Melon Farm

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Firepit outside the bell tent (added by manager 09 Aug 2022)

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Firepit outside the bell tent (added by manager 09 aug 2022)
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  • Comfortable bell tent in the Romney Marsh village of Ivychurch, Kent
  • Half an hour’s drive to Camber Sands and 45 minutes to Leeds Castle
  • Camping kitchen, shower pod and firepit; pub 20 minutes’ walk
Occupying its own paddock, the luxuriously furnished bell tent at Melon Farm is on the outskirts of the sleepy village of Ivychurch on Romney Marsh, Kent. With such a peaceful location near south-coast beaches, it’s a relaxing base for a family (and any canine companions) wanting to put down roots on a camping getaway. Within striking distance of London, the glampsite also makes a handy overnight stop for anyone en-route to Europe via the Kent ports of Folkestone and Dover – you don’t have to pitch a tent as it’s all ready for you, and there’s easy vehicle access to the site plus private parking. Sleeping up to four, the bell tent is stylishly furnished with cosy rugs, lots of storage and a proper double bed plus camp beds for extra guests. Bedding is provided. A shabby-chic shower and loo pod is close by, and a simple camper’s kitchen with a barbecue, kettle and hob is steps away from the tent. When it’s sunny and warm, make the most of the alfresco picnic table and seating, and if the weather’s not playing ball, you can retreat into the covered kitchen or snuggle up around the firepit after dark, when the bell tent is prettily illuminated with solar lights. Need a break from cooking? The village pub is walkable via a footpath from the site (25 minutes’ stroll) so leave the car behind and make a night of it.

Site type

Rent a tent 1

Languages spoken

English

French

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Features

Pop-up campsite

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

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

Remote location

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

Type

Farm

Pop-up campsite

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Surf school nearby

Location

Melon Farm

Melon Lane

Ivychurch

Romney Marsh

Kent

England

TN29 0AT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.02214°N
0.90572°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.1 mi Swan Lane
7.1 mi Swan Lane
7.1 mi Holiday Extras
Rail
3.9 mi Ham Street Rail Station
4 mi Appledore (Kent) Rail Station
7.7 mi Westenhanger Rail Station
Ferry
10.6 mi Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
19 mi Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal
19.7 mi Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
Airport
4.8 mi Lydd London Ashford Airport
29.8 mi Kent International 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

With the kids? Chances are you’ll be heading for the beach: head to Camber Sands (half an hour) for bucket-and-spade fun with the kids, while the vibe at Greatstone Beach (15 minutes) is quieter, with miles of grass-topped sand dunes to explore. If you all should tire of the beach, then a visit to Port Lympne Safari Park (20 minutes) to see the silverback gorillas and big cats should keep everybody happy. Fans of pottering around ancient castles will be pleased to note that the landmark Dover Castle (40 minutes) is opened for guided tours of its military museum and war-time tunnels, while dreamy, moated Leeds Castle (45 minutes) makes a full family day out, with play areas for the kids, birds of prey shows and tours of stately apartments as well as all sorts of events throughout the year. Green-fingered guests might also like to nose around Sissinghurst Castle Garden (40 minutes), lovingly created by writer Vita Sackville-West in the 1930s. You’ll find another unusual garden at Dungeness (20 minutes), home to Derek Jarmen’s Prospect Cottage, surrounded by flint, shingle and hardy plants.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
St Mary'S Bay (Kent) 3.4 mi Sea Good N/A Good Good
Dymchurch 4 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Littlestone 4.1 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Camber 7.8 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Good
Hythe 8.2 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park 5.6 mi

Camber Sands 7.8 mi

Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway 8 mi

Ashford Designer Outlet 9.3 mi

Kent & East Sussex Railway 10.1 mi

National Trust

Lamb House 9 mi

Smallhythe Place 9.1 mi

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 15.6 mi

Bodiam Castle 15.8 mi

The White Cliffs of Dover 20.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Lydd - Lydd-on-Sea - Greatstone - New Romney - Lydd 5 mi

PORT LYMPNE 5.5 mi

The Romney Sound Mirrors Trail 5.7 mi

DUNGENESS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 29/05/2004) 6.5 mi

HATCH PARK 7.5 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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Perfect for a quiet peaceful break and enjoy the open countryside

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Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
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jonathan c. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: Great facilities, the host included all essentials and more so you just take your clothes and food! Perfect for dogs as in enclosed paddock and the chance to have an open fire is great. Walking distance to a pub in 10 mins that serves food so ideal if you don’t want to cook. If you get a clear night the night sky is fabulous as little light pollution. Recommend to take a bike as the roads are flat and you have several seaside towns within a few miles and much to explore.

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  • Does Melon Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Melon Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Melon Farm? With the kids? Chances are you’ll be heading for the beach: head to Camber Sands (half an hour) for bucket-and-spade fun with the kids, while the vibe at Greatstone Beach (15 minutes) … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Melon Farm?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  11:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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