The Sunny Field

View prices & book 9.5 4 reviews
View across the pitches
Plenty of space
Site at sunset
Sunset over the bell tent

  • Peaceful, spacious pitches at a Kent Downs meadow site
  • Canterbury, Port Lympne Reserve and beaches within 20 minutes' drive
  • Firepit for each pitch; pub a mile away in the village of Stelling
You’ll really feel like you’ve arrived in the countryside when staying at The Sunny Field. Pitches at this gorgeous spot in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are mown into a meadow full of wild flowers and long grasses, so you’ll be nicely secluded and fully immersed in your surroundings. Those pitches have been very thoughtfully planned too – each one is spacious enough for you and all your kit to spread out, and has a firepit for the obligatory campfire as the sun sets. The site is spread over eight acres, allowing for plenty of space between pitches. Dogs are welcome and kids can run free around the field to find things like tyre swings in the trees. To keep things nicely safe, cars are not allowed on the pitches and you’ll be provided with wheelbarrows to cart your kit around. Unsurprisingly, the owners are keen to preserve their natural environment as much as possible, so they’ve set everything up here to be off grid and eco friendly. Compost toilets and standpipe taps are provided, and you’ll have access to a washing-up area, recycling facilities and showers housed in a cleverly converted horse box. Getting out to see more of your fabulous surroundings should be easy – there are lots of paths and quiet lanes around for walks, jogs or bike rides, perhaps with a stop at the pub in the nearby village of Stelling, a mile away. For other outings, you can reach Canterbury or the south coast beaches with a drive of about 20 minutes.

Campground type

Rent a tent 10
RV sites 5
Tent sites 25
Opens May 23
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 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.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 23 to

Open from Fri, Jun 27 to

Campsite types & availability

Other campsite types

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Nice pitches, plenty of space between them. Long grass helps you feel…

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

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Nice pitches, plenty of space between them. Long grass helps you feel more separate and adds a little privacy.

Disliked: It is car free so no complaints really, but having a drop off point nearer the pitch would have been very helpful (cars full field length away), especially on a heat wave day.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite lovely big pitches and I love that they are only…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Veronica H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked: Great campsite lovely big pitches and I love that they are only defined by the grass moved into circles. Nice eco friendly facilities and with the cars all parked near the entrance very safe for small children!
Will 100% be back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: So glad you enjoyed our site
Hope to see you again soon
Philip

10 / 10 campsite, well worth a visit

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

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Beautiful setting and facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Your welcome back anytime
I can’t promise buttercups every time!
Philip

Beautiful field in a lovely location…

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

Bell tent

Liked: Beautiful field in a lovely location

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for kind words it means a lot to me and the team
Philip


Features

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 Spectacular scenery

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 Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Location

The Sunny Field

Maxted Street

Canterbury

Kent

England

CT4 6DJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.15952°N
1.03726°W

Nearest transport

Bus
4.1 mi Swan Lane
4.2 mi Swan Lane
5.1 mi Holiday Extras
Rail
4.5 mi Westenhanger Rail Station
4.9 mi Sandling Rail Station
5 mi Wye Rail Station
Ferry
5.6 mi Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
12.4 mi Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal
12.8 mi Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
Airport
14.9 mi Lydd London Ashford Airport
19 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

Taking walks along the pathways of the Kent Downs you’ll probably spot quite a bit of native wildlife; if you’d like to see something rather bigger and more exotic you’ll need to head to Port Lympne Reserve (20 minutes’ drive), home to gorillas, giraffes and endangered species like rhinos. Also about 20 minutes away by car is the city of Canterbury, where you can see the Gothic-style cathedral, visit the Roman Museum, take a walk along the ancient city walls and see the historic sights from the water on a relaxing river boat trip. Alternatively, head south to hit the Kent coast – it will take you about 20 minutes to get to Folkestone for a beach day, a coastal walk, a stroll around the Creative Quarter or a meal at one of the town’s excellent restaurants. There are lots of great places to visit along other stretches of coast too: maybe try Whitstable (40 minutes’ drive), Deal (45 minutes) or trendy Margate (an hour).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Hythe 6.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandgate 7.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Folkestone 8.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dymchurch 9.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Mary'S Bay (Kent) 10.6 mi Sea GoodN/AGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park 5.9 mi

Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway 6.3 mi

Ashford Designer Outlet 6.8 mi

Canterbury Tales 8.4 mi

Canterbury Heritage Museum 8.4 mi

National Trust

The White Cliffs of Dover 13.2 mi

South Foreland Lighthouse 14.5 mi

Smallhythe Place 16.9 mi

Lamb House 19.6 mi

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 20.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

OLANTIGH TOWERS 4.4 mi

HATCH PARK 4.5 mi

Wye - Crundale - Eggarton Manor - Crundale Downs 4.6 mi

SANDLING PARK 5.1 mi

GODMERSHAM PARK 5.8 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Sunny Field have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Sunny Field dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Sunny Field? Taking walks along the pathways of the Kent Downs you’ll probably spot quite a bit of native wildlife; if you’d like to see something rather bigger and more exotic you’ll need to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Sunny Field?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Sunny Field? From $79.82 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.