Cottington Lakes
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- Peaceful pitches 10 minutes’ drive from Deal in Kent countryside
- Sandwich Bay 15 minutes’ drive; Howletts Wild Animal Park 25 minutes
- On-site café; lakeside dog-walking routes; fishing (additional fee)
Site type
- 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.
- Bookings must not be for more than 30 consecutive nights.
- 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.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
North field powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass
Pitch size: Min 5m width × 5m depth
Calculated area: 25m²
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
View prices & bookSouth field powered grass campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 6m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 48m²
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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North field primitive grass campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 5m width × 5m depth
Calculated area: 25m²
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
View prices & bookSouth field primitive grass campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 6m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 48m²
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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Reviews
84% would recommend this site to a friend
79% would stay here again
What customers say
This quiet, dog-friendly site near Deal and Dover boasts spacious, flat pitches, clean facilities, and a handy cafe. Staff are praised as friendly and helpful. While good value and generally basic, some found showers/toilets limited during busy periods. Lake access is for fishermen only.
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We'll choose another camping next time
North field primitive grass campsite
Liked we could choose our own pitch, and there was plenty of space
Disliked When we arrived in the afternoon around 5pm, the reception was closed. There was a phone number posted, but it only went to voicemail. The entrance barrier was shut, so we couldn’t drive onto the site. Two other families faced the same issue.
Fortunately, a neighbour had a different phone number that was answered, and we were able to get the barrier code.
The site had just one toilet, one shower, and two washbasin (at the male side). These facilities were old and not particularly clean.
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Nice simple campingsite. Very clean facilities…
North field primitive grass campsite
Liked Nice simple campingsite. Very clean facilities
Disliked Nothing
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Lovely, quiet, nice calm atmosphere
North field powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite
Liked Dog friendly
Lovely café
Shower was great
Clean toilets
Disliked Somewhat underwhelmed by the lake area- more for fishermen
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Amazing place with beautiful lakes and helpful staff…
North field primitive grass campsite
Liked Amazing place with beautiful lakes and helpful staff
Recommend to friends Visit again
Absolut zu empfehlen
North field primitive grass campsite
Liked Sehr angenehme Menschen vor Ort. Freundlich und Hilfsbereit. Gute Sanitäranlagen. Café super gut.
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Lovely for a short stay
North field powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite
Liked Setting of the site, lovely clean facilities, nice flat pitches
Disliked Washing up water could have been hotter
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Hat sehr viel Potential, wenn man ein bisschen investiert und pflegt.
South field primitive grass campsite
Liked Nettes Personal, sehr schöne Standplätze in toller Natur!
Disliked Nur eine Dusche und Toilette für Männer und nur eine Dusche und Toilette für Frauen. Sehr alte sanitäre Anlagen, Duschen sehr eng! Müllplatz - ziemliche Sauerei.
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Great site. Recommended.
North field powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite
Liked Really nice site set among several pretty fishing lakes. Good family atmosphere. Nice cafe onsite. Showers and toilets basic but clean. Staff friendly. Walking distance to Deal.
Disliked We were there for three days and for the duration there was a big pile of bottles next to the bins. It’s a shame as the site was perfect otherwise.
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Good value for money but just needs a few minor changes to make better
North field powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite
Liked My wife and I enjoyed it here, in a lovely setting surrounded by fishing lakes. Very basic no frills and good value. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Don’t expect luxury, all in all good value for money. An anglers paradise, with an angling shop onsite. The place was geared up for fishing which is great.
Disliked A minor point, only one male and female toilet and one shower each. They were dated but very clean and frequently kept clean. The bins were unsightly and could be screeded off and tidied, but none of this spoilt our time here.
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Lovely site with fishing lakes, nice and clean.…
North field powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite
Liked Lovely site with fishing lakes, nice and clean.
Disliked Only 1 shower and 2 toilets in each cloak room on site, ( there was 1 disabled loo too) made it very tricky and quite a wait especially for the shower.
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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
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.22804°N
1.37374°E
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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.
Nearest sites
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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? Local attractions and activities include: - Deal (beach and pier): 10 minutes’ drive - Sandwich (medieval streets, indie cafés): 10 minutes - Sandwich Bay (sandy beach): 15 minutes - Walmer Castle and … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Cottington Lakes?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Cottington Lakes? From $37.04 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.