Oak View Holiday Park

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Pitches among the trees
Plenty of space
Trees around the pitches
Scenic pitches surrounded by woodlands

  • Scenic site surrounded by woodlands in the Kent Downs
  • A 10-minute drive from Maidstone and Leeds Castle
  • Next to Kent Showground; pet-friendly site with a dedicated pet shower
Situated in the scenic Kent village of Detling, this family-focused campsite is a great place for all the family to escape the stresses and strains of everyday life and to reconnect with nature and each other. Surrounded by a protected woodland and with an abundance of trails to explore, it's easy to stretch your legs at Oak View Holiday Park and find space for your kids and/or dogs to let off some steam. Oak View Holiday Park is located right next to the Kent Showground, making this site an excellent option for attending the varied and numerous events and shows that run here throughout the year. Other top-notch attractions like Leeds Castle (10 minutes' drive) and Maidstone (10 minutes) are also easy to access. Guests staying here have access to modern and well-maintained bathroom and shower blocks (with separate male, female and disabled areas). Other handy on-site amenities include a laundry room, washing-up areas, waste disposal points and a pet shower, all of which are kept spick and span by the campsite team. Please note that only only gas, electric or charcoal barbecues are allowed, and open campfires and firepits are not permitted.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 56
Motorhome pitches 56
Tent pitches 43
Open all year
Opens
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • 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).

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

  • A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • 10kWh per day of electricity is included. Additional usage is metered at £0.35 per kWh and can be purchased from the office on site.

Languages spoken

English

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9
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10
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
7

95% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite is praised for its friendly and helpful staff, clean and well-maintained facilities, and peaceful atmosphere. Guests enjoyed the woodland walks and spacious pitches. While some noted occasional road noise and patchy Wi-Fi, most found it to be an excellent site, with many recommending it and planning to return.

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Clean and tidy.…

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Sam W. 8 reviews

Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Clean and tidy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you very much Sam. Even though a short review, we appreciate them all and arw glad everything was good for you.

We'd love to see you again,The Oak View Team. 😊 🌳

Lovely campsite, friendly staff and very…

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dani w. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely campsite, friendly staff and very clean toilets/showers :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so so much Dani for leaving us an awesome review. We love our little campsite, we try to make it a friendly, clean and happy place as much as we can. We try our very best and it can be a challenge this time of the year so when we get these lovely reviews, it makes all the difference, thank you.

The Oak View Team. 😊 🌳

A relaxing place with woods just by the park. Really glad we stayed.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Really liked the location, park set up, friendly, helpful staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to write this lovely review for us. We really appreciate every single one that we get, it makes all the hard work worthwhile.

Please come and see us again soon. The Oak View team. 😊 🌳

Clean facilities, quiet site, staff friendly…

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Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Clean facilities, quiet site, staff friendly and welcoming. Suited our needs for one night.

Disliked N/a

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you very much Sally, we really do appreciate your kind comments. We really do try our hardest to be friendly and welcoming so we are glad that this comes across.

We would love to see you again. The Oak View Team. 😊 🌳

Spacious site well laid out Facilities excellant…

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Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Spacious site well laid out
Facilities excellant and staff were brilliant

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Julia, thank you so much for leaving us a super review. 😊

We are so pleased that you liked the park and us. 😊 We would really like to see you again next time you are this way and we wish you many happy travels. The Oak View Team.😊🌳

Lovely, well appointed and spacious

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Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovely and spacious

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you very much Chris.

Please come and see us again one day, we wish you all the best and many happy travels. The Oak View Team. 😊 🌳

The site was local so easy…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked The site was local so easy to get to. It was quiet and relaxed

Disliked Bathrooms were not the cleanest (although they were cleaned daily). In need of complete reverb

By the Friday evening, the site was packed and each pitch was too close to each other (personal preference is to have personal space)

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From the manager: Thank you for taking time to leave us a review, Wendy.

Reading your review, we can only wonder why, if you have a preference for "personal space" you booked on a family holiday park in the middle of the summer holidays which is our busiest period of the year. Yes, it is "quiet and relaxed' in the week but at weekends, strangely enough, we are very busy, especially this time of the year. It is very soul-destroying when customers mark us down for being what we are supposed to be, a busy family holiday park during the summer. We suggest if you enjoy personal space doing your research before you book and go to somewhere quieter, I think you will find this time of year, whatever park you go to, it is going to be busy.

Yes, we do clean the toilets every single day without fail. The majority of our reviews praise us for this, we are sorry they weren't up to your standards and you feel they need a complete refurb. We will pass that on to the powers that be. They will be thrilled we're sure.

Happy Travels. The Oak View Team. 😊 🌳

Excellent stay…

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Electric grass pitch

Liked Excellent stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you very much indeed. It was lovely to meet you both. 😊
Please come and see us again one day and we wish you all the best.
The Oak View Team.
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Worth the money, nice little place, would reccomend.

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Location is handy, got some woods near by for the kids to roam in. Not allot else on the park but theres nothing wrong with that. Just have to keep yaself busy, also lots of trees about where i was situated so plenty of shade in this weather. They let us use our gazebo free of charge too because of the heat which was nice. Also had some amazon packages delivered before we arrived which were handed to us on arrival which again was nice.

Disliked The toilets were a bit grim. Nothing too horrific but just felt like they didnt get cleaned while i was there. Only stayed 3 nights so maybe theres not cleaned that regular, or maybe im just a clean freak.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review, we do accept the good with the bad and will use your comments to make improvements.

Again, we can't say it enough, PLEASE research what we have on site before you book. If you feel there is not enough for your children to do, please look elsewhere. Having said this, a lot of our customers use the park as a base and go out for days, and there are the woods and a large green in the middle for the children to play in. We also try to pitch the children together so that they can make friends, many do and it's nice to see them all playing together.

Regarding the toilets:

These get cleaned every single day without fail and checked regularly. There will always be times when customers do need to use them before they have been cleaned. This time of year, when there is a constant footfall of people using them, they may not be up to standard at all times. Please read all our other reviews, most praise the cleanliness of the facilities. Spare a thought for the cleaner who has to deal with things that you wouldn't have to deal with in your own home. Unfortunately, human nature can sometimes make people inconsiderate, leaving things behind for others to deal with without a second thought.

We will take your comments into consideration and work harder to rectify this. The Oak View Team. 😊 🌳

Not a lot…

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Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Not a lot

Disliked Over crowded. Insufficient toilet facilities for number of people on site

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking time to leave us a review , Grahame, all be it a negative one. 😊

You made your one night booking during our busiest time of the year, the school summer holidays, during a very a very hot spell which meant we have been more busy than usual. We aren't really quite sure what you were expecting on a family holiday park.

We have never had comments about insufficient toilet facilities before so that's a new one. May we suggest that you go to an adults only or wild camping site in the future, where there are no people.

Happy Travels.
The Oak View Team. 😊 🌳


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 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

Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

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 Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Oak View Holiday Park

Scragged Oak Road

Detling

Maidstone

Kent

England

ME14 3HA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.30149°N
0.57761°E

Route directions

The site is just off the A249, within 2 miles of the M20 (Junction 7) and 5 miles off the M2 (Junction 5). The best postcode to follow using a satnav is ME14 3HB as using the postcode takes you on a longer route. Heading from the M20 Junction 7, drive along the A249 to the top of Detling Hill. As you approach the top you will pass a layby and a sign for Bredhurst. Turn left along the road to Bredhurst; this is Scragged Oak Road. The park is 500 yards along the road on the left marked with a large green sign. Please do not turn up Pilgrims Way.

Nearest transport

Coach
2.7 mi Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre
2.9 mi King Street
2.9 mi King Street
Rail
1.8 mi Bearsted Rail Station
2.9 mi Maidstone East Rail Station
3.2 mi Maidstone Barracks Rail Station
Ferry
13.5 mi Gravesend Pier
13.8 mi Tilbury Ferry Terminal
24.1 mi Wallasea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
19.3 mi London Southend Airport
23.7 mi Biggin Hill Airport
26.8 mi London City 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

Oak View Holiday Park is in prime position to traverse the best of Kent's countryside, coast, castles and well-known gardens – with Essex and its coast easily accessible too just to the north. Plenty of pedalling and perambulating opportunities are around the North Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, such as the 153-mile route of the North Downs National Trail through from Farnham to Canterbury, passing the White Cliffs of Dover. This takes in the 119-mile Pilgrims' Way, the supposed route of Thomas Becket from Winchester to Canterbury Cathedral. Elsewhere in Kent, loads is on all year round in the 500 acres of parkland and formal gardens at lovely Leeds Castle (10 minutes’ drive), like free falconry displays, play areas, special events and making one's way intrepidly out of the castle maze. Also see Rochester Castle (20 minutes) on the east bank of the Medway for its 12th-century keep and stacks of historical info: the castle was sacked during the Peasants' Revolt, held for Henry III against the barons, and besieged (also because of barons) by bad King John. And of course, just next door is the Kent Showground, which hosts all sorts of events throughout the year (the most famed being the Kent County Show, which usually runs for three days in July).

Food and drink

  • Fish on the Green 2 mi
  • Bella Italia 2.7 mi
  • Frankie & Benny's 2.7 mi
  • Romney Restaurant 2.7 mi
  • Nando's 2.7 mi
  • Running Horse 2.7 mi
  • Spice Hut 2.8 mi
  • Miller & Carter 2.9 mi
  • Gurkha Restaurant 2.9 mi
  • Mumu Restaurant 2.9 mi

Groceries

  • Tesco Supermarket 2 mi
  • High Spirits Off-licence 2 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 2.6 mi
  • Aldi Supermarket 2.7 mi
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket 2.8 mi
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket 2.9 mi
  • Letsco Suppermarket Supermarket 3.1 mi
  • Fairview Off Licence Off-licence 3.1 mi
  • Lidl Supermarket 3.3 mi
  • The Food Warehouse Supermarket 3.3 mi

Parks and play

  • White Horse Wood Country Park 0.7 mi
  • Weavering Park 2 mi
  • Bearsted Woodland Trust 2.3 mi
  • Bearsted Woodland Trust 2.3 mi
  • Mallards Way Park 2.8 mi
  • Mote Park 2.8 mi
  • Trinity Park 2.9 mi
  • Ringlestone Park 2.9 mi
  • Peverel Green 2.9 mi
  • Brenchley Gardens 3 mi

Family days out

  • Kent Showground Visitor attraction 0.4 mi
  • Maize Maze Visitor attraction 2.8 mi
  • Kent Life Admissions Visitor attraction 3.1 mi
  • Kent Life Visitor attraction 3.1 mi
  • The Archbishop's Palace Castle 3.2 mi
  • Stoneacre Visitor attraction 3.4 mi
  • Little Kit's Coty House Visitor attraction 3.5 mi
  • Coffin Stone Visitor attraction 3.7 mi
  • Birds of Prey Visitor attraction 4.6 mi
  • Falconry Shows Visitor attraction 4.6 mi

Public transport

  • Kent County Showground 0.3 mi
  • The Cock Horse 0.5 mi
  • Jade's Crossing 0.5 mi
  • Village Hall 0.5 mi
  • The Street 0.6 mi
  • Church 0.7 mi
  • Highland Garage 0.8 mi
  • Bimbury Corner 1.3 mi
  • The Kings Arms 1.5 mi
  • Maidstone Cremetorium 1.7 mi

Beaches

  • The Beach 4.5 mi

What’s nearby

  • Oak Spring Lake Fishing 1.4 mi
  • Bearsted Golf Club Golf course 1.5 mi
  • Newnham Court Shopping Village Shopping centre 1.6 mi
  • Majors Lakes Fishing 2.3 mi
  • Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre 2.8 mi
  • Tudor Park Country Club Golf course 2.8 mi
  • The Mall Shopping centre 3 mi
  • Cobtree Manor Park Golf Club Golf course 3 mi
  • Leeds Castle Golf Club Golf course 4.3 mi
  • Sittingbourne & Milton Regis Golf Club Golf course 4.7 mi

Local services

  • Shell Fuel station 0.9 mi
  • Shell Highland Fuel station 0.9 mi
  • KIMS Hospital 1.4 mi
  • Tesla Destination Charger Charging station 1.7 mi
  • Maidstone Supercharger Charging station 1.7 mi
  • The New Grove Green Medical Centre Doctors 1.9 mi
  • Penenden Heath Londis Pharmacy 2 mi
  • Paydens Pharmacy 2.4 mi
  • Shell Fuel station 2.4 mi
  • Lordswood Healthy living center Hospital 2.7 mi

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Must see

Leeds Castle 4.3 mi

The Historic Dockyard Chatham 6.7 mi

Rochester Cathedral 6.8 mi

Rochester Castle 6.9 mi

Dickens World 7.2 mi

National Trust

Stoneacre 3.5 mi

Cobham Wood and Mausoleum 9.4 mi

Owletts 10 mi

Old Soar Manor 11.6 mi

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 13.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

MOTE PARK 2.8 mi

Cossington - Bredhurst - Scragged Oak - North Downs Way 2.9 mi

Hollingbourne 3.7 mi

LEEDS CASTLE 4.3 mi

BOUGHTON MONCHELSEA PLACE 5.8 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 Oak View Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Oak View Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Oak View Holiday Park? Oak View Holiday Park is in prime position to traverse the best of Kent's countryside, coast, castles and well-known gardens – with Essex and its coast easily accessible too just to the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Oak View Holiday Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Oak View Holiday Park? From £27 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.