Cottington Lakes
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- Lakeside camping 10 minutes’ drive from Deal in Kent countryside
- Sandwich Bay 15 minutes’ drive; Howletts Wild Animal Park 25 minutes
- A couple minutes' walk away from fishing lakes and a waterside café
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- The restaurant is open between 02/01 and 30/12.
- Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- The café is open 01 October to 31 March on Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 8am to 4pm; and from 01 April to 30 September it is open Thursday and Friday from 8am to 2pm and Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 4pm.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
2 
North field primitive grass campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 5m width × 5m depth (25m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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South field primitive grass campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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North field powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass
Pitch size: Min 5m width × 5m depth (25m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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South field powered grass campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Reviews
88% would recommend this site to a friend
87% would stay here again
What customers say
A serene, spotless site with welcoming staff & nice grounds. Praised for cleanliness & proximity to Deal. Guests loved the quiet, roomy pitches & cafe. Some noted limited facilities when busy & spotty Wi-Fi. Popular with anglers.
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Last updated 2026-07-07
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Sanitaire impeccable. Pour les pêcheur…
South field primitive grass campsite
Liked Sanitaire impeccable. Pour les pêcheur il y as tous ce qu'il faut . Personnels sympathique et accueillent. Merci beaucoup
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Great charity work at lakes. Breakfast at…
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Anonymous North field primitive grass campsite
Liked Great charity work at lakes.
Breakfast at cafe.
Good shower .
Everything needed for a campervan.
Disliked Only one shower in gents.
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Nice and quiet, very helpful and…
Anonymous North field powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite
Liked Nice and quiet, very helpful and friendly staff.
Disliked Some people can't be bothered to put their dog on a lead as stated in the site rules.
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Let down by activity staff.
North field primitive grass campsite
Liked Plenty of space, clean facilities, reception staff friendly.
Disliked Inconsiderate staff - The site also works as an activity centre for kids, this in itself isn't a problem. However the staff that run this camp have zero respect for campers and were loudly, near shouting, over loudspeaker at people down the phone. This started at 7am and would walk around site right next to tents. We moved pitch a substantial distance away from the teepee that the activities took place in on day 2 to avoid it but the staff wandered around site right next to campers. This happened both mornings we stayed o it isn't an isolated incident, it's a lack of any awareness/courtesy.
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Great place to relax and unwind with cafe onsite
Anonymous South field powered grass campsite
Liked It’s beautifully peaceful with the huge trees, forest areas, wildlife, with flock of geese wandering around and lots of squirrels. People all friendly. Lovely walks around the many lakes. A short trip into Deal which is really nice little town plus 15 min walk to local shop for essentials. A great place to get away from the hustle n bustle to relax. The cafe onsite has a good menu and lovely breakfasts.
Disliked Only one shower and 2 toilets. They are kept very clean and tidy just would be better if there was maybe another shower and couple more toilets
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Friendly staff, very clean sanitary rooms, Beautiful…
South field primitive grass campsite
Liked Friendly staff, very clean sanitary rooms,
Beautiful camping grounds.
Disliked None
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Really nice place
North field powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite
Liked ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We stayed here for just one night after finding it through Pitchup, after what felt like 100 searches with nothing available anywhere else, and honestly, we were really happy we found it.
The place is very well maintained, with immaculate grass and a peaceful, safe feeling throughout. The entrance is secure with a code system, and even deliveries have a separate gap in the gate, which makes the site feel well organised and protected.
Customer service was impeccable. The owners were really lovely and helpful. We wanted an electric pitch for our tent, but our cable was a bit short, so we had to camp closer to the next pitch, and the owner kindly said that was absolutely fine.
The café closes at 5pm, but for us that was completely fine as we were only staying one night. There’s also an Aldi and Sainsbury’s about 1 mile away, which is very convenient.
There were families of geese around with their little goslings, which was really lovely to see. We didn’t go fishing, as we only came for camping, but the surroundings were very pleasant.
It would be nice to have extra shower and toilet facilities for very busy days, but everything was fine for our stay.
The location is great too, around 7 minutes from the beach and about 19 minutes from the White Cliffs. I think we would definitely come back.
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It was our first time camping…
North field primitive grass campsite
Liked It was our first time camping and fishing and we definitely chose the right place the staff, pitch and lakes were all amazing.
The staff were so friendly and helpful and the pitch was just perfect. As for the fishing I never imagined we would catch anything but we lost count it was that many!
We will definitely be going back.
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Nice, quiet, secure campsite, with clean…
South field primitive grass campsite
Liked Nice, quiet, secure campsite, with clean facilities.
Stayed as a stop over before catching early morning ferry at Dover, only 20 minute drive so ideal. Lots of pubs within walking distance of the campsite. Locked overnight, but you can have a code to get in/out if needed which makes you feel safe.
Not very busy when we stayed so we were allowed to park in one of the hook up pitches closer to the facilities which was very helpful. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Would stay again!
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Goed gras, picknick tafel, sanitair was…
Anonymous North field primitive grass campsite
Liked Goed gras, picknick tafel, sanitair was schoon
Disliked Geen binnenruimte voor backpackers
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Features
Dogs 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 WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Site close to accessible bathroomsNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Cottington Lakes
Sandwich Road
Sholden
Deal
Kent
England
CT14 0AR
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.22804°N
1.37374°E
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deal Castle | 2.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sandwich Bay | 6.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| St Margaret`S Bay | 8.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ramsgate Western Undercliffe | 11.2 km | Sea | Excellent | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ramsgate Sands | 12.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Deal Castle 2.1 km
Walmer Castle and Gardens 3.6 km
South Foreland Lighthouse 9.8 km
White Cliffs of Dover 10.9 km
Dover Castle 11.7 km
National Trust
South Foreland Lighthouse 9.8 km
The White Cliffs of Dover 11 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
NORTHBOURNE COURT 1.9 km
WALMER CASTLE 3.6 km
Sandwich - White Cliff Country Trail - Sandwich 5.1 km
THE SALUTATION 5.4 km
WALDERSHARE PARK 8.6 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Cottington Lakes have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Cottington Lakes dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Cottington Lakes? For a day at the seaside, head to Deal (10 minutes’ drive), but be aware that there will be no castle building here, since the beach is a seemingly infinite expanse of … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Cottington Lakes?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 5 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Cottington Lakes? From $37.96 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.