Orchard View Holiday Park

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  • Back-to-basics pitches among apple trees in Kent countryside
  • A 25 minutes drive to Leeds Castle, and 15 minutes to Maidstone
  • Secure rural site in apple orchards, with a store and pubs nearby
Orchard View Holiday Park is a peaceful, simple site hidden away in 27 acres of farmland near Maidstone in Kent. It’s just the spot for escapist family breaks in tranquil countryside, and you’ll also be rewarded with views across the apple orchards and fields full of grazing cows Despite the rural location, you’re not too far away from anything however, with a handy store in Wateringbury (10 minutes’ drive) for picking up bits and bobs, and large supermarkets in Maidstone if you need to do a big shop. If you’re after a break from cooking (barbecues are allowed on site by the way), head for one of the many traditional cider pubs in the local villages. This back-to-basics site has amenities include drinking water and waste disposal, but please note there are no loos. The site entrance is locked, so your stuff stays nice and safe when you go off exploring – and you must, because there’s a lot to see and do locally, from historic landmarks to Formula One racing and hop farms tours.

Campground type

RV sites 8
Camper sites 8
Tent sites 7
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • 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).

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.5

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Peaceful

95% would recommend this campground to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, scenic orchard site offers a back-to-nature experience with basic amenities, including water. Guests praise easy access and secure entry, with many returning. It's ideal for a quiet getaway and stargazing, though pitches can be sloped and may need leveling. A few noted litter, damaged fixtures, and an unpleasant encounter with other campers. Recommended for a simple, tech-free break.

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Stephen B. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Orchard View Holiday Park was a beautiful remote campsite and was so easy to access in and out with the pin code.

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Quietness and orchard…

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Anonymous

Primitive gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Quietness and orchard

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No facilities, but well laid out.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Nice site for a night or so. Easy to access and well laid out.

Disliked Very basic site as advertised. When I visited I was the only guest, I could image that during the peak season the site would be somewhat cramped.

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Communication with hosts was great, pitches…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Communication with hosts was great, pitches were big and we had a good time.

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Lovely spacious site. Slightly sloping. Great…

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Fiona M. 8 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely spacious site. Slightly sloping. Great value for money. Perfect for a clear night of star gazing.

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely relaxing site…

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Anonymous

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Liked Lovely relaxing site

Disliked People who arrive without their own toilet facilities and then disappear into the orchard!

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Really quite really nice walk ways…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Really quite really nice walk ways lovely for a weekend way

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Friendly, quiet, back to nature.

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Stacey M. 3 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful site. Children loved it as we were able to ride around the orchards on bikes. It is a working Orchard so you do need to be mindful of staff there, but they were all very friendly and didn't seem to mind the children at all. Very quiet and relaxed. Will definitely be back.

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Good clean site

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 Andy w. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked It was a nice quiet location, and as such we had a very peaceful night on sight if your after a social and tech detox this place is fantastic

Disliked No option for electric hook up

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Exactly what it says on the…

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Michael B. 5 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Exactly what it says on the tin. Great place to “pitch up” very peaceful, lovely location can’t wait to go back and do it again.

Disliked Absolutely Nothing!

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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 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 Remote location

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

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Location

Orchard View Holiday Park

Shingle Barn Lane

West Farleigh

Maidstone

Kent

England

ME15 0PN

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.2355°N
0.45251°E

Nearest transport

Bus
4.1 mi King Street
4.2 mi King Street
9 mi Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre
Rail
1.6 mi Wateringbury Rail Station
1.9 mi Yalding Rail Station
2 mi East Farleigh Rail Station
Ferry
15 mi Gravesend Pier
15.3 mi Tilbury Ferry Terminal
24.4 mi Woolwich Arsenal Pier
Airport
19.4 mi Biggin Hill Airport
25.5 mi London Southend Airport
25.5 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

History combines with family fun at Leeds Castle (25 minutes’ drive), a big hit for its glorious gardens and ornate apartments (mum and dad) and zipwires (the kids), or you can mug up on a legend at Chartwell (40 minutes), where Winston Churchill lived for more than 40 years. Another historic landmark at Ightham Mote (30 minutes), a gorgeous, half-timbered and moated manor open for guided tours. Sporty types can be on the golf course in less than 20 minutes, and there are flat family walks along the East Farleigh Rail Trail (10 minutes). You can hire a narrow boat to potter along the Medway river, divert to the indoor pool at Freedom Leisure Maidstone (15 minutes) on the odd rainy day (this is Kent after all), or change pace and become a spectator at truck-racing rallies at Brands Hatch Circuit (half an hour). Learn about local beer brewing and meet Shire horses at The Hop Farm (10 minutes), or go for a tour and gin tasting at The Maidstone Distillery (20 minutes). And to step further back in time, delve into the rural past at the open-air Kent Life farming museum (25 minutes).

Food and drink

  • Zarda Indian Cuisine 1.2 mi
  • Spice Lounge 1.9 mi
  • Spice Fusion 2.5 mi
  • Delivery Kitchen 2.9 mi
  • The Red Fort Tandoori 2.9 mi
  • Kings Gurkha 3.4 mi
  • Turmeric Square 3.4 mi
  • Italia Mia 3.6 mi
  • Phoenix House 3.7 mi
  • Ghurka Kitchen 3.7 mi

Parks and play

  • Hermitage Park Playground 3.3 mi
  • Corben Close Play Area 3.6 mi
  • Whatman Park Play Area 4.2 mi
  • Bearsted Woodland Trust 5.9 mi

Public transport

  • The Lodge 0.7 mi
  • The Lodge 0.7 mi
  • Hill Farm 0.8 mi
  • The Tickled Trout 0.8 mi
  • Good Intent 0.8 mi
  • Good Intent 0.9 mi
  • Goulston Bungalows 0.9 mi
  • Medway Avenue 1 mi
  • The Victoria 1.1 mi
  • The Victoria 1.1 mi

Groceries

  • Tesco 3.1 mi
  • Lidl 3.2 mi
  • Spar 3.3 mi
  • Asda 3.4 mi
  • Aldi 3.5 mi
  • Lidl 3.8 mi
  • The Food Warehouse 3.9 mi
  • Letsco Suppermarket 4 mi
  • Aldi 4 mi
  • Waitrose 4 mi

Family days out

  • Hermitage Park Playground 3.3 mi
  • Corben Close Play Area 3.6 mi
  • Whatman Park Play Area 4.2 mi
  • Bearsted Woodland Trust 5.9 mi

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Must see

Leeds Castle 7.8 mi

Ightham Mote 8.1 mi

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 9.9 mi

Scotney Castle 10 mi

Rochester Cathedral 10.8 mi

National Trust

Stoneacre 5.5 mi

Old Soar Manor 6.1 mi

Sprivers Garden 7.4 mi

Ightham Mote 8.2 mi

Scotney Castle 10.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Linton - Boughton Monchelsea - Linton 2.7 mi

MEREWORTH CASTLE 3 mi

LINTON PARK 3 mi

BOUGHTON MONCHELSEA PLACE 3.9 mi

MOTE PARK 4.7 mi

Local events

  • All Points East (Friday, August 21, 2026 – Friday, August 21, 2026)

    London, England 29.6 mi

  • Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday, May 21, 2026 – Thursday, May 21, 2026)

    Lewes, England 30 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 Orchard View Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Orchard View Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Orchard View Holiday Park? History combines with family fun at Leeds Castle (25 minutes’ drive), a big hit for its glorious gardens and ornate apartments (mum and dad) and zipwires (the kids), or you can mug … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Orchard View Holiday Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Orchard View Holiday Park? From $40.93 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.