Painters Farm Campsite

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Sunset at Painters Farm
Golden hour a painters farm
Grass pitch
Camping field

  • 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
  • Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together 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 28 consecutive nights.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • 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.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, Mar 1 to

Campsite types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

We love painters farm have always come as part of a large…

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

Powered grass campsite

Liked: We love painters farm have always come as part of a large group.
This is our 4th year returning
Friendly , clean bathrooms
Couple that run the side are perfect in everyway will be back next year.

Disliked: Would have like a bit of protection from the wind and been placed around the edge

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great hosts

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

Powered grass campsite

Liked: Simon & Karen always make me feel welcome. Always a friendly & well kept site, it’s why I return year after year. My stay has been extended.

Disliked: nothing

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Great site .. Friendly crew .. Fabulous.. will stay again

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

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Very friendly staff .. Karen greeted me on arrival and gave me a choice of pitches.. and explained everything I needed for my stay.
Everywhere was clean with good toilets, washing areas and the washing up area.
Elsan area for waste .. great
Large field for dog walking off lead.. and a pub close ..although I didn't use ..am told the food is good.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely clean and tidy site.

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

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: A beautiful campsite, toilets and showers spotless, washing machines and a clean washing up area. A little shop sells basics all reasonably priced. Lady on reception was very friendly and helpful. Firepits to hire and bags of wood for sale

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stunning setting, lovely hosts.

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

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Stunning setting, with beautiful cherry trees and surrounded by vineyards and green nature, with a lovely pub a minutes walk away. Fantastic hosts Simon and Karen, very welcoming and friendly. Clean and tidy shower/toilet block. Looking forward to returning again next year!

Disliked: Nothing on our stay.

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Great site. Friendly warm welcome. Appointed us a lovely pitch to enjoy…

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

Powered grass campsite

Liked: Great site. Friendly warm welcome. Appointed us a lovely pitch to enjoy the sunset next to the vineyard. Very clean WC/showers. Good WiFi. Peaceful and picturesque site. Close to lovely village pub.

Disliked: Only 2 showers.

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Really lovely site, great location, level pitches, owners on hand.

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

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: It's a lovely site – spacious, not too crowded, trees, level.
Regularly cleaned toilet/shower facilities.
Washing up facilities with plenty of hot water!
Quiet time 11pm to 7am which is lovely and quiet!
Owners on hand running a tight ship!
Recycling facilities.
Great location, close to Canterbury and Herne Bay.
Parking away from the tents, but very close – you can drop everything off at your pitch and then park.
Wi-fi available – I didn't use it! I'll rate is as excellent though!

Disliked: There is a very low level of road noise, but not loud enough to keep you awake.

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Well kept grass, welcoming staff on arrival. Clean facilities with ample hot…

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

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Well kept grass, welcoming staff on arrival.
Clean facilities with ample hot water.
Laid back feeling and little shop with essentials

Recommend to friends Visit again

Greeting on arrival was friendly and welcoming. Toilets always seemed clean and…

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

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Greeting on arrival was friendly and welcoming.
Toilets always seemed clean and attended.
Lovely quite location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

friendly staff and very well kept

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

Powered grass campsite

Liked: Beautiful site very clean and well kept. the warden and partner were very welcoming and helpful. location great with local pub 200 metres away. local dog walks and close to the town of Faversham.

Recommend to friends Visit again


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 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)

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 2020201920182017
Leysdown 7.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodExcellent
West Beach, Whitstable 7.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Tankerton 9.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Minster Leas 9.8 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sheerness 11 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

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.

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 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 $33.21 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.