Cottington Lakes
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- Peaceful pitches 10 minutes’ drive from Deal in Kent countryside
- Sandwich Bay 15 minutes’ drive; Howletts Wild Animal Park 25 minutes
- On-site café; lakeside dog-walking routes; fishing (additional fee)
Campground type
25
20
20
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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).
- Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- The restaurant is open between 01/02 and 12/30.
- Bookings must not be for more than 30 consecutive nights.
- Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Campsite types & availability
North field primitive grass campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 5m width × 5m depth
Calculated area: 25m²
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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South field primitive grass campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 6m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 48m²
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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North field powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass
Pitch size: Min 5m width × 5m depth
Calculated area: 25m²
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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South field powered grass campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 6m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 48m²
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Reviews
85% would recommend this campground to a friend
81% would stay here again
What customers say
This peaceful, dog-friendly site amid fishing lakes offers a clean, tidy environment & helpful staff. Guests love the spacious, flat pitches, clean facilities & cafe. Convenient for Deal & Dover excursions. Great value but limited showers/toilets may be an issue off-season. Lake access is for fishermen only.
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Lovely, quiet, nice calm atmosphere
North field powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite
Liked Dog friendly
Lovely café
Shower was great
Clean toilets
Disliked Somewhat underwhelmed by the lake area- more for fishermen
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Lovely for a short stay
North field powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite
Liked Setting of the site, lovely clean facilities, nice flat pitches
Disliked Washing up water could have been hotter
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Hat sehr viel Potential, wenn man ein bisschen investiert und pflegt.
South field primitive grass campsite
Liked Nettes Personal, sehr schöne Standplätze in toller Natur!
Disliked Nur eine Dusche und Toilette für Männer und nur eine Dusche und Toilette für Frauen. Sehr alte sanitäre Anlagen, Duschen sehr eng! Müllplatz - ziemliche Sauerei.
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Great site. Recommended.
North field powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite
Liked Really nice site set among several pretty fishing lakes. Good family atmosphere. Nice cafe onsite. Showers and toilets basic but clean. Staff friendly. Walking distance to Deal.
Disliked We were there for three days and for the duration there was a big pile of bottles next to the bins. It’s a shame as the site was perfect otherwise.
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Good value for money but just needs a few minor changes to make better
North field powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite
Liked My wife and I enjoyed it here, in a lovely setting surrounded by fishing lakes. Very basic no frills and good value. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Don’t expect luxury, all in all good value for money. An anglers paradise, with an angling shop onsite. The place was geared up for fishing which is great.
Disliked A minor point, only one male and female toilet and one shower each. They were dated but very clean and frequently kept clean. The bins were unsightly and could be screeded off and tidied, but none of this spoilt our time here.
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Lovely site with fishing lakes, nice and clean.…
North field powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite
Liked Lovely site with fishing lakes, nice and clean.
Disliked Only 1 shower and 2 toilets in each cloak room on site, ( there was 1 disabled loo too) made it very tricky and quite a wait especially for the shower.
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Simple, functional and affordable; great value for money
North field powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite
Liked Great pitch size, green surroundings, easy access, very helpful staff, clean toilets and showers, high pressure hot water shower, peaceful campsite, good washing up facility
Disliked No shower in disabled toilet, no shelving or bench in ladies toilets, untidy bin area
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Good site for ferry stopover. 20mins away from Dover
North field primitive grass campsite
Liked Close to Dover, big enough site and plenty of room around us.
Cafe was a welcome added bonus for hot rolls and coffee.
Disliked When we stayed, some of the surrounding roads were closed meaning diversions were in place. Not familiar with the area and already having a long drive just add more travelling time that we didn’t really need or want.
I did have a cold shower in the morning. Not sure if that was because my two were showered first or if it’s normal after a period of time. Kids showers were good though.
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It's a fishing lake. Dont go unless you like fishing
North field powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite
Liked Its all neat and tidy and well run
Disliked We had no idea it was basically a Fishing Lake. So the whole set up is about fishing. The views are very basic and the atmosphere is one of sport fishing. So we left and went wild camping instead. I don't fault the place. I think PitchUp lacked details of appropriate description
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Good basic no frills campsite
South field primitive grass campsite
Liked Really good site loads of space . No roudy people . Facilities are basic but clean and the cafe was lovely
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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Features
Dogs allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Site close to accessible bathroomsNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Cottington Lakes
Sandwich Road
Sholden
Deal
Kent
England
CT14 0AR
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.22804°N
1.37374°E
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deal Castle | 1.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sandwich Bay | 3.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| St Margaret`S Bay | 5.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ramsgate Western Undercliffe | 7 mi | Sea | Excellent | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ramsgate Sands | 7.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Deal Castle 1.3 mi
Walmer Castle and Gardens 2.2 mi
South Foreland Lighthouse 6.1 mi
White Cliffs of Dover 6.8 mi
Dover Castle 7.3 mi
National Trust
South Foreland Lighthouse 6.1 mi
The White Cliffs of Dover 6.9 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
NORTHBOURNE COURT 1.2 mi
WALMER CASTLE 2.3 mi
Sandwich - White Cliff Country Trail - Sandwich 3.2 mi
THE SALUTATION 3.4 mi
WALDERSHARE PARK 5.3 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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Cottington Lakes have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Cottington Lakes dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Cottington Lakes? Local attractions and activities include: - Deal (beach and pier): 10 minutes’ drive - Sandwich (medieval streets, indie cafés): 10 minutes - Sandwich Bay (sandy beach): 15 minutes - Walmer Castle and … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Cottington Lakes?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Cottington Lakes? From $26.62 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.