Bilsington Priory Estate Camping
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- Basic wild camping site in a grass field overlooking Romney Marsh
- Port Lympne Safari Park 10 minutes’ drive; Camber Sands half an hour
- In the grounds of an old priory; afternoon teas on request
Site type
30
30
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sat, 10 May to
Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
96% would stay here again
What customers say
A big, chilled campsite with a proper back-to-basics vibe, loved for its heaps of space and pretty countryside. Basic loos and a shower are there, usually clean. A quick stroll to a local pub. Most enjoyed the quiet and good value, but some wanted more facilities or had shower trouble. Many keen to return.
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So much space
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked What a superb location. Brilliant large field and so peaceful.
Definitely going to go back.
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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Highly Recommend
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Very peaceful, loads of space. So tranquil. Very short walk to the village Facilities Much better than advertised.
Disliked Nothing.
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Fantastic location, great hosts, bargain price. Plus afternoon tea! 😊
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Fantastic. So peaceful and relaxing, and only a handful of others here. Lovely views of the 'tree lined, rolling hill' field campsite.
If you're looking for somewhere to camp / van, etc, without all the frills then for £10 you can't beat this. 3 portaloos, 1 shower and a washing up sink. All very clean. I didn't use the shower but had a look inside. I also noticed taps around the field.
You can pitch anywhere you like and you'll have privacy. Arrive from midday and no pressure to leave early - when you're ready. Your money will be collected at the site.
If you pitch / park at the bottom of the hill your mobile signal may vary, but I'm on EE and generally had a good connection. Phone calls were a little tricky, but just walking up the field to a hight point sorted that.
I also treated myself to afternoon tea at Bilsington Priory itself . I'd really recommend this, as Libby and her team do a fantastic tea in a lovely setting, and no rushing.
100% recommended, and I'll be going again for both camping and afternoon tea. 😊😊
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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Large pitches, peaceful site, great afternoon tea, friendly staff!
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Lovely large field with freedom to choose where we parked our camper. Short walk to local pub and plenty of walks for the dog. Highly recommend afternoon tea and we had this delivered by Chris, everything is home cooked and tasted amazing! Peaceful place to stay if you’re looking to just unwind then this is perfect. We will definitely be back.
Disliked Although not a major issue the port a loo’s were not my favourite, they were clean and tidy and serviced regularly, I just don’t like the smell of them, they served a purpose and we were able to park as close to the them as we wanted. Another shower area perhaps over the other side of the field eventually would be good,
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beautiful well kept site.
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked beautiful site well maintained 2 toilets 1 shower and washup sink so basic but really nice. Chris and his wife were very friendly even checked up on me to make sure i was ok. very cheap but great if your self sufficent and just want to relax. nice pub a 10min walk away.
Disliked nothing
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Friendly, helpful owner. Portaloos cleaned weekly. Plenty of space.
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Peace and space.
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Excellent setting beaiti surrounding and very chilled atmosphere
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked The space! The setting was so beautiful, we had so much space ad the fact that a pub was just a few minutes walk.
Disliked The shower and the portaloos. They were operational and adequate for one night stay.
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Absolutely the best camping pitch!
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Absolutely amazing camping field! Surrounded by fields and horses, secluded, fantastic! Back to basics, but with super functional shower with warm water, and clean toilets. Nothing more needed for a perfect reset.
Disliked Nothing!
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From the manager: Dear Jowita, Thank you so much for your wonderful review of camping at Bilsington Priory Estate!
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and we're looking forward to welcoming you back again soon.
I had the lovely big field to myself - it was lovely…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked I had the lovely big field to myself - it was lovely and peaceful. 3 clean portaloos and a shower. A few minutes walk across the fields to the pub for supper. A lovely place for a proper break ...
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Easy to access, had more than enough space, could only see the…
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Liked Easy to access, had more than enough space, could only see the next set of campers in the distance. Facilities basic but as advertised. Shower worked well and was hot.
Took the short walk to the white horse pub for a lovely pint, which has a nice garden.
Enjoyed our stay.
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Features
Portable toilet
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)Location
Bilsington Priory Estate Camping
Priory Road
Bilsington
Ashford
Kent
England
TN25 7AU
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.08029°N
0.91294°E
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dymchurch | 8.5 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| St Mary'S Bay (Kent) | 9.1 km | Sea | Good | N/A | Good | Good |
| Hythe | 11.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Littlestone | 12.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Sandgate | 14.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Port Lympne Wild Animal Park 6.1 km
Ashford Designer Outlet 8.6 km
Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway 11.1 km
Kent & East Sussex Railway 16 km
Camber Sands 18.2 km
National Trust
Smallhythe Place 15.7 km
Lamb House 19.2 km
Sissinghurst Castle Garden 23.9 km
Bodiam Castle 27.3 km
Stoneacre 30.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
HATCH PARK 5.7 km
PORT LYMPNE 6.2 km
SANDLING PARK 10 km
GODINTON PARK 10.1 km
Hythe - Lympne - Royal Military Canal - Hythe 11.2 km
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.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Bilsington Priory Estate Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bilsington Priory Estate Camping dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Bilsington Priory Estate Camping? Part of the Aspinall Foundation, Port Lympne Safari Park (10 minutes’ drive) spreads over 600 acres and is home to African and Asian mammals, including big cats, giraffes and gorillas, which you … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Bilsington Priory Estate Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: noon – 10 p.m. Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at Bilsington Priory Estate Camping? From R476,55 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.