Gatehouse Wood Country Park
View prices & book- Peaceful family-friendly touring park in a woodland in rural Kent
- A short drive away from the Kent Downs National Landscape
- Food pub five minutes’ walk away; good area for walking and cycling
Site type
Tourist board rating
- 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. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- 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).
- Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Bookings must not be for more than 21 consecutive nights.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Units longer than 10 metres are not allowed.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
- Dogs must not be left unattended in your unit.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
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Non-electric grass pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 1 night, 2 adults
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Non-electric hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 83% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Great site. Wardens very accommodating. Lovely facilities. Great coffee shop. Used…
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Liked: Great site. Wardens very accommodating. Lovely facilities. Great coffee shop. Used site en route to le shuttle
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From the manager: Julie Thank you for your kind review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and had a nice onward trip. We hope to see you again soon.
Excellent site with facilities above and beyond expectations.
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Liked: The location was perfect for our needs. Beautiful looking site, with excellent, clean facilities. It was extremely friendly - we couldn't have wanted any more.
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From the manager: Maggie, Thank you for the lovely review, we are so pleased you enjoyed everything here with us, hopefully we will see you again soon.
Lovely site facility's good nice quite would recmend…
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Liked: Lovely site facility's good nice quite would recmend
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From the manager: Michael, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. we are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. Hope to see you again soon.
Excellent site, great friendly management
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Liked: The people looking after the Site. Nice location. Facilities like washing up stations and toilets were clean and well maintained.
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: M C Thank you for the kind review we appreciate the lovely feedback. We hope you will visit again soon!
Very nice people, very helpful…
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Liked: Very nice people, very helpful
Disliked: N/a
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From the manager: Ron, Thank you, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again in the future.
Pleasant quiet site, friendly staff well maintained toilets & showers…
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Liked: Pleasant quiet site, friendly staff well maintained toilets & showers
Disliked: Gravel pitch quite narrow & had to drive over narrow strip of grass to get to it
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From the manager: Bryan, Thank you for taking the time to write your review. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay. The hardstanding areas are quite narrow, but wide enough to facilitate most caravans and motorhomes. We like to keep as much green/grassy areas as possible. We hope to welcome you on site again in the future.
Handy location close to pubs! We stayed here to get an…
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Liked: Handy location close to pubs! We stayed here to get an early start for our travel by Eurotunnel.
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From the manager: Doug Thank you for taking the time to write your review, we are glad you liked the location and hope you enjoyed the rest of your holiday.
The staff were excellent, very welcoming.
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Liked: Quiet, well kept, play area.
Disliked: Nothing.
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From the manager: Robert Thank you for the lovely review, we are pleased you and the family enjoyed the park and play area. We hope to see you again soon.
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Liked: Friendly check in. Proximity to footpath. Good size amenity block with toilets, washing up facilities.
Disliked: Play equipment not installed correctly so 4yo wasnt big enough to use it. Very sure some were smoking weed but noone around to resolve. Wasn't too busy but if it was, ot wpuld have felt very crammed in. Not enough privacy vegetation. Female toilets very unclean! Barrier came down on top of van whilst entering. Recommend you go through quickly! Shame no way of getting straight onto footpath.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review. We ensure we clean our facilities to a high standard on a daily basis. We will do more regular checks on this in the future. Play equipment has all been installed correctly and refurbished. The slide ladder is quite high to prevent smaller children climbing unsupervised. The barrier will come down but only if the laser beam is broken which can sometimes happen if a pedestrian enters through the barrier before the vehicle. The signs direct all pedestrians to the left of the barriers. Finally if someone is found to be smoking weed it is most definitely not something we condone. We are very sorry you were unable to locate us whilst you were here to chat through your concerns and we will address the issues you have raised on the review.
Outdated facilities over priced
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Liked: Site was easy to find, the pitches were level and the wardens were helpful
Disliked: No mop or bucket in the shower area so had to wear flip flops as was muddy, most places we have stayed at have the option to clean after you for other people to use, should have option for wash basins with doors as wasn’t keen on washing with people walking in the toilet area, needs more showers as not enough to cope with high volume of campers children allowed to play with rubber footballs around the pitches had to say to the children to mind my camper. Last time I camped here was 10 years ago, had it updated its facilities no still out dated and yet charging premium prices
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From the manager: Hi, thank you for taking the time to write a review. We do try to keep our facilities as clean as possible, we will always revisit during the day if it is bought to our attention that extra cleaning is required. We do have a private disabled and family room which you could have used if you felt uncomfortable in the communal area. We would always ask our guests to chat to us if you were having any issues and we would resolve them as best we can whilst you are with us. The site has recently changed ownership and aspects of the park are being refurbished at present. Hopefully should you visit us again in the future you will notice the changes.
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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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
Forest Luxury PeacefulUtilities
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
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point Seasonal pitchesLocation
Gatehouse Wood Country Park
Ford Lane
Wrotham Heath
Sevenoaks
Kent
England
TN15 7SD
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.29954°N
0.34467°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Sheerness | 20.5 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Leigh Bell Wharf | 21.2 mi | Estuary | Good | N/A | Poor | N/A |
Southend Chalkwell | 21.7 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
Minster Leas | 21.9 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Southend Westcliff Bay | 22 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Ightham Mote 4.4 mi
Knole 6.4 mi
Rochester Castle 9.2 mi
Rochester Cathedral 9.2 mi
The Historic Dockyard Chatham 10.2 mi
National Trust
Old Soar Manor 3.1 mi
Ightham Mote 4.4 mi
Knole 6.3 mi
Owletts 6.8 mi
Cobham Wood and Mausoleum 6.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Trosley Country Park - Trottiscliffe - Ryarsh - North Downs 1.7 mi
Hodsell Street - Ash-cum-Ridley - Fairseat - Hodsell Street 2.2 mi
IGHTHAM COURT 2.4 mi
MEREWORTH CASTLE 3.8 mi
OXEN HOATH 4 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.
Offers
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Gatehouse Wood Country Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Gatehouse Wood Country Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Gatehouse Wood Country Park? Local attractions and activities include: - Golf course: five minutes’ drive - The Hop Farm (Shire horses and oast houses): 15 minutes - Brands Hatch Circuit: 15 minutes - National Trust - … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Gatehouse Wood Country Park?
Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Gatehouse Wood Country Park? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.