Pittlands Lakes

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  • Peaceful Kent pitches 15 minutes' drive from Bewl Water
  • Well-maintained grounds near the High Weald National Landscape
  • Bar and restaurant with homemade food; fishing for an additional fee
Fishing, homemade food and a location just outside of the High Weald National Landscape? If those three points have you nodding yes, you'll surely be pleased with the pitches at Pittlands Lakes. The well-maintained grounds here play host to a friendly bar and restaurant, multiple fishing lakes, a playground and a dog-walking area. At this site, it doesn’t matter if you’re an experienced angler or looking to give your kids their first introduction to fishing. As well as having excellent lakes for experienced folks, there is an additional lake suitable for kids and beginners; a short pole or net can also be hired directly from the site. Just take note that all fishing activities are subject to an additional fee. Fishing can be hungry work, so it's also convenient that the on-site bar-restaurant serves tasty homemade food, including full English breakfasts and Sunday roasts. Its outdoor dining area has been set up to overlook the lakes, so you'll always have a scenic spot to tuck into some food on bright days. If you need anything else – snacks perhaps – there are shops and restaurants in Marden and Paddock Wood, which are both within 10 minutes’ drive of the site. Down south is the High Weald National Landscape and stunning locations like Bewl Water and Scotney Castle (both of these are within 15 minutes’ drive of the site). The coast, including Hastings, is a 50-minute drive away from base.

Campground type

Tent sites 50
Camper sites 5
RV sites 55
Open now
Opens April 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 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).
  • Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Apr 1 to

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Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 12 Pitchup.com customers

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Wifi
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92% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This tidy, peaceful spot has spacious sites & praised staff. Great for anglers, near attractions. WiFi can be spotty, and shared restrooms are dated with few showers. Close to a busy road, no dishwashing. Many would return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great site, a little road noise early morning

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 9
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
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 Janet H. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked We only stayed one night, but it was a great ,peaceful night. The site is lovely, with squirrels, wildfowl and other creatures. We didn't eat, only had drinks, at the restaurant but it looked lovely. We didn't use the toilets, showers, so can't comment on them, but our neighboring campers were using them.
If you like fishing you can get a day pass to fish on the lakes.

Disliked We didn't realise you weren't supposed to walk around the lakes, but it was a lovely walk and we got to speak to the fishermen and women. Not sure why you're not supposed to ?

Recommend to friends Visit again

Basic facilities but good location for visiting relatives

Overall

6 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 7
Facilities / Activities
 5
Customer service
 5
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 5
Wifi
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Anonymous

Powered grass travel trailer campsite (members only)

Liked Spacious pitch
Proximity to relatives

Disliked Proximity to road
Gents toilets were poor, shared with fishing lake patrons
No dishwashing facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great weekend, exceptional value, looking forward to visiting again

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 7
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
 8
Wifi
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 Pamela W. 1 review

Powered grass travel trailer campsite (members only)

Liked What a fantastic weekend we had at Pittlands. We arrived on Friday and although this was our first visit, the site did not disappoint. The site was beautifully kept, attractive and exceptionally tranquil. On the first night we enjoyed fish, chips and a pint for £10pp which we felt was exceptional value and the quality was superb. On the Saturday, we welcomed two family members for the day and we all thoroughly enjoyed the fun day in support of cystic fibrosis. The entertainment provided by Clay was fantastic and although we didn’t have a look around the stalls, it was lovely to see so many people enjoying themselves in support of an amazing charity. We were blown away by the quality and quantity of the raffle prizes on offer and at £5 a ticket, every winner got a prize of at least double the value if not a lot more. We found everyone, including the staff, exceptionally welcoming and friendly. We have stayed at many CL spots in the past and paid a lot more than we did for Pittlands and the quality has been much worse. Overall a fantastic weekend and a spot we look forward to visiting again in the near future.

Disliked The only thing that we found was that whilst the WiFi at the bar was great, the signal was not strong enough to reach the pitch field and with 4G/5G signal not being strong, it was difficult to use the internet and stay in contact with fiends and family.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very pretty site. We didn’t go…

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10 out of 10
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 Sharon D. 7 reviews

Powered grass travel trailer campsite (members only)

Liked Very pretty site. We didn’t go fishing but many did. Beautiful lake. Generous pitch

Disliked No wifi

Recommend to friends Visit again

just love it there its so…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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 Jane B. 2 reviews

Powered grass travel trailer campsite (members only)

Liked just love it there its so pretty and well kept

Recommend to friends Visit again

it was amazing the owner and…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Linda M. 1 review

Powered grass travel trailer campsite (members only)

Liked it was amazing the owner and his staff are so hard working and helpful. will be going back there

Disliked NOTHING TO DISLIKE

Recommend to friends Visit again

Small , really kept site with…

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Nat T. 4 reviews

Powered grass travel trailer campsite (members only)

Liked Small , really kept site with its own cafe/bar . Staff very friendly , facilities were ok be mindful the facilities were also used by all fishermen staying on the site . Site quite remote so no walks to go on and next to a busy road . Saying that we would stay again .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wish I found it sooner can’t wait to return.

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10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Pauline L. 1 review

Powered grass travel trailer campsite (members only)

Liked I am so glad I found this site stayed for 4 nights perfect. The staff were very welcoming the pitches are a good size food is good. Fishing looks amazing beautiful lakes all well kept. We will definitely be going there again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

this site is the prettiest site i have ever been on. loved it

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Jane B. 2 reviews

Powered grass travel trailer campsite (members only)

Liked the pitches are quite close together as there are only about 5

Disliked toilets are old and only one shower which was fine for me. it was lovely and hot

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, ideal for sightseeing

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8 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Joan I. 2 reviews

Powered grass travel trailer campsite (members only)

Liked Large pitches, peaceful, large dog field and great staff.
Ideal for people that like fishing.
Visiting National trust places fairly close to site (car drive)

Disliked WiFi was terrible unless sitting near bar/ restaurant

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Covered terrace area 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

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful

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

Large (51-200 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Pittlands Lakes

Churn Lane

Horsmonden

Tonbridge

Kent

England

TN12 8HL

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.16056°N
0.43826°E

Nearest transport

Bus
4.6 mi The Chequers
4.6 mi The Chequers
7.3 mi Hare and Hounds
Rail
2.6 mi Marden Rail Station
2.6 mi Paddock Wood Rail Station
3.4 mi Beltring Rail Station
Ferry
19.9 mi Gravesend Pier
20.3 mi Tilbury Ferry Terminal
28.1 mi Woolwich Arsenal Pier
Airport
21.2 mi Biggin Hill Airport
25.9 mi Lydd London Ashford Airport
26.1 mi London Gatwick 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

If heritage sites are your sort of thing, this is rather a handy base. The National Trust’s Scotney Castle (15 minutes’ drive) has medieval castle ruins with a moat, a Victorian mansion and stunning, green parkland. That should be the makings of a grand day out, indeed. There are plenty of other historic sites scattered around the High Weald National Landscape to the south of the site, including Bayham Old Abbey (15 minutes), Hever Castle & Gardens (35 minutes) and Bodiam Castle (half an hour). Sissinghurst Castle Garden (25 minutes) is not quite in the National Landscape, but it's another splendid spot. The house belonged to writer Vita Sackville-West, and visitors can stroll around the writing room, the garden and library just as she used to. Families shouldn’t overlook Bewl Water (15 minutes), especially if they want to be able to take their pick from a range of outdoor activities. The lake has a cycle hire station, walking and cycling trails and, conveniently for those who want to get out onto the water, an aqua park and watersports activities like paddleboarding, kayaking and windsurfing.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Winchelsea 21.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
St Leonards 22 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Camber 22.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Hastings Pelham Beach 22.2 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Bexhill 22.4 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Scotney Castle 4.9 mi

Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest 6.2 mi

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 6.9 mi

Ightham Mote 9.9 mi

Leeds Castle 10.3 mi

National Trust

Sprivers Garden 2.2 mi

Scotney Castle 4.9 mi

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 6.9 mi

Old Soar Manor 8.6 mi

Stoneacre 8.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Paddock Wood - River Medway - Whetsted - Paddock Wood 2.6 mi

Janet's Walk: Matfield - Paddock Wood - Matfield 3.1 mi

Lamberhurst - Kilndown - Scotney Castle - Lamberhurst 4.6 mi

Lamberhurst - Furnace Mill - Scotney Castle - Lamberhurst 4.6 mi

SCOTNEY CASTLE 4.9 mi

Local events

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

    Lewes, England 25.5 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Pittlands Lakes have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Pittlands Lakes dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Pittlands Lakes? If heritage sites are your sort of thing, this is rather a handy base. The National Trust’s Scotney Castle (15 minutes’ drive) has medieval castle ruins with a moat, a Victorian mansion … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Pittlands Lakes?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  1 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Pittlands Lakes? From $33.62 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.