Far and Away

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Sit back, relax and take all that peace and quiet in
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The big top

  • Quiet, rural site 25 minutes’ drive from Ashford in Kent
  • The Big Cat Sanctuary 10 minutes’ drive and Leeds Castle 15 minutes
  • A wildlife haven with wildflowers and access to multiple footpaths
Heading for Dover ferries and adventures in Europe? Sticking around to explore Kent? Either way, Far and Away, just outside Headcorn village and 25 minutes’ drive from Ashford, offers a quiet and rural space to spend the night. This pop-up site sits in a field sheltered by mature trees, with easy access to multiple public footpaths through untamed Kent countryside – by the way, the site gets daily visits from red kites and eagles, and on still nights you can hear lions roaring at The Big Cat Sanctuary across the fields. Should you wish to make a trip up to London, there are super-easy train links from Headcorn Station to Charing Cross, with the journey taking about an hour and 20 minutes. Sticking closer to home base, you can go sightseeing in pretty Kent villages like Biddenden (10 minutes’ drive), Tenterden and Cranbrook (both 20 minutes), or dent your bank account with a shopping spree at the Designer Outlet Ashford (half an hour). Facilities-wise, the site has a gas shower and a composting toilet (with instructions on how to use it), but there is no electricity, so do make sure your packing list includes torches and batteries. The main attraction is being in the outdoors, so there are no set activities, leaving you free to spend your time as you like (perhaps with an evening drink by a firepit or trying some stargazing).

Campground type

Tent sites 30
RV sites 3
Rent a tent 3
Open now
Opens May 23
Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Occupancy

  • Bookings must not consist of more than 1 different households.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Reception

  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, May 23 to

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 65 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

95% would recommend this campground to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This no-frills campsite provides a peaceful, natural escape, lauded for its friendly owners. Guests rave about the quiet, spacious pitches and nature immersion. Facilities are clean but basic, with recent upgrades to restrooms. While low on organized activities, visitors love the relaxed vibe and nearby conveniences. Great for families and dog owners!

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Lovely, peaceful campsite — would definitely…

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Alpha J. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely, peaceful campsite — would definitely stay again!

I really enjoyed my stay here and was genuinely impressed with the site. The location is lovely and it has a really peaceful, relaxed atmosphere, which is exactly what I was looking for.

One of the things I particularly appreciated was the locked entrance gate. It gave the site an extra sense of security and made me feel much more comfortable, especially at night.

The owners were absolutely lovely — friendly, welcoming and approachable, which really added to the overall experience. It’s clear that they take pride in the site and want people to enjoy their stay.

Overall, I loved the peace and quiet, friendly atmosphere, security and cleanliness of the site. It felt safe, relaxed and well looked after, and we would happily come back again. Definitely a campsite I'd recommend to anyone looking for a quieter, more laid-back camping experience.

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Big open field and made …

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Peter A. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked Big open field and made to feel very welcome.
Showers were basic but worked great.
Short walk into bustling village with plenty of cafes pubs and take aways.

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Friendly, serene site with spacious bell…

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Anonymous

Big Top bell tent

Liked Friendly, serene site with spacious bell tent

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Quiet and very well maintained.
Owners very helpful.
Excellent stay.
Be aware all payments are cash as stated on booking.

Disliked Nothing within the owners control.

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I'm currently staying at this campsite…

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Udo B. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked I'm currently staying at this campsite just outside Headcorn, and I absolutely love it. The site is huge, yet it has a wonderfully warm and friendly atmosphere. I really wish there were more campsites like this.

The owners are a lovely couple who are very environmentally conscious, which makes this place feel even more special. I felt welcome from the moment I arrived.

Just be aware that the facilities are simple – there's a compost toilet and a small shower – but if you're happy with that, it's a fantastic place to stay.

If I'm ever back in the area, I'll definitely stay here again. Highly recommended!

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Nice place for a stopover, would stay again

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Steven W. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked Friendly welcome, lots of space, easy access, dark skies and starry night viewing, rare in the south!

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I adore this campsite- just simple…

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Sarah B. 5 reviews

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked I adore this campsite- just simple and beautiful with lots of space. Lovely hosts with super clear communication and so accommodating when I was running quite late. Facilities have been extended since I last visited and having the showers was fab.

Disliked only downside is having to pay balance in cash- just a bit of a faff but not a problem.

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The Planet would be better off if we all tried to minimise our impact.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked Very good low impact site, working hard on sustainability and helping the planet. Quiet, friendly site, basic but better for it.

Disliked Nothing really, difficult to find in the dark but arriving at a campsite in the dark isn’t good anyway.

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Very welcoming, Lovely location and a…

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William M. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Very welcoming, Lovely location and a very peaceful getaway

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Good basic site. Would go back.

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J F. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked Nice field with friendly owners. Enjoyed our weekend stay.

Disliked The Compost toilet was clean and pleasant on arrival but became quite smelly in the heat over next 2 days.

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Features

Pop-up campground

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Far and Away

Lenham Road

Headcorn

Ashford

Kent

England

TN27 9LQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.17981°N
0.6472°E

Nearest transport

Bus
8.3 mi King Street
8.3 mi King Street
10.1 mi Park Street
Rail
1.3 mi Headcorn Rail Station
4.2 mi Staplehurst Rail Station
4.6 mi Lenham Rail Station
Ferry
21.3 mi Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
22 mi Gravesend Pier
22.3 mi Tilbury Ferry Terminal
Airport
20 mi Lydd London Ashford Airport
27 mi London Southend Airport
28.6 mi Biggin Hill 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Headcorn Aerodrome: five minutes’ drive - The Big Cat Sanctuary: 10 minutes - Leeds Castle: 15 minutes - National Trust - Sissinghurst Castle Garden: 15 minutes - Biddenden Vineyards: 15 minutes - National Trust - Scotney Castle: half an hour - Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest: half an hour - Rye Harbour: 40 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Camber 18.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Dymchurch 18.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Mary'S Bay (Kent) 18.7 mi Sea GoodN/AGoodGood
Minster Leas 18.8 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sheerness 18.8 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Leeds Castle 4.9 mi

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 5.2 mi

Kent & East Sussex Railway 7.8 mi

Ashford Designer Outlet 10.2 mi

Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest 11.5 mi

National Trust

Stoneacre 5.8 mi

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 5.9 mi

Smallhythe Place 10 mi

Sprivers Garden 10.4 mi

Scotney Castle 12 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

CHILSTON PARK 4 mi

LEEDS CASTLE 4.8 mi

SISSINGHURST CASTLE 5.4 mi

BOUGHTON MONCHELSEA PLACE 5.5 mi

Hollingbourne 5.9 mi

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 Far and Away have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Far and Away dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Far and Away? Local attractions and activities include: - Headcorn Aerodrome: five minutes’ drive - The Big Cat Sanctuary: 10 minutes - Leeds Castle: 15 minutes - National Trust - Sissinghurst Castle Garden: 15 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Far and Away?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Far and Away? From $24.29 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.