Lillyroos

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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 10pm, 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

Open now

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 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
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.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed 1 Apr to Sat 31 Oct 2026

Pitch types & availability

Bell tent

4 people maximum

No dogs allowed

Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 3.3ft length

4 people maximum

No dogs allowed

Please bring your own towels and cooking equipment.

Dimensions

16.4ft width × 3.3ft length

1 room

Open space 1 x Double bed, 1 x Twin beds

No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.

No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.

Features

Bed linen 3 included, 3 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Duvets and pillows 4 included, 4 max.

Travel cot 1 included, 1 max.

Lanterns/fairy lights

Outdoor furniture

Wood-burning stove

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed

Car parking by pitch not allowed

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£10 (£10) per item
Extra vehicle (1 max)		£5 (£5) per stay
Firepit (1 max)		£20 (£20) per item
Garden furniture set (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Log basket (1 max)		£6.50 (£6.50) per item

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £220 (£220) 2 nights, 2 adults

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Other options

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

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass and earth

Pitch size: Min 8m width × 3m depth (24m²)

6 people maximum

One Campervan or Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Min 8m width × 3m depth (24m²)

Ground type

Grass and earth

Suitable for

Campervan, Tent, Trailer tent, (Roof tent not allowed), (Motorhome not allowed)

Features

Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 0 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 3 max.

Firepit

Picnic table

Other restrictions

Car parking by pitch not allowed

Extras

Additional dog (2 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£10 (£10) per item
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£10 (£10) per stay
Extra vehicle (1 max)		£5 (£5) per stay
Firepit (1 max)		£20 (£20) per item
Garden furniture set (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Log basket (1 max)		£6.50 (£6.50) per item

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £30 (£30) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Location		9
Value for money		9
Accommodation		9
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		9

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This family-friendly campsite is highly recommended for its welcoming atmosphere, cleanliness, and excellent facilities, including a bar and on-site food. Guests praise the friendly and accommodating staff, spacious pitches, and the lovely rural setting. Animals and a play area are a hit with children. While most visitors had a very positive experience, a few minor issues were noted regarding facility maintenance and occasional road noise. The site is also considered a convenient stopover for channel crossings.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 30/06/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great little site. Good facilities. Friendly staff

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		8
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		7

Jul 2026 Anonymous

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

Liked Very tidy site. Facilities were plentiful - showers, toilets etc all very clean. Bar area was great for a drink and some food (food was a little over priced but good quality - I had a double burger £13)……. They even had a film showing whilst I stayed. Staff are friendly and helpful. All in all a great site 👍

Disliked Non really , apart from cost of food. It’s not enough to stop me returning though and I would highly recommend this site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great for families, kids loved the…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money	No rating
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	No rating

Jun 2026 Sarah S. 1 review

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

Liked Great for families, kids loved the park and animals. Great facilities and friendly staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good facilities with a great…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jul 2026 Steve O. 7 reviews

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

Liked Very good facilities with a great bar and friendly staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

100% recommend

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		9
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jun 2026 Chris S. 1 review

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

Liked The service was excellent with polite and helpful staff, the facilities are great and the goats are a nice touch. Nice small site, peaceful and quiet. Will definitely return.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Owners have truly thought of everything.

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jun 2026 Eva H. 1 review

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

Liked Super dog friendly with clean facilities! We had a super quiet mid week stay, with a large pitch and a very welcoming owner. Highly recommend! Bonus there is a bar onsite :)

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lillyroos has everything. Great pitches on…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jun 2026 howien 1. 2 reviews

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

Liked Lillyroos has everything. Great pitches on a lovely big site, excellent clean facilities, a bar, food, things for all ages to enjoy, dogs are welcome and the personnel communication is excellent. There’s a good local pub just a short walk from site, great dog walking, I even got a great curry delivered from a recommended restaurant in Deal. To add, this is the most excellent place to stay if you are going to or from France if you need a stopover. If it’s not the best site around in that whole area, show me where is.

Disliked There was nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great family friendly campsite

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jun 2026 Craig D. 2 reviews

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

Liked Friendly owner, reasonably priced, nice play area, very clean, facilities fantastic, lovely bar area, 10 out of 10

Disliked N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

The owner let me set my…

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		8
Value for money		8
Facilities / Activities		5
Customer service		8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		8
Wifi	No rating

Jun 2026 Philip S. 4 reviews

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

Liked The owner let me set my tent up inside his marquee because when I got there on my motorbike I was drenched, which I thought was pretty cool.

Disliked I was there early in the week/season so no bar or food available, he did offer me a pizza, I declined and just went the pub up the road

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spaces and well maintained campsite with…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jun 2026 Jake K. 8 reviews

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

Liked Spaces and well maintained campsite with excellent facilities and accommodating staff. No complaints and I would definitely return.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Showed me to my pitch and…

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		8
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		6
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jun 2026 Glynn D. 1 review

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

Liked Showed me to my pitch and left me to it great

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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

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

opposite The Coach pub

Deal

Kent

England

CT14 0AT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.23745°N
1.35503°E

Route directions

Lillyroos is opposite the Coach pub

Nearest transport

Coach

2.4 mi South Street

2.9 mi Thompsons Bell

3 mi Thompsons Bell

Rail

2.1 mi Deal Rail Station

2.3 mi Sandwich Rail Station

2.7 mi Walmer Rail Station

Ferry

6.7 mi Ramsgate Ferry Terminal

7.8 mi Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal

8.5 mi Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal

Airport

7.5 mi Kent International Airport

26.8 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	2.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Sandwich Bay	3.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
St Margaret`S Bay	6.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Ramsgate Western Undercliffe	6.5 mi	Sea	Excellent	Good	Excellent	Excellent
Ramsgate Sands	7.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Deal Castle 2.3 mi

Walmer Castle and Gardens 3.2 mi

South Foreland Lighthouse 6.8 mi

White Cliffs of Dover 7.3 mi

Dover Castle 7.7 mi

National Trust

South Foreland Lighthouse 6.7 mi

The White Cliffs of Dover 7.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

NORTHBOURNE COURT 1.1 mi

Sandwich - White Cliff Country Trail - Sandwich 2.3 mi

THE SALUTATION 2.5 mi

WALMER CASTLE 3.3 mi

WALDERSHARE PARK 5.1 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Modifications are subject to a £25.00 fee.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
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

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of £100.00 will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 12 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
No vehicle movement between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
The car is only included in the rate if you are travelling with a touring caravan or a tent. If you wish to bring a car along with your motorhome/campervan please select the extra.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must leave the premises by 11:30 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Frequently asked questions

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Lillyroos? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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Great little site. Good facilities. Friendly staff

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Great for families, kids loved the…

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Very good facilities with a great…

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100% recommend

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Owners have truly thought of everything.

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Lillyroos has everything. Great pitches on…

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Great family friendly campsite

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The owner let me set my…

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Spaces and well maintained campsite with…

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Showed me to my pitch and…

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Groups welcome

Rules

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