Hillcrest Farm Wild Camping
From £26 For 1 night, 2 adults
- Secluded and peaceful wild camping in the scenic North Downs
- A 30-minute drive from Canterbury and from beaches in Whitstable
- Within 10 minutes’ walk of a 16th-century inn serving food daily
Site type
4
This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Bookings must not be for more than 7 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.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 2 May to
Open from Thu, 23 May to
Open from Thu, 4 Jul to
Pitch types & availability
Blue non-electric grass tent pitch
14 people maximum 
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10.0m width x 12.0m depth (32.8ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 120.0m² (1291.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £26 1 night, 2 adults
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Blue non-electric grass touring pitch
8 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £26 1 night, 2 adults
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Green non-electric grass tent pitch
14 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10.0m width x 12.0m depth (32.8ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 120.0m² (1291.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £26 1 night, 2 adults
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Red non-electric grass tent pitch
14 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10.0m width x 12.0m depth (32.8ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 120.0m² (1291.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £26 1 night, 2 adults
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Yellow non-electric grass tent pitch
14 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10.0m width x 12.0m depth (32.8ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 120.0m² (1291.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £26 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 83% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Wild camping at its best - quiet, remote and a restful break
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Blue non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Beautiful location for an authentic wild camp. Very helpful and friendly host who was able to sell us a wheelbarrow of wood for a campfire. Very much enjoyed our stay, especially the peace and watching birds of prey. Plan to return soon.
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Basic and beautiful
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Blue non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Lovely views, close to pub, quiet and peaceful. No frills back to nature camping experience. Had a lovely stay thank you. We will be back.
Disliked: Entry gate was a bit heavy to negotiate but we managed.
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Excellent site - really top notch
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Blue non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked: My friend and I arrived in her campervan on Friday eve. As we had the last spot, we were expecting the campsite to be swamped as it was a bank holiday weekend. But luckily for us, "fully booked" = something like 5 pitches. So we saw two other sets of people camping, but pretty much had the large field to ourselves, with the most beautiful views! There are absolutely no facilities, but I think you could drive to town if you needed a loo. This campsite is my idea of perfection. Couldn't ask for more!
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Excellent
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Blue non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: The space, grass was cut and the views were amazing, no rubbish very well looked after. The owner came to make sure we got set up ok, and was very friendly
Disliked: Maybe needs some bins somewhere dotted around
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The camping pitches are very private and well spaced. 3rd time I’ve…
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Yellow non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: The camping pitches are very private and well spaced. 3rd time I’ve been here and got to bring my daughter this time and she loved it. We made a fire and the owner managed to rustle us up some sticks and marshmallows as I had forgot. Overall a great campsite in a great location.
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Amazing wild camping
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Blue non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Loved this campsite, purely as there were only what seemed to be 3 or 4 pitches, it felt like wild camping and was in a beautiful setting. It was easy to get in, no issues at all and you can buy firewood to build a fire. Also recommend checking out the Bowl Inn if you want a nice dinner/need the restroom. You couldn’t hear the main road and it was overall really peaceful. Easy to access by a short hike (40 mins) from Charing station.
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Friendly, peaceful, relaxed
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Blue non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Very peaceful, and it's great how there are only a few pitches and they are very spread out. We bought a wheelbarrow of wood and loved having a fire.
Disliked: Would be amazing if there was a toilet accessible!
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The negatives are minor, this is a great location and is good value
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Red non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Quiet location with plenty of space between pitches allowing privacy. I was given the red pitch which is the corner of a field with hedges on two sides
Disliked: It was easy to find the entry to the field but the marker post (on the left as you drive in) needed refreshing. The pitch was also overgrown so held a fair amount of moisture
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The campsite owner was very friendly and also very flexible with arrival…
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Blue non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: The campsite owner was very friendly and also very flexible with arrival and departure times, which was very convenient. We all had a lovely time, would definitely go again.
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Excellent back to nature site
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Blue non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Absolutely amazing site. Lovely views. Peaceful and private. Friendly campsite owner. Decent pub walking distance
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Features
No 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
No dogs allowed
Themes
Peaceful
Remote location
Wild camping
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Farm
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Horse riding nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
Hillcrest Farm Wild Camping
Sonestile Farm Road
Hart Hill
Charing
Kent
England
TN27 0HW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.22578°N
0.78009°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Beach, Whitstable | 13.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Leysdown | 13.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
| Minster Leas | 14.4 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Tankerton | 15 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sheerness | 15.1 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Ashford Designer Outlet 6.5 mi
Leeds Castle 6.7 mi
Sissinghurst Castle Garden 11.5 mi
Kent & East Sussex Railway 11.5 mi
West Gate Towers Museum 13.3 mi
National Trust
Stoneacre 9 mi
Sissinghurst Castle Garden 12.1 mi
Smallhythe Place 13.4 mi
Sprivers Garden 16.9 mi
Bodiam Castle 18.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
CHILSTON PARK 2.9 mi
DODDINGTON PLACE 4 mi
BELMONT PARK 4.3 mi
GODINTON PARK 5.3 mi
LEES COURT 5.9 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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Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Hillcrest Farm Wild Camping? From £26 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.