Painters Farm Campsite

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  • Dog-friendly cherry orchard site in the peaceful Kent Downs
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 25 minutes’ drive to Whitstable
  • Barbecues and campfires allowed; pub within two minutes’ walk
Plant yourself firmly in the cherry orchard at Painters Farm Campsite beside the village of Painters Forstal in Kent, where cherries aren’t the only thing blossoming. Previously owned by the same hands for over 50 years, the new owners have injected a new lease of life into this family-friendly and dog-friendly two-acre site… welcomed by barns adorned with fairy lights and the sweet shade from cherry trees, you’ll be well-situated to take in everything from chalk cliffs to wistful woodlands in the surrounding sloping Kent Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Plus, go from grassy pitches into luscious sands, as the coastal town of Whitstable is within 25 minutes’ drive. Here, you can sample sunsets while eating oysters or head out to sea on a sailboat if you wish. The local area is certainly awash with things to do. Perhaps settle for a pint of local ale or a meal in the nearby Kentish pub, within two minutes’ stroll. You could head into Faversham (just a five minutes’ drive) for ice cream shops, cafés and pubs set in what was once a busy port in 17th-century England (famed for its wool trade). Here, walk its cutesy medieval street (one of the oldest in the country) or stock up on supplies from its supermarket within five minutes’ drive, ready for a light barbecue or campfire back on site. If you’re thirsty from the day’s jaunts, there’s also the country’s oldest family-owned brewery within 10 minutes’ drive and a large food hall with naturally scrumptious farm foods within the same distance.

Campground type

RV sites 50
Tent sites 50
Camper sites 50
Open now
Opens March 1
Please note
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Mar 1 to

Open from Sat, Mar 1 to

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0 children

Reviews

9.8

Overall rating based on 717 reviews View breakdown

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

A breath of fresh air.

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

Powered grass campsite

Liked: A very relaxed site, level, relatively small (45 pitches I think) surrounded by orchards & nearby excellent pub. Smallest shop (milk, bread, local eggs, few other bits) but not far from Faversham for local shops and supermarkets. The loos are clean, elsan is practical, washing up area is in a lean-to, fresh water taps in abundance, good electric points. Pub is fabulous (the Alma). Lots of groups of friends & families, often fairly local, evidently come regularly to meet. No late noise however & all very friendly. The managers, Simon & Karen live on site, are extremely approachable and keen you have a great time. The owners were also present and welcoming too. Central to a lot of historical sites, Thanet & Dover and only a couple of miles from the motorway. The immediate roads are narrow but not ridiculously so. Loved it.

Disliked: If you want entertainment provided, clear pitch lines, regimented rules and regulations then don’t come here. If you don’t like dogs (on leads) or laughter or children playing, think carefully.

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Would stay here again

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Lukas J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Good location and facilities. Very close to a pub and a short drive from Faversham or Canterbury.

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Staff friendly

Overall 6/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass campsite

Liked: The facilities were superb & the location

Disliked: Considering it’s a field!! The pitches were too close. Both sides we could here the neighbours conversation which we totally disliked Also as it as derelict buildings we noticed RATS coming alongside the awning

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A jewel of a find

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

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Everything

Disliked: The weather!

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Good site for East Kent visitors

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

Powered grass campsite

Liked: Great site, level, healthy mown grass pitches with electric hook-up if required and also excellent toilet and washing facilities. Lovely quiet site. Particularly liked the natural wildlife observed in the hedgerows. A well managed and friendly site. Thanks.

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Pleasant site. Flat. Conscientious and vigilant wardens. Close to local pub.…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass campsite

Liked: Pleasant site. Flat. Conscientious and vigilant wardens. Close to local pub.

Disliked: Not being allowed to park car on our pitch. Local road closures.

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Fantastic stay as usual very clean and safe . The lady and gentlemen…

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

Powered grass campsite

Liked: Fantastic stay as usual very clean and safe . The lady and gentlemen that run it are so efficient and very welcoming will be back next year x

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Beautiful site, good pitch size, friendly and welcoming vibes.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Becky G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Really well organised and clean. Site managers were excellent - just the right combination of organised and relaxed to offer a really lovely service. Nicely spaced pitches and no problem hiring a fire pit which we've struggled with elsewhere. The orchard trees make all the difference. They add character unique to this site as many are just open fields. Take away pizza from The Alma was a godsend after a delayed arrival and rushed pitch.

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Friendly people and great environment. Toilets and shower areas were clean.…

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

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Friendly people and great environment. Toilets and shower areas were clean.

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Toller Platz, wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt:)

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

Powered grass campsite

Liked: Wir wurden herzlich willkommen geheißen, die Betreiber sind sehr nett und waren vor Ort ( das ist nicht überall in England so). Die Anlage ist schön, mit alten Bäumen durchsetzt und Auto-frei. Man kann an der Rezeption frisches Brot und Eier kaufen.

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Features

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 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

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Painters Farm Campsite

Bayfield Road

Painters Forstal

Faversham

Kent

England

ME13 0EG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.29506°N
0.85427°W

Route directions

The easiest approach to Painters Farm is from the A2; turn onto the Brogdale Road and then follow the campsite signs.

Nearest transport

Bus
9.9 mi Bus Station
10.1 mi Park Street
11 mi New Dover Road Park and Ride Terminal
Rail
2 mi Faversham Rail Station
3.3 mi Teynham Rail Station
4 mi Selling Rail Station
Ferry
17.9 mi Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
22.8 mi Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing
22.8 mi Wallasea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
20 mi London Southend Airport
22.1 mi Kent International Airport
23.8 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

Canterbury (20 minutes’ drive) is calling…the town is riddled with UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine’s Abbey and the Church of St Martin. Pick out cute eateries or shops as a resting point as you work your way around its well-documented history. If the olden times excite your mind, Belmont House and Gardens (five minutes) are nearby, with a marvellous walled garden and traditional tea room. There are more bountiful gardens (and righteous insides) at Leeds Castle (25 minutes). Balance your outings with wildlife and a visit to the safari-style The Big Cat Sanctuary (35 minutes). Or perhaps look towards the red pandas and bears lurking at Wingham Wildlife Park (half an hour). Nature also runs fairly wild in the ancient woodlands at Blean Woods National Nature Reserve (half an hour). If you’re in search of more coastal towns, you won't have to look too far. Follow the coast past Herne Bay (25 minutes and a good stop for jet skiing, windsurfing and other watersports) and into the trendy town of Margate (40 minutes) for fish and chips stalls and seaside rides.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Leysdown 7.8 mi Sea N/A Excellent Good Excellent
West Beach, Whitstable 7.9 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Tankerton 9.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Minster Leas 9.8 mi Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Sheerness 11 mi Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Whitstable Museum and Art Gallery 8.5 mi

West Gate Towers Museum 9.6 mi

Canterbury Heritage Museum 9.7 mi

Ashford Designer Outlet 9.7 mi

Canterbury Tales 9.8 mi

National Trust

Stoneacre 12.4 mi

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 17.7 mi

Smallhythe Place 19 mi

Cobham Wood and Mausoleum 20.2 mi

Owletts 20.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

BELMONT PARK 1.6 mi

LEES COURT 2.8 mi

DODDINGTON PLACE 3 mi

MOUNT EPHRAIM 4.7 mi

ELMLEY MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 08/07/1998) 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Painters Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Painters Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Painters Farm Campsite? Canterbury (20 minutes’ drive) is calling…the town is riddled with UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine’s Abbey and the Church of St Martin. Pick out cute eateries or … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Painters Farm Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Painters Farm Campsite? From $28.53 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.