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General
- Family-run farm site in the Kent Downs, a mile from Halling village
- A 10-minute drive to Rochester, 20 minutes to Leeds Castle
- Well-stocked farm shop on site; next to the North Downs Way
There’s history all around at Croquet Lawn Camping at Court Farm – this farm site in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is in the midst of the Medway’s megalithic sites (including Kit’s Coty and Coldrum Long Barrow), and part of an area once occupied by the Romans.
The Lingham family can’t trace their history back quite that far, but they’ve still managed to notch up 150 years of living on this fine agricultural estate a mile from the village of Halling. The manor house dates back to the early middle ages though, and the estate is clearly a place that’s well settled in its environment (you can tell by the way the wild pheasants stroll nonchalantly around the place, and the fact that hawks, badgers and squirrels seem happy to stop by too…)
This is still a working farm, so you’ll be surrounded by fields of arable crops and grass-fed sheep and cows, and with free-range chickens to see as well. All of this feeds into the very popular and well-stocked farm shop and bakery on site, which is open six days a week (not Mondays) and provides all sorts of local treats including fresh meat, bread and veg, dairy and deli snacks and Kentish fruit juices and local ales to wash it all down.
All of this means you’re likely to want to barbecue or picnic as much as possible – and you’re welcome to do so, but it’s also handy to note that there’s an excellent pub in the village if you fancy venturing out.
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ Dutch
✓ English
✓ French
✓ German
✓ Italian
✓ Spanish
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Reviews
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Spacious pitch Farm location Close to train station (within 1 …
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Brilliant place to stay. Tania and Andrew were very hospitable. …
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Absolutely perfect for a short break with kids
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The site was excellent if you want to get away from city life!
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Really nice place to stay,’run by very friendly helpful people
From the manager...
Dear Paul, Thanks so much for your kind review, we loved having you here at Court Farm! Note that the harvest season is nearly over and then our car parking arrangements will return to normal ie right next to the campsite so only a walking distance of a couple of meters. Sorry for the inconvenience, but as a working farm we had to put health & safety first for the few weeks we needed the "top barn" for the tractors driving back and forth unloading the tonnes of harvested grain :) |
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Great site for walking, easy access to North Downs Way
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Very nice quiet campsite, basic amenities, but a beautiful place …
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Features
Coronavirus
24+ hour ventilation between accommodation guests
Activities/entertainment run in smaller groups
Capacity reduced to increase social distancing
Check-in: contactless (in person)
Check-in: one group at a time
Check-in: self check-in (unattended)
Disinfectant sprays and wipes provided
Extra spacing in seated areas
Hand sanitising stations
Masks/gloves available
More frequent emptying of bins
One-way flow for entering/leaving buildings
Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning
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
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
No dogs allowed
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Forest
Gastronomic delight
Lake and/or mountain
Leave the car at home
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No hot water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Farm
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre
— 6.5 miles
King Street — 7.1 miles
King Street — 7.1 miles
- Train stations
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Halling Rail Station
— 0.8 miles
Snodland Rail Station — 1.9 miles
Cuxton Rail Station — 2.0 miles
- Ferry ports
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Gravesend Pier
— 6.8 miles
Tilbury Ferry Terminal — 7.1 miles
Woolwich Arsenal Pier — 18.2 miles
- Airports
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Biggin Hill Airport
— 17.1 miles
London Southend Airport — 19.0 miles
London City Airport — 19.3 miles
Local attractions
You won’t have to go very far to get to the closest attraction – a simple 10-minute stroll gets you to the bright blue waters of St Andrew’s Lakes, for wild swims, fishing, paddleboarding, kayaking or a bounce across its inflatable assault course. If you’d rather stay dry, take a ramble through the farm’s woodland down to the marshlands alongside the Medway River, or set out for a walk on the North Downs Way, which passes by the site.
If you’d like to tick off those ancient megalithic sites, plan a day taking in Kits Coty House (15 minutes’ drive) and Coldrum Long Barrow (20 minutes) – or follow the guided walk from the farm to the latter.
Rochester (15 minutes) is another place to put on your list, for its museum, cathedral and castle, and you may also like to plan outings to Leeds Castle (20 minutes) and Canterbury (40 minutes). For a rather more modern day out, sign up for go-karting sessions at Buckmore Park (15 minutes) or get to grips with the bigger vehicles at Diggerland Kent (10 minutes).
Must see
- Rochester Castle (4.1 miles)
- Rochester Cathedral (4.1 miles)
- The Historic Dockyard Chatham (5.1 miles)
National Trust
- Cobham Wood and Mausoleum (2.4 miles)
- Owletts (2.8 miles)
Cycle routes
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- What attractions are near Croquet Lawn Camping at Court Farm? You won’t have to go very far to get to the closest attraction – a simple 10-minute stroll gets you to the bright blue waters of St Andrew’s Lakes, for wild swims, … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Croquet Lawn Camping at Court Farm?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.
Hi there,
We're very sorry about this miscommunication - as you can see from the "rave reviews" we've had in the past (10/10), this hasn't happend before. Normally I am there to show you around but unfortunately I had to visit family urgently in Australia. Apologies.
Just wanted to point out though that our listing/description does not offer a shower and we make it clear that the amenities are indeed basic ie no sink in the toilet and you need to use the taps and tubs in our farm office area before a certain time. We lock up to ensure security at night.
I think we will put signage in the hedge where the water tap is at the camp site as it may not be that obvious at dusk. Thanks for pointing that out. We normally have printed instructions available but as you say, it was an exceptional weekend given the public holiday and our earlier closing times for the farm shop on Sundays.
Hope you come back! We'll make sure it is an easier arrival next time :)
cheers,
Tania Lingham