Haydown Gardens
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- Dog-friendly North Downs site with a vineyard, forest and orchard
- On the North Downs Way; a 15-minute drive from St. Andrew's Lakes
- Half an hour’s walk to a pub through vineyards; barbecues allowed
Site type
2
This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
French
Pitch types & availability
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Beautiful gardens , quite and very unique. Highly recommended
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Liked: Beautiful gardens , quite and very unique. Highly recommended
Disliked: Nothing
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Beautiful area, felt very welcomed and was in a very quiet area.…
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Liked: Beautiful area, felt very welcomed and was in a very quiet area. No one else was staying there so it was very relaxing. Highly recommend of your looking for an out of the way space!
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From the manager: So glad to hear that you enjoyed a peaceful few nights with us and you benefited from the quiet surroundings. We would be happy to welcome you back for another stay whenever you like.
Fantastic site, very clean, beautiful setting, friendly hosts
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Liked: Outstanding area Brilliant and friendly Hosts Very peaceful Amazing and well kept grounds Lovely walks Perfect view point for sunsets Quiet and secluded pitch
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From the manager: Thank you for such a positive review of our garden campsite. We were delighted to share it with you and glad that you were able to explore around it. We look forward to welcoming you back for a longer visit when you have the time.
Was a pleasure to stay there. The pitch was flat, it was friendly.
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Liked: Quietness and environment. Also the hosts were great.
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From the manager: We enjoyed hosting you and glad that you had the opportunity to visit the area whilst you were here. Also happy that you found our gardens a quiet and peaceful place to stay. If you are ever in the area again, we would certainly look forward to hosting you again.
Great hosts and garden. Kids loved picking some berries and exploring…
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Liked: Great hosts and garden. Kids loved picking some berries and exploring
Disliked: Bathroom and washing up a bit of a walk from camp area
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From the manager: We enjoyed hosting you and your family. It was a great to see your children enjoying the garden (especially the red and black currants!).
Our perfect camping escape
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Liked: Beautiful, extensive grounds; quiet and peaceful location; owls at night; birdsong during the day; small number of pitches; walks through nearby vineyards; great fire-pit and BBQ area; meeting owners Jeff and Mark who were great - very friendly and helpful
Disliked: Having to leave Note: there is no Wi-Fi, but that’s not a problem as you’re busy enjoying the scenery! Child-friendliness: as this is all about peace and quiet I’d recommend this to child-free couples
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From the manager: Thank you for your positive comments. We are so glad that you found your stay peaceful and enjoyed your weekend. Looks like you had a lovely walk in the local vineyard. Thanks for adding your pictures to the review. We look forward to welcoming you back again anytime you like.
Beautiful site, great hosts, lovely and quiet
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Liked: Gorgeous site with very friendly and helpful hosts. Loved that only two pitches made it feel like we were having a proper break away from other people. Also very much liked being able to choose where we wanted to pitch our tent, with grassland, orchards, or wooded areas all available. Had an idyllic stay and will definitely be returning, hopefully soon. Thank you very much for the faultless hospitality.
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From the manager: We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and excited to welcome you back again in the near future.
Really enjoyed the peace and tranquility.
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Liked: Quiet and peaceful. Friendly host. Beautiful place.
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Peaceful and beautiful
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Liked: We had the most wonderful stay! The location is idyllic; incredibly picturesque and peaceful. Jeff and his partner were incredibly gracious and generous. We loved the local walks and pubs. We can't wait to visit again.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed the solitude and peace of the gardens. We're also happy that your beautiful well-behaved husky also enjoyed it :) We look forward to welcoming you back to Haydown on your next visit.
Lovely and unique setting for a camping experience on a small vineyard…
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Liked: Lovely and unique setting for a camping experience on a small vineyard and well kept gardens. We had a lovely stay, plenty of wood around the site to make a fire and have a bbq. No phone signal and not the easiest to find so check the location before travelling because we went to the wrong place initially :)
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From the manager: We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and appreciated our unique setting. We look forward to welcoming you back at Haydown for another stay any time you like. Great advice about the phone signal.
Features
Pop-up campsite
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
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
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
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
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump point
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Pop-up campsite
Tiny (1-10 sites)
Location
Haydown Gardens
Buckland Road
Great Buckland
Meopham
Kent
England
DA13 0XF
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
51.35465°N
0.39945°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
Airport
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 | 26.9 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Leigh Bell Wharf | 27 km | Estuary | Good | N/A | Poor | N/A |
| Southend Chalkwell | 27.8 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
| Southend Westcliff Bay | 28.3 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Southend Three Shells | 29.4 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Rochester Castle 8.1 km
Rochester Cathedral 8.2 km
The Historic Dockyard Chatham 9.9 km
Dickens World 10.6 km
Ightham Mote 14.1 km
National Trust
Cobham Wood and Mausoleum 3.9 km
Owletts 4.1 km
Old Soar Manor 12.1 km
St John's Jerusalem 12.7 km
Ightham Mote 14.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Luddesdown Circular 3.5 km
Golden Luddesdown 3.5 km
COBHAM HALL 4.7 km
Hodsell Street - Ash-cum-Ridley - Fairseat - Hodsell Street 4.7 km
Trosley Country Park - Trottiscliffe - Ryarsh - North Downs 5.2 km
Local events
- All Points East (Saturday, 17 August 2024 – Saturday, 17 August 2024)
London, England 36.5 km
- Mighty Hoopla (Saturday, 1 June 2024 – Saturday, 1 June 2024)
London, England 36.5 km
- British Summer Time (Friday, 5 July 2024 – Friday, 5 July 2024)
London, England 42.8 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.
Want to know more about camping in Kent?
- Does Haydown Gardens have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Haydown Gardens dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Haydown Gardens? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Camer Park Country Park (former estate with 40 acres of green space): 10 minutes’ drive - St. Andrew's Lakes (swimming lakes with watersports activities; reservation in … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Haydown Gardens?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.