Setts Wood Camping and Glamping

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Sunset views (added by manager 17 Oct 2022)
Visitor image of the pond
Green space
Fishing pond

  • Quiet family-friendly farm site on eight acres of Kent farmland
  • A 45-minute drive from Hastings; half an hour to the coast
  • Fishing lake and kitchen facilities on site; fresh eggs to buy
Heading to the Kent countryside in a quest for a rural retreat near to steam railways, castle ruins and vineyards? As well as assorted farm animals on site, there are eight acres of farmland at Setts Wood Camping and Glamping, including a fishing lake (charges apply) and a wooded area for classic games of hide and seek. Down a private lane and well away from the road, there is certainly plenty of unwinding to be done at this quiet site. Don't worry about being too far removed though, as it's still within reach of several historic towns including Hastings (a 45-minute drive away), and has several sandy beaches within half an hour’s drive. The local town of Tenterden is five minutes’ drive away for a convenient collection of breweries, restaurants and supermarkets where you can pick up supplies for a picnic or a barbecue back at the farm. You can also buy fresh free-range eggs on site every morning, in a splendid selection of different colours. Store any leftovers in the communal fridge and make use of the other kitchen facilities such as a kettle and sink. Other handy facilities include toilets and a shower block, for washing off any grains of sand accumulated from the beaches at Camber Sands and Dymchurch, both within half an hour’s drive.

Site type

Rent a tent 2
Tent sites 25
Opens 27 September
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 27 Sept to

Pitch types & availability

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We would come back happily!

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Super relaxed, loads of space, other campers friendly and quiet. Kids adored playing on haybales! Alpacas and sheep were really cute and the toilets were clean. We a preciated the extra portaloo at the far end of the field.

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Nice toilet and hot shower. Owners greeted us and were very friendly.…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Nice toilet and hot shower. Owners greeted us and were very friendly. Lovely farm animals roaming.

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Was absolutely lovely . Any problems the lady had are back .…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
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Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Was absolutely lovely . Any problems the lady had are back . Are car broke down at 8 o’clock she helped us start it back up 👍 when we didn’t have a tent she Offerd us one . Would highly recommend such a nice and peaceful weekend away . Would definitely visit here again .

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Nice camping site in kent close to my house, easy access quiet…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Mateusz H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Nice camping site in kent close to my house, easy access quiet spot close to shops and Tenderden town centre

Disliked: Toilets and showers

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Lovely setting and especially enjoyed the hot shower! Kids enjoyed fishing at…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Lovely setting and especially enjoyed the hot shower! Kids enjoyed fishing at the small dam and visiting the sheep and alpacas.

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Fantastic campsite with friendly hosts and good clean facilities!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Helen M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Everything! Jackie and Mark are excellent hosts, friendly and on hand if you need anything. The area for camping is huge and the shower/toilet facilities spotless. The horsebox kitchen is very useful with fridge/freezer and sockets for charging phones if you need to.. We loved the sheep and alpacas and also the ducks wandering around the site.. It was great to watch children from all different families play for hours on the haybales in the field. This site is an absolute gem and is situated in a good location for visiting Rye, Hastings, Dungeness and many other lovely towns/villages and beaches.. We will definitely be returning to Setts Wood!

Disliked: nothing!

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Excellent site with clean facilities, very friendly owners.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Billy A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Owners were super friendly, the field couldn’t have been better. Having the animals roaming around whilst you’re camping was such a nice touch, showers and toilets were super clean. So much space so you don’t feel on-top of other campers. Location great a nice walk to the village which has lots to do. Highly recommended would definitely com back.

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Peaceful site with good facilities plus free roaming Alpacas and sheep. Nice…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Arron G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Peaceful site with good facilities plus free roaming Alpacas and sheep. Nice little fishing spot (freshwater). Toilets and shower were clean and tidy , whole place had a real nice feel about it. Will return for sure.

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Relaxed feel, sheep, alpacas and ducks. Short grass makes camping easier. The…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Marie-Elisabeth B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Relaxed feel, sheep, alpacas and ducks. Short grass makes camping easier. The children loved the hay bales to build a fort and climb on. Lots of space, free to choose your own pitch. Shower was good.

Disliked: One shower was a bit of a nuisance, but it sounds like there will be a second one next summer 🎉

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, very easy going and great for kids

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Glenn W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: The ease of assess Chilled out Animals on site Utilities

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Features

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 Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Setts Wood Camping and Glamping

Setts Wood Farm

Appledore Road

Tenterden

Kent

England

TN30 7DG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.05777°N
0.71845°W

Nearest transport

Coach
15 km Park Street
16.4 km Tesco Crooksfoot
16.4 km Tesco Crooksfoot
Rail
7.4 km Appledore (Kent) Rail Station
9.6 km Ham Street Rail Station
11.2 km Pluckley Rail Station
Ferry
28.4 km Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
42.3 km Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal
43.3 km Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
Airport
19 km Lydd London Ashford 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

Join the steam railway at Tenterden (five minutes' drive) or Romney Marsh (20 minutes) and stop off at a reel of historic towns. Find your end destination in Hastings (45 minutes), where you can visit the underground tunnels of smugglers' old haunts, roam the ruins of an 11th-century Norman castle or stay in the modern-day with a stroll along the amusement pier. Play like royalty in more turrets and ruins, including Bodiam Castle (25 minutes), Sissinghurst Castle (20 minutes) and Leeds Castle (35 minutes). Or perhaps turn towards the historic towns of Tenterden (five minutes) and Rye (20 minutes) or the landscaped gardens at the fanciful Hole Park (15 minutes) and Great Dixter House & Gardens (25 minutes). Smallhythe Place (10 minutes) is another enticing site, with a 16th-century cottage that was once the home of a famous actress. Red or white? Let your tastebuds decide at local vineyards including Chapel Down Tenterden Vineyard Park (15 minutes), Gusbourne Estate Vineyard (10 minutes) and Biddenden (15 minutes). If the animals on site have you craving more, Port Lympne Safari Park (half an hour) should fit the bill.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Camber 14.9 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Good
Winchelsea 16.8 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
St Mary'S Bay (Kent) 19.2 km Sea Good N/A Good Good
Littlestone 19.6 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Dymchurch 19.8 km Sea N/A Good Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Kent & East Sussex Railway 2.7 km

Great Dixter House and Gardens 11 km

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 11.6 km

Bodiam Castle 14.6 km

Camber Sands 14.6 km

National Trust

Smallhythe Place 2.6 km

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 11.5 km

Lamb House 12 km

Bodiam Castle 13.8 km

Scotney Castle 22 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Tenterden - Stiles and Steam Trains 2.5 km

GREAT MAYTHAM 6.1 km

BENENDEN 10.3 km

GREAT DIXTER 11.1 km

BRICKWALL 11.2 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

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Setts Wood Camping and Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Setts Wood Camping and Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Setts Wood Camping and Glamping? Join the steam railway at Tenterden (five minutes' drive) or Romney Marsh (20 minutes) and stop off at a reel of historic towns. Find your end destination in Hastings (45 minutes), where … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Setts Wood Camping and Glamping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Setts Wood Camping and Glamping? From $53.30 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.