Oak View Holiday Park

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Pitches among the trees
Pitches among the trees
Plenty of space
Trees around the pitches
Scenic pitches surrounded by woodlands
Manned reception area with male, female and disabled toilet and shower facilities
10-amp electric connection
Chemical disposal on site
Manned reception block
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Plenty of space
Trees around the pitches
Scenic pitches surrounded by woodlands

  • Scenic site surrounded by woodlands in the Kent Downs
  • A 10-minute drive from Maidstone and Leeds Castle
  • Next to Kent Showground; pet-friendly site with a dedicated pet shower
Situated in the scenic Kent village of Detling, this family-focused campsite is a great place for all the family to escape the stresses and strains of everyday life and to reconnect with nature and each other. Surrounded by a protected woodland and with an abundance of trails to explore, it's easy to stretch your legs at Oak View Holiday Park and find space for your kids and/or dogs to let off some steam. Oak View Holiday Park is located right next to the Kent Showground, making this site an excellent option for attending the varied and numerous events and shows that run here throughout the year. Other top-notch attractions like Leeds Castle (10 minutes' drive) and Maidstone (10 minutes) are also easy to access. Guests staying here have access to modern and well-maintained bathroom and shower blocks (with separate male, female and disabled areas). Other handy on-site amenities include a laundry room, washing-up areas, waste disposal points and a pet shower, all of which are kept spick and span by the campsite team. Please note that only only gas, electric or charcoal barbecues are allowed, and open campfires and firepits are not permitted.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 56
Motorhome pitches 56
Tent pitches 43
Open all year
Opens
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).
  • 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.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Minimum spacing of 3 metres between pitches.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
  • 10kWh per day of electricity is included. Additional usage is metered at £0.35 per kWh and can be purchased from the office on site.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
Choose your dates
2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 329 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

98% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Grand spot, lovely woodland setting. Staff are sound, facilities spotless, plenty of room. Chill vibes, ideal for a break. Close to walks & shops. WiFi can be a bit dodgy, and not much going onsite, but most folk reckon it's grand.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely campsite, great location. Highly recommend.

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Lucie M.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Such a clean site. Feels safe and friendly. Very welcoming. The staff could not do enough for me and were the same with everyone who came and went while I was there. Wonderful walking access to the North Downs straight from the campsite. Location is perfect for exploring Kent.

Disliked The only thing that would make this slightly better was if I could buy essentials, milk, bread (ice cream, wine 🤔) etc, on site. To get to a shop is quite a hike.

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From the manager: Lucie, thank you so much for your kind review. We are pleased that you liked that we have a clean site, that is something that we feel is very important and we work very hard to keep it that way for you all.

We have looked into the possibility of having a shop here before, unfortunately we don't feel that its something thats we can offer at this time as we don't have the room. We did have a service running from the local shop who would deliver, but no one used it as most people do bring their own supplies. We are sorry that this was a problem for you but we hope that this would not put you off from staying again. Best Wishes, The Oak View Team Ruth and Rob
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Fantastic little site, very clean facilities

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Belinda L.

Electric gravel and hardstanding pitch

Liked Small site, great surroundings and fantastic facilities

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From the manager: Thank you very much Belinda. We really hope that you will come and stay with us again and we wish you well on your travels. The Oak View Team Ruth and Rob 😊

Excellent and well-organised site. Staff were friendly and helpful. Plenty of space…

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Helen V.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Excellent and well-organised site. Staff were friendly and helpful. Plenty of space on the pitch. Toilets and showers clean and have what you need.

Disliked The only small issue was the WiFi. Really appreciate free WiFi as phone signal is poor, but the WiFi is intermittent... not a huge issue as we were here to enjoy the outdoors anyway! Will stay again. 😊

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From the manager: Thank you Helen for your review. We are glad that you found so many things to like.

Our wifi has always been on trial and is free for this reason, and we have improved it more than once. It is affected by the amount of people we have staying on site, the trees, the weather and what is going on at the Kent Showground. We suggest that our customers bring their own if access to wifi is a problem.

We would love to see you again. The Oak View Team Ruth and Rob. 😊

Ontvangst en staanplaats caravan…

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7 out of 10
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Accommodation
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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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Ruud W.

Electric gravel and hardstanding pitch

Liked Ontvangst en staanplaats caravan

Disliked Geen

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From the manager: Hartelijk dank dat u de tijd heeft genomen om een recensie achter te laten.

Helaas was u tijdens het County Show-weekend, ons drukste weekend van het jaar, gebleven en heeft u de locatie dus niet optimaal kunnen bekijken. We hopen dat dit u niet heeft afgeschrikt en we zien u graag weer terug de volgende keer dat u in het Verenigd Koninkrijk bent.

Het Oak View-team, Ruth en Rob 😊

In general we were very happy.

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Nick C.

Electric gravel and hardstanding pitch

Liked We've stayed at Oak View 3 times now, mainly because we like the locality, the walks, and pubs within reasonable walking distance. This stay was because we were going to the Kent show at the Detling show ground. So right on the sites doorstep We knew it was going to be busy so we booked early. Over the course of the rest of our first day the site filled up. Despite the numbers staying on the site at no time did we have to wait for any of the washroom facilities, which were kept clean and to a good standard.

Disliked Nothing to disappoint us during this visit.

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From the manager: Thank you Nick for your detailed review. We are glad that you come back to us regularly and we look forward to seeing you again! The Oak View Team Ruth and Rob 😊

Clean and well maintained campsite with warm, clean showers. Rural setting with…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Clean and well maintained campsite with warm, clean showers. Rural setting with lovely woods for dog walking. Family friendly and quiet after dark. Close to the Kent County Showground.

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From the manager: Thank you very much for taking time out of your day to leave us a review. Please come and see us again, we would love to see you back. The Oak View Team Ruth and Rob

💯 recommend

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Kerry M.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great location, great facilities and the most friendly helpful staff.

Thankyou for a fabulous stay.

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From the manager: 😊 Why thank you very much Kerry. We are super pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we would be very pleased to see you again! The Oak View Team Ruth and Rob 😊

Nice clean site…

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James W.

Electric gravel and hardstanding pitch

Liked Nice clean site

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From the manager: Thank you very much James, we try our best to keep everything nice for you all. We would love to see you again. The oak View Team Ruth and Rob 😊

The open space great loo block…

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Andrew F.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The open space great loo block

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From the manager: Thank you Andrew, we are pleased that you liked the space and the facilities and would love to see you again sometime. The Oak View Team Ruth and Rob. 😊

10/10 will be back soon!

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Liam W.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Fantastic site. Quiet, calm, great facilities, water points everywhere, friendly staff

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you Liam for your super-duper all the tens review! Awesome! You may stay again!😂

The Oak View Team Ruth and Rob. 😊

Features

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 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

Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Oak View Holiday Park

Scragged Oak Road

Detling

Maidstone

Kent

England

ME14 3HA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.30149°N
0.57761°E

Route directions

The site is just off the A249, within 2 miles of the M20 (Junction 7) and 5 miles off the M2 (Junction 5). The best postcode to follow using a satnav is ME14 3HB as using the postcode takes you on a longer route. Heading from the M20 Junction 7, drive along the A249 to the top of Detling Hill. As you approach the top you will pass a layby and a sign for Bredhurst. Turn left along the road to Bredhurst; this is Scragged Oak Road. The park is 500 yards along the road on the left marked with a large green sign. Please do not turn up Pilgrims Way.

Nearest transport

Coach
4.4 km Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre
4.7 km King Street
4.7 km King Street
Rail
2.9 km Bearsted Rail Station
4.7 km Maidstone East Rail Station
5.2 km Maidstone Barracks Rail Station
Ferry
21.7 km Gravesend Pier
22.2 km Tilbury Ferry Terminal
38.8 km Wallasea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
31 km London Southend Airport
38.1 km Biggin Hill Airport
43.1 km London City 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

Oak View Holiday Park is in prime position to traverse the best of Kent's countryside, coast, castles and well-known gardens – with Essex and its coast easily accessible too just to the north. Plenty of pedalling and perambulating opportunities are around the North Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, such as the 153-mile route of the North Downs National Trail through from Farnham to Canterbury, passing the White Cliffs of Dover. This takes in the 119-mile Pilgrims' Way, the supposed route of Thomas Becket from Winchester to Canterbury Cathedral. Elsewhere in Kent, loads is on all year round in the 500 acres of parkland and formal gardens at lovely Leeds Castle (10 minutes’ drive), like free falconry displays, play areas, special events and making one's way intrepidly out of the castle maze. Also see Rochester Castle (20 minutes) on the east bank of the Medway for its 12th-century keep and stacks of historical info: the castle was sacked during the Peasants' Revolt, held for Henry III against the barons, and besieged (also because of barons) by bad King John. And of course, just next door is the Kent Showground, which hosts all sorts of events throughout the year (the most famed being the Kent County Show, which usually runs for three days in July).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Sheerness 20.2 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Minster Leas 21.5 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Leysdown 26.3 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodExcellent
Leigh Bell Wharf 26.9 km Estuary GoodN/APoorN/A
Southend Chalkwell 27.1 km Estuary N/AGoodN/AGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Leeds Castle 6.9 km

The Historic Dockyard Chatham 10.8 km

Rochester Cathedral 11 km

Rochester Castle 11.1 km

Dickens World 11.6 km

National Trust

Stoneacre 5.6 km

Cobham Wood and Mausoleum 15.1 km

Owletts 16 km

Old Soar Manor 18.7 km

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 21.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

MOTE PARK 4.6 km

Cossington - Bredhurst - Scragged Oak - North Downs Way 4.7 km

Hollingbourne 5.9 km

LEEDS CASTLE 6.9 km

BOUGHTON MONCHELSEA PLACE 9.3 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

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Oak View Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Oak View Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Oak View Holiday Park? Oak View Holiday Park is in prime position to traverse the best of Kent's countryside, coast, castles and well-known gardens – with Essex and its coast easily accessible too just to the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Oak View Holiday Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Oak View Holiday Park? From €31.14 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.