Loddington Farm

From £25 For 1 night, 4 adults 8.6 14 reviews
Brewery and taproom (added by manager 17 Aug 2023)
Field for tents (added by manager 12 jul 2023)
Touring pitches (added by manager 12 jul 2023)
Blooming green pick your own flower pot (added by manager 12 jul 2023)

  • Simple dog-friendly site among apple orchards in the Kent countryside
  • On the Greensand Ridge, with easy access to footpaths and local pubs
  • Lively farm with businesses including a brewery and farm shop
Loddington Farm is a simple site set among apple orchards in Kent’s ‘Garden of England’. The farm already has a great reputation as a community hub for locals. Over the past 10 years, it has diversified by building a number of on-site businesses, including a farm shop, the Musket Brewery and taproom and a pick-your-own-flowers place named Blooming Green (which you will, of course, have splendid access to during their opening hours). The farm is on the Greensand Ridge, a greensand and sandstone escarpment with woodlands and other lovely scenery, so there are great footpaths in the local area. It’s also between the villages of Linton and Boughton Monchelsea, so traditional country pubs are within 20 to 25 minutes’ walk of the farm. The apple farm has been owned by the Smith family for over 140 years, but it’s only recently that they’ve decided to invite overnight guests onboard (after some years of pondering and planning). Hikers are very likely to appreciate that the Greensand Way, with views over the surrounding countryside, also runs by the farm. There are portable toilets and showers available, along with a washing-up area. You’ll probably be the most excited about visiting the brewery and tap room, which is open on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 4pm to 10pm. On Saturdays, it’s open from 12pm to 10pm and on Sundays, it’s open from 12pm to 6pm. The field is large, having been expanded in 2024 to create extra space away from the brewery and parking. Pick your own flowers at Blooming Green on Saturdays throughout the summer. The on-site farm shop is open on Monday through to Saturday between 9am and 5pm, giving you the perfect excuse for a barbecue.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 3
Open now
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 29 Mar to

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

86%

would recommend this site to a friend

86%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Peaceful location, we were so shocked how amazing shower was as this…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
leanne b. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Peaceful location, we were so shocked how amazing shower was as this was our first test trip in our motorhome .

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Average site, but the friendly people there made it worthwhile

Overall 6/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 6
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Bar on site, farm shop selling wonderful products, friendly locals and people that live and work there, hot outdoor shower, no one bothers you.

Disliked: Portaloo, scenery used to be beautiful but now they’ve cut down the apple trees, sink has tap next to it as opposed to in it

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They really need to separate the car park from the campsite.

Overall 6/10
Location 6
Value for money 4
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 2
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Russell S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Brewery on site selling very reasonable price beer, £9.20 for 2 pints (although beer was very average). Porta loo and shower. Really nice Thai food van was on site while we were there.

Disliked: Campsite was being used as a carpark (see pictures). No one greeted us and we saw no one throughout our stay so we had no idea where any local dog walks were. There was an event on while we were there of probably about 200 people which got louder as the night went on, something to be aware of if you're expecting a quiet peaceful break. Although it was very peaceful once the event finished.

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From the manager: Hi Russell, Thanks for choosing Loddington Farm for your trip. For 2024 we have expanded the camping field so that you can pitch up further away from the brewery and car park. The brewery does have events on at times throughout the year which can lead to a dramatic increase in visitors to the farm so its always worth checking in advance. Your confirmation email would have advised that there is no reception upon arrival but for future reference the 'greensand way footpath' runs right through the farm and starts just a few minutes walk down the lane from the camping field. Last year was our first foray into offering the farm for camping so your feedback is much appreciated for us to improve our offering for the years ahead. Thanks

Friendly staff, clean facilities and near from home

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Friendly staff Local brewer nearby

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From the manager: We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay at Loddington Farm. See you again soon!

Excellent site with clean facilities and friendly staff

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

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Friendly staff Not too far from home Local brewer nearby

Disliked: None

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From the manager: We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay - we look forward to seeing you again next year!

Excellent Great venue Brewery on site Farm shop on site great produce. Farmer called…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Olaf R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Excellent Great venue Brewery on site Farm shop on site great produce. Farmer called me direct to check all was okay

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From the manager: Hi Olaf, Thanks for your positive feedback - we are glad you enjoyed your stay!

Great place has everything you need, layed back atmosphere, brilliant will definitely…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Great place has everything you need, layed back atmosphere, brilliant will definitely be going back

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From the manager: Thanks for taking the time to leave us a positive review. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay - you are welcome back when we re-open next year!

What a beautiful site, with outstanding views and friendly staff - they…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Lucy D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: What a beautiful site, with outstanding views and friendly staff - they couldn’t have been nicer! Plenty of toilets, fresh water and shower facilities. We very much enjoyed the farm shop and stocked up on the local produce. On arrival, we were told there would be music in the evening, bonus! And on our Sunday stay, there was a local charity event, which we enjoyed immensely, even joining in with the tug of war competition, the locals couldn’t have been friendly either! An excellent camp site, we shall be returning again, thanks to all who made our stay the best trip of our summer holidays!

Disliked: N/A - simple!

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From the manager: Thanks Lucy for such a positive review - we are so lucky to be located on the Greensand Way...the views are spectacular all year round! Glad your stay coincided with the events that were taking place over the bank holiday weekend - we look forward to seeing you again next year!

Simplicity and laid back vibe of the site. Friendly staff and lots…

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

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Simplicity and laid back vibe of the site. Friendly staff and lots to do on Loddington Farm - microbrewery/ pub, bar with live music, farm shop, PYO flowers

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From the manager: Thanks Samantha for your positive review - we are glad you enjoyed your stay. Simple and laid back was the vibe we were going for so pleased that was to your liking - see you next year!

Camping was great here, the pitch up area was so clean and…

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

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Camping was great here, the pitch up area was so clean and tidy. All the facilities were perfect and kept clean throughout the night and next morning. The event held was also an added bonus and we loved it! Would highly recommend

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From the manager: Thanks Hayley for your positive feedback, we are glad you enjoyed your stay - we are pleased your stay coincided with one of the many events we hold here at the farm - see you next year!


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

Local produce

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

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

Farm

Pop-up campsite

Small (11-25 pitches)

Location

Loddington Farm

Boughton Monchelsea

Maidstone

Kent

England

ME17 4AG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.22639°N
0.5244°W

Route directions

Take the first entrance into the farm on the left when travelling down Loddington Lane from Heath Road. Then, take an immediate left into the camping field.

Nearest transport

Coach
3.3 mi King Street
3.3 mi King Street
8.2 mi Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre
Rail
2.6 mi East Farleigh Rail Station
3.1 mi Maidstone West Rail Station
3.5 mi Maidstone Barracks Rail Station
Ferry
16.6 mi Gravesend Pier
17 mi Tilbury Ferry Terminal
27 mi Woolwich Arsenal Pier
Airport
22.5 mi Biggin Hill Airport
24.9 mi London Southend Airport
25.9 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Buttercups Sanctuary For Goats (walking with goats experience): 35 minutes’ walk - Teston Bridge Country Park: 10 minutes’ drive - Leeds Castle: 15 minutes - Maidstone (largest town in Kent; museums, riverfront and boat rental; shopping, restaurants and bars): 15 minutes - Kent vineyards (wine tasting and tours): from 15 minutes - Scotney Castle (National Trust country house and estate open to the public): half an hour - Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest (walking and cycling trails and Go Ape): half an hour - Royal Tunbridge Wells (The Pantiles, parks and walks): 35 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Sheerness 18.1 mi Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Minster Leas 18.7 mi Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Leysdown 20.9 mi Sea N/A Excellent Good Excellent
Leigh Bell Wharf 22.3 mi Estuary Good N/A Poor N/A
Southend Chalkwell 22.4 mi Estuary N/A Good N/A Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Leeds Castle 4.9 mi

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 8 mi

Scotney Castle 10.5 mi

Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest 11.2 mi

Rochester Cathedral 11.3 mi

National Trust

Stoneacre 2.8 mi

Sprivers Garden 8 mi

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 8.4 mi

Old Soar Manor 9.2 mi

Scotney Castle 10.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

LINTON PARK 0.5 mi

Linton - Boughton Monchelsea - Linton 0.6 mi

BOUGHTON MONCHELSEA PLACE 0.8 mi

MOTE PARK 2.8 mi

LEEDS CASTLE 4.8 mi

Local events

  • Wick Street Festival (Thursday 29 August 2024 – Thursday 29 August 2024)

    Polegate, East Sussex 29.9 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 Loddington Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Loddington Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Loddington Farm? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Buttercups Sanctuary For Goats (walking with goats experience): 35 minutes’ walk - Teston Bridge Country Park: 10 minutes’ drive - Leeds Castle: 15 minutes - Maidstone … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Loddington Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Loddington Farm? From £25 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.