Kings Oak Farm

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Visitor image of the field, and the farmhouse with minibar in the back (added by manager 09 Sep 2022)
Mown flat pitches
Views from the pitches
Visitor image of a touring pitch

  • Adults-only caravan pitches on an 80-acre Kent working farm
  • A 10-minute drive from Leeds Castle; vineyard 15 minutes away
  • Off-grid site with beef, lamb, pork and eggs all for sale
Off-grid, surrounded by gorgeously green views over Kent countryside and in a quiet adults-only setting… folk seeking a properly restful rural time have hit on a royally fine spot at adults-only Kings Oak Farm. This is a splendidly spacious site, part of a working farm that extends out over 80 acres with huge flat grass caravan pitches accessed via coded gates and surrounded by yet more farmland. Folk travelling here have access to facilities including a toilet and shower block (with separate loos and showers elsewhere), fresh water points and a chemical waste disposal point (for cassettes only – not suitable as a motorhome drop point). Friendly, well-behaved dogs are welcome but they'll need to be kept on a lead at all times; there’s also the chance to book a farm tour and get to know some of the resident animals while you’re on site. The creatures in question are the rare-breed cattle and sheep that graze in the surrounding fields; home-reared beef and lamb, plus local pork sausages, bacon and eggs can all be bought on site. Sound like just the thing for a barbecue? Fine plan – gas-powered grills are permitted as long as they’re kept off ground (subject to weather conditions). Any other bits you need to finish your meal can be picked up at shops in Sutton Valence or Headcorn, both within a 10-minute drive (you might also like to consider sticking around for pub dinners or a cuppa in the cafés of either village too). Please note that the use of drones is not permitted at this site.

Site type

Travel trailer sites 4
RV sites 4
Tent sites 4
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • 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).
  • Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • Please note this site doesn't have Wi-Fi.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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94%

would recommend this site to a friend

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Beautiful site with lovely views, nice and secure, enjoyed our times chatting…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money No rating
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Vanda H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass campsite

Liked: Beautiful site with lovely views, nice and secure, enjoyed our times chatting to Guy the site manager who was so knowledgeable about the area and had a good sense of humour.

Disliked: Only dislike was it was very busy at times.

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind comments About the farm and Guy and your rating Only think I will say, yes it was busy because it was a bonk holiday weekend!!!!!!!!!

Fabulous CL

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Donna H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non Electric primitive grass campsite

Liked: Loved everything about this site. The tranquility, the area, the views the facilities. We enjoyed our stay immensely and will definitely return.

Disliked: Nothing at all

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From the manager: Many thanks look forward to seeing you soon norman

Tranquil

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Cheryl C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass campsite

Liked: Beautiful surroundings, very peaceful and Guy was very friendly and gave us some pub recommendations locally. Definitely going to return.

Disliked: The fact that we only booked one night

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From the manager: Thanks for review. Maybe next time you will stay with us longer. Norman

Clean facilities, friendly staff, lovely views, peace & quiet!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Peter H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass campsite

Liked: We stayed for our first time at Kings Oak this weekend (26-28 July) with our three young dogs. It was a gift from our sons so we had no choice in the selection of campsite. We had such a wonderful, quiet and relaxed stay… lovely view, watching the cows and hot air balloons. The site manager Guy, was extremely helpful and knowledgeable of the local area, nothing was too much trouble. Lovely person. Large level pitch… perfect for setting up. We will definitely go back for another visit.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

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From the manager: You sure it was Guy and not me after going on a recent public relations course! Well done thanks for review, look forward to seeing you again. Norman

Zeer vriendelijk personeel. Grote ruime staan plaatsen.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass campsite

Liked: Zeer vriendelijke en behulpzame camping beheerder (GUY) GUY heeft ons ook een rondleiding gegeven over de boerderij . Als er genoeg klandizie dan is er een kleine bar savonds open. Een erge rustige camping waar wij van houden. We hebben genoten van ons verblijf

Disliked: Dat douche ruimte en toilet een is. Beter zou zijn een aparte douche en toilet .

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From the manager: Liked: Very friendly and helpful campsite manager (GUY) GUY also gave us a tour of the farm. If there is enough clientele, there is a small bar open in the evening. A very quiet campsite that we love. We enjoyed our stay Disliked: That shower room and toilet is one. Better would be a separate shower and toilet. Thank you for your kind comments, we are in the process of building seperate showers and toilets. and we look forward to welcoming you again later this year, I do hope you enjoyed the historic aircraft from the annual airshow nearby and that you took many photos of the Dakotas as they flew over your head !! Kindest regards, Ruth, Norman (Owners ) Guy ( Campsite Manager )

The peace and quiet…

Overall 6/10
Location 10
Value for money 4
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
ian b. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass campsite

Liked: The peace and quiet

Disliked: Facilities could have been better for the price. We booked a grass pitch but weather had been bad so was just off the We farmyard. I think the majority of things advertised happen at the sister campsite/farm

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From the manager: Sorry to read your review You will see from our overall rating a much better picture is painted about Kings Oak. I would like to put it on record plans are underway to install new WC and shower facilities. I think people forget this is a CL site. Not a fully fledged touring caravan site. Its basic nature is with the pease and quiet and the backdrop of my highland cows and rare breeds. Not sure CLs are right for you! It always amazes me that people have expensive motor homes and caravans with all the facilities on board and don’t use them. All kitted out for use on more isolated sites. As far as value for money is concerned this has drastically changed with the increase we have had to suffer with increased electric and gas costs. Always happy to negotiate with those that don’t want hook ups. Again a stay of one or two nights many vans are fitted with solar Sort to be so harsh but I think I need to reiterate WE ARE A CL SITE NOT A HOLIDAY PARK Unfair review and if you weren’t happy why did you not tell us face to face. Maybe I would have given you your money back and asked you to leave. Norman

Lovely site, quiet Location, clean facilities & friendly management.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Sue E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked: The location, the farm manager Guy, who was so helpful and friendly. The animals and being in nature, with the main shops on your doorstep. Being shown around the farm. Peaceful and tranquil countryside. Adult only site Rare cow breeds

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Very many thanks for your kind comments. It has taken me years of training to get guy to be helpful and friendly!!! Hey but it seems to have worked. We are passionate about what we do, the animals take centre stage. Again thank you and see you soon. Norman

Well managed site, would like to return when the weather is better.

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked: The lack of kids running around screaming and the farmyard. They were very accommodating in the aftermath of rain and a boggy field, managed to fit us all in the farmyard.

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From the manager: It is normally me that is running round screaming, that's what the staff are always telling me! Thanks for your comments and look forward to your return. If you liked it here in a very wet March, wait till you visit vin the summer on our superb grass pitches with the backdrop of our highland cows, rare breed Irish Moiled cows and a variety of rare breed sheep, sipping a cool gin and tonic watching some of the amazing summer sunsets. Norman

excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Mark G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked: Fantastic site, would love to have stayed longer, I will definitely go again!

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From the manager: Many thanks for your kind comments, Hope to see you soon. Norman

Beautiful quiet location.

Overall 6/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 4
Wifi 2
Sarah M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked: Lovely quiet location with cows and sheep as neighbours. Really helpful manager.

Disliked: No disabled toilets or showers.

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From the manager: What can I say! I am speechless. No disable toilets or showers For Gods sake we are a CL site on a unique rare breeds farm. You should think yourselves lucky you had a toilet let alone a shower. We normally just hose guests off like we do the cows and let them wild pee and poo in the barns with the cows Gives everybody that real experience of being on a farm. Would suggest you need to choose your sites carefully and don’t include CL sites. Have you tried Butlins or Pontins, you don’t even have to tow a caravan. Surprised you did not mention the country lanes. Note you won’t be visiting again. GOOD! Norman Coles Farm Owner and head of public relations and customer services Roundoak and Kings oak farms


Features

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

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Kings Oak Farm

Crumps Lane

Ulcombe

Maidstone

Kent

England

ME17 1EU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.19742°N
0.64826°W

Route directions

From Ulcombe, drive for a mile or so then, at the junction with oak trees and a postbox, turn left into Crump's Lane. The site is on your right. Please call the site 30 minutes before arriving, using the number in your booking confirmation.

Nearest transport

Coach
12 km King Street
12 km King Street
16.7 km Park Street
Rail
3.8 km Headcorn Rail Station
5.5 km Harrietsham Rail Station
5.9 km Lenham Rail Station
Ferry
33.8 km Gravesend Pier
34.4 km Tilbury Ferry Terminal
34.8 km Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
Airport
33.6 km Lydd London Ashford Airport
41.5 km London Southend Airport
45.5 km Biggin Hill 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

Castles and gardens first, as Kent is of course famed throughout the land for both: spectacular Leeds Castle is three miles from the farm; Sissinghurst Castle Garden (one of the best known in England) 11 miles away, and 14th-century Penshurst Place is within 25 miles near Tonbridge. Bedgebury National Pinetum is about 35 minutes' drive away. Vineyards? Find English wine six miles away at Staplehurst, and slightly further afield at Biddenden (eight miles) and Tenterden (13 miles miles). Kent has over 50 vineyards and a similar soil to the Champagne region of France, so whatever flavour of vino you favour, you'll likely find a bottle to uncork around here. Options within a 45-minute drive include the maritime museum of Chatham Historic Dockyard, the cathedral city of Canterbury, and the Kent & East Sussex Railway, from Tenterden to Bodiam Castle 10 and a half miles away. Prefer to stick closer to him? Perhaps play a round at the golf course next door to the farm. If you do like to be beside the seaside, sands and waters are at Swale, Sheerness, Dymchurch and Whitstable, all around 30-40 minutes' drive away; do stop off at the last to sample some famed Whitstable oysters (if you're around in summer, the Whitstable Oyster Festival is held over a weekend every July).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Minster Leas 28.4 km Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Sheerness 28.4 km Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Leysdown 29.5 km Sea N/A Excellent Good Excellent
West Beach, Whitstable 30.7 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Dymchurch 31 km Sea N/A Good Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Leeds Castle 5.9 km

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 10.2 km

Kent & East Sussex Railway 14.4 km

Ashford Designer Outlet 16.8 km

Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest 19.8 km

National Trust

Stoneacre 7.8 km

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 11.2 km

Sprivers Garden 17.6 km

Smallhythe Place 17.9 km

Scotney Castle 20.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

CHILSTON PARK 5.2 km

LEEDS CASTLE 5.9 km

Hollingbourne 7.6 km

BOUGHTON MONCHELSEA PLACE 8 km

LINTON PARK 9.4 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 Kings Oak Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Kings Oak Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Kings Oak Farm? Castles and gardens first, as Kent is of course famed throughout the land for both: spectacular Leeds Castle is three miles from the farm; Sissinghurst Castle Garden (one of the best known … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Kings Oak Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon

    Please contact the site 30 minutes before arrival to be greeted.

    Late arrivals can be accommodated until 8 pm. for a fee.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Kings Oak Farm? From $50.29 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.