Care Ashore Campsite
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- Spacious pitches at a 260-acre Surrey estate near Cranleigh
- A 15-minute drive to Winkworth Arboretum; 40 minutes to the coast
- Fishing and social club on site; profits support local charity
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- 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.
- Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
- The grocery shop is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
- The bar is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
- Group bookings of 6 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- Guests must only use green waste chemicals for waste and water disposal.
Languages spoken
English
Reviews
94% would recommend this site to a friend
92% would stay here again
What customers say
This peaceful campsite is praised for its spacious pitches, beautiful surroundings and friendly atmosphere. Guests enjoyed the on-site bar and the opportunities for walking. Facilities are generally clean, though some found them basic and in need of updating, particularly the toilet and shower blocks. Minor issues noted included occasional noise from aircraft and a lack of Wi-Fi on pitches, with availability concentrated in the main house. The site is recommended for its relaxed vibe and value.
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Last updated 07/07/2026
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Electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked The staff I spoke to were absolutely lovely. But there is nothing about the site or its systems to like, sadly - I was booked in for two nights, but left within 2 hours of arrival . . .
Disliked Before arrival (whilst driving!) I received the following:
Reservation Details
"The following bookings are provisional and not yet confirmed" - odd, as I'd already paid in full and received confirmation.
The reservation number was given as # 5676136, but the booking number was #6286482?!? I was allocated EH Pitch 4...
I was told I needed to check-in before arrival, which required name/address/email/phone number/car registration/time of arrival etc etc - despite having already supplied these details before I left home.
I pulled off the road to complete the form and was then told:
Contactless Check In is unavailable for the following reason.
Outside Check In Window
Registration form Incomplete
Booker Details Incomplete
Guest Details Incomplete
The postcode took me down an unmade, deeply pot-holed dead-end with no turning space! I rang for help, but no-one picked up. A local helped me find the site which was initially sign-posted as Care Ashore Campsite, but after two such signs they disappeared and Springbok Estate signs took over - I didn't know these were the same site!
I arrived at a blank, sterile, un-landscaped, fenced-off rectangle with no greenery to soften the edges or offer shade, to find EH 4 already taken and no-one in sight to speak to. I rang for help again - no-one answered.
Eventually, another camper explained I would find an office in the main house, up the hill 500 metres away. There I met two of the 'residents' of the Care Ashore charity - the first attempted to not to let me in and the second later called me a cheeky, effing b**tard, presumably because I was sitting in the lounge, having been told by the lovely staff that I could enjoy the air-conditioning in the 33 degree heat?!?
I was informed that, despite having been allocated EH4, they 'didn't allocate pitches' and I could park anywhere! They also confirmed that they already had my complete booking details.
I did try to make a go of it, but, after checking up on the facilities (all poor and centred around a mini industrial estate!) decided that home seemed a better option.
The check-out questionnaire (?) I received at home was the icing on the cake - I have no intention of completing it.
Lest you suspect I am one of 'those' people, that complain about everything - please see my reviews of all other sites. EVERY one of them is glowing, including the one I stayed at on the morning before my arrival here!
There is no way this site deserves a 9/10 rating...
Sorry!
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Very quiet surrounds, Well laid out…
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked Very quiet surrounds, Well laid out pitches with plenty of space.
Disliked Limited facilities. OK if you are self contained, otherwise only 3 showers, 1 not functioning, Toilets 300m away down a track.
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Electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked Pitches
Disliked Showers and toilet block. Grubby, inadequate. Very poor.
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Great place to stay
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked The bays are lovely and big in a picturesque setting, very quiet and have never met so many nice and friendly people. The facilities were spotless and lots of lovely walk you can do. We did not go to the bar or enjoyed the food but the offerings look great at reasonable prices as well. Would recommend this place to anyone.
Disliked Did not stay longer
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Great place, I will definitely be back next year.
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked Big pitch, everything clean, quiet at night. Lots to see and do in the surrounding area, lovely cool walks in the woods and around the gardens from my tent when it was too hot to go hiking, everything was so easy. Great place for the dog.
Disliked Nothing, though I was worried that there is only one wash hand basin for the whole site. However it wasn’t a problem and I never had to wait for any of the facilities.
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Lovely place to stay
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked Lovely spot quiet and a bonus is the Care Ashore bar very friendly and nice guys to talk to. Good walks around the estate.
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Excellent site with access to Estate…
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked Excellent site with access to Estate walks
Disliked Nothing
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Lovely peaceful location.
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Anonymous Electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked Lovely surroundings in a peaceful location. Big EHU pitches with large grassy area next to each pitch.
Clean loos, not too far from the pitches.
Didn't use the washing up point or Elsan but it's nice to have them.
Disliked The EHU area is used by tents as well as motorhomes, with tent campers pitching on the grass and parking on the hard standing. Tents are therefore very close to nextdoor campervans in this setup. If we came again we'd probably avoid an EHU pitch knowing that it's mixed with tents and book in the field instead, albeit there's quite a slope in parts of the field.
As others have already said, there needs to be more loos for the number of pitches.
We hoped to have a hot breakfast in the Careashore building but we were told we needed to book it in advance. It would have been helpful to have been told this in the campsite info.
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Good space, great facilities, perfect for…
Anonymous Electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked Good space, great facilities, perfect for the kids and great local amenities.
Disliked Check-in was a bit confusing….there wasn’t one and as we arrived after 5pm there was no one we could speak to. Some friendly neighbouring campers helped us out in the end.
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Features
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearbyLocation
Care Ashore Campsite
Springbok Estate
Satchel Court Road
Alfold
Surrey
England
GU6 8EX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.10369°N
0.52897°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littlehampton | 20.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Worthing | 21.4 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lancing, Beach Green | 21.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Middleton-On-Sea | 21.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Shoreham Beach | 22.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Fishers Adventure Farm Park 5.3 mi
Petworth House & Park 8.7 mi
Polesden Lacey 12.6 mi
Parham House & Gardens 12.9 mi
Denbies Wine Estate 13.1 mi
National Trust
Winkworth Arboretum 4.5 mi
Oakhurst Cottage 4.6 mi
Shalford Mill 8.1 mi
Petworth House and Park 8.8 mi
Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Caf� 8.9 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
VANN 3.3 mi
HASCOMBE COURT 3.9 mi
BUSBRIDGE LAKES 5.7 mi
MUNSTEAD WOOD 5.7 mi
ORCHARDS 5.7 mi
Local events
- Farnborough International Airshow (Monday, 20 July 2026 – Monday, 20 July 2026)
Farnborough, Hampshire 15.5 mi
- Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, 9 July 2026 – Thursday, 9 July 2026)
Chichester, West Sussex 18.4 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 Care Ashore Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Care Ashore Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Care Ashore Campsite? If you like a good garden visit on your break, you’ve come to the right spot – it won’t take long at all to reach the likes of the National Trust gardens … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Care Ashore Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Care Ashore Campsite? From £29 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.