The Lodge

Smallholding a few miles from the M20
Six miles from Port Lympne Wild Animal Park
Local pub within a short walk

What a smashing setting… The Lodge in Ashford, Kent, is a mere few miles from the J11/M20 and easily accessible from the B2068, is a piffling ten minutes from the Eurotunnel and an easy 20 minutes from Dover: use this handsome little site as a stopover on trips north and south or as a break on the way to la belle France. Or just settle down for some time instead, as this is a wildlife haven with spectacular scenery in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. As The Lodge is a smallholding, many a critter can be spotted on site too, such as the resident horse, goats, sheep and chickens; free-range eggs are usually available from the chooks to sizzle up using the site firepit. (If you reckon the kids might want to see yet more critters, the fab Port Lympne Wild Animal Park is less than six miles away.) Basic supplies and bread are at the petrol station 300 metres away and top local produce at the village shop of Stelling Minnis a mile and a half away. Several pubs are within a few miles, including the closest, The George, a paltry 400-metre stroll away across green Kent fields. The Lodge has two toilets and a shower, a washing-up area and chemical disposal. Dogs are welcome, but please do keep them on leads because of the sheep and other livestock.

Campground type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

French

Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

Adults only

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 Car parking by site/unit 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

Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

The Lodge

Lymbridge Green

Stowting

Ashford

Kent

England

TN25 6BL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.1569°N
1.04787°W

Route directions

From J11/M20 take the B2068 to Canterbury. After about five miles turn left at the Esso petrol station - signposted Stowting. The site is 300 metres on the lefthand side. Avoid the first signpost to Stowting as that will take you a long and very windy way round and satnavs are not reliable. From Canterbury/M2 take the B2068 towards Hythe. Turn right at the Esso petrol station. We are 300m on the left.

Nearest transport

Bus

4.2 mi Swan Lane

5 mi Holiday Extras

Rail

4.3 mi Westenhanger Rail Station

4.7 mi Sandling Rail Station

5.5 mi Wye Rail Station

Ferry

5.2 mi Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal

12 mi Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal

12.3 mi Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal

Airport

14.8 mi Lydd London Ashford Airport

18.8 mi Kent International 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

Those not on a quick stopover or rushing off to the Eurotunnel should spend their first day or two here just wandering around the surrounding countryside via the wildlife and birdwatching of the local paths right outside The Lodge. Horse riding and cycling are also top options in the area. If you're feeling energetic, hike the 22 and a half miles of the Elham Valley Way from Hythe all the way to Canterbury Cathedral; if not, drive along to the famed old city to see its famed old cathedral where many a tale was fictionly told. The award-winning Canterbury Tales attraction can tell you how it all worked out in Chaucerian times. Dover's also within easy reach, to see its splendid white cliffs, Dover Castle and (also splendid) Roman Painted House Museum, or have a day at the seaside at Folkestone, Dymchurch or Hythe.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Hythe	6.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Sandgate	6.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Folkestone	8.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Dymchurch	9.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
St Mary'S Bay (Kent)	10.5 mi	Sea	Good	N/A	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park 5.8 mi

Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway 6 mi

Ashford Designer Outlet 7.3 mi

Canterbury Tales 8.5 mi

St Augustine's Abbey 8.5 mi

National Trust

The White Cliffs of Dover 12.7 mi

South Foreland Lighthouse 14.1 mi

Smallhythe Place 17.3 mi

Lamb House 19.8 mi

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 20.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HATCH PARK 4.9 mi

SANDLING PARK 4.9 mi

OLANTIGH TOWERS 4.9 mi

Wye - Crundale - Eggarton Manor - Crundale Downs 5.1 mi

Cheriton Hill 5.5 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 The Lodge have a swimming pool? No View all features
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