Pete's Field
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Add your business details- Quiet off-grid site in the Kent countryside
- A 15-minute drive from Folkestone and Hythe on the coast
- Firepits permitted in the spacious car-free field; walk to the pub
Canvas is king at this tents-only site in the Kent countryside. Between Folkestone beach, 20 minutes’ drive away and the history city of Canterbury, half an hour’s drive away, this is a place for getting back to basics. Pete’s Field is a summer-only site, which pops up on a farm in the Kent Downs for six weeks in July and August only. As such, expect simple facilities and, of course, the simple pleasures of a stay in the countryside.
All of the pitches here are grassy and off-grid. There's no electric hook-up, cars are not allowed in the field and amplified music of any kind (even from your mobile phone) is not permitted.
If you like the sound of getting back-to-basics for a few days with campfires and stars instead of TikTok and TV, you might just like it here. The car-free policy means that adults can relax and kids can run free in the field. Things change from year to year, but you may find hammocks, hay bales and tree swings or simply entertain yourself by watching the rural life in the surrounding fields.
The facilities are basic, consisting of no more than a little container with a few flushing loos and a couple of open-air bucket showers. There's hot water and no roof, so look up at the trees and the sky as you shower. The washing-up sinks are also open-air.
Aside from that, there’s a little ‘Rainy Day Trailer’ for shelter in any downpours and logs for sale… and the amiable hosts, Amy and Pete, are happy to provide tips on the local area.
The site is in the hamlet of Paddlesworth in the hills above Folkestone and has a drinks-only pub (open on select evenings) five minutes’ walk away, an ancient church, access to the North Downs Way (less than a mile away) or countryside footpaths from just outside the farm. The Channel Tunnel and Dover Port are under 15 minutes’ drive away.
Site type
20
4Languages spoken
English
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Features
No 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 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Hikers’ paradise PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Horseback riding nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Pete's Field
Cole Farm
Teddars Leas Road
Paddlesworth
Kent
England
CT18 8AD
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
51.11423°N
1.13243°W
Nearest transport
Coach4.6 km War Memorial
4.6 km War Memorial
4.7 km The Fountain
Rail3.6 km Folkestone West Rail Station
4.3 km Folkestone Central Rail Station
5.4 km Sandling Rail Station
Ferry2.2 km Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
12.8 km Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal
13.7 km Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
Airport22.6 km Lydd London Ashford Airport
30.3 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
Attractions and activities nearby include:
- Kent Battle of Britain Museum Trust (collection of World War II planes and a tearoom): 20 minutes’ walk
- Terlingham Vineyard (tours and tastings of English still and sparkling wines): 35 minutes
- Elham Valley Line Trust (small museum about the historic railway and countryside life with a miniature and model railway): 45 minutes
- Hythe (independent shops, beach and rowing boats for hire on the canal): 15 minutes’ drive
- Folkestone (sand and shingle beaches, a growing food and arts scene, cobbled high street, historic harbour with fishing boats, restaurants and seafood stalls; live events, open-air cinema and other attractions; museum, indoor climbing wall and skate park): 15 minutes
- Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway (gauge light railway popular with kids; station in Hythe): 15 minutes
- Sandgate beach: 20 minutes
- Dover (port, castle and famed white cliffs): 25 minutes
- Canterbury Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage Site): half an hour.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandgate | 4.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Folkestone | 5.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Hythe | 6.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dymchurch | 13.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| St Mary'S Bay (Kent) | 15.6 km | Sea | Good | N/A | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway 6.4 km
Port Lympne Wild Animal Park 10.1 km
Roman Painted House 12.6 km
Dover Castle 13.2 km
White Cliffs of Dover 14.6 km
National Trust
The White Cliffs of Dover 14.5 km
South Foreland Lighthouse 16.9 km
Smallhythe Place 31.5 km
Lamb House 33.4 km
Sissinghurst Castle Garden 39 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Cheriton Hill 1.5 km
SANDLING PARK 6.2 km
Hythe - Lympne - Royal Military Canal - Hythe 6.3 km
BROOME PARK 9.1 km
Kearsney Court 10.1 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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- Does Pete's Field have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Pete's Field dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Pete's Field? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Kent Battle of Britain Museum Trust (collection of World War II planes and a tearoom): 20 minutes’ walk - Terlingham Vineyard (tours and tastings of English … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Pete's Field?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.