Hoad Meadow Alpaca Retreat

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Lovely sunny day
Bell tent entrance
Shepherd's hut
Bell tent and shepherd's hut
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Bell tent
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Bell tent entrance
Shepherd's hut
Bell tent and shepherd's hut

  • Family-run and dog-friendly sustainable retreat in the Kent Downs
  • A 15-minute drive from Folkestone and 25 minutes from Canterbury
  • Hand-feed alpacas, goats and other animals; pub and shop nearby
Time to channel that adventurous side in the Kent Downs – Hoad Meadow Alpaca Retreat is a family-run, sustainable retreat set in a splendid countryside landscape. Adventurers staying here will have the company of an array of animals including alpacas, goats, pigs and chickens, all of which can be met at hand-feeding sessions. Simple, friendly entertainment is this site’s tune. The family – Dan, Stacey and Eva - very much look forward to meeting their guests (dogs included) and making their stay a splendid time from start to finish. When you’re not relaxing on site, you’ll have plenty of choices for adventures elsewhere too, like trying out watersports or witnessing Dover’s white cliffs (25 minutes’ drive away). This rural retreat isn’t without a place to sink your teeth into a tasty dinner either. There’s a village shop 25 minutes’ walk away, so it should be easy to source all the bits for a barbecue of your own. Just along from the shop is a traditional 18th-century pub too. Down the coast from Dover is the seaside town of Folkestone (15 minutes’ drive), part of a North Downs valley with a harbour, creative quarter, beach and mile-long promenade. Inland is historic Canterbury, 25 minutes’ drive away. And if you're planning onward journeys across the Channel, the Eurotunnel and Dover ferry port are a short drive away.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Rent a tent 2
Tent sites 15
Open now
Opens April 11
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Apr 11 to

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Reviews

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Peaceful

94% would recommend this campground to a friend

85% would stay here again

What customers say

Highly recommended campsite with friendly owners & fantastic location. Animals are a big hit, especially with kids. Peaceful, secure, well-kept site. Eco-toilets had mixed reviews, but sustainability appreciated. Some animal noise & cramped during busy times noted.

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This truly was the best camping site we've stayed at. Ticked all…

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Olga O.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked This truly was the best camping site we've stayed at. Ticked all the boxes and exceeded our expectations.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location. Very private and the owners were super friendly. All the…

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Tali S.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great location. Very private and the owners were super friendly. All the animals were cute and friendly

Recommend to friends Visit again

Grass site with compost toilet. Easy access. Just as described. Friendly…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Grass site with compost toilet. Easy access. Just as described.
Friendly host.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful campsite Animals on site Fairy lights round a man made…

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Rea G.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely peaceful campsite
Animals on site
Fairy lights round a man made duck pond
Friendly staff

Disliked Toilets - not for me!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely campsite, would recommend for a short weekend break!

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked We camped as a family.of 12, the campsite was lovely, had a little play area, not much in the playbarea BUT the children loved it!! The alpacas was the highlight of the children's time here! They also loved the goats and the pond!! We would definitely return again for a short trip!

Disliked The toilets were compost, which indodnt really like, but they worked and fulfilled there purpose! The showers could be a bit more insulated as you e ded up showering with all.the slugs and snails! Bit it was still clean enough.

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Site was lovely and friendly

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Loved this little campsite the kids enjoyed the freedom and the animals there's a little park area that the kids really enjoyed , everyone was very friendly

Disliked We brought from the pizzaeria but i wouldnt recommend its over priced the pizza is tiny and the chips portion is small aswell

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Calm atmosphere, pizzeria, animals.…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Calm atmosphere, pizzeria, animals.

Disliked Toilets (not cleaned often enough).

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice location ..we had a great time. The owners were really nice…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Very nice location ..we had a great time.
The owners were really nice and friendly

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Easy to locate - not far from the garden centre and short…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Easy to locate - not far from the garden centre and short drive to the town shops. Very secure access and CCTV monitored - hosts were onsite and approachable. Freedom to choose where we set up. The animals seemed well cared for - We were worried it would smell on a hot day but it didn't. We ordered chips from the Pizzeria, they were so tasty! They also sell Alpaca candles which was a cute touch.
Appreciated the hot water for washing up and well ordered recycling area.

Disliked Totally respect their ambition to be as green as possible with the toilets but they weren't pleasant to use. Some adjustment to the set up could improve this. I'm short so it was tricky to get on to the seat. There are foot steps to help with this but as they are stored directly underneath they didn't seem hygienic to handle.

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Friendly staff , basic facilities

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Laura T.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked We really had a great time. We felt safe and the kids had a lot a space to play .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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 Picnic table 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

Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Location

Hoad Meadow Alpaca Retreat

Hoad Meadow

Hoad Road

Dover

Kent

England

CT15 7HS

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.14511°N
1.16437°E

Nearest transport

Bus
4.6 mi Bus Station
5 mi War Memorial
5 mi War Memorial
Rail
4.1 mi Shepherds Well Rail Station
4.2 mi Folkestone West Rail Station
4.3 mi Folkestone Central Rail Station
Ferry
3.9 mi Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
6.8 mi Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal
7.2 mi Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
Airport
16.3 mi Kent International Airport
16.6 mi Lydd London Ashford 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

Creative, historic, attractive… There are many adjectives that can be given to the city of Canterbury (25 minutes’ drive). Its historic highlights include the grand Canterbury Cathedral, Roman walls and timber houses, and its creative side can be tracked down in the theatres and galleries (and you'll pick up attractiveness just by taking a walk…) Dover (20 minutes) isn’t just about the white cliffs and castle. There are World War II tunnels beneath the castle and gorgeous coastal walks at Samphire Hoe. In Hythe (20 minutes), things are just as historical in the way of attractions, with the resort being home to the largest collection of human skulls and bones in the whole of Britain. What a way to split your day, between bone collections and the splendid beachfront. When you’re not busying yourself with all the different watersports that take place in Folkestone (15 minutes), take time to visit Folkestone East Cliff and Warren Country Park (10 minutes). On these easterly cliffs, there are sandy beaches and a nature reserve to investigate.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Folkestone 4.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandgate 5.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hythe 6.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
St Margaret`S Bay 9.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dymchurch 11.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway 6.5 mi

Roman Painted House 6.5 mi

Dover Castle 6.8 mi

White Cliffs of Dover 7.6 mi

Howletts Wild Animal Park 8.5 mi

National Trust

The White Cliffs of Dover 7.6 mi

South Foreland Lighthouse 9 mi

Smallhythe Place 21.5 mi

Lamb House 23.1 mi

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 25.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cheriton Hill 3.2 mi

BROOME PARK 3.3 mi

Kearsney Court 4.5 mi

WALDERSHARE PARK 5.4 mi

SANDLING PARK 6.2 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 Hoad Meadow Alpaca Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hoad Meadow Alpaca Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hoad Meadow Alpaca Retreat? Creative, historic, attractive… There are many adjectives that can be given to the city of Canterbury (25 minutes’ drive). Its historic highlights include the grand Canterbury Cathedral, Roman walls and timber houses, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hoad Meadow Alpaca Retreat?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hoad Meadow Alpaca Retreat? From $33.53 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.