Hoad Meadow Alpaca Retreat

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Lovely sunny day
Lovely sunny day
Shepherd's hut
Kubi, one of the site's animals
Close-up of lotty
Toffy the goat
Goats on site
View of the camping field
Shared kitchen facilities
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Shepherd's hut
Kubi, one of the site's animals
Close-up of lotty

  • Family-run and dog-friendly sustainable retreat in the Kent Downs
  • A 15-minute drive from Folkestone and 25 minutes from Canterbury
  • Hand-feed alpacas, goats and other animals; pub and shop nearby
Time to channel that adventurous side in the Kent Downs – Hoad Meadow Alpaca Retreat is a family-run, sustainable retreat set in a splendid countryside landscape. Adventurers staying here will have the company of an array of animals including alpacas, goats, pigs and chickens, all of which can be met at hand-feeding sessions. Simple, friendly entertainment is this site’s tune. The family – Dan, Stacey and Eva - very much look forward to meeting their guests (dogs included) and making their stay a splendid time from start to finish. When you’re not relaxing on site, you’ll have plenty of choices for adventures elsewhere too, like trying out watersports or witnessing Dover’s white cliffs (25 minutes’ drive away). This rural retreat isn’t without a place to sink your teeth into a tasty dinner either. There’s a village shop 25 minutes’ walk away, so it should be easy to source all the bits for a barbecue of your own. Just along from the shop is a traditional 18th-century pub too. Down the coast from Dover is the seaside town of Folkestone (15 minutes’ drive), part of a North Downs valley with a harbour, creative quarter, beach and mile-long promenade. Inland is historic Canterbury, 25 minutes’ drive away. And if you're planning onward journeys across the Channel, the Eurotunnel and Dover ferry port are a short drive away.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Rent a tent 2
Tent sites 15
Open now
Opens April 11
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Apr 11 to

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Reviews

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Peaceful

93% would recommend this site to a friend

85% would stay here again

What customers say

This popular site boasts friendly owners, a relaxed vibe, and lots of well-cared-for animals. Families love the play areas & fresh pizzas. Eco-friendly, but composting toilets & open showers were a mixed bag for guests. Great location & owners focus on comfort. Safe for kids to roam freely.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Nous avons pas aimé mais cela pourra plaire aux amoureux du rustique .

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Jean-François L.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Très pratique pour aller prendre le tunnel.
Des animaux sympas pour les enfants.
Très bon marché.
Herbe bien verte.
Sort de l ordinaire.
Propriétaires très accueillant
Sympa pour les enfants.

Disliked Il s agit plus d un terrain de camping que d un camping. Sanitaires très sommaire et sale le jour où nous sommes venus ( je passe les détails. (Les toilettes sèches c est très bien mais propre ce serait encore mieux). On attend aussi pas mal les véhicules passant sur la route. C est dommage car le concept est très sympa et les propriétaires vraiment très accueillant.

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From the manager: Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the animals, the greenery, and found us welcoming and affordable.

We are very sorry, however, that your experience was not as positive as it should have been. Clean and well-kept facilities are important to us, and we regret that on the day of your visit the standards were not as they should be. We have since made improvements to ensure our eco-friendly toilets are properly maintained at all times.

We also understand that being close to the road can sometimes mean traffic noise, though it does make access to the Channel Tunnel and local attractions much easier. We are continuing to explore ways to reduce any disruption for guests.

Your comments are taken seriously, and we truly hope you’ll notice the improvements if you choose to visit us again.

The Hoad Meadow Alpaca Retreat Team

Loved it! Would totally go back here!

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Rachel G.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked I loved this place so much. The animals, the atmosphere, the safety and security, I loved that we could rent a fire pit and I loved the outdoor showers!! Loads of space, swings etc for kids. On the Saturday night they put a Disney film on for the kids. There’s a pizza van on site to get pizzas/ chips from in the evening. We had such a wonderful weekend here. The hosts are so helpful and lovely! Thanks for a great stay!

Disliked I didn’t love the compost toilets but that’s mainly because other people were using them incorrectly at the time we were there. They were really clean and toilet paper was regularly restocked and someone was often in there checking them over.

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Great place to stay. We will return.

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Siobhan G.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked There really isn’t much to not like at this site, this was our 3rd return so I think that tells you a lot. The animals make the stay lots of fun for the kids and adults too. The open topped showers are a firm favourite with my family. There is washing up facilities with both hot and cold running water which can be a rarity with camping, great location with lots of local attractions and lovely beaches close by.

Disliked Not really a dislike as it’s really another bonus to the stay when you have children but the swing frame could definitely do with some TLC just for safety purposes.

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Very friendly and helpful always ready with a smile

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Clifford B.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The simplicity of finding a spot. The play area for the kids. The animals and duck pond

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Fab eco family site.

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Dave D.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Wonderfully chilled site. Owners were great and super friendly. Great for families with loads of animals to see and secure fields for the kids to play. Fresh pizzas are amazing and fire pits are great to hang out in the evening.

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Great spot- no vans . Great to have all the animals and…

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Sebastian S.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great spot- no vans . Great to have all the animals and birds.
Excellent recycling facilities

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5 stars…

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Anonymous

Bell tent (four person)

Liked 5 stars

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This truly was the best camping site we've stayed at. Ticked all…

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Olga O.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked This truly was the best camping site we've stayed at. Ticked all the boxes and exceeded our expectations.

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Great location. Very private and the owners were super friendly. All the…

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Tali S.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great location. Very private and the owners were super friendly. All the animals were cute and friendly

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Grass site with compost toilet. Easy access. Just as described. Friendly…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Grass site with compost toilet. Easy access. Just as described.
Friendly host.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

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 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 Picnic table 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

Wild camping Wildlife haven

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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Location

Hoad Meadow Alpaca Retreat

Hoad Meadow

Hoad Road

Dover

Kent

England

CT15 7HS

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.14511°N
1.16437°E

Nearest transport

Coach
7.4 km Bus Station
8 km War Memorial
8 km War Memorial
Rail
6.7 km Shepherds Well Rail Station
6.8 km Folkestone West Rail Station
6.9 km Folkestone Central Rail Station
Ferry
6.3 km Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
11 km Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal
11.6 km Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
Airport
26.2 km Kent International Airport
26.7 km Lydd London Ashford 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

Creative, historic, attractive… There are many adjectives that can be given to the city of Canterbury (25 minutes’ drive). Its historic highlights include the grand Canterbury Cathedral, Roman walls and timber houses, and its creative side can be tracked down in the theatres and galleries (and you'll pick up attractiveness just by taking a walk…) Dover (20 minutes) isn’t just about the white cliffs and castle. There are World War II tunnels beneath the castle and gorgeous coastal walks at Samphire Hoe. In Hythe (20 minutes), things are just as historical in the way of attractions, with the resort being home to the largest collection of human skulls and bones in the whole of Britain. What a way to split your day, between bone collections and the splendid beachfront. When you’re not busying yourself with all the different watersports that take place in Folkestone (15 minutes), take time to visit Folkestone East Cliff and Warren Country Park (10 minutes). On these easterly cliffs, there are sandy beaches and a nature reserve to investigate.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Folkestone 7.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandgate 8.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hythe 10.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
St Margaret`S Bay 15.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dymchurch 17.8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway 10.5 km

Roman Painted House 10.5 km

Dover Castle 11 km

White Cliffs of Dover 12.3 km

Howletts Wild Animal Park 13.7 km

National Trust

The White Cliffs of Dover 12.3 km

South Foreland Lighthouse 14.4 km

Smallhythe Place 34.7 km

Lamb House 37.2 km

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 41.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cheriton Hill 5.1 km

BROOME PARK 5.3 km

Kearsney Court 7.2 km

WALDERSHARE PARK 8.7 km

SANDLING PARK 10 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

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Hoad Meadow Alpaca Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hoad Meadow Alpaca Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hoad Meadow Alpaca Retreat? Creative, historic, attractive… There are many adjectives that can be given to the city of Canterbury (25 minutes’ drive). Its historic highlights include the grand Canterbury Cathedral, Roman walls and timber houses, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hoad Meadow Alpaca Retreat?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hoad Meadow Alpaca Retreat? From $46.63 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.