Cottington Lakes
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- Countryside site 10 minutes’ drive from Deal, in the Kent countryside
- Sandwich 10 minutes’ drive; Howletts Wild Animal Park 25 minutes
- On-site café; fishing (additional fee); designated footpaths
Site type
Extras
- Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
Reception
- Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
Safety
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Dogs
- 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).
General
- The restaurant is open between 02/01 and 30/12.
Admission
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The café is open 01 October to 31 March on Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 8am to 4pm; and from 01 April to 30 September it is open Thursday and Friday from 8am to 2pm and Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 4pm.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
2

North field unpowered grass site
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 5m width × 5m depth (25m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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South field unpowered grass site
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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North field powered concrete and grass site
6 people maximum
Ground type: Concrete and grass
Pitch size: Min 5m width × 5m depth (25m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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South field powered grass site
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Reviews
86% would recommend this site to a friend
86% would stay here again
What customers say
A chilled, roomy spot with tidy amenities & helpful staff. Reviewers love the scenery & handy location. Some noted tight facilities during busy spells, but the cafe's a hit. Ideal for keen anglers!
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Last updated 1/09/2026
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Apart from the cafe not opening on time, it was a good place to stay.
North field unpowered grass site
Liked Great place to stay. Field was well maintained. Staff were good.
Disliked Was told cafe opened at 07:30, but did not open and had to leave around d 8am for meeting. So no time for breakfast.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Excellent place
North field unpowered grass site
Liked Lovely site lovely people
Very clean and tidy
Staff accommodating and friendly
Would deffo recommend
Disliked Need more toilets around the lakes
More bins located around the lakes
Recommend to friends Visit again
Easy contact about late arrival. Were…
North field unpowered grass site
Liked Easy contact about late arrival. Were given the gate code and easy access at night time.
Disliked Waiting 40 minutes for ordered coffee.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Très calme, sanitaires propre, personne serviable,…
North field powered concrete and grass site
Liked Très calme, sanitaires propre, personne serviable, le petit restaurant bien, parc à 5 min à pied hors du camping, les enfants peuvent faire du vélo joué sa s soucis.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Excellent stay and would highly recommend
North field powered concrete and grass site
Liked Really friendly and helpful staff. We needed to extend our stay and they were very helpful especially Sam. The staff in the castaway cafe were also great and the food and drinks were lovely and good value for money, even delivered to the tent!
Disliked Only one shower in the women's block so sometimes had a bit of a wait.
Recommend to friends Visit again
The staff are amazing, the site…
South field powered grass site
Liked The staff are amazing, the site was amazing. Toilets and showers were cleaned all the time. Always someone on hand to ask advise or questions. Cafe was clean and tidy even better they now deliver lake side or to your pitch.
Disliked The bins were a bit smelly. That all I cannot fault anything else, we had a great time
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Very friendly staff Great having a cafe…
North field powered concrete and grass site
Liked Very friendly staff
Great having a cafe om site
Disliked Showers were slightly tepid but nice clean Showers & toilets
Recommend to friends Visit again
Nice place in nature but poor entrance
South field powered grass site
Liked Friendly staff, lots of space
Disliked Only one shower to be found, outdated and not so clean
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lots of space, clean toilets and…
North field powered concrete and grass site
Liked Lots of space, clean toilets and shower. Staff all very friendly. Cafe on site open from 8am-8pm and deliver to the tent or fishing spot. Great farm shop 5 mins drive away
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
Quiet site
South field powered grass site
Liked Quiet site lovely dog walks
Disliked Only one shower quite away to walk for water,
Recommend to friends Visit again
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. 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 yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities 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
Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Site close to accessible bathroomsNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Cottington Lakes
Sandwich Road
Sholden
Deal
Kent
England
CT14 0AR
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.22804°N
1.37374°E
Nearest transport
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
Food and drink
- The Sportsman Pub 0.6 km
- Lamp Room Restaurant 1.1 km
- The Leather Bottle Pub 1.3 km
- The Farrier Pub 1.3 km
- Three Horseshoes Pub 1.4 km
- The Coach Pub 1.7 km
- The Smugglers Pub 1.8 km
- The Alma Pub 1.9 km
- The Deal Hoy Pub 1.9 km
- Eagle Tavern Pub 1.9 km
Groceries
- Sainsbury's Supermarket 1.8 km
- Aldi Supermarket 2 km
- The Merchant Of Relish Off-licence 2 km
- The Strand Wine Company Off-licence 2.6 km
- Spar Supermarket 5.8 km
- Co-op Food Supermarket 5.8 km
- Lidl Supermarket 9.7 km
- Tesco Extra Supermarket 9.8 km
Parks and play
- Victoria Park 1.9 km
- Worth Memorial Park 4.2 km
- Eastry Picnic Site park 4.8 km
- Sandwich Quay Playground 5.5 km
- Poulders Park Playground 5.7 km
- Junior Playground 7.9 km
- Infant Playground 8 km
- Arable Drive Play Area Playground 9 km
Family days out
- Deal Castle 2.3 km
- Deal Pier 2.4 km
- Walmer Memorial Bandstand 2.6 km
- Ham Sandwich sign 3 km
- Walmer Castle 3.6 km
- The Barbican Gate 5.8 km
- Watermills Wake and Aqua Park 6.8 km
- Richborough Fort 7.8 km
- Eythorne 8.3 km
- White Cliffs of Dover 9.1 km
Public transport
- Paddock Close 0.5 km
- Sholden New Road 0.6 km
- Sholden Village 0.6 km
- The Sportsman 0.7 km
- Sholden School 0.8 km
- Church 1 km
- St Leonard's Church 1.2 km
- Leather Bottle 1.2 km
- St Nicholas Close 1.2 km
- Abbey Close 1.3 km
Beaches
- St Margaret's Bay 8.7 km
What’s nearby
- Ocean Rooms Nightclub 2 km
- Your Little Green Shop General shop 2.2 km
- Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club Golf course 2.6 km
- The Royal St. George's Golf Club Golf course 5.2 km
- Sandwich Marina 5.8 km
- Highway Marina 6.1 km
- Princes Golf Club Golf course 7.2 km
Local services
- Victoria Hospital 1.5 km
- Esso Fuel station 1.6 km
- Golf Road Surgery Doctors 1.8 km
- St Richards Road Surgery Doctors 1.8 km
- Paydens Pharmacy 1.8 km
- Paydens Pharmacy 2 km
- Boots Pharmacy 2.1 km
- Clockwork Pharmacy 2.1 km
- Superdrug Pharmacy 2.1 km
- Paydens Pharmacy 2.3 km
Must see
Deal Castle 2.1 km
Walmer Castle and Gardens 3.6 km
South Foreland Lighthouse 9.8 km
White Cliffs of Dover 10.9 km
Dover Castle 11.7 km
National Trust
South Foreland Lighthouse 9.8 km
The White Cliffs of Dover 11 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
NORTHBOURNE COURT 1.9 km
WALMER CASTLE 3.6 km
Sandwich - White Cliff Country Trail - Sandwich 5.1 km
THE SALUTATION 5.4 km
WALDERSHARE PARK 8.6 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Cottington Lakes have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Cottington Lakes dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Cottington Lakes? For a day at the seaside, head to Deal (10 minutes’ drive), but be aware that there will be no castle building here, since the beach is a seemingly infinite expanse of … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Cottington Lakes?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: noon – 5 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Cottington Lakes? From $45.97 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.


