Barnland Retreat
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Add your business details- Quiet family-run simple farm site on the Isle of Sheppey
- Beaches, aviation museum and farm park all 10 minutes' drive
- Spacious pitches with kids, dogs and groups welcome
Families, couples, groups, solo walkers, dog owners… all are welcome at Barnland Retreat, part of a family-run farm in a quiet rural Kent spot over on the east of the Isle of Sheppey.
This is a quiet countryside spot with lovely views all around and plenty of nature areas and scenic local footpaths to explore (particularly good news for those of you bringing your dog along for a break). It’s a family-friendly site too, within easy reach of several kid-pleasing days out including trips to the beach or animal encounters at Curly’s Farm (both about 10 minutes’ drive away). Back on the mainland, Kent is packed with other options, from castles and historic cities to beaches, watersports and zoos.
Back on site it’s a fairly simple setup, but with various essentials including toilets, a washing-up area, a chemical disposal point and a shared fridge to keep your drinks cool. Pitches are nicely sized, with plenty of space for your barbecue, awning, gazebo and the like.
A pub five minutes’ walk away is a handy place to get a drink and meal (weekends only); there are more places to eat and drink, plus shops, in Minster on Sea and Leysdown-on-Sea, both 15 minutes’ drive away.
Site type
15
15 Open now
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri 27 Mar to
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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 yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Peaceful Remote location Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsiteNearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Barnland Retreat
Warden Road
Eastchurch
Kent
England
ME12 4HB
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.41169°N
0.89041°E
Nearest transport
Coach10.5 mi Bus Depot
10.5 mi Bus Depot
11.5 mi Travel Centre
Rail6 mi Sheerness-on-Sea Rail Station
6.1 mi Queenborough Rail Station
6.4 mi Swale Rail Station
Ferry15 mi Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing
15.2 mi Wallasea Island Ferry Landing
22.7 mi Gravesend Pier
Airport13.6 mi London Southend Airport
20.7 mi Kent International 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
Being on an island there are of course beaches nearby – try Leysdown beach (10 minutes’ drive) and Minster Leas (15 minutes) for lively family beaches, or Leysdown Coastal Country Park (10 minutes) and Shellness (20 minutes) for more natural seaside areas. While you’re on the island you may also like to check out the ancient tombs in Minster Abbey (10 minutes), see the planes at Eastchurch Aviation Museum (10 minutes) or try out golf and watersports at Barton’s Point Coastal Park (15 minutes).
Curly’s Farm (10 minutes) is a popular destination for younger kids, with pigs, goats and owls among the animals you can see – it’s worth knowing that it’s only open in the school holidays and needs to be booked ahead. To see wilder animals, plan a trip to Port Lympne Safari Park, Wingham Wildlife Park or Howletts Wild Animal Park (all just under an hour away).
For a dip into local history, head to Leeds Castle (35 minutes), which has heaps of attractions and activities, or spend the day in Canterbury (45 minutes). There’s more beach time in Whitstable (45 minutes) and plenty of walks in the Kent Downs National Landscape (around half an hour).
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 10 mi)
Food and drink
- Wheatsheaf Inn Pub 0.2 mi
- The Dickens Inn Pub 0.8 mi
- The Real Spice Restaurant 0.9 mi
- The Warden Bay Pub 0.9 mi
- Glory Restaurant 0.9 mi
- The Coppice Pub 1 mi
- The Bay View Pub 1.1 mi
- The Castle Inn Pub 1.4 mi
- Saffron Restaurant 1.5 mi
- Corrigans Pub 1.5 mi
Groceries
- Co-op Food 3.9 mi
- Aldi 5.6 mi
- Morrisons 5.7 mi
- Tesco 6 mi
- Sainsbury's 6.2 mi
Parks and play
- The Spinney park 1.7 mi
- Coastal Park 2.3 mi
- The Glen park 3.9 mi
- Thistle Hill Play Area Playground 3.9 mi
- Barton's Point Coastal Park 4.8 mi
- Vincent Gardens park 5.7 mi
- Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park 6 mi
Family days out
- Jimmy G's Amusements Amusement arcade 1.6 mi
- Coin Castle Amusements Amusement arcade 1.6 mi
- Playtime Amusements Amusement arcade 1.6 mi
- Jimmy G's Amusements Amusement arcade 1.7 mi
- Arcade Amusement arcade 1.7 mi
- Muswell Manor Visitor attraction 2.6 mi
- Cain's Family Amusements Amusement arcade 5.6 mi
- Amusement Park Amusement arcade 6 mi
- Oare Gunpowder Works Visitor attraction 6.1 mi
- Garrison Point Fort Castle 6.8 mi
Public transport
- Wheatsheaf 0.2 mi
- Warden Point 0.3 mi
- Fletchers Battery 0.6 mi
- Fourth Avenue 0.7 mi
- Oasis Stores 0.9 mi
- Jenkins Hill 1 mi
- Harty Ferry Road 1 mi
- Danes Drive 1.1 mi
- Isle of Sheppy Holiday Village 1.1 mi
- Bay View Hotel 1.1 mi
Beaches
- Shellbeach 3.1 mi
- Shellness Beach 3.3 mi
- South Shellness Beach 3.8 mi
Other nearby
- Sheerness Golf Club Golf course 4.6 mi
- Stones Fishing Lakes 5.3 mi
- Hollowshore Moorings Marina 5.3 mi
- Swale Marina 5.6 mi
- Youngboats Marine Services Marina 5.7 mi
Local services
- Cashzone Cashpoint 1.7 mi
- Cashzone Cashpoint 4 mi
- Cashzone Cashpoint 4 mi
- Leysdown Pharmacy 1.6 mi
- Minster Pharmacy 4 mi
- Shiva Medical Centre Doctors 4 mi
- Sheppey NHS Healthcare Centre Doctors 4.2 mi
- Sheppey Community Hospital 4.2 mi
- Sheerness Health Centre Clinic 5.6 mi
- Paydens Pharmacy 5.7 mi
- Morrisons Fuel station 5.7 mi
- Shell Fuel station 5.7 mi
- Delmergate Pharmacy 5.8 mi
Must see
Whitstable Museum and Art Gallery 6.9 mi
West Gate Towers Museum 12.1 mi
Canterbury Heritage Museum 12.2 mi
Canterbury Tales 12.3 mi
Canterbury Roman Museum 12.3 mi
National Trust
Stoneacre 17.5 mi
Cobham Wood and Mausoleum 20.7 mi
Owletts 21.3 mi
Sissinghurst Castle Garden 25 mi
Old Soar Manor 26.9 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
ELMLEY MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 08/07/1998) 3.9 mi
MOUNT EPHRAIM 8.2 mi
BLEAN WOODS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 10/11/2004) 9.5 mi
BELMONT PARK 9.8 mi
DODDINGTON PLACE 9.9 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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Liked Only stayed the one night here was trying out our recently converted camper van, we was pleasantly surprised by the amazing views from the the site across the whole island. The toilets were lovely and clean. Would definitely stay again
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Barnland Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Barnland Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Barnland Retreat? Being on an island there are of course beaches nearby – try Leysdown beach (10 minutes’ drive) and Minster Leas (15 minutes) for lively family beaches, or Leysdown Coastal Country Park (10 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Barnland Retreat?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.