Gatehouse Wood Country Park

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New Corner Pitches
Hardstanding pitches
Birdseye
New pitches

  • Peaceful family-friendly touring park in a woodland in rural Kent
  • Leeds Castle 20 minutes’ drive and the Kent Downs 40 minutes
  • Coffee shop on site; Wealdway and Pilgrims Way half an hour's walk
Surrounded by mature trees, the family-friendly grass pitches at Gatehouse Wood Country Park are somewhat unusual – for they were created on the relics of an old quarry. Found 20 minutes’ drive from Sevenoaks, this peaceful site puts you right in the middle of the Garden of England, within easy reach of the Kent Downs National Landscape, Royal Tunbridge Wells and the Kent coast. The park is just off the A20 at the bottom of Wrotham Hill, so it’s also a handy stopover if you’re London or Dover bound – in fact the train to London leaves from the village of Borough Green (10 minutes’ drive) if you fancy a day sightseeing in the big city. Hikers (and any accompanying dogs) will also be pleased to know that Gatehouse Wood is only a few minutes’ walk from both the Weald Way and the Pilgrims Way. On-park facilities include spotless shower blocks with heated showers, hand dryers and shaving points, plus a separate accessible facility and a fully equipped laundry room. Friendly staff members are on hand with information on the local area. Barbecues are allowed (off the ground only please), but if you prefer not to cook there’s a foodie pub just five minutes’ walk away and several restaurants close by too. Borough Green has pretty much everything else you could need, from supermarkets and a chemist to hairdressers, cafés and a posh spa.

Site type

Caravans for hire 3
Touring caravan pitches 52
Motorhome pitches 52
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • 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).
  • Group bookings of 2 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.
  • 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.
  • A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
  • Wood burners of any kind are not permitted.

Languages spoken

English

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93% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite is praised for its convenient location near the Eurotunnel and motorway. Visitors highlight the friendly and helpful staff, the cleanliness of facilities, and well-maintained, level pitches. The on-site coffee shop is a popular addition. While some mention distant road noise and dated facilities, the overall sentiment is positive, with many expressing a desire to return. Recent refurbishments are underway.

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julie-ann W.

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Liked tidy site, clean facilities, friendly helpful staff

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Awesome site as always…

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Kate J.

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Liked Awesome site as always

Disliked Everything was great

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david b.

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Liked Nice little site with its own coffee shop.

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From the manager: Thank you for writing a review we are glad you enjoyed your stay.

The host was very friendly and…

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Jennifer S.

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Liked The host was very friendly and felt welcomed. The toilets and shower was very clean. Bonus it had a hair dryer. You do have to use 20p, but lasts a long time, which is great.
It is such a peaceful place, close to Brands Hatch too which was great. Had a beautiful weekend. Thank you.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking time to write your review we are happy you enjoyed your stay with us here at Gatehouse Wood.

A great place to stay over.

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Anonymous

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Liked The park was really easy to find and on arrival I found my pitch straight away. The hardstanding ground was level and a good size. The facilities were really clean and you had everything on site that you needed. Every where was clean and tidy and everyone was really friendly. It was nice and quiet at night time allowing for a good night sleep.

Disliked There was nothing to dislike.

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From the manager: Thank you for writing a review we are happy that you enjoyed your stay with us . We look forward to welcoming you again in the future.

Beautiful well kept quiet clean site

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Everything !

Disliked Nothing !

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From the manager: Thank you for taking time to write a review we are pleased you enjoyed your stay .

Great site for an overnight stay near the euro tunnel

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Chris C.

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Liked We stayed here for 1 night on our way home from France. The sites proximity to the euro tunnel & a few minutes drive off the M20 made it a great option for our overnight stay. The sites proximity is well laid out and the pitches are flat and well maintained as are the facilities. Our host was very friendly and helpful. The on site 3 sisters coffee shop is a great asset to the site, opening at 8am we had a great coffee & delicious pastry before our departure for our ongoing journey.

Disliked The pitches are all very open, no privacy, fine for an over night stay but we prefer pitches with hedges between them for longer stays.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking time to leave a review we are happy you enjoyed your stay at Gatehouse Wood

Excellent would definitely recommend. Thank you Caroline

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Debra g.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Really good campsite . Excellent shower and very clean toilets. Would definitely like to stay again . Level and spacious parking area.

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From the manager: Hi Debra thank you for taking the time to write a review ,we are very pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to seeing you again.

Nice quiet well kept site, wardens…

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Andy S.

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Liked Nice quiet well kept site, wardens are excellent and can’t do enough

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From the manager: Thank you for taking time to leave a review we will pass on your feedback .

It’s a lovely site…

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Anonymous

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Liked It’s a lovely site

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe 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 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

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Luxury Peaceful Walkers' paradise

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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby 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 nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches

Location

Gatehouse Wood Country Park

Ford Lane

Wrotham Heath

Sevenoaks

Kent

England

TN15 7SD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.29954°N
0.34467°E

Route directions

The satnav may take you too far down Ford Lane; the property is just 200 yards from the top of the lane.

Nearest transport

Coach
8.1 mi King Street
8.1 mi King Street
10 mi Bus Station
Rail
1.7 mi Borough Green & Wrotham Rail Station
3.2 mi West Malling Rail Station
4.2 mi East Malling Rail Station
Ferry
10.2 mi Gravesend Pier
10.5 mi Tilbury Ferry Terminal
18 mi Woolwich Arsenal Pier
Airport
13.7 mi Biggin Hill Airport
19.1 mi London City Airport
24.1 mi London Gatwick 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

There’s certainly plenty to keep history buffs happy in this corner of Kent; the gorgeous and moated National Trust-owned Ightham Mote (15 minutes’ drive) has opulent interiors packed with Tudor and Jacobean decorative arts, and the family can easily spend a whole day watching falconry displays and whizzing down zipwires at Leeds Castle (20 minutes), where there are also lavish apartments open for tours. Got green fingers? Be inspired by the park at Penshurst Place and Gardens (half an hour), laid out in formal plantings and woodland walks, or visit Hever Castle and Gardens (35 minutes), an enticing mash-up of medieval and Tudor architecture with walled flower beds and waterside walks. Sporting types can play a round or two on local golf courses (the nearest is five minutes’ drive away), and there are several fisheries within 40 minutes by car. If you’re looking for something more high-octane, there are frequent driver experiences and track days at Brands Hatch (15 minutes), the home of British motor racing. Teenage shopping addicts with you? They’ll be pleased to know that Lakeside Shopping Centre is just half an hour away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Sheerness 20.5 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Leigh Bell Wharf 21.2 mi Estuary GoodN/APoorN/A
Southend Chalkwell 21.7 mi Estuary N/AGoodN/AGood
Minster Leas 21.9 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southend Westcliff Bay 22 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

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.

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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? There’s certainly plenty to keep history buffs happy in this corner of Kent; the gorgeous and moated National Trust-owned Ightham Mote (15 minutes’ drive) has opulent interiors packed with Tudor and Jacobean … 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.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Gatehouse Wood Country Park? From £35 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.