Lillyroos

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  • Peaceful, family-friendly site on the outskirts of Deal, Kent
  • Bettshanger Country Park five minutes’ drive; Margate half an hour
  • Restaurant for breakfast and dinner; bar with big-screen TV; play area
The Garden of England (that’s Kent, in case you didn’t get the memo) is yours to explore from Lillyroos, a family-friendly site in the countryside that surrounds the seaside town of Deal. The location makes this spot equally suited to watersports enthusiasts (the coast is about 10 minutes’ drive away), keen countryside hikers and cyclists (with paths leading directly off the site) and history buffs, who can visit the medieval town of Sandwich (10 minutes) and the city of Canterbury (half an hour). With a kitchen preparing home-cooked breakfasts (featuring eggs laid by the resident chickens and freshly brewed coffee) and evening meals, plus a cosy bar serving local beers and ciders (which you can sip while lounging on a hay bale), this is also a sweet spot for anyone who is not quite to abandon all creature comforts. Speaking of food… Barbecues are allowed, and you can get your provisions in Deal or at the farmers’ market just down the A258 (a short drive or a five-minute walk), which also has a café. There’s a big-screen TV if you (or a member of your party) just cannot go without your footie while on holiday, and a play area for the kids. This is a quiet site: no shouting or singing after 10pm, and no music (whether live or amplified), so leave your beloved ukulele at home. Dogs are welcome, but do let the site owners know in advance if your canine companion is coming along. Amenities on site include toilet and shower blocks, a washing-up area, ice-pack freezing facilities and recycling points.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 10
Tent pitches 10
Rent a tent 10
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 12 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

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93% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

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Friendly and relaxed site with lovely facilities.

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely intimate site, with great facilities and a wicked little bar. Kind and friendly staff, which made the experience very relaxing.

Disliked Nothing, it was lovely.

Lovely friendly site. Clean and welcoming.

Overall 10/10

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Angela F.

Non-electric grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked This was a lovely friendly campsite. We loved the goats and chickens ! We stayed midweek at the end of June when it was quiet but would happily stay at a busier time. There was a bar and restaurant in a very cute area which we would have used but as the site was quiet it was only open on our last night. There showers and toilets were clean and well kept and it was good to have a freezer for freezer blocks. There showers and campsite staff were great and always came to chat and made us feel very welcome.

Disliked There was nothing- it was a lovely campsite.

This is a real gem of a site.

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Jeff S.

Non-electric grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked The welcome, the facilities, the layout, live entertainment. Small holding of farm animals, the bar, the food, the staff.

Disliked Having to leave on the Sunday, although the positive is, I will be back

Fab site very friendly , bar and food very good, facilities very…

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caroline h.

Non-electric grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Fab site very friendly , bar and food very good, facilities very clean. Lovely location.

Very good site excellent bar and restaurant owner is on site and…

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hayley w.

Non-electric grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very good site excellent bar and restaurant owner is on site and will cater for every need will certainly be returning

We have already talked about when we can go back

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating prior and while we were staying at the campsite.
The food was delicious and the bar area was very relaxing.
It in a peaceful and convenient location

Was welcomed by Dave who was so friendly . Could basically park…

Overall 10/10

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Charlotte S.

Non-electric grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Was welcomed by Dave who was so friendly . Could basically park wherever we wanted. Absolutely beautiful site. Back to nature. Loved the goats and chickens on site. Went to get eggs from the honesty box but we weren’t lucky this time. Lovely hot showers. Toilet and shower block always clean and well stocked. Bar was very rustic and cute. Good quality beers and decent prices. Also pizzas, burgers and breakfast available. Great little play park if you do have little ones. Deal and Sandwich short drive away. Met some lovely people there all will the same mindset. We will definitely be back especially when they have some events on. Highly recommend

Disliked Nothing

Small but perfectly formed

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D C.

Non-electric grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very peaceful
A feeling of camping community sprint bring developed by the owners
Basic but clean washing facilities

Disliked Nothing

I give Lillyroos 5 stars. It’s a charming, family-friendly site.

Overall 10/10

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Joshua S.

Non-electric grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Our three-day stay at Lillyroo’s campsite in Deal was a fantastic little getaway with my two daughters, aged 5 and 2. The site was really well presented and had a warm, welcoming feel as soon as we arrived. Our pitch was clean and well-maintained, and the facilities throughout were spotless. The staff were a real highlight—Sarah, one of the owners, took time to show my girls the chickens and ducks and even let them collect some eggs, which they absolutely loved. Dave, the other owner, went out of his way to help when I brought the wrong gas canister for our camping cooker—he actually went and got the right one for us! There’s a small bar on-site where we could grab drinks, and when the weather turned a bit grey, the cinema room was perfect for putting on cartoons and keeping the kids entertained. There’s a great little play park for the kids, and the location is ideal for exploring nearby attractions like Betteshanger Park. From the clean facilities to the relaxed atmosphere and extra touches like the cinema room and friendly animals, everything added up to a really memorable trip for me and the girls. We’ll definitely be returning.

Disliked The only thing that would have improved our stay was the option of an electric pitch. It’s not a huge issue, but with little ones and unpredictable weather, having electricity on-site would’ve made things just that bit easier. Hopefully this is something that might be offered in the future, as the rest of the experience really was excellent.

Can't wait to stay again

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Everything, warm welcome and excellent facilities.

Disliked Nothing to dislike


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Lillyroos

The Lookers Cottage

Sandwich Road

opposite The Coach pub

Deal

Kent

England

CT14 0AT

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.23745°N
1.35503°E

Route directions

Lilyroos is opposite the Coach pub

Nearest transport

Coach
3.8 km South Street
4.7 km Thompsons Bell
4.8 km Thompsons Bell
Rail
3.5 km Deal Rail Station
3.7 km Sandwich Rail Station
4.3 km Walmer Rail Station
Ferry
10.8 km Ramsgate Ferry Terminal
12.5 km Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
13.7 km Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal
Airport
12.1 km Kent International Airport
43.1 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

You can learn all about the area’s coal-mining past at the Kent Mining Museum at Bettshanger Country Park (five minutes’ drive), where there are also walking and cycling paths for all abilities, from a family-friendly tarmac track to some pretty challenging routes for experienced mountain bikers. Kids can also have a go at archery and orienteering. With its vast pebbly beach, two historic castles and long promenade skirted by a cycle path, Deal is a great destination for families. Grab some fish and chips and sit on Walmer Green (on Sunday afternoons, in the summer, there is live music at the bandstand), or stroll along the pier, keeping an eye on the Timeball Tower’s regular drop. Whether you’re into vintage rides (at colourful Dreamland amusement park) or modern art exhibitions (at Turner Contemporary), Margate (half an hour) has something for you. There’s also a sandy beach with a tidal pool, and an Old Town dotted with independent shops and cafés.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Deal Castle 3.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandwich Bay 5.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
St Margaret`S Bay 9.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ramsgate Western Undercliffe 10.5 km Sea ExcellentGoodExcellentExcellent
Ramsgate Sands 11.6 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Deal Castle 3.8 km

Walmer Castle and Gardens 5.2 km

South Foreland Lighthouse 10.9 km

White Cliffs of Dover 11.8 km

Dover Castle 12.4 km

National Trust

South Foreland Lighthouse 10.9 km

The White Cliffs of Dover 11.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

NORTHBOURNE COURT 1.8 km

Sandwich - White Cliff Country Trail - Sandwich 3.7 km

THE SALUTATION 4.1 km

WALMER CASTLE 5.3 km

WALDERSHARE PARK 8.3 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 Lillyroos have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lillyroos dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lillyroos? You can learn all about the area’s coal-mining past at the Kent Mining Museum at Bettshanger Country Park (five minutes’ drive), where there are also walking and cycling paths for all abilities, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lillyroos?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lillyroos? From €69.56 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.