Frittenden Orchard

View prices & book 9.5 73 reviews
Level grass pitch in the orchard
Level grass pitch in the orchard
Stunning views
Grass pitch - the russets
Whole site surrounded by trees
Large pitches
Grass pitch - the coxes
Camping field - the russets
Grass pitch - the plums
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Stunning views
Grass pitch - the russets
Whole site surrounded by trees

  • Orchard pitches on a fruit farm and plant nursery in Kent countryside
  • A 10-minute drive to Sissinghurst Castle Garden and 25 to Leeds Castle
  • Fresh eggs on site; five minutes’ drive to a pub
It’s not every day you get to pitch up among fruit trees, so grab the chance to do just that at Frittenden Orchard, where off-grid grass pitches are scattered in orchards on a Kent farm near Staplehurst. For even more of a back-to-nature vibe, you can wander the 11-acre woodland wildlife haven around the camping fields, where you might get to see foxes, badgers and deer. The site owners are happy to suggest local walks and sightseeing ideas for you. Free-range eggs are available from their own hens (just think of the breakfast fry-ups…). As this is a simple campsite, there’s no electricity but you will have a wifi connection and ice-pack freezing to keep your food fresh and chilled, as well as charging facilities for your devices, so you can keep in touch with the outside world. You can barbecue meals on grills brought from home, and pick up locally sourced produce from the handy store in Frittenden (five minutes’ drive), but if you’d rather someone else did your cooking while you’re away from home, there’s also a smashing pub in the village serving yummy burgers and local beers.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 10
Tent pitches 40
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 73 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

Visitors praise Frittenden Orchard for its spacious, peaceful setting within a beautiful orchard. The friendly and hospitable owner is frequently mentioned, alongside clean basic facilities and good local walks. The site is considered ideal for a relaxing escape, with many highlighting the ample space and quiet atmosphere. Whilst a few noted the limited facilities, most found them perfectly adequate for their stay.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great site amazing hospitality. Definitely will…

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David D.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great site amazing hospitality. Definitely will be returning

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic campsite for families – clean…

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Svetlana R.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Fantastic campsite for families – clean and well-kept facilities, plenty of space, and beautiful surroundings for long walks. The evenings by the campfire were a real highlight, making it a cosy and memorable stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Enjoyed the 2 nights stay.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean and easily accessible toilet and utensils washing area.

Disliked Should have a shower facility.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great site with friendly staff and peaceful place !!!

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Michel p.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The pitch (silence and space)
The welcome (very nice)

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous place. It was our first…

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Katie C.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Fabulous place. It was our first time camping and we really enjoyed it. Owner was there to welcome us and see us in. The setting is beautiful and the facilities clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, friendly owners, brilliant back to basics camping.

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Sam C.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely site and location. Basic but clean facilities: somewhere to do washing up and charge our phones, one flushing toilet at the top of the site and 2 portaloos in the main field. Lots of nice walks and things to see locally: I went to Sissinghurst Castle which was beautiful. Friendly owner who regularly checked in to see if people were ok and kindly froze my ice packs for me.

Disliked I wasn't able to get any Wifi where I was camped at the bottom of the orchard but I was there to get-away from it all so it wasn't an issue!

It was a Bank Holiday weekend and the owner felt the site was going to be quite busier. We were directed to camp at the bottom of the orchard and there were a few other tents next to us in our corner. Everyone was lovely but the field is huge and we could all actually have been much more spaced out.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A very relaxing place

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Jillian S.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked An idyllic rural location set in an orchard with lots of great walks and things to do nearby. Diane who runs the site is super friendly and this sets the tone for everyone else. It’s a very friendly and relaxed place for all generations. The village pub does a great Sunday lunch and there is a lovely walk from the campsite to get to it. Whilst no showers and EHU there are thoughtful facilities like fridge, cooler, phone charging availability….

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely recommend for friends and family to camp here

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Daniel F.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely, friendly owner on site. Plenty of space for pitches. Fantastic area to walk around or just chill around the campsite. No signs of any bad behaviour or agro from drunk campers which was nice. A real plus for myself and my fiancée was how quiet the place was, even with kids running around playing.

Disliked We would have loved to have a shower but we have no complaints at all.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great pitches great location friendly host

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked The pitch was great, good washing up area, really big field lovely to be amongst the orchard, very peaceful, host was very helpful and really lovely walk through the wood and field to get to the town and the local pub

Disliked Better toilet facilities would have been preferred but were kept clean and as described and the host even opened up her own toilet at the back of her house, which was really helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

lovely place to stay, nice and…

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John R.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked lovely place to stay, nice and quiet, and plenty of fruit to pick:-)

Disliked the only thing missing is a shower

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce 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

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Frittenden Orchard

Cranbrook Road

Frittenden

Kent

England

TN17 2DB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.13572°N
0.58322°E

Nearest transport

Coach
8.2 mi Hare and Hounds
8.2 mi Hare and Hounds
8.7 mi The Chequers
Rail
2.8 mi Headcorn Rail Station
2.9 mi Staplehurst Rail Station
4.8 mi Marden Rail Station
Ferry
23.4 mi Gravesend Pier
23.4 mi Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
23.7 mi Tilbury Ferry Terminal
Airport
19.8 mi Lydd London Ashford Airport
27.5 mi Biggin Hill 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

Kent is known for its historic stately homes – but which to visit first? Leeds Castle (25 minutes’ drive) has a host of activities, from guided tours to jousting tournaments and raptor displays, to keep families entertained all day. There are rose gardens to wander in Sissinghurst Castle Garden (10 minutes), and at moated Scotney Castle (25 minutes) you can follow trails through landscaped parkland. There’s more active stuff to do too; kids with energy to burn can wear themselves out on zipwires or mountain-biking trails at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest (20 minutes), or on the inflatable course at Bewl Water Aqua Park (25 minutes). Younger children can cuddle the cute creatures at Buttercups Sanctuary For Goats (20 minutes), and any rainy-day issues are taken care of by the indoor pool at The Weald Sports Centre (10 minutes). If you’ve treated the kids to their day out, you deserve some me-time too. How about heading into Royal Tunbridge Wells (40 minutes) to browse indie shops or lunch in the cosy bistros of The Pantiles? And if you fancy a night out, book tickets for shows at the Trinity or Assembly Hall theatres.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Camber 16.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Winchelsea 16.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
St Mary'S Bay (Kent) 19.4 mi Sea GoodN/AGoodGood
Hastings Pelham Beach 19.5 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Dymchurch 19.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 1.3 mi

Kent & East Sussex Railway 6.4 mi

Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest 7.4 mi

Leeds Castle 8.1 mi

Scotney Castle 8.1 mi

National Trust

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 1.9 mi

Sprivers Garden 7.1 mi

Stoneacre 8 mi

Scotney Castle 8.2 mi

Smallhythe Place 8.3 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

SISSINGHURST CASTLE 1.5 mi

HARTRIDGE HOUSE 2 mi

SISSINGHURST COURT 2.3 mi

BENENDEN 4.2 mi

BOUGHTON MONCHELSEA PLACE 6.2 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 Frittenden Orchard have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Frittenden Orchard dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Frittenden Orchard? Kent is known for its historic stately homes – but which to visit first? Leeds Castle (25 minutes’ drive) has a host of activities, from guided tours to jousting tournaments and raptor … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Frittenden Orchard?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Frittenden Orchard? From £24 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.