Sandwich Lakes
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- Quiet site in the grounds of a coarse fishery a mile from Sandwich
- A 25-minute drive from Canterbury; 15 to Howletts Wild Animal Park
- Seven well-stocked fishing lakes and an on-site café
Site type
25
25
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. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- 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.
- A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Languages spoken
English
9/10
Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
95% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite is highly praised for its friendly staff, beautiful location, and spacious pitches, with the on-site cafe being a significant bonus. Visitors highlight the clean facilities, excellent fishing lakes, and lovely walking areas, making it ideal for both anglers and families. Improvements have been noted, and many express a desire to return. While minor issues like WiFi connectivity and occasional road noise are mentioned, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive.
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Electric grass touring pitch
Liked The setting is great , the dog run area and the cafe, facilities are ok but improvements could be made .
Disliked On arriving we had booked grass pitch but weather had been very wet and said for us to use hard standing and was then expected to pay the upgrade although we can’t control
The weather ??
Shower toilet block looked a little sad as on a previous visit there we flowers and it looked spotless, the hooks in shower cubicles were rusty to hang your towel
On etc , could do with some mats down to wipe feet to stop so much mud walking in , and may be a mop bucket left for people to clean their area after use ?
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excellent site
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Lovely site so relaxing and friendly
Disliked Toilet disposal point awful it’s disgusting and needs something done to it.
Toilets had no heating on.
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Super site. Will definitely recommend you.
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Fabulous site with extremely friendly staff. The Cafe is comfortable with again super staff and superb breakfasts ;). We had a lovely 3 day stay with our great nephew, who loved the animals, especially the chickens which he fed copious amounts of chicken feed. The only suggestions we have is A licensed bar would have been the icing on the cake please consider ;) and the play area slides need attention either mending or renewing. xx
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A great first stay in our caravan here and we will be back very soon
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Absolutely loved it all! Fantastic toilets and showers, the waterside cafe food was great and the farm trail was a brilliant addition for the kids to see the animals and feed the chickens. Kev had a great knowledge of the lakes and fishing and Phil always had a smile, me and my wife both commented on how hard they both worked, as all the staff did, super friendly.
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Would definitely stay again
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Loved the open space , on site restaurant, shower block and the walks around the site
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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Lovely clean and friendly site. Great…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Lovely clean and friendly site. Great stay
Recommend to friends Visit again
A really nice site; plenty of…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked A really nice site; plenty of room for pitches. Cafe is excellent and very good value.
Also the kids playground looked like fun, and there were animals to look at
If you are into fishing then this is the place to be
Disliked Showers were ok, but the hot water didnt last all day, and by late afternoon / evening the water was only lukewarm.
Also the toilets got blocked, but the drain company did arrive to pump out fairly quickly
There is only one chemical waste disposal point and this was quite nasty and smelt awful
Recommend to friends Visit again
Well kept pitches. Little gem of a place.
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Tranquil and picturesque, spotlessly clean facilities. Excellent home cooked food available at cafe. Fishing facilities excellent.
Disliked None
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Peaceful, beautiful surroundings, well maintained, very…
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Peaceful, beautiful surroundings, well maintained, very clean facilities. Friendly staff. Excellent cafe.
Disliked Possibly some better lighting for the toilet block at night. No grey waste disposal. It was advertised as having WiFi but this is only in the cafe.
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Great location and friendly, helpful staff…
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Great location and friendly, helpful staff
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
Dogs 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Pitch close to accessible bathroomsNearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Sandwich Lakes
Sandwich Ash Road
Sandwich
Kent
England
CT3 2DA
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
51.27941°N
1.31109°E
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Bay | 3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ramsgate Western Undercliffe | 5.2 mi | Sea | Excellent | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Deal Castle | 5.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ramsgate Sands | 6.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Minnis Bay, Birchington | 7.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Deal Castle 5.7 mi
Walmer Castle and Gardens 6.7 mi
Howletts Wild Animal Park 7.1 mi
Turner Contemporary 8.2 mi
St Augustine's Abbey 9.7 mi
National Trust
South Foreland Lighthouse 10 mi
The White Cliffs of Dover 10.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Sandwich - White Cliff Country Trail - Sandwich 1.5 mi
THE SALUTATION 1.6 mi
GOODNESTONE PARK 4.3 mi
NORTHBOURNE COURT 4.3 mi
Grove Ferry - Stodmarsh - Wickhambreaux - Grove Ferry 5.3 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 Sandwich Lakes have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Sandwich Lakes dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Sandwich Lakes? You're never too far from the coast in Kent, and a 10-minute trip takes you to the Sandwich and Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve for walking trails and wildlife spotting. Ramsgate (15 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Sandwich Lakes?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Sandwich Lakes? From £34 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.