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.
- A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Electric grass touring pitch
6 people maximum 
9.3/10
407 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £30
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
6 people maximum 9/10
129 reviews Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 14m width × 6m depth (84m²)
Arrival daysFrom £34
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Reviews
95% would recommend this site to a friend
94% 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 hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked We all loved our stay so much that we've already booked up again. It's a lovely welcoming site with great facilities, very clean wash rooms and even an onsite library, which was a charming touch. Kevin was very helpful and informative and we can't wait to enjoy our next visit. PS the coffee is great in the cafe and food outstanding. Terry Fran and family.
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Nice stay in a good location for exploring. Perfect for fishing.
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Location, Sandwich is a nice town.
Shower Block was clean and warm.
Fishing Lakes are very scenic.
On site cafe served a good breakfast.
Disliked Hardstanding pitches are small, 7m single axle caravan extended on to the grass area.
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Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Nice clean facilities with great powerful showers, friendly helpful staff
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Comfortable and relaxed 3 nights after the Christmas mayhem.
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Nice park, well kept. Friendly staff. Amazing WiFi all around the park. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay we booked an extra night.
Disliked Do not accommodate tents as we would have loved to bring our family in the summer.
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Nice location, facilities pitches need attention therefore overpriced
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked On site cafe, walks and off lead area for dogs.
Disliked Very over priced, especially as a solo traveller! Hard standing pitches need attention, there are 3 CL pitches nearer to the cafe which looks like a better option (if you are a member of CMC) Toilet shower facilities had a terrible smell of bad drains and water in shower only Luke warm.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and we’re sorry to hear that your stay did not fully meet your expectations.
Our shower and toilet facilities are thoroughly cleaned twice daily, so we were surprised to learn of the unpleasant smell you experienced. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and will investigate the matter further to ensure our standards are consistently upheld. We have also checked the water temperature and can confirm that it is set to the appropriate level.
Regarding pricing, we understand your concerns; however, our rates have increased with inflation and rising operating costs.
We truly value all guest feedback, as it helps us identify areas for improvement and continue enhancing the overall experience we offer. We sincerely hope that this experience will not deter you from returning, and we would welcome the opportunity to provide you with a stay that meets your expectations.
Best regards,
The Sandwich Lakes Team.
Have already booked for weekend next year, one of many I'm sure
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked The waterside cafe was airy with brilliant staff and excellent food.
The dog area was great as my dog not got any recall.
Showers and toilets are warm
Kevin who checked us in very polite
Disliked Narrow pitches with access to them muddy but as in motorhome not too much of a nuisance
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Great size with good shower and…
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Great size with good shower and toilet blocks
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Lovely and clean. Very friendly staff.…
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Lovely and clean. Very friendly staff.
Disliked Great idea for the gate, however not so great if it is a taxi as they can't exit
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The setting is great , the…
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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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 £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.