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
86% would recommend this campground to a friend
84% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite is lauded for its peaceful vibe, generous space, and super friendly owners. It's a great launchpad for exploring the area, with easy access to Deal and cycling paths. Most guests found the facilities clean and tidy, though some noted a lack of toilets/showers during peak times and an odd washing-up area setup. Hook-ups and pitch assignments occasionally caused minor confusion.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
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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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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Toilets were clean and sanitary…
North field primitive grass campsite
Liked Toilets were clean and sanitary
Disliked Made to sound like you could walk around the lakes but they are all fenced off making it look like a prison, the young man that worked there was rude and informed us if we are camping we are not allowed around the lakes, only 2 toilets and 1 small shower in the ladies and 1 toilet a couple of urinals and Aagain 1 small shower in the men’s
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The staff were very friendly and helpful; providing us with recommendation on…
North field primitive grass campsite
Liked The staff were very friendly and helpful; providing us with recommendation on where to go out to eat or visit nearby. Other campers were also all in a cheery mood and no one was loud or disruptive at night. Everything was very straightforward and simple, and in the morning there was a lovely breakfast at the café on-site.
The facilities were also kept clean, and were modern for the place. I like things clean, so I was a bit worried about what state I'd find the toilets but they were all cleaned regularly and restocked, and always somehow smelled fresh too.
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Basic but clean facilities Value for money
North field primitive grass campsite
Liked Price
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Lovely surroundings, very peaceful, very clean facilities, would definitely go back…
South field powered grass campsite
Liked Lovely surroundings, very peaceful, very clean facilities, would definitely go back
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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 $26.56 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.