Care Ashore Campsite

View prices & book 9.1 492 reviews
Lower field and main house
Campsite views
Caravans and campers on site
Top field and social club

  • 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
A holiday for yourselves, and you get to do good for others at the same time? It’s a win-win situation when you stay at Care Ashore Campsite, part of a secluded estate on the border of Surrey and West Sussex. The estate is run as a charity that provides accommodation and support for former seafarers, and any profits made by the campsite will be fed back into providing services for the residents. Concerned you may have to sacrifice certain facilities in order to support this worthy cause? Not a bit of it – this is a lovely site that’s part of a 260-acre estate made up of farmland, forest and formal gardens. You’ll be able to take walks around at your leisure, perhaps stopping in at the pretty walled garden or picking up a day pass for some fishing on the one-acre lake. Dog-friendly pitches here are spacious and fuss-free, and have access to basic shower and toilet facilities, plus a camp kitchen/washing-up shack. Guests are also welcome to stop in for a drink at the on-site social club. Barbecue evenings at your pitch are permitted too, if you’d like – there are shops 10 minutes’ drive away in Cranleigh for all the bits you’ll need. (Please note that barbecues must be raised off the ground and disposed of responsibly once they have cooled down.) If a country walk and pub are musts on your rural break, you’ll be pleased to hear that both are on hand – in fact, you could combine both with a stroll to one of the hostelries within a 30/45-minute walk. For other outings nearby you’ll have a choice of heading north to the Surrey Hills, west to the South Downs National Park or south to the coast (about 40 minutes away).

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 20
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • 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

No availability here for your search criteria

Reviews

  • 61%
    10
  • 9%
    9
  • 21%
    8
  • 2%
    7
  • 3%
    6
  • 0%
    5
  • 1%
    4
  • 0%
    3
  • 0%
    2
  • 0%
    1
Location
9
Value for money
9
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
6

94% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers spacious, well-maintained pitches in a beautiful, peaceful rural setting. Guests appreciated the friendly atmosphere, particularly in the social club bar, and the opportunity for walks. While facilities are generally clean, some noted they are basic or dated, and occasional issues with hot water or signage were mentioned. Improvements are planned, and many guests expressed a desire to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 16/06/2026

Filter by topic

Reviews page 1 of 50
Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely peaceful location.

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
8
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
6
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
No rating
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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A very enjoyable stay with good and helpful comms with site manager.

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
9
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
1

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Excellent location in attractive grounds. Peaceful, with well organised and spacious hard standing pitches. Loos and shower block impeccably clean. WiFi would be wonderful! Would definitely return.

Disliked Ideally the site should have more showers and loos (only one shower and 2 loos for each sex at present.
A more accessible water source and a drive-over drainage point for motorhomes grey water would be very helpful. (There is a drain in the turning point area outside the site but it is partially blocked).
The current access point for wheeled grey water requires the heavy container to be lifted up over the surround to empty it

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pitches, grounds.…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
8
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
No rating
Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Pitches, grounds.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quietness, hot water in kitchen clean…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
No rating

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Quietness, hot water in kitchen clean up shed

Disliked Nothing. All perfect

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review.

We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay, especially the peaceful setting, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.

We hope to welcome you back again soon.

Best Wishes
The Springbok Estates Team

Lovely grounds Good use of bar area…

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
7
Value for money
7
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
2
Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Lovely grounds
Good use of bar area

Disliked Cold showers
Lack of signal in whole area and WiFi in tent pitch area

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for leaving us a review.

We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the lovely grounds and made good use of the bar area during your stay.

We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the showers and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We will look into this to ensure they are working as expected.

As a rural campsite, mobile signal can be limited, and while we do provide WiFi, this is available in the Main House rather than across the pitches to help preserve the peaceful setting.

Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to welcome you back in the future.

Best Wishes
The Springbok Estates Team

Really peaceful site. Very good value…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Mark C. 1 review

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Really peaceful site. Very good value for money, and I like the hassle free no-check in process.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for leaving us such a lovely review.

We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, great value, and our hassle-free check-in process — it’s exactly the experience we aim to provide.

We hope to welcome you back again soon.

Best Wishes
The Springbok Estates Team

Overall a great location for some peace & quiet

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
8
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
No rating
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
6

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Stunning views, quiet, lovely walks and woodland. Close to Cranleigh with a nice selection of little shops and cafes

Disliked Very difficult to put pegs into the handstands and still minimal investment in toilets and showers, which are clean but extremely worn. Not a problem if you have your own facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for leaving us such a lovely review.

We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the stunning views, peaceful setting, and the surrounding walks and woodland, as well as the nearby shops and cafés in Cranleigh.

We appreciate your feedback regarding the hardstanding and the toilet and shower facilities. It’s helpful to hear, and we’re continuing to look at ways to improve while keeping everything clean and well-maintained.

We hope to welcome you back again soon.

Best Wishes
The Springbok Estates Team

Would return, really enjoyed our stay!

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
1
Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Well maintained pitches and grounds in beautiful countryside. Great dog friendly clubhouse. There was a fantastic band there one evening, with a good value bar!
Good walks close by.

Disliked During a busy tent season I doubt there would be enough toilet facilities for families. 2 ladies loo's, 2 mens and 1 disabled. Clean but old with a few spiders.
1 shower and only 1 sink in each block.
However they have added 2 outside shower shacks which were great!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for leaving us such a wonderful review.

We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the well-maintained pitches, beautiful countryside, and our dog-friendly clubhouse — and that the live music and bar added to your stay. It’s also great to know you made the most of the nearby walks, and that the Shower Shacks were a positive addition.

We really appreciate your feedback regarding the toilet and shower facilities during busier periods, as it helps us continue to improve.

We hope to welcome you back again soon.

Best Wishes
The Springbok Estates Team

Would definitely be back

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Nice and clean site

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for leaving us a review.

We’re pleased to hear that you found the site nice and clean, and that you had an enjoyable stay with us.

We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon.

Best Wishes
The Springbok Estates Team

Will definitely be back

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
7

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Everything! Peaceful, beautiful views, lovely walks, bar on site, pub with great food only a 30/40 minute walk away across fields & the Shower Shacks provide a fabulous outdoorsy showering experience without out being exposed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for leaving us such a wonderful review.

We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay, especially the peaceful setting, beautiful views, and the lovely walks in the surrounding area. It’s great to know you made the most of the on-site bar and nearby pub, and that the Shower Shacks added to your experience in a positive way.

We’re so pleased that everything met your expectations, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.

We hope to welcome you back again soon.

Best Wishes
The Springbok Estates Team


Features

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

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery 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

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby

Location

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

In addition to using the location shown on Google Maps, you can use what3words (selects.paramedic.grad), which will bring you to the junction off Dunsfold Road and onto Satchel Court Road. From here, follow signs for Care Ashore.

Nearest transport

Coach
9 mi Crossroads
9 mi Crossroads
10 mi Tesco
Rail
5.5 mi Witley Rail Station
6.2 mi Milford (Surrey) Rail Station
6.9 mi Godalming Rail Station
Ferry
19.5 mi Weybridge Ferry Landing
19.5 mi Shepperton Ferry Landing
21.7 mi Ditton Island Ferry Landing
Airport
15.7 mi London Gatwick Airport North Terminal
16.3 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
16.3 mi London Gatwick 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

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 at 121-acre Winkworth Arboretum (15 minutes’ drive) and Nymans (35 minutes), with woodlands, a lake and natural play areas. The colourful Ramster Gardens (15 minutes) and pretty Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens (35 minutes) are certainly worth adding to the list too. If you’ve brought the kids along, a trip to Fishers Farm Park (15 minutes) may well be on the cards for tractor rides, mini golf, treetop trails, pony rides and lots of animals to meet (plus indoor play areas in case of dodgy weather). You might also like to see the big birds at Surrey Hills Falconry (20 minutes) or hit the beach in Worthing (40 minutes). No kids in your party? A day at Denbies Wine Estate (35 minutes) might appeal instead then – you can sign up for tours and tastings here, and there’s a lovely restaurant too.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Littlehampton 20.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Worthing 21.4 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Lancing, Beach Green 21.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Middleton-On-Sea 21.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Shoreham Beach 22.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodExcellent

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.

Want to know more about camping in Surrey?

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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • 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.