Cooll Camping
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- Well-maintained, peaceful camping field near Littlebourne in Kent
- Five minutes’ drive to Howletts Wild Animal Park; 15 to Canterbury
- Off-grid site with showers; firepits for hire and kindling for sale
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
- Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed, 4 Jun to
Pitch types & availability
Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 6m depth
Calculated area: 30m²
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Powered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 6m depth
Calculated area: 30m²
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35)
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Unpowered grass and earth caravan site
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Bell tent
6 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Dimensions: 19.7ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £125 (£125)
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Bell tent (large)
6 people maximum No dogs allowed Dimensions: 26.2ft width × 13.1ft length
Arrival daysFrom £130 (£130)
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Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
97% would stay here again
What customers say
Well-loved spot, praised for spacious pitches and super-friendly owners. Clean facilities, communal fire pit, and peaceful vibes. Great Kent base, but watch out for busy loos during peak times. Highly recommended for a chill break.
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Nature, simple, friendly.…
Unpowered grass and earth caravan site
Liked Nature, simple, friendly.
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We loved this site. It was well organised and clean. We were…
Powered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site
Liked We loved this site. It was well organised and clean. We were met by a lovely lady who couldn't have been any nicer or more helpful. We had plenty of space. This site offers lovely fire pits where we sat roasting marshmallows while chatting to the owners. Toilets were cleaned frequently and well possitioned. Shower was lovely. However the shower could benefit from a couple of hooks to hang clothes and towel. They do only have one shower and two toilets. But they're working to get more. We would definitely go again.
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Friendly staff, flat ground and clean facilities!
Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site
Liked I loved it all the staff were so lovely the loos and shower are well looked after, we were provided with a map and a little leaflet of places nearby it was lovely and spacey!
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Helpful staff
Unpowered grass and earth caravan site
Liked Nice big field loads of spare
Disliked Very old school type not many amenities
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Great option if you are down to explore Kent
Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site
Liked Loved the camping site as a whole, not crowded at all, quiet and very well kept. Sam was really thoughtful and kind and she helped us with everything we needed.
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Ruhiger Platz, sehr netter Empfang - wir haben uns wohl gefühlt.…
Powered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site
Liked Ruhiger Platz, sehr netter Empfang - wir haben uns wohl gefühlt.
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Amazing site, friendly owners, clean utilities.
Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site
Liked Toilets and shower were very clean, water hot. Space was lovely and owners were really friendly without being overbearing and even came round offering marshmallows for those with firepits. We were given a useful list of things nearby (most importantly, the pubs!)
Disliked Very close to main road, not much can be done but it did impact the stay.
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We came to Canterbury for a weekend of sightseeing and booked this…
Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site
Liked We came to Canterbury for a weekend of sightseeing and booked this because of the handy location (only a 20ish minute drive to the city centre).
We came from about 4 hours away and had a dreadful drive meaning we were going to be quite late. We called up ahead, a bit worried about missing the check in curfew, but the hosts were so friendly and understanding.
Once there, they welcomed us and were so accommodating. They gave us a printed handout with loads of handy tips of things in the area, including things that are within walking distance from the campsite.
They even told us that they do the rounds in the evening and hand out marshmallows for anyone with a fire going.
The facilities were clean, with hot water in the shower.
There were sinks for washing up. A basketball hoop for the kids to have a little play.
The only thing I would say is that there was a real mix of people on the campsite- from families to groups of friends. Some of the other groups were playing music and up quite late. It really didn't bother us in the slightest because it made us feel we could relax and didn't have to worry about whispering ourselves, but I just thought it would be worth a mention for anyone who's after a quiet campsite. It was a very lovely atmosphere, very vibrant and friendly.
Very highly recommend, and will definitely be staying here again if we happen to visit Canterbury in the future!
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Great Venue very poor facilities
Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site
Liked The owners are very friendly and had saved us a pitch next door to our family's glamping tent. The field is flat and you can pitch where you like.
Disliked The pitch where you like is a two edged sword. It means that for instance a large group had commandeered a large space almost blocking the access to the toilets. They also decided that the communal firepit was theirs.
The toilet block is totally inadequate for the whole site. There are two toilets and one shower for about 100 people. Many people were complaining about the lack of facilities. There were two washing up sinks one was not working and the one that was working had no hot water.
The washing up sinks were in the open no cover if it were raining!
The shower floor was filthy without it even when it wasn't raining.
The glamping tents were very stylish but not very well kitted out. They had no proper cooking facilities no gas stove and a frying pan to use on the firepit.
They have to share the inadequate facilities with the whole campsite.
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All facilities available, friendly family and magnificent place
Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site
Liked Place, surrounding areas , sunset and sunrise
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From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review, I’m glad you enjoyed your stay. You were a pleasure to host 😊 and welcome back anytime.
Features
Pop-up campground
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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Cooll Camping
Wingham Road
Littlebourne
Canterbury
Kent
England
CT3 1UP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.27106°N
1.17263°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay | 11.7 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Herne Bay Central | 11.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Tankerton | 13.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Minnis Bay, Birchington | 14.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sandwich Bay | 14.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Howletts Wild Animal Park 1.8 km
St Augustine's Abbey 5.9 km
Canterbury Cathedral 6.3 km
Canterbury Roman Museum 6.4 km
Canterbury Tales 6.6 km
National Trust
The White Cliffs of Dover 19.4 km
South Foreland Lighthouse 20.1 km
Stoneacre 41.5 km
Smallhythe Place 42 km
Sissinghurst Castle Garden 45.5 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
GOODNESTONE PARK 5 km
Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church Buffer Zone 5.9 km
Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church 6 km
Grove Ferry - Stodmarsh - Wickhambreaux - Grove Ferry 6.4 km
DANE JOHN GARDENS 6.5 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 Cooll Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Cooll Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Cooll Camping? Mmm, where to go and what to do first? If you’re with the kids, Howletts Wild Animal Park is well-worth setting a day aside to see the mountain gorillas and tigers in … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Cooll Camping?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Cooll Camping? From $56.07 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.