Showers were slightly tepid but nice clean Showers & toilets
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Nice place in nature but poor entrance
South field electric grass pitch
Liked Friendly staff, lots of space
Disliked Only one shower to be found, outdated and not so clean
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Lots of space, clean toilets and…
North field electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked Lots of space, clean toilets and shower. Staff all very friendly. Cafe on site open from 8am-8pm and deliver to the tent or fishing spot. Great farm shop 5 mins drive away
Disliked Nothing
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would stay again
South field non-electric grass pitch
Liked Friendly and very helpful staffCloseness to town but lots of open space
Recommend to friends Visit again
Basic site, more for fisherman
South field electric grass pitch
Liked Quiet lovely dog walks shop and cafe on site, fishing available if you want, easy access to the local beaches and lots of places to visit pitches are good size
Disliked Only one ladies shower and 2 toilets very basic could do with a face-lift no WiFi water only one tap on whole site
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L’ampio spazio della piazzola La disponibilità…
North field electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked L’ampio spazio della piazzola
La disponibilità dei gestori
Disliked I servizi igienici un po’ vecchi.
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Everything was excellent
South field electric grass pitch
Liked Everything was very good we had 4 nights nice and quiet very handy for the Kent coast all the pitches are nice and flat there’s a cafe on site which also was excellent we are looking forward to going back
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Very nice clean site. A bit more investment and could be excellent!
South field electric grass pitch
Liked Nicely kept site, clean and tidy. Friendly staff. Great cafe, nice food and good prices.
Good facilities. Super place if you are there for fishing. Well stocked fishing shop.
Disliked Shame that there's only one shower for each sex.
Could do with more EHU spread around the fields. (You need very long power cables if the close pitches are taken).
Maybe a couple more water points.
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Everything…
South field electric grass pitch
Liked Everything
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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
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.22804°N
1.37374°E
Nearest transport
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.
Local attractions
Food and drink
- Lamp Room 0.7 mi
- Soul Food Takeway and Cafe 1.2 mi
- The Sicilian 1.3 mi
- Bangkok Pavillion 1.3 mi
- Frog and Scot 1.3 mi
- Victuals & Co 1.3 mi
- Acordo Lounge 1.3 mi
- The Dining Club 1.3 mi
- Milaad Tandoori 1.3 mi
- Margheritas 1.3 mi
Groceries
- Sainsbury's Supermarket 1.1 mi
- Aldi Supermarket 1.2 mi
- The Merchant Of Relish Off-licence 1.3 mi
- The Strand Wine Company Off-licence 1.6 mi
- Spar Supermarket 3.6 mi
- Co-op Food Supermarket 3.6 mi
- Lidl Supermarket 6 mi
- Tesco Extra Supermarket 6.1 mi
Parks and play
- Victoria Park 1.2 mi
- Worth Memorial Park 2.6 mi
- Eastry Picnic Site park 3 mi
- Sandwich Quay Playground 3.4 mi
- Poulders Park Playground 3.5 mi
- Junior Playground 4.9 mi
- Infant Playground 4.9 mi
- Arable Drive Play Area Playground 5.6 mi
Family days out
- Deal Castle 1.4 mi
- Deal Pier 1.5 mi
- Walmer Memorial Bandstand 1.6 mi
- Ham Sandwich sign 1.9 mi
- Walmer Castle 2.2 mi
- The Barbican Gate 3.6 mi
- Watermills Wake and Aqua Park 4.2 mi
- Richborough Fort 4.8 mi
- Eythorne 5.2 mi
- White Cliffs of Dover 5.7 mi
Public transport
- Paddock Close 0.3 mi
- Sholden New Road 0.4 mi
- Sholden Village 0.4 mi
- The Sportsman 0.4 mi
- Sholden School 0.5 mi
- Church 0.6 mi
- St Leonard's Church 0.8 mi
- Leather Bottle 0.8 mi
- St Nicholas Close 0.8 mi
- Abbey Close 0.8 mi
Beaches
- St Margaret's Bay 5.4 mi
What’s nearby
- Ocean Rooms Nightclub 1.2 mi
- Your Little Green Shop General shop 1.3 mi
- Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club Golf course 1.6 mi
- The Royal St. George's Golf Club Golf course 3.2 mi
- Sandwich Marina 3.6 mi
- Highway Marina 3.8 mi
- Princes Golf Club Golf course 4.5 mi
Local services
- Victoria Hospital 0.9 mi
- Esso Fuel station 1 mi
- Golf Road Surgery Doctors 1.1 mi
- St Richards Road Surgery Doctors 1.1 mi
- Paydens Pharmacy 1.1 mi
- Paydens Pharmacy 1.3 mi
- Boots Pharmacy 1.3 mi
- Clockwork Pharmacy 1.3 mi
- Superdrug Pharmacy 1.3 mi
- Paydens Pharmacy 1.5 mi
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.

