The Plough and Harrow

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The pub from above
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The pub from above
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  • Rural pub campsite in the green Kent countryside
  • A quarter of an hour from Deal by car; Broadstairs 30 minutes
  • Food and drink served on site; easy access from the A256
Set down on the edge of a quiet Kentish village…on the outskirts of Tilmanstone, The Plough and Harrow has friendliness down to an art. And if that isn’t already a good start, this welcoming pub is close to the south coast, with seaside spots like Deal (15 minutes' drive) and Broadstairs (half an hour) within striking distance. One thing’s for sure, you can look forward to a laidback break here exploring Kent's seascapes – or relax in the knowledge that you have quick and easy access to the cross-Channel ferries at Dover. The main pub building dates back to the 1850s and with food and drink available in the pub, you shouldn't be troubled by any tummy grumbles. The pub is bordered by a quiet camping field with a range of quality holiday accommodation options. Pets are allowed in the main field, but not in hired accommodation. Plus, toilets and showers are available here, with more amenities available in the pub. The Plough and Harrow is just off the A256, so it won't take long to get yourself somewhere interesting along the Kent coast. While there aren't many more amenities in the village, there is a kids' playground, and nearby Sandwich (10 minutes' drive to the north) has a small but well-stocked supermarket, a handful of independent cafés and good public transport links, including a mainline railway station.

Site type

Tent pitches 2
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 6
Motorhome pitches 4
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • The pub is open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner from 1 April to 31 October.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
Other options

Reviews

8.3

Overall rating from 130 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

82% would recommend this site to a friend

78% would stay here again

What customers say

Grand spot for ferry trips to Dover. Showers and loos are spotless. Pub's good grub and a decent pint. Staff are dead on. A few noted road noise and pitches being a bit slippy, but handy for a quick break.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Good Guys!

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David L.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Good guys, nice stopover enroute to Le dinghy bypass.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely and comfortable stay. Staff at the pub were helpful and…

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Anonymous

Camping pod

Liked A lovely and comfortable stay. Staff at the pub were helpful and more than willing to help. The children enjoyed playing around as it was safe for us to let them play. The beds were like clouds and so comfortable. The additional camping chairs were great to sit out. A beautiful place!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Vreselijk, mag geen campsite heten

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2 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Dat we nog plek op gras hadden

Disliked Te veel.
Is gewoon een kleine parkeerplaats met wat gras waar ze nog 10 plekken op willen proppen. Puur makkelijk geld verdienen
De reden om hier te zijn was de pub, maar let op : gesloten op maandag en dinsdag en buiten het hoogseizoen soms vaker dicht
En pal naast de doorgaande weg

Recommend to friends Visit again

Size of campsite, the owners very friendly food in the pub on…

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Size of campsite, the owners very friendly food in the pub on the days it was open was great.

Disliked Proximity to road could get noisy but was ok for the amount of time we were there

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall a great little site with clean and pretty surroundings!

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7 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked The site was clean and looked tidy. There were adequate facilities for a site this small and as most of their business is from overnighters passing through to/from Dover it is well kept with no large groups or parties. The pub was pleasant and offered light entertainment and good food. We live not far and wanted somewhere close for 2 nights to air and prepared our camper for a longer trip later in the year. It is perfect as a mini trip or stop over and pitches were set up clearly with enough space for camper/tent and outside dining. We will definitely be back as it’s nice to find a good, clean site to pitch up for a night or two!

Disliked We were on a slight slope which made it a little tricky to push the camper/trailer back far enough to make the most of the space but that can’t be helped tbh as we are in Kent and land isn’t always flat!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wouldn’t return, despite the convenient location, sleep not possible

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Marie H.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Well located for Dover port
Clean facilities

Disliked Very very loud with road noise and sounds like there is a rave next door going on until after midnight.
Owner a bit obsessed with electric vehicles wanting to use his electric and kept going on about it making us feel like we had done something wrong just by having an electric car (which we didn’t, nor had any intention of) charging at his site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good stop off

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Bronte B.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Friendly staff close to the tunnel nice showers and toilets good for a stop off

Disliked Double check pitch uk have sent your booking we got a call just before we arrived to say it had been over booked but thankfully they could still squeeze us on !

Recommend to friends Visit again

On the whole happy with stay , thought a nice setting for pods

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7 out of 10
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John T.

Electric grass pitch

Liked The proximity to toilets , showers , water and bins

Disliked Felt shower trays were a bit small , but realise space was not in a abundance

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nicht empfehlenswerter Platz!!!!

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4 out of 10
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Angela O.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Der Stellplatzbesitzer war nett....

Disliked Die Stellplätze befinden sich seitlich eines Pubs (der montags und dienstags geschlossen hat!!!!). Vor unserem Stellplatz befand sich ein übervoller Müllcontainer. Es gibt zwei Duschen und zwei Toiletten. Die Duschen waren echt grenzwertig, nicht nur, dass alles unter Wasser stand, sie waren auch noch schmutzig. Außerdem befindet sich eine laute Straße in der Nähe. Falls ihr hier übernachtet wollt, nur wenn es am nächsten Tag weiter oder auf die Fähre geht.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The warm and friendly welcome, the availability of food from the…

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9 out of 10
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Accommodation
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Su C.

Electric grass pitch

Liked The warm and friendly welcome, the availability of food from the adjacent pub and the location to crossing the channel.

It’s a great site and everyone bends over backwards to help

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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 Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pub campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Location

The Plough and Harrow

Dover Road

Tilmanstone

Deal

Kent

England

CT14 0HX

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.21196°N
1.29964°E

Nearest transport

Coach
6.3 km Thompsons Bell
6.3 km Thompsons Bell
6.6 km Old Park Barracks
Rail
5.5 km Shepherds Well Rail Station
5.7 km Martin Mill Rail Station
5.9 km Walmer Rail Station
Ferry
9.7 km Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
10.6 km Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal
15.1 km Ramsgate Ferry Terminal
Airport
15.5 km Kent International Airport
38.4 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

Get to know the local haunts… with a pretty promenade and pebbly beach, Deal (15 minutes’ drive) has independent shops, galleries and museums in no short stock. And while Sandwich (10 minutes) might be slightly smaller, medieval life is well-preserved here, with town tours and river trips some of the ways to take in the place properly. Indeed, all these Kentish towns have their fair share of activities… perhaps you’ll want to go for a day's surfing in Broadstairs (30 minutes) or venture into Canterbury (half an hour) to see a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the famed cathedral. Its medieval core has a good bit of history, as do Dover Castle (20 minutes) and Leeds Castle (50 minutes). For those of you who have a soft spot for heart-racing spectator activities, Lydden Hill Race Circuit (25 minutes) pulls off some great racing events throughout the year (just check the calendar in advance). However, in Betteshanger Park (10 minutes), you’ll be the one taking charge, as this country park has cycling trails or mountain biking courses for beginners or pros.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Deal Castle 7.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
St Margaret`S Bay 9.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandwich Bay 9.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ramsgate Western Undercliffe 14.7 km Sea ExcellentGoodExcellentExcellent
Ramsgate Sands 16 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Deal Castle 7.1 km

Walmer Castle and Gardens 7.2 km

White Cliffs of Dover 9.3 km

Dover Castle 9.4 km

South Foreland Lighthouse 9.5 km

National Trust

The White Cliffs of Dover 9.4 km

South Foreland Lighthouse 9.4 km

Smallhythe Place 46.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

NORTHBOURNE COURT 3.6 km

WALDERSHARE PARK 3.6 km

GOODNESTONE PARK 6 km

Sandwich - White Cliff Country Trail - Sandwich 7.1 km

WALMER CASTLE 7.2 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 The Plough and Harrow have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Plough and Harrow dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Plough and Harrow? Get to know the local haunts… with a pretty promenade and pebbly beach, Deal (15 minutes’ drive) has independent shops, galleries and museums in no short stock. And while Sandwich (10 minutes) … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Plough and Harrow?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Plough and Harrow? From €34.64 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.