Lillyroos
View prices & book- Peaceful, family-friendly site on the outskirts of Deal, Kent
- Bettshanger Country Park five minutes’ drive; Margate half an hour
- Restaurant for breakfast and dinner; bar with big-screen TV; play area
Campground type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 12 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 2 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Mon, 1 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
Unpowered grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent site
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Site size: Min 8.0m width x 3.0m depth (26.2ft width x 9.8ft depth) Calculated area: 24.0m² (258.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 28 (GBP 28) 1 night, 2 adults
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4 people maximum No dogs allowed Dimensions: 5.0m width x 1.0m length (16.4ft width x 3.3ft length) Calculated area: 5.0m² (53.8ft²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 100 (GBP 100) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 83% of visitors View breakdown
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Great place, lovely views
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Liked: Lovely quiet dog friendly family park, very clean, good facilities, clean showers and toilets. We will be booking again and telling friends.
Disliked: Nothing we could find to dislike
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Clean,quiet and good value
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Liked: Warm welcome, large pitches, flat and level . very clean site. Friendly staff with a good on site bar offering breakfast and dinner ,food was very good quality and value for money. Wasn't a busy weekend and the site was very peaceful.
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Good value and great atmosphere
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Liked: Great site,greeted by friendly and helpful staff. Had a comfortable stay with superb facilities, we just fancied a night away and it met all our expectations. Good food and a very atmospheric bar.Would thoroughly recommend.
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Level flat pitches, clean toilets and hot showers. Lovely bar area with…
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Liked: Level flat pitches, clean toilets and hot showers. Lovely bar area with indoor and outdoor areas. Food available breakfast/ pizzas, burgers and hot dogs. Friendly and helpful staff. Good location few miles from Deal and Sandwich. Highly recommend.
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Lovely campsite with great facilities, food and friendly staff
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Liked: Lillyroos Campsite is a fantastic spot for a relaxing getaway. The pitches are spacious and set in a beautiful natural setting, offering plenty of peace and quiet. The facilities, including the showers and toilets, are clean and well-kept, which makes the stay comfortable. The staff are incredibly friendly and always on hand to help with any questions or needs, making you feel welcome from the moment you arrive. It’s a great place for families, with lots of open space for kids to play and plenty of nearby walking trails to explore. Overall, Lillyroos Campsite offers a perfect balance of nature and convenience, and I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful camping experience.
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Excellent camping site would highly recommend
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Liked: Amazing staff VERY clean bathrooms and showers Affordable drinks and food on location Overall great stay Also my wife who is a little cautious about female safety found it very safe Recommending it to everyone who are active campers and want a nice relaxing stay
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This friendly, well organised little campsite.
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Liked: This friendly, well organised little campsite is an excellent base from which to explore eastern Kent. The facilities were clean, with warm showers and spacious loos. The cafe/bar was a lovely treat, and actually did decaffeinated lattes! There was a really cosy social area with fantastic sofas and a wood burner, that if it had been raining, would have been a life saver. The transport links to this site are great - it’s easy to get to by road, but also accessible by rail, as it is more or less within walking distance of Deal station, but is also on the bus route from Deal to Sandwich.
Disliked: I didn't look very hard, but I didn’t see any recycling facilities, so I’ve taken my recycling home.
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Overall a great experience, friendly staff nice staff and a great pric
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Liked: Great campsite with a great host. Lovely showers, nice facilities. Would recommend and will be sure to stay again. 100 percent satisfied
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Nice place close to the beach and next to the park.
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Liked: Very welcoming and friendly staff. Nice and clean facilities.
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Liked: We had booked to stay the evening at Lillyroos, we got to the site, opened my van door and we were absolutely covered in tiny flies. I took a photo of them and I believe they are called fungus gnats. They come off of the roots of fern trees and the site is surrounded by them. They were absolutely everywhere, in our hair, in our eyes, ears and mouth. I tried moving pitch but it was just the same. I know it’s nature but it’s as if a fertiliser had been applied to the ground and it just made it unbearable. We’re used to staying in natural sites and off grid camping so it wasn’t as though we were being precious, I’ve never experienced anything like this. We then had to leave the site late at night and try to find some last minute accommodation elsewhere.
Disliked: We tried to contact the owners at the time, there was no answer. I emailed them and didn’t get a reply. I then contacted the owners via pitch up at which point I finally got a reply to say that they were not prepared to issue any form of refund. We understand it’s nature and there’s not much they can do about it but surely they should be a bit more understanding when people decide not to stay in those conditions.
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From the manager: Thank you for sharing your experience, although we're disappointed that it didn't meet your expectations. Firstly, we need to address that you arrived at the site at 9:30pm, outside of our designated check-in hours, which are clearly stated in our terms and conditions as being between 3:00pm and 8:00pm. These hours are in place to ensure a smooth and welcoming experience for all guests. Had you arrived during the correct time, one of our team members would have greeted you, shown you around the campsite, and addressed any concerns immediately, as we do with all our guests. Regarding your attempt to contact us, it appears you called our office phone line outside of business hours. Unfortunately, I wasn’t aware of the call at the time, but had you left a message, someone from our team would have gotten back to you as soon as they had seen it. As for the insects, Lillyroos is situated in a beautiful, natural environment, and while we do our utmost to maintain a pleasant stay, we cannot control the presence of insects that are part of the ecosystem. The gnats you encountered are indeed common in rural settings like ours, especially near the surrounding vegetation. We also checked with other campers onsite, and no one reported any issues with flies. It’s possible that the use of headlights upon arrival may have attracted more insects to your immediate vicinity. We regret that you found the situation unbearable and had to leave early. However, as someone who is accustomed to natural and off-grid camping, it is surprising that this particular experience caused so much distress. Finally, as stated in our terms and conditions, refunds are not issued for circumstances beyond our control, such as weather or natural occurrences—a standard policy across many outdoor accommodation providers. We wish you the best in your future travels and hope you find sites that better align with your expectations.
Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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
PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby 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 Watersports nearbyLocation
Lillyroos
The Lookers Cottage
Sandwich Road
opposite The Coach pub
Deal
Kent
England
CT14 0AT
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.23745°N
1.35503°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Deal Castle | 3.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Sandwich Bay | 5.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
St Margaret`S Bay | 9.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Ramsgate Western Undercliffe | 10.5 km | Sea | Excellent | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
Ramsgate Sands | 11.6 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Deal Castle 3.8 km
Walmer Castle and Gardens 5.2 km
South Foreland Lighthouse 10.9 km
White Cliffs of Dover 11.8 km
Dover Castle 12.4 km
National Trust
South Foreland Lighthouse 10.9 km
The White Cliffs of Dover 11.9 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
NORTHBOURNE COURT 1.8 km
Sandwich - White Cliff Country Trail - Sandwich 3.7 km
THE SALUTATION 4.1 km
WALMER CASTLE 5.3 km
WALDERSHARE PARK 8.3 km
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 campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Lillyroos have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Lillyroos dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Lillyroos? You can learn all about the area’s coal-mining past at the Kent Mining Museum at Bettshanger Country Park (five minutes’ drive), where there are also walking and cycling paths for all abilities, … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Lillyroos?
Camping and caravan Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Lillyroos? From $54.87 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.