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On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

Melon Farm

1 review

Comfortable bell tent in the Romney Marsh village of Ivychurch, Kent
Half an hour’s drive to Camber Sands and 45 minutes to Leeds Castle
Camping kitchen, shower pod and firepit; pub 20 minutes’ walk

Occupying its own paddock, the luxuriously furnished bell tent at Melon Farm is on the outskirts of the sleepy village of Ivychurch on Romney Marsh, Kent. With such a peaceful location near south-coast beaches, it’s a relaxing base for a family (and any canine companions) wanting to put down roots on a camping getaway. Within striking distance of London, the glampsite also makes a handy overnight stop for anyone en-route to Europe via the Kent ports of Folkestone and Dover – you don’t have to pitch a tent as it’s all ready for you, and there’s easy vehicle access to the site plus private parking. Sleeping up to four, the bell tent is stylishly furnished with cosy rugs, lots of storage and a proper double bed plus camp beds for extra guests. Bedding is provided. A shabby-chic shower and loo pod is close by, and a simple camper’s kitchen with a barbecue, kettle and hob is steps away from the tent. When it’s sunny and warm, make the most of the alfresco picnic table and seating, and if the weather’s not playing ball, you can retreat into the covered kitchen or snuggle up around the firepit after dark, when the bell tent is prettily illuminated with solar lights. Need a break from cooking? The village pub is walkable via a footpath from the site (25 minutes’ stroll) so leave the car behind and make a night of it.

Campground type

Languages spoken

English

French

Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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 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

Peaceful Remote location 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

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Surf school nearby

Location

Melon Farm

Melon Lane

Ivychurch

Romney Marsh

Kent

England

TN29 0AT

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.02214°N
0.90572°W

Nearest transport

Bus

7.1 mi Swan Lane

7.1 mi Holiday Extras

Rail

3.9 mi Ham Street Rail Station

4 mi Appledore (Kent) Rail Station

7.7 mi Westenhanger Rail Station

Ferry

10.6 mi Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal

19 mi Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal

19.7 mi Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal

Airport

4.8 mi Lydd London Ashford Airport

29.8 mi Kent International 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

With the kids? Chances are you’ll be heading for the beach: head to Camber Sands (half an hour) for bucket-and-spade fun with the kids, while the vibe at Greatstone Beach (15 minutes) is quieter, with miles of grass-topped sand dunes to explore. If you all should tire of the beach, then a visit to Port Lympne Safari Park (20 minutes) to see the silverback gorillas and big cats should keep everybody happy. Fans of pottering around ancient castles will be pleased to note that the landmark Dover Castle (40 minutes) is opened for guided tours of its military museum and war-time tunnels, while dreamy, moated Leeds Castle (45 minutes) makes a full family day out, with play areas for the kids, birds of prey shows and tours of stately apartments as well as all sorts of events throughout the year. Green-fingered guests might also like to nose around Sissinghurst Castle Garden (40 minutes), lovingly created by writer Vita Sackville-West in the 1930s. You’ll find another unusual garden at Dungeness (20 minutes), home to Derek Jarmen’s Prospect Cottage, surrounded by flint, shingle and hardy plants.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
St Mary'S Bay (Kent)	3.4 mi	Sea	Good	N/A	Good	Good
Dymchurch	4 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Littlestone	4.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Camber	7.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Hythe	8.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park 5.6 mi

Camber Sands 7.8 mi

Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway 8 mi

Ashford Designer Outlet 9.3 mi

Kent & East Sussex Railway 10.1 mi

National Trust

Lamb House 9 mi

Smallhythe Place 9.1 mi

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 15.6 mi

Bodiam Castle 15.8 mi

The White Cliffs of Dover 20.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Lydd - Lydd-on-Sea - Greatstone - New Romney - Lydd 5 mi

PORT LYMPNE 5.5 mi

The Romney Sound Mirrors Trail 5.7 mi

DUNGENESS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 29/05/2004) 6.5 mi

HATCH PARK 7.5 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.

Reviews

would recommend this campground to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Perfect for a quiet peaceful break and enjoy the open countryside

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

jonathan c. Aug 2022

Bell tent

Liked: Great facilities, the host included all essentials and more so you just take your clothes and food! Perfect for dogs as in enclosed paddock and the chance to have an open fire is great. Walking distance to a pub in 10 mins that serves food so ideal if you don’t want to cook. If you get a clear night the night sky is fabulous as little light pollution. Recommend to take a bike as the roads are flat and you have several seaside towns within a few miles and much to explore.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Melon Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Melon Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Melon Farm? With the kids? Chances are you’ll be heading for the beach: head to Camber Sands (half an hour) for bucket-and-spade fun with the kids, while the vibe at Greatstone Beach (15 minutes) … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Melon Farm?

On-park accommodation

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

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