When can I check in and check out of Frittenden Orchard?

Camping and touring Arrive: 11 a.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Frittenden Orchard?

From £22 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Frittenden Orchard

From £22 For 1 night, 4 adults Last booked one day ago 9.9 59 reviews

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Stunning views (added by visitor 18 apr 2022)

We were lucky to have the whole field to ourselves (added by visitor 18 apr 2022)

Grass pitch - the russets (added by manager 17 jun 2021)

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
Tai chi, fresh eggs and fruit 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. Kick start the day at morning tai chi classes (beginners are more than welcome, so no-one has an excuse for not turning up), and 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…), and you might also like to wolf down some freshly picked strawberries from the farm’s fruit fields (in season). 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

Open now

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.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Fri, 29 Mar to Thu, 31 Oct 2024

Pitch types & availability

Level grass pitch in the orchard (added by visitor 27 Jun 2022)

Non-electric grass touring pitch

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: unlimited

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

One Campervan or Motorhome or Touring caravan allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

unlimited

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Campervan, Motorhome, Touring caravan

Features

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£5 (£5) per stay
Bring a pup tent (2 max)		£5 (£5) per stay
Dog (2 max)		£5 (£5) per stay
Extra car (1 max)		£5 (£5) per stay

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £22 (£22) 1 night, 2 adults

View prices & book

Other pitch types

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: unlimited

6 people maximum

One Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

unlimited

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Tent, Trailer tent

Features

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Firepit

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£5 (£5) per stay
Bring a pup tent (2 max)		£5 (£5) per stay
Dog (2 max)		£5 (£5) per stay
Extra car (1 max)		£5 (£5) per stay

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £22 (£22) 1 night, 2 adults

View prices & book

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

The peace and quiet and Diana couldn't have been more helpful in…

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Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

vincent b. Apr 2024

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: The peace and quiet and Diana couldn't have been more helpful in making sure you were happy so if like us you like basic but with all the amenities you need you'll love it thank you Diana we will be returning on our travels 👍

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful spacious site in lovely country location

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Child friendliness	10
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Wifi	10

Jaap S. Sept 2023

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Friendly welcome by the owner, everything was well explained. Beautiful and spacious site. Lovely walks from footpath running through the site. Easy walking distance to the village and its pub. Great for a relaxing, quiet stay. Oh and thanks for the apples and plums.

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The young lady who greeted me on arrival was very informative about…

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Facilities / Activities	10
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Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Roger V. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: The young lady who greeted me on arrival was very informative about the local area and allowed me to choose where to pitch. A well run site always clean and tidy with clean facilities . I would certainly visit again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with lots of space

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Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Jenny P. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Huge pitches. Could choose where to pitch. Super clean facilities.Friendly host. Lots of walks nearby. Warm welcome at the local pub.

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Staying in a fantastic orchard, pitching where you want, lovely host who…

Overall	10/10
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Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Neil W. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Staying in a fantastic orchard, pitching where you want, lovely host who wanted to make sure our stay was a great one. Hot water for washing up and everything clean and tidy. Will definitely come back again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Hartelijke ontvangst, probleemloos verblijf!…

Overall	10/10
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Leanne L. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Hartelijke ontvangst, probleemloos verblijf!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful site

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Anonymous Jul 2023

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: A beautiful setting with lots of space and a relaxed atmosphere. Easy access to local footpaths across open countryside. Perfect for dogs

Recommend to friends Visit again

A hidden gem

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	4

Jason M. Jul 2023

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Beautiful setting, tucked away off the beaten track with mature trees surrounding a stunning apple and plum orchard. Facilities are basic but clean (and are more than adequate) and the village pub is just down the road. Will certainly be back!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, peaceful, beautiful setting and clean facilities.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
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Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Jun 2023

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Beautiful campsite with a lovely welcome from Diane. Faculties very clean, loads of space between campers and a beautiful orchard. We loved our stay and will be back again, hopefully for longer next time!

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had warm welcome-lovely lady , peace and privacy

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
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Wifi	10

Marita D. May 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Privacy, warm welcome, clean place

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

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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°W

Nearest transport

Coach

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	2020	2019	2018	2017
Camber	16.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Winchelsea	16.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
St Mary'S Bay (Kent)	19.4 mi	Sea	Good	N/A	Good	Good
Hastings Pelham Beach	19.5 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good
Dymchurch	19.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good

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

Local events

Wick Street Festival (Thursday 29 August 2024 – Thursday 29 August 2024)
Polegate, East Sussex 26.4 mi
Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday 16 May 2024 – Thursday 16 May 2024)
Lewes, East Sussex 28.8 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Unsupervised minors must have a letter of authorisation from their parents or legal guardian.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
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.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 11 p.m..

Payment terms

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. – Anytime

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Frittenden Orchard? From £22 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.