Lillyroos

From £28 For 1 night, 4 adults 9.5 22 reviews
Pitches and bell tents (added by manager 27 Apr 2023)
Aerial view (added by manager 27 apr 2023)
Friendly goats (added by manager 27 feb 2023)
Bell tent and pitches (added by manager 21 apr 2023)

  • Peaceful, family-friendly site on the outskirts of Deal, Kent
  • Bettshanger Country Park five minutes’ drive; Margate half an hour
  • Restaurant for breakfast and dinner; bar with big-screen TV; play area
The Garden of England (that’s Kent, in case you didn’t get the memo) is yours to explore from Lillyroos, a family-friendly site in the countryside that surrounds the seaside town of Deal. The location makes this spot equally suited to watersports enthusiasts (the coast is about 10 minutes’ drive away), keen countryside hikers and cyclists (with paths leading directly off the site) and history buffs, who can visit the medieval town of Sandwich (10 minutes) and the city of Canterbury (half an hour). With a kitchen preparing home-cooked breakfasts (featuring eggs laid by the resident chickens and freshly brewed coffee) and evening meals, plus a cosy bar serving local beers and ciders (which you can sip while lounging on a hay bale), this is also a sweet spot for anyone who is not quite to abandon all creature comforts. Speaking of food… Barbecues are allowed, and you can get your provisions in Deal or at the farmers’ market just down the A258 (a short drive or a five-minute walk), which also has a café. There’s a big-screen TV if you (or a member of your party) just cannot go without your footie while on holiday, and a play area for the kids. This is a quiet site: no shouting or singing after 11pm, and no music (whether live or amplified), so leave your beloved ukulele at home. Dogs are welcome, but do let the site owners know in advance if your canine companion is coming along. Amenities on site include toilet and shower blocks, a washing-up area, ice-pack freezing facilities and recycling points.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 10
Rent a tent 10
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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).
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 12 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 2 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 1 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Friendly and relaxed with lovely grass pitches

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Andrea J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Lovely place to stay, very relaxed with clean showers and toilets. Grass pitches made it feel like properly out in the countryside yet an 8 minute drive to Deal. A very friendly welcome too. I will definitely be coming back.

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Beautiful secluded site with great facilities

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Thomas C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Really friendly owners, great bar and facilities, clean hot showers and bathrooms and beautiful surroundings, a great little sore for us and our dog

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Field and the shower/toilet/wash up block. Bar was good. Super close to…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Field and the shower/toilet/wash up block. Bar was good. Super close to Bettshanger park and Deal sea front.

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Really happy with my stay here, will visit again

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Jason B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: The owners are friendly and helpful, facilities are excellent considering the price and the location is great. Free (donation expected) eggs from Cluckingham Palace were a cute bonus, but very very happy with the stay. Weather was a washout though!

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Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Susana G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: The site is really good, staff and owners very friendly. The facilities were good, plenty of space and hot water. It’s good base to explore around or just sit in there and enjoy. Already planning to go back next year.

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Exceptional site with all you need for a quiet camping experience.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful setting and surroundings. Quiet site with clean Showers and toilets. Hosts are a down to Earth Friendly couple. Happy to help with anything you need, but leave you to enjoy your holiday. We will be back !

Disliked: Coming home

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Good for kids

Overall 6/10
Location 6
Value for money 4
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 4
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Family friendly. Bar area useful if it's raining. Bouncy castle blown up for kids

Disliked: £20 to hire a fire basket regardless of length of stay. Inc one small bucket of logs and half a bag of kindling :( Very loud road nearby light pollution at night. Very small site with pitches close together. Cold showers All together aimed at glampers not campers All the extras here make it more like being on a holiday camp than rural camping so depends on your needs.

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Excellent site, will definitely be staying again.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Dean M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Lovely site, great facilities, friendly staff, excellent bar and lounge area. with excellent local beer, what more could one ask for. 5 stars!

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Small peaceful site, friendly staff, bar and food options for breakfast and…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Small peaceful site, friendly staff, bar and food options for breakfast and dinner

Disliked: Showers bit temperamental but was always one a available

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Clean + Tidy Friendly

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
David E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: David/ Shara were straight forward + pleasant, Facilities Good, I like What I see so I will tell others. Would Totally Recommend Lillyroos without any Hesatation.

Disliked: None

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Features

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

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Lillyroos

The Lookers Cottage

Sandwich Road

Deal

Kent

England

CT14 0AS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.2385°N
1.38054°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.5 mi South Street
2.6 mi Thompsons Bell
2.7 mi Thompsons Bell
Rail
1.3 mi Deal Rail Station
2.4 mi Walmer Rail Station
2.7 mi Sandwich Rail Station
Ferry
6.3 mi Ramsgate Ferry Terminal
8.1 mi Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
8.9 mi Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal
Airport
7.5 mi Kent International Airport
27.6 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

You can learn all about the area’s coal-mining past at the Kent Mining Museum at Bettshanger Country Park (five minutes’ drive), where there are also walking and cycling paths for all abilities, from a family-friendly tarmac track to some pretty challenging routes for experienced mountain bikers. Kids can also have a go at archery and orienteering. With its vast pebbly beach, two historic castles and long promenade skirted by a cycle path, Deal is a great destination for families. Grab some fish and chips and sit on Walmer Green (on Sunday afternoons, in the summer, there is live music at the bandstand), or stroll along the pier, keeping an eye on the Timeball Tower’s regular drop. Whether you’re into vintage rides (at colourful Dreamland amusement park) or modern art exhibitions (at Turner Contemporary), Margate (half an hour) has something for you. There’s also a sandy beach with a tidal pool, and an Old Town dotted with independent shops and cafés.

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 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
St Margaret`S Bay 6.1 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Ramsgate Western Undercliffe 6.2 mi Sea Excellent Good Excellent Excellent
Ramsgate Sands 6.8 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Deal Castle 1.6 mi

Walmer Castle and Gardens 2.8 mi

South Foreland Lighthouse 6.8 mi

White Cliffs of Dover 7.6 mi

Dover Castle 8.1 mi

National Trust

South Foreland Lighthouse 6.8 mi

The White Cliffs of Dover 7.6 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

NORTHBOURNE COURT 1.8 mi

Sandwich - White Cliff Country Trail - Sandwich 2.7 mi

WALMER CASTLE 2.8 mi

THE SALUTATION 2.8 mi

Northumberland 5.4 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.

Want to know more about camping in Kent?

  • Does Lillyroos have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lillyroos dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lillyroos? You can learn all about the area’s coal-mining past at the Kent Mining Museum at Bettshanger Country Park (five minutes’ drive), where there are also walking and cycling paths for all abilities, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lillyroos?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lillyroos? From £28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.