Cottington Lakes

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View over the main site pitches
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Hardstanding and grass pitches with electric hook-ups
Main site with electric hook-ups
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Hardstanding and grass pitches with electric hook-ups
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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
Set in the Kent countryside, Cottington Lakes offers a peaceful lakeside camping experience, just the job for anglers, nature lovers, families and dog owners – and pretty much everyone really. Whether you’re here for early-morning fishing, lazy afternoons in nature or quiet evenings under the stars, this is a great spot to unwind and fall in love with being outdoors. Spacious grass pitches are set around eight fishing lakes, and campers have access to on-site toilet and shower facilities for added comfort. When you’re ready for a bite to eat or a hot drink, Cottington Lakes Café is just a couple of minutes’ walk away, serving tasty meals, light snacks and refreshments alongside views over the water. There’s a small shop covering all the basics, and the site is also close to historic Deal and the medieval Cinque Port of Sandwich (both 10 minutes’ drive) if you need bigger shops or fancy meals out in pubs and restaurants.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 25
Motorhome pitches 20
Tent pitches 20
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • 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 subject to seasonal opening hours as follows: 1 October – 31 March: open Friday/Saturday/Sunday 8am-4pm (closed Monday to Thursday). 1 April – 30 September: open daily 8am-4pm.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs
Touring caravan

Reviews

8.6

Overall rating from 153 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
 9
Accommodation
 9
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
 6
Peaceful

88% would recommend this site to a friend

86% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful, clean, and well-located campsite, particularly praised for its friendly and helpful staff. Visitors enjoyed the scenic surroundings, especially the fishing lakes, and found the facilities, including toilets and showers, to be well-maintained. The on-site cafe received positive mentions for its good food and value. While the site is a convenient base for exploring Deal and is close to Dover ferry, some guests noted that hardstanding pitches could be muddy and that facilities, particularly the limited number of showers and toilets, might be stretched during busy periods.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Emplacement agréable, spacieux, accueil sympathique et…

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7 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 8
Facilities / Activities
 7
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 8
Wifi
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 Jacqueline B. 12 reviews

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

Recommend to friends Visit again

Reasonable site, great location. Take extra leads and mossie spray.

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8 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 6
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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 Guy M. 1 review

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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The open space Fishing lakes are…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

South field electric grass pitch

Liked The open space
Fishing lakes are fantastic

Disliked It suited us

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely campsite with friendly staff, will…

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8 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 8
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
 8
Wifi
 8
Anonymous

North field non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely campsite with friendly staff, will recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would stay again

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
 8
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 8
Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
 3
Anonymous

North field electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Great pitch size

Disliked No disabled shower facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Arrived out of hours, friendly owner…

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10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 8
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Lewis T. 4 reviews

North field non-electric grass pitch

Liked Arrived out of hours, friendly owner gave us access code and directions. Lovely big field with wildlife all round, great little site

Only 30 mins from Dover for ferry crossings etc

Disliked Sat Nav took me to the farm, that’s probably more my error than the campsites though 😂

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Clare T. 5 reviews

North field electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Lovely welcome on arrival, very helpful. Toilets and shower were nice and clean. The Sportsman pub approx 15 min walk. Lots to do nearby. We will be back soon

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing campsite, we will be staying again.

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10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 9
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

South field electric grass pitch

Liked Our first time staying in our caravan and we will definitely be back! The field we stayed in was secure, meaning it was kid and dog friendly.
Its in a beautiful location full of wild life.
Very well maintained campsite and grounds.

Disliked There is only 2 toilets and 1 shower per block which can get busy at times.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great…

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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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 zoe j. 1 review

North field electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Great

Recommend to friends Visit again

nice friendly staff. great place close…

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 8
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

North field electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked nice friendly staff. great place close to deal and sandwich.

Disliked not really a dislike but the toilets and shower was clean but would help if there was bigger ( more )

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Pitch close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

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
1.4 mi South Street
2 mi Thompsons Bell
2 mi Thompsons Bell
Rail
1.1 mi Deal Rail Station
1.8 mi Walmer Rail Station
3.2 mi Sandwich Rail Station
Ferry
7.1 mi Ramsgate Ferry Terminal
7.3 mi Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
8.1 mi Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal
Airport
8.2 mi Kent International Airport
26.9 mi Lydd London Ashford Airport

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

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 pebbles. As the clock strikes the hour, turn your gaze to the Timeball Tower to see the ball drop, as it used to do back in the 19th century. Get lost among the medieval streets and alleyways of Sandwich (10 minutes), then head to the River Stour, the banks of which are often the site of lively festivals and re-enactments. From there, you can walk to the sandy beach at Sandwich Bay, via trails and dunes where you might spot stoats, partridges and warblers. Wingham Wildlife Park (15 minutes) has big cats (lions and tigers) as well as smaller animals like meerkats and penguins, plus a Dinosaur Zoo with replicas of prehistoric beasts. Howletts Wild Animal Park (25 minutes) also has an Animals of the Ice Age section, and it runs special encounters with lemurs, anteaters and baboons.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Deal Castle 1.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandwich Bay 3.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
St Margaret`S Bay 5.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ramsgate Western Undercliffe 7 mi Sea ExcellentGoodExcellentExcellent
Ramsgate Sands 7.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cottington Lakes? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.