Oak View Holiday Park

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Pitches among the trees
Pitches among the trees
Plenty of space
Trees around the pitches
Scenic pitches surrounded by woodlands
Manned reception area with male, female and disabled toilet and shower facilities
Five km woodland trail walk attached to park
Non-electric grass pitches
Non-electric grass pitches
1/85
Plenty of space
Trees around the pitches
Scenic pitches surrounded by woodlands

  • Scenic site surrounded by woodlands in the Kent Downs
  • A 10-minute drive from Maidstone and Leeds Castle
  • Next to Kent Showground; pet-friendly site with a dedicated pet shower
Situated in the scenic Kent village of Detling, this family-focused campsite is a great place for all the family to escape the stresses and strains of everyday life and to reconnect with nature and each other. Surrounded by a protected woodland and with an abundance of trails to explore, it's easy to stretch your legs at Oak View Holiday Park and find space for your kids and/or dogs to let off some steam. Oak View Holiday Park is located right next to the Kent Showground, making this site an excellent option for attending the varied and numerous events and shows that run here throughout the year. Other top-notch attractions like Leeds Castle (10 minutes' drive) and Maidstone (10 minutes) are also easy to access. Guests staying here have access to modern and well-maintained bathroom and shower blocks (with separate male, female and disabled areas). Other handy on-site amenities include a laundry room, washing-up areas, waste disposal points and a pet shower, all of which are kept spick and span by the campsite team. Please note that only only gas, electric or charcoal barbecues are allowed, and open campfires and firepits are not permitted.

Campground type

Camper sites 56
RV sites 56
Tent sites 43
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • 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).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • 10kWh per day of electricity is included. Additional usage is metered at £0.35 per kWh and can be purchased from the office on site.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 286 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

97% would recommend this campground to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-kept, friendly, and quiet campground offers spacious sites and great, clean amenities, even a dog shower. Guests love the woodland trails and helpful staff. While WiFi can be spotty, the peaceful vibe, good location, and overall positive stay lead many to highly recommend and plan return visits.

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Good pitch, and facilities are well…

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Anonymous

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Good pitch, and facilities are well maintained and spotless. Staff really friendly and helpful.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for this really lovely review. We really do try our best to keep all our customers happy and we would love to see you again soon. The Oak View Team. 😁

A very friendly welcome, lovely site,…

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Doug H.

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked A very friendly welcome, lovely site, excellent facilities, spacious pitches, WiFi good. All you could want.
Second stay here, I will rebook.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you do much for your very kind review, Doug. It was really nice to see you and we look forward to seeing you again soon. 😊
The Oak View Team.

Excellent site with friendly staff

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nicola h.

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Really nice site with large pitches

Very clean showers and toilets.

Friendly staff

Look forward to returning when the weather is nicer to enjoy the dog walk.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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From the manager: Thank you so much Nicola! We look forward to seeing you again too! The Oak View Team.😊

Everything....Great site, really nice staff also. A+++++++…

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John H.

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Everything....Great site, really nice staff also.
A+++++++

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you so much John for your sweet review. I enjoyed meeting you and your little dog, hopefully next time I will get to meet your wife. Please come and stay again.The Oak View Team. 😊

Great facilities and staff

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Anonymous

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Really nice walk out the back. Staff were very friendly and well kept facilities. Phone signal isn't the best but we already knew this so had something downloaded to watch with the little one in the evening.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind review, it was lovely to meet you all.

Thank you for your understanding re: phone signal. May we suggest to our customers that they do the same if possible and have young children, we are on top of the Downs and yes, our phone signal is not always the best depending on whats going on at the show ground, etc. We also have a lot of trees and the signal can be affected if we are busy. Best to be fore-armed where kiddies are concerned!

We would love to see you again! The Oak View Team. 😊

Lovely site, shame it rained all day everyday we were there

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Darren S.

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Nice site, lots of room, facilities would be excellent in the summer when they are all open!

Disliked Not all facilities open, and there was a lot of work going on in the site. Looks like it will be amazing when finished though!

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From the manager: Thank you very much for your review Darren.

We would like to let you know that all the service points are now up and running, as are the rest of the facilities. We shut some of the service points for the winter season due to the pipes freezing and bursting. Everything has been renovated this week ready for all our lovely customers.
😊
I'm sure that our customers will understand that as we are open all year round, the low season is the only time that major works can be done. We sure cant do it in the summer 😁

All that being said, we would love to see you again one day soon. The Oak View Team.

This is one of our favourite parks to stay at in the van.

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Emma M.

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked How peaceful the park is. Also the toilets and showers are immaculately clean and the showers have really nice temperature and pressure. The park has everything we need for a lovely break away

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much Emma for your lovely 10/10 review. It was lovely to come in on a dreary Monday morning and see that, it really does make our day. We would love to see you both again and wish you happy travels. The Oak View Team.

We had a fantastic stay at…

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Tracy P.

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked We had a fantastic stay at Oak View Holiday Park and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful and well-kept campsite. The park is beautifully maintained with spacious pitches and lovely natural surroundings, including woodland walks which are perfect for stretching your legs or walking the dogs.
The facilities are spotless – the toilet and shower blocks are modern, clean, and clearly looked after regularly, which really makes a difference when camping. The site itself is very quiet and relaxing, making it the perfect place to unwind and enjoy nature.
The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived and were always happy to help with anything we needed. It’s clear they take a lot of pride in running the park and ensuring guests have a great experience.
Overall, a brilliant campsite with excellent facilities, beautiful surroundings, and a lovely atmosphere. We will definitely be returning in the future! 🌳🏕️

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Wow! thank you so very much Tracy, what a truly wonderful review. Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to write all of that for us! That really is most kind of you and we would love to see you back one day soon. The Oak View Team. 😊

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Mike O.

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Everything

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review Mike. We are very pleased that you liked everything and wish you well on your travels. The Oak View Team.

Very peaceful and well kept campsite…

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Stefan M.

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Very peaceful and well kept campsite
Me and my son had fun there fir the night we stayed

Would definitely stay again

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the kind review, Stefan, it was lovely to meet you both. We would love to see you, your son and his xbox again! 😊The Oak View Team.

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 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

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service point Seasonal sites

Location

Oak View Holiday Park

Scragged Oak Road

Detling

Maidstone

Kent

England

ME14 3HA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.30149°N
0.57761°E

Route directions

The site is just off the A249, within 2 miles of the M20 (Junction 7) and 5 miles off the M2 (Junction 5). The best postcode to follow using a satnav is ME14 3HB as using the postcode takes you on a longer route. Heading from the M20 Junction 7, drive along the A249 to the top of Detling Hill. As you approach the top you will pass a layby and a sign for Bredhurst. Turn left along the road to Bredhurst; this is Scragged Oak Road. The park is 500 yards along the road on the left marked with a large green sign. Please do not turn up Pilgrims Way.

Nearest transport

Bus
2.7 mi Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre
2.9 mi King Street
2.9 mi King Street
Rail
1.8 mi Bearsted Rail Station
2.9 mi Maidstone East Rail Station
3.2 mi Maidstone Barracks Rail Station
Ferry
13.5 mi Gravesend Pier
13.8 mi Tilbury Ferry Terminal
24.1 mi Wallasea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
19.3 mi London Southend Airport
23.7 mi Biggin Hill Airport
26.8 mi London City 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

Oak View Holiday Park is in prime position to traverse the best of Kent's countryside, coast, castles and well-known gardens – with Essex and its coast easily accessible too just to the north. Plenty of pedalling and perambulating opportunities are around the North Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, such as the 153-mile route of the North Downs National Trail through from Farnham to Canterbury, passing the White Cliffs of Dover. This takes in the 119-mile Pilgrims' Way, the supposed route of Thomas Becket from Winchester to Canterbury Cathedral. Elsewhere in Kent, loads is on all year round in the 500 acres of parkland and formal gardens at lovely Leeds Castle (10 minutes’ drive), like free falconry displays, play areas, special events and making one's way intrepidly out of the castle maze. Also see Rochester Castle (20 minutes) on the east bank of the Medway for its 12th-century keep and stacks of historical info: the castle was sacked during the Peasants' Revolt, held for Henry III against the barons, and besieged (also because of barons) by bad King John. And of course, just next door is the Kent Showground, which hosts all sorts of events throughout the year (the most famed being the Kent County Show, which usually runs for three days in July).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Sheerness 12.6 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Minster Leas 13.4 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Leysdown 16.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodExcellent
Leigh Bell Wharf 16.7 mi Estuary GoodN/APoorN/A
Southend Chalkwell 16.8 mi Estuary N/AGoodN/AGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Leeds Castle 4.3 mi

The Historic Dockyard Chatham 6.7 mi

Rochester Cathedral 6.8 mi

Rochester Castle 6.9 mi

Dickens World 7.2 mi

National Trust

Stoneacre 3.5 mi

Cobham Wood and Mausoleum 9.4 mi

Owletts 10 mi

Old Soar Manor 11.6 mi

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 13.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

MOTE PARK 2.8 mi

Cossington - Bredhurst - Scragged Oak - North Downs Way 2.9 mi

Hollingbourne 3.7 mi

LEEDS CASTLE 4.3 mi

BOUGHTON MONCHELSEA PLACE 5.8 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 Oak View Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Oak View Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Oak View Holiday Park? Oak View Holiday Park is in prime position to traverse the best of Kent's countryside, coast, castles and well-known gardens – with Essex and its coast easily accessible too just to the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Oak View Holiday Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Oak View Holiday Park? From $35.74 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.