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On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

Crabtree Farm

1 review

Rural glamping site on an 18th-century farm in the Kent Downs
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty half an hour’s drive from the coast
Firepits and barbecues on site; country pub within walking distance

Go glamping on the wild side at Crabtree Farm… this dog-friendly site mashes wildlife with a little bit of luxury on the grounds of an 18th-century Grade II listed farm in the village of Hastingleigh, half an hour’s drive from the coast. Surrounded by the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the views are certainly splendid and Dover’s iconic white cliffs and old fortress are also 35 minutes’ drive away. This getaway will whisk you nicely away from the crowds, as this is farm site stretches out over two acres of wild fields and it's circled by another 10 acres, including sheep and chicken grazing in a fenced area nearby. You’ll still feel nice and cosy with firepits (firewood and a bag of charcoal provided), gas barbecues and bathroom facilities with cold running water a short walk away from the pitches (including a nice selection of locally-sourced natural soaps and body washes). And so that you can plot our your next move, there's wifi near the farmhouse. Prep any food in the outdoor kitchen facilities or make a toast to the day at the traditional country pub five minutes’ walk away (this inn serves food too). There are trendy gastropubs in the local village of Wye, 10 minutes’ drive away, as well as a bakery, butchery, café, boutique restaurants and a well-stocked food shop for any handy snacks.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Luxury Remote location Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Crabtree Farm

Tamley Lane

Ashford

Kent

England

TN25 5HW

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.16208°N
0.99509°W

Nearest transport

Coach

6.2 km Tesco Crooksfoot

6.6 km Swan Lane

Rail

5.3 km Wye Rail Station

8.1 km Westenhanger Rail Station

8.6 km Ashford International Rail Station

Ferry

11.3 km Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal

23 km Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal

23.6 km Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal

Airport

23.5 km Lydd London Ashford Airport

32.6 km Kent International 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

Get stuck into lakeside or woodland walking trails and pack a picnic for Brockhill Country Park (20 minutes’ drive), a nice destination that was once part of the estate of a Norman manor. The Port Lympne Safari Park (20 minutes) is also within the same distance and home to wild safari animals you by safari truck. Fancy a beach day? Sunny Sands (half an hour) has firm sand great for sandcastles and surf hire if you want to dedicate some time to catch the waves. There are plenty more seaside towns within reach of the site, including Whitstable (40 minutes for rainbow beach huts and a gentle paddle), Broadstairs (an hour), Ramsgate (55 minutes) and Deal (50 minutes). Walk laps around the house, gardens and kitchens at Belmont House and Gardens (half an hour). Then, visit the moat and maze at Leeds Castle (half an hour) for another trip back in time. There are plenty of historic attractions in Canterbury (half an hour) too, a Roman market town with a cathedral and abbey.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Hythe	12.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Sandgate	13.5 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Dymchurch	15.3 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Folkestone	16.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
St Mary'S Bay (Kent)	16.9 km	Sea	Good	N/A	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ashford Designer Outlet 8.1 km

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park 9.4 km

Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway 11.4 km

Canterbury Tales 14.1 km

Canterbury Heritage Museum 14.2 km

National Trust

The White Cliffs of Dover 24.2 km

Smallhythe Place 24.9 km

South Foreland Lighthouse 26.3 km

Lamb House 29.9 km

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 30 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Wye - Crundale - Eggarton Manor - Crundale Downs 4.7 km

OLANTIGH TOWERS 4.7 km

HATCH PARK 5.2 km

GODMERSHAM PARK 7.5 km

CHILHAM CASTLE 8.7 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.

Reviews

would recommend this site to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

So peaceful and lovely. All facilities are there. First time my young…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Anonymous Aug 2022

Bell tent

Liked: So peaceful and lovely. All facilities are there. First time my young daughters had a experience of living in the wild. Dog loved and was a bit too excited. Would definitely stay again and recommend to anyone.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Crabtree Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Crabtree Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Crabtree Farm? Get stuck into lakeside or woodland walking trails and pack a picnic for Brockhill Country Park (20 minutes’ drive), a nice destination that was once part of the estate of a Norman … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Crabtree Farm?

On-park accommodation

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

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