When can I check in and check out of The Firs Fishery and Campsite?

Camping and touring Arrive: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at The Firs Fishery and Campsite?

From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

The Firs Fishery and Campsite

From £20 For 1 night, 2 adults 9.9 59 reviews

The lakes (added by manager 14 Sep 2022)

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The lakes (added by visitor 05 aug 2020)

Quiet, well-maintained adults-only site in Shadoxhurst
A 30-minute drive from Dungeness, Rye and Winchelsea
Well-stocked on-site fishing lake with roach, rudd and perch

Planning a Kentish kid-free getaway? With five acres of woodland, field and lake to its name, The Firs Fishery and Campsite covers more than a few bases. Green surrounds? Check. Low levels of light pollution? Absolutely. Quiet adults-only site? Indeed. Oh, and here's something to reel you in – this place has a fishing lake for the exclusive use of guests. This site may be in a rural spot, but this is far from the back of beyond. The village of Shadoxhurst is about a mile away (that's a 20-minute stroll through country lanes if you fancy stretching your legs), with a medieval chapel and top-rated local pub to its name. Looking for big-city fashion without leaving the countryside? Ashford designer outlet is under a quarter of an hour's drive away. The Kent coast is also close at hand, with seaside towns like Dungeness, Rye and Winchelsea all reachable in around half an hour. Back at base, plenty of space for dog exercise means a warm welcome for four-legged companions. Keep your eyes peeled for animals of the wild variety, too: one of the lakes on site has been given over to nature, and friendly waterfowl are known to waddle over the grass from time to time. For food, outdoor cookouts are on the cards as long as your barbecue is raised off the ground (you can also prebook a firepit but please don't bring your own along).

Site type

Opens 1 May

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.
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).
Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 1 May to Mon, 30 Sept 2024

Pitch types & availability

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

2 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Grass and earth

Pitch size: unlimited

2 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

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 and earth

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Tent, Trailer tent

Features

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Firepit

Picnic table

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£15 (£15) per night
Dog (2 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Supplement large unit (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night

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

Arrival days

From £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults

View prices & book

Mature trees all around. (added by jennifer_a 14 Jun 2021)

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

2 people maximum

Ground type: Hardstanding and grass

Pitch size: Max 4.0m width x 2.0m depth (13.1ft width x 6.6ft depth) Calculated area: 8.0m² (86.1ft²)

2 people maximum

One Trailer tent or Tent or 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

Max 4.0m width x 2.0m depth (13.1ft width x 6.6ft depth) Calculated area: 8.0m² (86.1ft²)

Ground type

Hardstanding and grass

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Trailer tent, Tent, Campervan, Motorhome, Touring caravan

Features

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£15 (£15) per night
Dog (2 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Supplement long vehicle (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night

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

Arrival days

From £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults

View prices & book

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Lovely small site. Ideally located for accessing the channel tunnel. Warm welcome…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Steve L. Sept 2023

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Lovely small site. Ideally located for accessing the channel tunnel. Warm welcome from the owners and plenty of advice for getting to the tunnel.

Disliked: Not an issue for us, but Wi-Fi didn’t appear to be available.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Nice to meet you, and hope you enjoy your trip.

Outstanding!

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

Daniel T. Sept 2023

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Outstanding camping location, that is set in beautiful and well tended grounds. Stuart and Margaret are incredible hosts and made is feel very welcome. Would absolutely recommend this site, especially if peaceful and relaxing is what you are seeking. We stayed by the lake and it was just perfect.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for your visit, and nice review. Glad you enjoyed your stay and return again, Stuart and Margaret.

Friendly owners and clean facilities…

Overall	6/10
Location	8
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	8

David H. Sept 2023

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Friendly owners and clean facilities

Disliked: It was like camping in someone's garden with the pitch facing there house

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for doing a review but we are disappointed at your comments. We checked each day of your stay to make sure all was ok for you. It is clear when booking our site that we do not have showers, we do not take children, and marking low accommodation is strange as it was your tent.... I wish people would check what is or is not available when booking, our site clearly is not for everyone.

Prima faciliteiten, fijne ontvangst, mooie natuur

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

MONIQUE R. Sept 2023

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Alles! Hartelijke ontvangst door Margareth, alle faciliteiten werden goed uitgelegd, prachtige natuur, mooie vijver met steiger en wandelingetje, fijn kleinschalige camping, nette faciliteiten als kamperen bij de boer, en prachtige bossen eromheen om te wandelen met de honden. Keurige prijs vergeleken bij andere dergelijke campings die veel minder gemak gaven. Ik zou hem graag aan iedereen aanbevelen, maar dan hebben we het de volgende keer minder rustig ;-)

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for the 10 but could not comment as it was in French.

Peaceful, clean and quiet

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

Henry C. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Peaceful and quiet setting, lots of ducks and friendly welcome

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for a fat 10!! we must be something correct. Hope you get to visit us again, Many Thanks Stuart and Margaret

Beautiful site with very helpful and friendly hosts

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

Anonymous Aug 2023

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Idyllic location and warm, friendly and extremely helpful hosts. Our stay was wonderful and we hope to return again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for the 10! look forward to you coming to see us again.

Friendly welcome. Good and clean facilities. Quiet and peaceful. Lovely walk to…

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

Anonymous Aug 2023

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Friendly welcome. Good and clean facilities. Quiet and peaceful. Lovely walk to the pub.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Nice review thanks, glad you had a good time, maybe we will see you again on your return from France? All the best Stuart

In all our 35 years of Caravan/Motorhome camping we have never met…

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

Don R. Aug 2023

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: In all our 35 years of Caravan/Motorhome camping we have never met such lovely owners. Stuart & Margaret are a very welcoming & friendly couple. They are very proud of their campsite & it shows. Beautifully kept grounds. very clean amenaties & surrounded by nature. Stayed 4 days. Enjoyed 2 days fishing in the well stocked lake & had enjoyable walks through the woods to the nearby local pub for lunch. Perfect. Enjoyed our stay & will definitely be returning to this delightful site.

Disliked: No dislikes.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: It was great to meet you both, and thanks for a great review. Its true we are passionate about our site and business, and although the income offsets the costs we are not profit driven, and that is the difference I think. We do hope you return and enjoy another stay. Kind Regards to you both, Stuart and Margaret.

Excellent site for peace and quiet and to listen to nature

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

jason s. Aug 2023

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: From a warm welcome from the owners, the firs offer a peaceful and picturesque setting for a relaxing break with fishing available if you choose,toliet on site and level pitches,will definitely return

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for the high marks, lovely to meet you both and hope you come again soon, best wishes Stuart and Margaret.

A beautiful little retreat.

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

Andy P. Jul 2023

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: The owners were lovely , came and saw us as soon as we had got there. WiFi on the pitch. No showers but toilet facilities. So peaceful and tranquil. Definitely would stay again.

Disliked: Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks Andy, look forward to your return, take care, Stuart and Margaret.

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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

Adults only

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

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

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Location

The Firs Fishery and Campsite

Nickley Wood Road

Shadoxhurst

Kent

England

TN26 1LZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.09619°N
0.8285°W

Nearest transport

Coach

4.2 mi Park Street

4.7 mi Tesco Crooksfoot

Rail

2.2 mi Ham Street Rail Station

3.9 mi Ashford International Rail Station

4.4 mi Appledore (Kent) Rail Station

Ferry

12.6 mi Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal

21.2 mi Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal

21.8 mi Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal

Airport

10.8 mi Lydd London Ashford Airport

28.8 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

There's a reason Kent is known as the 'Garden of England', you know: this part of the world is home to well-kept man-made landscapes and vistas of rolling farmland. Fans of the former may well appreciate teeing off at the local golf club (10 minutes' drive) or heading down to the Royal Military Canal (10 minutes) for bike rides along the water's edge. Rural ramblers, meanwhile, should check out the four-mile Wye Downs circular walk (25 minutes). If you'd like to make friends with some cute farm animals on your rural break, pay a visit to the Rare Breeds Centre (10 minutes). Meanwhile, for a sense of the area's history, stop by at stunning Bodiam Castle (30 minutes) – a proper castle, with a moat to cross and everything. Like to be beside the seaside? Dungeness' marshland landscape is home to abundant birdlife (pack your binoculars and head to the RSPB reserve to find out more), as well as an old lighthouse and the largest shingle beach in Europe (25 minutes). Head to the two genteel towns of Rye and Winchelsea, meanwhile, for castle ruins, independent book shops and vineyards, or scamper over to the dunes at Camber Sands (all around half an hour's drive).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Dymchurch	8.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
St Mary'S Bay (Kent)	8.9 mi	Sea	Good	N/A	Good	Good
Littlestone	10.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Hythe	11.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Camber	11.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ashford Designer Outlet 4.7 mi

Kent & East Sussex Railway 6.5 mi

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park 7.6 mi

Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway 10.7 mi

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 10.8 mi

National Trust

Smallhythe Place 6.9 mi

Lamb House 10.9 mi

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 11.1 mi

Bodiam Castle 14 mi

Stoneacre 15.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

GODINTON PARK 4.3 mi

HATCH PARK 5.5 mi

Tenterden - Stiles and Steam Trains 6.4 mi

PORT LYMPNE 7.7 mi

Wye - Crundale - Eggarton Manor - Crundale Downs 7.7 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

Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

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.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 5 day(s) of arrival.
Changes cannot be made once you have booked.
Modifications are subject to a £3.00 fee.

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.
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).
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.

Extras

Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
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.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.
The fishing lakes are stocked with carp, tench, roach, rudd and perch.
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 does have a catch-and-return fishing policy in place.
This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Pitches

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

Reception

Reception is open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. between 01/05 and 30/09.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Vehicles

The car is only included in the rate if you are travelling with a touring caravan or a tent. If you wish to bring a car along with your motorhome/campervan please select the extra.

Additional terms

Fishing is charged on site at £12 for the first rod and £8 for the second rod per day. Swims are limited to 10 and allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Fishing is available for those with some experience. You must use barbless hooks and bring along a landing net and unhooking mat or you may be refused access to fishing.

All fish must be returned to the water.

Payment terms

Does The Firs Fishery and Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Firs Fishery and Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near The Firs Fishery and Campsite? There's a reason Kent is known as the 'Garden of England', you know: this part of the world is home to well-kept man-made landscapes and vistas of rolling farmland. Fans of the … Read more
When can I check in and check out of The Firs Fishery and Campsite?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at The Firs Fishery and Campsite? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.