Palace Farm Campsite
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- Quiet site in the Kent Downs, a 15-minute drive from Faversham
- Leeds Castle 20 minutes’ drive; Canterbury and Whitstable half an hour
- Hot showers powered by solar panels, charging points for electric cars
Site type
25
3
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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Group bookings of 5 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 10 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 5 different households.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 2 May to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 60m²
Arrival daysFrom £24 (£24)
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Bell tent
6 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £75 (£75)
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Reviews
94% would recommend this site to a friend
92% would stay here again
What customers say
Grand spot, real peaceful and roomy with tidy pitches and good loos. Owners are sound, lovely spot and close to a pub. Bit basic for some, but grand for a quiet break. Some said facilities could get busy, and rules a bit strict, but most loved it and would go back.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Facility's available, distance from the main roads and the peace and quiet…
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Facility's available, distance from the main roads and the peace and quiet
Disliked The route into the campsite
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Generally ok but didn’t feel relaxed because of the rules
Bell tent
Liked Lovely location, quiet and spacious. Clean showers and toilets.
Disliked Strict rules, can’t fly drones, couldn’t enjoy fire pit or Grill (had to be 80cm above the ground due to hot weather) but if all summer is hot means we can’t enjoy sitting next to the fire pit in the evenings, so had to freeze in tents as soon as it got dark. Kids was excited to roast marshmallows and got very disappointed that we couldn’t do it… I think they could actually do something about it, put the sand around the pits etc (as we had in another camping place), have to be very quite after 10, which is ok but I had to stress about my 4 kids being noisy…
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From the manager: Our strict rules are based on safety and respect of other campers who desire to have a relaxing and peaceful camping break. We therefore only need to stress these rules to some campers who have no natural respect for the peace and enjoyment of other campers. This is why we asked you to stop flying your drone. It was very noisy and upsetting, not only other campers, but guests in our hostel courtyard garden which it was also flying over.
We banned fire pits and charcoal BBQs after Kent Fire and Rescue advised that nobody should light fires and BBQs whilst the ground and vegetation is so tinder dry.
The warning of not using fire pits and BBQs in hot, dry and or windy weather is included in our terms and conditions which everyone is encouraged to read before booking.
We loved our stay!
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked My husband was a way so I booked a last min 1 night for me, my 12year old son and dog. I booked an hour before we turned up.
Easy to find, perfect location with a lovely pub with a garden 10mins walk down the road, food was beautiful.
The site is basic but perfect, lovely big field with loads of space and big empty fields surrounding for the dog to run around.
We were lucky to have some friendly families opposite who welcomed my son to play cricket and football, they had plenty of space.
We all slept well.
Really cheap compared to some sites!
Disliked Disliked
We were looking forward to hiring a firepit to toast marshmellows, but as the ground was too dry they were not allowed.
Completely understand and agree safety comes first, so not a criticism but the only negative I could find.
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Lovely people, peace & quiet lovely facilities and views.…
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Lovely people, peace & quiet lovely facilities and views.
Recommend to friends Visit again
quiet, the trees surrounding the field…
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked quiet, the trees surrounding the field
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Quiet site…
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Quiet site
Recommend to friends Visit again
Was good
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Peaceful and clean
Disliked Not much walk way to explore
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From the manager: Rebecca, so sorry you didn't like our campsite, many of our campers love it and give some very high scores. This just wasn't the campsite for you. We are a campsite and not a holiday park so we don't provide any activities. we do have maps with a wide range of recommended walks which have been tried and tested many times by our guests. You can either take a photo of a map or I can send you the GPX file for you to download and use it on your GPS or phone. We hope you have many more weekends away camping, thanks for giving us a try.
Lovely quiet site, with plenty space and good facilities.
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Plenty space, neatly kept site, clean toilets and showers, quiet.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Superb! We'll be back!
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Great site. Well keep with clean facilities. Friendly owners who we're willing to answer any questions. Lovely village with lots of things to see and do in the surrounding area.
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Great location. Quiet and peaceful. Only a few minutes walk to the…
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Great location. Quiet and peaceful. Only a few minutes walk to the pub.
Friendly and helpful when checking in.
Clean facilities and plenty of space between pitches.
Would definitely stay again.
Disliked Nothing really!
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
Palace Farm Campsite
Down Court Road
Doddington
Sittingbourne
Kent
England
ME9 0AU
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.28612°N
0.77285°E
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leysdown | 16.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
| Minster Leas | 16.5 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sheerness | 17.5 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| West Beach, Whitstable | 18.2 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Tankerton | 20.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Leeds Castle 10.7 km
Ashford Designer Outlet 16.4 km
Whitstable Museum and Art Gallery 19.1 km
The Historic Dockyard Chatham 20.9 km
West Gate Towers Museum 21.1 km
National Trust
Stoneacre 14.2 km
Sissinghurst Castle Garden 24.1 km
Cobham Wood and Mausoleum 27.6 km
Smallhythe Place 28 km
Owletts 28.6 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
DODDINGTON PLACE 1.1 km
BELMONT PARK 5.3 km
CHILSTON PARK 8.5 km
LEES COURT 9.1 km
Hollingbourne 9.5 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 Palace Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Palace Farm Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Palace Farm Campsite? If you’ve ever considered making your own beer at home, you might want to take a tour of Shepherd Neame (15 minutes’ drive), Britain’s oldest brewery. You’ll learn all about the ingredients … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Palace Farm Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: noon – 9 p.m. Depart by: noon On-site accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Palace Farm Campsite? From €27.45 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.