Oak View Holiday Park
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- Scenic site surrounded by woodlands in the Kent Downs
- A 10-minute drive from Maidstone and Leeds Castle
- Next to Kent Showground; pet-friendly site with a dedicated pet shower
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
- 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).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- 10kWh per day of electricity is included. Additional usage is metered at £0.35 per kWh and can be purchased from the office on site.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
3

Unpowered grass site
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 7m depth (42m²)
Arrival daysFrom £27 (£27)
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Powered grass site
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 7m depth (42m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Powered gravel and concrete caravan site
6 people maximum
Ground type: Gravel and concrete
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 7m depth (28m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
This well-kept, friendly, quiet spot boasts spacious sites & top-notch facilities, even a dog shower! Walkers love the woods & staff are a gem. WiFi can be patchy, but the peace, location & great vibe mean folks highly recommend & will be back.
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A pleasant, well maintained site, with…
Unpowered grass site
Liked A pleasant, well maintained site, with a nice woodland walk.
Disliked Slightly disappointed the kids weren’t allowed to go to the loo by themselves.
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From the manager: Thank you John. We are glad that you had some likes but sorry there was a dislike.
This is the reason why we recommend that the children do not go to the toilets on their own. Last bank holiday, we had a group of children who totally trashed the toilets, unravelled all the loo rolls and put them on the floor, and blocked the sinks up. We have had instances of children trying to set fire to the toilet rolls in the holders, and we have had groups of children blocking the sinks and flooding the floors.
We do not for one minute think that your children would do anything like this but it has happened. This is only a recommendation and not a hard and fast rule. We also live in a dangerous world and we want all our children to be safe. I see that your children are not really little, and so I'm sure that they would have been fine. If our customers have concerns with issues like this, please come and talk to us.
We hope that this does not put you off from returning again.
The Oak View Team. 😊
Schatten durch Bäume möglich…
Powered gravel and concrete caravan site
Liked Schatten durch Bäume möglich
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From the manager: Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich die Zeit für diese positive Bewertung genommen haben. Wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder bei uns begrüßen zu dürfen. Gute Reise! Ihr Oak View Team. 😊
Perfect little get away
Powered grass site
Liked Lovely little spot
Disliked One grumpy old sod swearing at my kids for playing hide and seak (dont like kids dont go camping simple)
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From the manager: Thank you for your review Craig. We are glad you found everything clean, that has been a challenge this weekend so it's nice when our customers mention that.
We are however a bit disappointed that you have marked us down on something that isn't really in our control. Every time a customer does this, our review score goes down and it takes an awful lot of 10/10 reviews to get it back up again. We can't control the weather, aeroplanes flying over or grumpy people. Having said that, if our customers are experiencing abuse from other customers, please come and find one of us straight away. We don't like that.
We do understand that you are angry and agree some customers should go to an adults only site. I do myself spend hours going through every booking trying to put our customers on the correct pitch for their needs and separating the children from the adults is one of the first things I take into consideration. Obviously children are not going to stay on their pitch and unfortunately, there are always going to be grumpy people in this world, especially when the weather is this hot.
We hope that this doesn't put you off from coming back, we would love to see you again. The Oak View Team 😊
Very welcoming staff, lovely clean facilities…
Powered gravel and concrete caravan site
Liked Very welcoming staff, lovely clean facilities and great size pitches. Will definitely be returning.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you so much James! We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us and took the time to leave us a lovely review. Please come and see us again. The Oak View Team. 😊
Had a really lovely stay at…
Powered grass site
Liked Had a really lovely stay at this site, big shout out to Ruth who was so welcoming and accommodating. Really nice facilities, wet room style showers, hot water for washing up, all really well designed. Site got very full due to bank holiday so ensured we showered early or late. Loads of mature trees scattered around site and a forest walks straight from site. Some noise from main road but soon got used to it.
Disliked Having to leave
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review with photos Jo. Im interested to see the evening one in the dark as I don't get to see the park at night as I've gone home.
It was lovely to meet you both, and thank you for the shout out, I appreciate that a lot. 😊
We really do hope to see you again some day and wish you Happy Travels. The Oak View Team
Well run site surprisingly quiet and…
Powered gravel and concrete caravan site
Liked Well run site surprisingly quiet and with excellent facilities well maintained
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From the manager: Thank you for your review Nicholas, we appreciate you taking the time to send lovely feedback. We hope to see you again, The Oak View Team.
Very clean site with beautiful views and friendly staff!
Powered gravel and concrete caravan site
Liked Everything
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you so much Amelia, it was lovely to meet you all and that is a great review, says it all. 😊
We would love to see you and your family again sometime. The Oak View Team. 😊
Spacious pitches, lovely clean and…
Powered gravel and concrete caravan site
Liked Spacious pitches, lovely clean and modern shower block, nice welcome and sheet provided with all details, good wi fi , easy to find
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From the manager: Thank you very much for a lovely review, Hazel.
Your comments are very kind but we see that you marked us down on our location and facilities and activities which is a shame. May we say to all our customers again, please do your research as to where we are and what we have onsite before you book.
Happy travels Hazel.
The Oak View Team. 😊
We stayed for one night on…
Unpowered grass site
Liked We stayed for one night on our way north. The campsite is very good situated, the people very friendly and helpful. The facilities were very clean
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From the manager: Thank you very much for your lovely review. It was nice to meet you both and we were glad to be of help. We would love to see you again, should you ever come this way.
We wish you safe and happy travels. The Oak View Team. 😊
Pitches were well looked after. Our…
Powered grass site
Liked Pitches were well looked after. Our pitch was a good size for our largish tent and car. The site was on the whole quiet though its proximity to the M20 and A249 could sometimes be intrusive. For us the availability of good walking routes on the campsite’s doorstep was a bonus.
The village of Detling is close by and can be reached by a pleasant 15/20 minute walk. The Cock Horse pub is agreeable and the local community store is well-provisioned.
The campsite staff were very welcoming and helpful. The shower block was well kept. When we stayed the site was fairly quiet so toilet/shower access was never an issue. I guess it might be if the site were very busy. But then which site isn’t challenged when busy?
Overall we had a lovely stay at the campsite; and shall certainly stay again.
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From the manager: Thank you very much indeed for your lovely detailed review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and we really would love to see you again.
The Oak View Team.
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
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
Budget/backpacker Bush Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
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' marketType
Large (51-200 sites)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toiletNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service point Seasonal sitesLocation
Oak View Holiday Park
Scragged Oak Road
Detling
Maidstone
Kent
England
ME14 3HA
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.30149°N
0.57761°E
Route directions
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheerness | 20.2 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Minster Leas | 21.5 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Leysdown | 26.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
| Leigh Bell Wharf | 26.9 km | Estuary | Good | N/A | Poor | N/A |
| Southend Chalkwell | 27.1 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Leeds Castle 6.9 km
The Historic Dockyard Chatham 10.8 km
Rochester Cathedral 11 km
Rochester Castle 11.1 km
Dickens World 11.6 km
National Trust
Stoneacre 5.6 km
Cobham Wood and Mausoleum 15.1 km
Owletts 16 km
Old Soar Manor 18.7 km
Sissinghurst Castle Garden 21.5 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
MOTE PARK 4.6 km
Cossington - Bredhurst - Scragged Oak - North Downs Way 4.7 km
Hollingbourne 5.9 km
LEEDS CASTLE 6.9 km
BOUGHTON MONCHELSEA PLACE 9.3 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 Oak View Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Oak View Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Oak View Holiday Park? Oak View Holiday Park is in prime position to traverse the best of Kent's countryside, coast, castles and well-known gardens – with Essex and its coast easily accessible too just to the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Oak View Holiday Park?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: noon – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Oak View Holiday Park? From $61.57 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.