The Firs Fishery and Campsite

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The lakes
The lakes
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Lake for fishing
Deck for fishing
Fishing lake
Some of the wildlife to be seen around the site
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Around the site

  • 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

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Tent pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 10
Open now
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. XL Bully, 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.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 1 May to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 73 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful, well-maintained campsite set in beautiful surroundings, ideal for a tranquil getaway. Visitors consistently praise the exceptional friendliness and helpfulness of owners Margaret and Stuart, who are noted for making guests feel welcome and accommodating requests. The site is appreciated for its clean facilities, generous pitches, and the opportunity for fishing. While some guests mention the absence of showers, the overall experience is highly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Very peaceful idyllic setting set close to two lakes . The owners…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very peaceful idyllic setting set close to two lakes . The owners were very good hosts and the site was clean and well managed .
Will certainly visit again

Disliked No dislike’s couldn’t find any fault it was exactly what we was looking for for a short break away . Couldn’t do more than 2 nights due to no showers but that was not a problem.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks James great to meet you both, see you again,
Take Care
Stuart and Margaret

Excellent site with lovely owners

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Heather R.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Lovely quiet site with access to a byway with walks to the village or into the forest. The owners gave us a lovely welcome and were very helpful with things to do in the area.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks Heather, nice to meet you, hope you come again,
Stuart

Lovely location, peaceful and fabulous walks…

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Jane W.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Lovely location, peaceful and fabulous walks

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for your favorable comments.

A hidden gem in the Kent countryside. The welcoming owners keep the…

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Stephen C.

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked A hidden gem in the Kent countryside. The welcoming owners keep the site immaculate and make every guest feel at home. The fishing lake is beautifully maintained and well-stocked, ideal for beginners and seasoned anglers alike. Spacious pitches and peaceful surroundings make it perfect for relaxing. Whether you’re here to fish or unwind, you’ll leave refreshed and eager to return.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for the excellent review, I enjoyed your visit as we swopped stories, you had some nice fish too.
Look forward to your return visit soon, I hope,
All the best
Stuart.

great site will fish next time..

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graham d.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Great little site and the perfect hosts in Stuart & Margaret most welcoming.
Forest walks straight from the site and lovely surroundings , lakes ideal for our dog Ellis.

Disliked nothing all good

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Nice to meet you, and hope you return again soon.

Site was as described. Lovely friendly owners. A perfect get away.

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Carol H.

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The campsite was quiet and peaceful. Exactly as described. Supermarket near by in case you have forgotten anything. Lovely fishing lake, just perfect for a days fishing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: It was a pleasure having you visit us, we see you have already booked to come again, looking forward to see you again.

Amazing place. We will be back again.

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Margie G.

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful campsite, wonderful fishing. Peace & quiet. Margaret & Stuart are delightful, friendly hosts. Clean facilities and great abundance of wildlife.

Disliked Nothing. Wished we could stay longer.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for the super comments, we love having you both come to see us, and enjoy our chats, come see us again soon,
Stuart x

Stuart and Margaret were lovely hosts and were so helpful, we really…

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Ara J.

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Stuart and Margaret were lovely hosts and were so helpful, we really appreciated their flexibility when we needed to change dates pretty last minute. They also provided us chairs which was nice for our 3 night stay. Campsite was peaceful and well located, we managed to walk there easily. Toilets were clean and pitch was perfect.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Glad you enjoyed your stay and we see you soon, good luck to you both at university and euro trip.

Super quiet and tranquil.

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Steve B.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Location, surroundings, peace and quiet and the owners. Who were most helpful and really nice people.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for the nice review, hope you visit us again?

Peaceful and tranquil site with friendly staff.

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Sebastian S.

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked This was my first time camping since I was a kid, and I really can't wait to go back. It's such a beautiful and tranquil site, with very friendly and welcoming hosts. The lovely lady accommodated my request for a secluded spot where I could bring my motorbike to the pitch. I'll definitely stay there again the next time I'm in the area!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for the review, you are welcome, and look forward to your return.

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 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°E

Nearest transport

Coach
4.2 mi Park Street
4.7 mi Tesco Crooksfoot
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 2020201920182017
Dymchurch 8.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Mary'S Bay (Kent) 8.9 mi Sea GoodN/AGoodGood
Littlestone 10.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Hythe 11.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Camber 11.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • 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.
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  • 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.