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General
- Secluded and peaceful wild camping in the scenic North Downs
- A 30-minute drive from Canterbury and from beaches in Whitstable
- Within 10 minutes’ walk of a 16th-century inn serving food daily
Longing for the simple days of yore, when camping wasn’t all about the bells and whistles? Stake your claim on a spot at Hillcrest Farm Wild Camping, a family-friendly wild camping site five minutes’ drive from the village of Charing in Kent.
This is wild camping at its most basic, with no running water or toilets on site (bringing both is a necessity, though public loos in Charing can be used in an emergency), so being comfortable without the comforts of home living is a must.
If that sounds like your cup of tea, then this site will have everyone sleeping soundly. High on a hilltop in the North Downs, there are stunning views across Kent and south into East Sussex from the pitches, and the fact that it’s a tiny spot (with restricted numbers of guests) means it’s peaceful in the extreme. Days and nights can be spent next to the campfire and food is easily handled with barbecues or with a 10-minute stroll to the nearby 16th-century inn.
When a change of scenery is needed, the site’s well placed for wanders through Kent: the long-distance Pilgrims Way walking trail linking Winchester and Canterbury is accessible less than 10 minutes’ easy stroll from the site, as is the North Downs Way, which follows the Pilgrims Way here for a stretch.
Open from 04/30/2021 to 11/09/2021
Open from 07/01/2022 to 11/08/2022
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
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Max. persons: 14 x
Pitch size : Max 10.0m width x 12.0m depth (32.8ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 120.0m² (1291.7ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Bring a gazebo
Max. persons: 14 x
Pitch size : Max 10.0m width x 12.0m depth (32.8ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 120.0m² (1291.7ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 14 x
Pitch size : Max 10.0m width x 12.0m depth (32.8ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 120.0m² (1291.7ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 14 x
Pitch size : Max 10.0m width x 12.0m depth (32.8ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 120.0m² (1291.7ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Reviews
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The open spaces and freedom to choose your spot.
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Mentally peaceful
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Simple camping in a beautiful location
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Great view, friendly owner, tidy site, felt safe, quiet, had parking
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Friendly host, great views, more spacing needed
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Features
Coronavirus
Capacity reduced to increase social distancing
Check-in: self check-in (unattended)
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
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
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
No dogs allowed
Themes
Peaceful
Remote location
Wild camping
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Communal fridge
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No drinkable water point
No hot water
No running water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Farm
Pop-up campsite
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Horse riding nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Ashford (Kent): Town Centre Coach Stops
— 6.7 miles
Willesborough (Ashford Kt): Hythe Rd. Coach Stop — 8.5 miles
Maidstone: Chequers Centre Bus Station — 11.5 miles
- Train stations
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Charing (Kent) Rail Station
— 1.3 miles
Lenham Rail Station — 3.2 miles
Harrietsham Rail Station — 4.9 miles
- Ferry ports
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Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
— 17.2 miles
Gravesend Pier — 23.4 miles
Tilbury Ferry Terminal — 23.7 miles
- Airports
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Lydd London Ashford Airport
— 19.9 miles
London Southend Airport — 24.0 miles
Kent International Airport — 26.4 miles
Local attractions
The absolute first thing guests at Hillcrest must do is make the 15-minute drive to Leeds Castle. The historical pile should keep all ages entertained, with a maze to get lost in, falconry shows, a dog collar museum, punting, Segway tours and, of course, a spectacular 12th-century castle to explore.
Once that’s crossed off the list, there’s plenty else hereabouts to warrant visits. On days when a sense of calm is needed, it’s 15 minutes to Doddington Place Gardens and half an hour to Sissinghurst Castle Garden for peaceful and fragrant strolls, 25 minutes to tours and tastings at Biddenden Vineyards, and 45 minutes to shaded walks, family cycling and mountain biking trails at Bedgebury National Pinetum.
Beachy days are a cinch too: it’s about half an hour from base to Whitstable, where there are sandy stretches to wander or lay about on, swims to be had, yachting and waterskiing to try hands at, and a castle to gawp at while traipsing through gardens.
Cash burning holes in pockets? Travel into Canterbury (30 minutes away) to trip around gardens, explore museums and galleries, experience the famed Canterbury Tales and, of course, shop. If that’s not enough retail therapy, Ashford Designer Outlet is 20 minutes' drive from base.
Must see
- Ashford Designer Outlet (6.5 miles)
- Leeds Castle (6.7 miles)
- Sissinghurst Castle Garden (11.5 miles)
National Trust
- Stoneacre (9.0 miles)
- Sissinghurst Castle Garden (12.1 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 2 p.m. – | Anytime |
| Depart by: | 11:30 a.m. | |
Hillcrest Farm Wild Camping cancellation policy
No refunds within 6 weeks of arrival date.
Changes cannot be made once you have booked.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. Hillcrest Farm Wild Camping will debit the balance from your card 6 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 6 weeks then the balance will be taken immediately.
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. During COVID-19 you can transfer your deposit to a future stay booked within 3 months of your arrival date. Read more.You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking.
Payment methods accepted on the park
CashTerms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Hillcrest Farm Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Hillcrest Farm Wild Camping dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Hillcrest Farm Wild Camping? The absolute first thing guests at Hillcrest must do is make the 15-minute drive to Leeds Castle. The historical pile should keep all ages entertained, with a maze to get lost in, … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Hillcrest Farm Wild Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Hillcrest Farm Wild Camping? From €29.19 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
