Hillcrest Farm Wild Camping

Fra 26 £ For 1 nat, 2 voksen 9.5 21 anmeldelser
Visitor image of the view from yellow pitch (added by manager 19 Oct 2022)
Visitor image of the view from yellow pitch (added by manager 19 oct 2022)
By the treeline (added by manager 30 jul 2019)
Countryside views over kent (added by manager 30 jul 2019)

  • Afsides og fredfyldt naturcamping i maleriske North Downs
  • 30 min. kørsel fra Canterbury og fra strandene i Whitstable
  • Maks. ti min. kørsel fra en kro fra 1500-tallet m. daglig madservering
Longing for the simple days of yore, when camping wasn’t all about the bells and whistles? Stake your claim on a spot at Hillcrest Farm Wild Camping, a family-friendly wild camping site five minutes’ drive from the village of Charing in Kent. This is wild camping at its most basic, with no running water or toilets on site (bringing both is a necessity, though public loos in Charing can be used in an emergency), so being comfortable without the comforts of home living is a must. If that sounds like your cup of tea, then this site will have everyone sleeping soundly. High on a hilltop in the North Downs, there are stunning views across Kent and south into East Sussex from the pitches, and the fact that it’s a tiny spot (with restricted numbers of guests) means it’s peaceful in the extreme. Days and nights can be spent next to the campfire and food is easily handled with barbecues or with a 10-minute stroll to the nearby 16th-century inn. When a change of scenery is needed, the site’s well placed for wanders through Kent: the long-distance Pilgrims Way walking trail linking Winchester and Canterbury is accessible less than 10 minutes’ easy stroll from the site, as is the North Downs Way, which follows the Pilgrims Way here for a stretch.

Pladstype

Teltpladser 4
Åbner 2.
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  • Denne plads har ingen toilet- eller brusebadsfaciliteter.
  • Børn under 18 år skal være i følge med deres forældre eller værge.
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  • Du kan ikke reservere mere end 7 på hinanden følgende overnatninger.
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Wild camping at its best - quiet, remote and a restful break

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
Caroline N. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Blue Areal til telt med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Beautiful location for an authentic wild camp. Very helpful and friendly host who was able to sell us a wheelbarrow of wood for a campfire. Very much enjoyed our stay, especially the peace and watching birds of prey. Plan to return soon.

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Basic and beautiful

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 8
Indkvartering 8
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 8
Kundeservice 8
Børnevenligt Ingen bedømmelse
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi 10
Sarah B. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Blue Areal til telt med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Lovely views, close to pub, quiet and peaceful. No frills back to nature camping experience. Had a lovely stay thank you. We will be back.

Syntes ikke om: Entry gate was a bit heavy to negotiate but we managed.

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Excellent site - really top notch

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter Ingen bedømmelse
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
Pippa O. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Blue Areal kørende med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: My friend and I arrived in her campervan on Friday eve. As we had the last spot, we were expecting the campsite to be swamped as it was a bank holiday weekend. But luckily for us, "fully booked" = something like 5 pitches. So we saw two other sets of people camping, but pretty much had the large field to ourselves, with the most beautiful views! There are absolutely no facilities, but I think you could drive to town if you needed a loo. This campsite is my idea of perfection. Couldn't ask for more!

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Excellent

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi 10
Stacey O. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Blue Areal til telt med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: The space, grass was cut and the views were amazing, no rubbish very well looked after. The owner came to make sure we got set up ok, and was very friendly

Syntes ikke om: Maybe needs some bins somewhere dotted around

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The camping pitches are very private and well spaced. 3rd time I’ve…

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 8
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi 2
Wayne T. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Yellow Areal til telt med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: The camping pitches are very private and well spaced. 3rd time I’ve been here and got to bring my daughter this time and she loved it. We made a fire and the owner managed to rustle us up some sticks and marshmallows as I had forgot. Overall a great campsite in a great location.

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Amazing wild camping

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi 2
Annabel M. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Blue Areal til telt med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Loved this campsite, purely as there were only what seemed to be 3 or 4 pitches, it felt like wild camping and was in a beautiful setting. It was easy to get in, no issues at all and you can buy firewood to build a fire. Also recommend checking out the Bowl Inn if you want a nice dinner/need the restroom. You couldn’t hear the main road and it was overall really peaceful. Easy to access by a short hike (40 mins) from Charing station.

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Friendly, peaceful, relaxed

Samlet 8/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 8
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 2
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt Ingen bedømmelse
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi 2
Anonym Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Blue Areal til telt med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Very peaceful, and it's great how there are only a few pitches and they are very spread out. We bought a wheelbarrow of wood and loved having a fire.

Syntes ikke om: Would be amazing if there was a toilet accessible!

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The negatives are minor, this is a great location and is good value

Samlet 8/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering Ingen bedømmelse
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter Ingen bedømmelse
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt Ingen bedømmelse
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
Jo P. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Red Areal til telt med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Quiet location with plenty of space between pitches allowing privacy. I was given the red pitch which is the corner of a field with hedges on two sides

Syntes ikke om: It was easy to find the entry to the field but the marker post (on the left as you drive in) needed refreshing. The pitch was also overgrown so held a fair amount of moisture

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The campsite owner was very friendly and also very flexible with arrival…

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering Ingen bedømmelse
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter Ingen bedømmelse
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt Ingen bedømmelse
Renlighed Ingen bedømmelse
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
Anonym Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Blue Areal til telt med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: The campsite owner was very friendly and also very flexible with arrival and departure times, which was very convenient. We all had a lovely time, would definitely go again.

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Excellent back to nature site

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 4
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt Ingen bedømmelse
Renlighed Ingen bedømmelse
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
Dave L. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Blue Areal til telt med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Absolutely amazing site. Lovely views. Peaceful and private. Friendly campsite owner. Decent pub walking distance

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Faciliteter

Fritidsaktiviteter på stedet

Aftenunderholdning

Bar eller klubhus

Børneklub

Cykelleje

Fiskeri

Fitnesscenter

Fjernsynsrum

Indendørs swimmingpool

Legeplads

Restaurant/Bar på pladsen

Spillerum

Takeaway

Tennis

Udendørs swimmingpool

Vandsport

Faciliteter på stedet

Afhentning fra offentlig transport

Bad til rådighed

Bilparkering ved campingarealet/enheden

Bruser til rådighed

Familietoiletter

Fryser med køleelement

Gratis wi-fi

Handicapfaciliteter

Hundepark

Internet-adgang

Komposttoilet

Købmandsbutik

Møntvaskeri

Offentlig telefon

Offentlige toiletter

Opvaskeområde

Portabelt toilet

Toiletblok

Tørrerum

Wi-fi

Grupper er velkomne

Familievenlig

Grupper af samme køn velkomne

Grupper af studerende velkomne

Motorcyklister velkomne

Regler

Bål tilladt

Erhvervskøretøjer tilladt

Grill kan lånes

Grill tilladt

Hunde ikke tilladte

Hunde tilladte

Temaer

Afsides beliggenhed

Camping uden faciliteter

Fredfyldt

Service

Gasflasker til rådighed

Genbrug tilgængeligt

Grøn energi

Kemisk bortskaffelse

Ladestationer til elbiler

Opladningsfaciliteter

Faciliteter i nærheden

Bar i nærheden

Butik i nærheden

Hundevenligt område

Offentlig transport i nærheden

Type

Bondegård

Mini (1-10 arealenheder)

Fritidsaktiviteter i nærheden

Restaurant i nærheden

Ridning i nærheden

Beliggenhed

Hillcrest Farm Wild Camping

Sonestile Farm Road

Hart Hill

Charing

Kent

England

TN27 0HW

Rutevejledning

Tidszone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51,22578°N
0,78009°V

Nærmeste transport

Bus
10,8 km Park Street
13,7 km Tesco Crooksfoot
13,7 km Tesco Crooksfoot
Jernbane
2,1 km Charing (Kent) Rail Station
5,1 km Lenham Rail Station
7,8 km Harrietsham Rail Station
Færge
27,7 km Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
37,7 km Gravesend Pier
38,2 km Tilbury Ferry Terminal
Lufthavn
32,1 km Lydd London Ashford Airport
38,6 km London Southend Airport
42,5 km Kent International Airport

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Lokale seværdigheder

The absolute first thing guests at Hillcrest must do is make the 15-minute drive to Leeds Castle. The historical pile should keep all ages entertained, with a maze to get lost in, falconry shows, a dog collar museum, punting, Segway tours and, of course, a spectacular 12th-century castle to explore. Once that’s crossed off the list, there’s plenty else hereabouts to warrant visits. On days when a sense of calm is needed, it’s 15 minutes to Doddington Place Gardens and half an hour to Sissinghurst Castle Garden for peaceful and fragrant strolls, 25 minutes to tours and tastings at Biddenden Vineyards, and 45 minutes to shaded walks, family cycling and mountain biking trails at Bedgebury National Pinetum. Beachy days are a cinch too: it’s about half an hour from base to Whitstable, where there are sandy stretches to wander or lay about on, swims to be had, yachting and waterskiing to try hands at, and a castle to gawp at while traipsing through gardens. Cash burning holes in pockets? Travel into Canterbury (30 minutes away) to trip around gardens, explore museums and galleries, experience the famed Canterbury Tales and, of course, shop. If that’s not enough retail therapy, Ashford Designer Outlet is 20 minutes' drive from base.

Vandkvalitet for nærliggende badevand

Navn Afstand Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
West Beach, Whitstable 21,5 km Hav Ikke Relevant God God God
Leysdown 21,8 km Hav Ikke Relevant Fremragende God Fremragende
Minster Leas 23,1 km Udløb Ikke Relevant Fremragende Fremragende Fremragende
Tankerton 24,1 km Hav Ikke Relevant Fremragende Fremragende Fremragende
Sheerness 24,2 km Udløb Ikke Relevant Fremragende Fremragende Fremragende

Datakilde: Det Europæiske Miljøagentur

Bør opleves

Ashford Designer Outlet 10,5 km

Leeds Castle 10,7 km

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 18,4 km

Kent & East Sussex Railway 18,6 km

West Gate Towers Museum 21,5 km

National Trust

Stoneacre 14,5 km

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 19,4 km

Smallhythe Place 21,6 km

Sprivers Garden 27,3 km

Bodiam Castle 29,9 km

Cykelruter

Find lokale ruter på det nationale cykelnet - over 19,000 kilometer cykelruter.

Andet

CHILSTON PARK 4,7 km

DODDINGTON PLACE 6,4 km

BELMONT PARK 6,9 km

GODINTON PARK 8,5 km

LEES COURT 9,5 km

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