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Shepherd's hut
From £125 (£125)
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed 
Wifi at the unit/site Please bring your own towels.
Dimensions
16.4ft width × 9.8ft length
1 room
Open space 1 x Bunk bed, 1 x Double bed
No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.
No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.
Features
Bed linen 3 included, 3 max. Car 1 included, 1 max. Doona and pillows 4 included, 4 max. Barbecue Beds made up Campers' kitchen Cooking equipment Gas and electricity included Wifi at the unit/site Other restrictions
No dogs allowed
Car parking by site not allowed
Availability
| Your booking From £125 (£125) | |
Based on 1 night, 4 people | |
| 2 adults |
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Hoad Meadow Alpaca Retreat
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Reviews
93% would recommend this site to a friend
86% would stay here again
What customers say
Top campsite, loved for its friendly owners & relaxed vibe. Families rave about the animals, play areas & pizzas. Eco-friendly but compost toilets/open showers mixed reviews. Great location & owners care. Secure, great for kids playing freely.
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This place was an absolute gem of a find, loved everything about it.
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Liked Absolutely loved this place, super easy to book, easy to find. A really friendly welcome with everything we could have asked for. We had the best time seeing the animals and stargazing late into the night.
Disliked Not a dislike at all, just some feedback - we couldn't find any information about firepits at the time of booking, they have firepits available to rent.
We were unsure what was available, if we weren't so last minute I could have called to check so it's not a big deal, but maybe this could be made a little bit more clear on here.
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Nous avons pas aimé mais cela pourra plaire aux amoureux du rustique .
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Liked Très pratique pour aller prendre le tunnel.
Des animaux sympas pour les enfants.
Très bon marché.
Herbe bien verte.
Sort de l ordinaire.
Propriétaires très accueillant
Sympa pour les enfants.
Disliked Il s agit plus d un terrain de camping que d un camping. Sanitaires très sommaire et sale le jour où nous sommes venus ( je passe les détails. (Les toilettes sèches c est très bien mais propre ce serait encore mieux). On attend aussi pas mal les véhicules passant sur la route. C est dommage car le concept est très sympa et les propriétaires vraiment très accueillant.
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From the manager: Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the animals, the greenery, and found us welcoming and affordable.
We are very sorry, however, that your experience was not as positive as it should have been. Clean and well-kept facilities are important to us, and we regret that on the day of your visit the standards were not as they should be. We have since made improvements to ensure our eco-friendly toilets are properly maintained at all times.
We also understand that being close to the road can sometimes mean traffic noise, though it does make access to the Channel Tunnel and local attractions much easier. We are continuing to explore ways to reduce any disruption for guests.
Your comments are taken seriously, and we truly hope you’ll notice the improvements if you choose to visit us again.
The Hoad Meadow Alpaca Retreat Team
Excellent site friendly owners and great pizzas,
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Liked Animals
Pitch’s
Owners
Great security
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Fantastic site!! We throughly enjoyed our…
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Liked Fantastic site!! We throughly enjoyed our stay. The owners are brilliant people and go above and beyond to make you feel welcome. Great for kids, and lots of happy animals to welcome you!
We’ll definitely be back, don’t miss this amazing place!
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Loved it! Would totally go back here!
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Liked I loved this place so much. The animals, the atmosphere, the safety and security, I loved that we could rent a fire pit and I loved the outdoor showers!! Loads of space, swings etc for kids. On the Saturday night they put a Disney film on for the kids. There’s a pizza van on site to get pizzas/ chips from in the evening. We had such a wonderful weekend here. The hosts are so helpful and lovely! Thanks for a great stay!
Disliked I didn’t love the compost toilets but that’s mainly because other people were using them incorrectly at the time we were there. They were really clean and toilet paper was regularly restocked and someone was often in there checking them over.
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Great place to stay. We will return.
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Liked There really isn’t much to not like at this site, this was our 3rd return so I think that tells you a lot. The animals make the stay lots of fun for the kids and adults too. The open topped showers are a firm favourite with my family. There is washing up facilities with both hot and cold running water which can be a rarity with camping, great location with lots of local attractions and lovely beaches close by.
Disliked Not really a dislike as it’s really another bonus to the stay when you have children but the swing frame could definitely do with some TLC just for safety purposes.
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Very friendly and helpful always ready with a smile
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Liked The simplicity of finding a spot. The play area for the kids. The animals and duck pond
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Fab eco family site.
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Liked Wonderfully chilled site. Owners were great and super friendly. Great for families with loads of animals to see and secure fields for the kids to play. Fresh pizzas are amazing and fire pits are great to hang out in the evening.
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Great spot- no vans . Great…
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Liked Great spot- no vans . Great to have all the animals and birds.
Excellent recycling facilities
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5 stars…
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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 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
Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearbyLocation
Hoad Meadow Alpaca Retreat
Hoad Meadow
Hoad Road
Dover
Kent
England
CT15 7HS
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.14511°N
1.16437°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone | 7.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sandgate | 8.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Hythe | 10.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| St Margaret`S Bay | 15.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dymchurch | 17.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway 10.5 km
Roman Painted House 10.5 km
Dover Castle 11 km
White Cliffs of Dover 12.3 km
Howletts Wild Animal Park 13.7 km
National Trust
The White Cliffs of Dover 12.3 km
South Foreland Lighthouse 14.4 km
Smallhythe Place 34.7 km
Lamb House 37.2 km
Sissinghurst Castle Garden 41.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Cheriton Hill 5.1 km
BROOME PARK 5.3 km
Kearsney Court 7.2 km
WALDERSHARE PARK 8.7 km
SANDLING PARK 10 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 Hoad Meadow Alpaca Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Hoad Meadow Alpaca Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Hoad Meadow Alpaca Retreat? Creative, historic, attractive… There are many adjectives that can be given to the city of Canterbury (25 minutes’ drive). Its historic highlights include the grand Canterbury Cathedral, Roman walls and timber houses, … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Hoad Meadow Alpaca Retreat?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Hoad Meadow Alpaca Retreat? From $57.62 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.