Painters Farm Campsite

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  • Dog-friendly cherry orchard site in the peaceful Kent Downs
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 25 minutes’ drive to Whitstable
  • Barbecues and campfires allowed; pub within two minutes’ walk
Plant yourself firmly in the cherry orchard at Painters Farm Campsite beside the village of Painters Forstal in Kent, where cherries aren’t the only thing blossoming. Previously owned by the same hands for over 50 years, the new owners have injected a new lease of life into this family-friendly and dog-friendly two-acre site… welcomed by barns adorned with fairy lights and the sweet shade from cherry trees, you’ll be well-situated to take in everything from chalk cliffs to wistful woodlands in the surrounding sloping Kent Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Plus, go from grassy pitches into luscious sands, as the coastal town of Whitstable is within 25 minutes’ drive. Here, you can sample sunsets while eating oysters or head out to sea on a sailboat if you wish. The local area is certainly awash with things to do. Perhaps settle for a pint of local ale or a meal in the nearby Kentish pub, within two minutes’ stroll. You could head into Faversham (just a five minutes’ drive) for ice cream shops, cafés and pubs set in what was once a busy port in 17th-century England (famed for its wool trade). Here, walk its cutesy medieval street (one of the oldest in the country) or stock up on supplies from its supermarket within five minutes’ drive, ready for a light barbecue or campfire back on site. If you’re thirsty from the day’s jaunts, there’s also the country’s oldest family-owned brewery within 10 minutes’ drive and a large food hall with naturally scrumptious farm foods within the same distance.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 50
Tent pitches 50
Touring caravan pitches 50
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note
  • Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 01 Mar to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.8

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This pretty campsite, in a cherry orchard, is peaceful & well-kept. Guests love the friendly hosts, Karen & Simon, and the super clean facilities, with hot showers. Cars are parked separately, adding to the safety & space. Great location for exploring, with a pub nearby. Highly recommended for a chill getaway!

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Overall a great weekend and a really nice campsite

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Simon S.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Karen and Simon very friendly and relaxed. Very clean a perfect setting for a few days. Good pub 5 mins yo the road The Alma managed to feed all 19 of us last minute.

Disliked Access to the site was a little tricky due to local residents making it difficult by parking inconsiderately

Recommend to friends Visit again

I had a lovely 2 night stay at Painters Farm. On arrival…

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Sam C.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked I had a lovely 2 night stay at Painters Farm. On arrival I was greeted by the friendly owners and shown to my pitch. Pitch size was plenty big enough and the pitches are clearly marked out. Showers, toilets and washing up facilities are clean and tidy and well-lit. There is a little shop for essentials. The site was a mixture of families, cyclists and walkers. It is very quiet at night. Dogs are very welcome and I appreciated helpful touches like hooks for dog leads outside the toilet block. Cars are parked in a separate field but you can unload at your pitch first and there's no rush at all.

Disliked Nothing at all to dislike about the campsite itself. The only downside for me was that one night I was unable to eat at the local pub because I hadn't booked a table. Do follow the recommendations and BOOK if you want to eat! My first night I didn't have any problems but the second night they would not take my order even though I was sitting outside and there was only one of me :-(
I did enjoy my fish and chips from Ospringe fish bar a few mins drive away though :-)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Such a friendly campsite, the owners were so helpful and kind.

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katy r.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Friendly
Very clean
Peaceful
Lovely pub nearby
Small kids park nearby

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, friendly staff with clean well maintained facilities

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Susan O.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Very friendly welcome. Clean site toilets and washing facilities all very clean
Lovely pretty well maintained site
Close to the Alma pub

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic location The couple who run the site are so friendly. They made…

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Terri F.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Fantastic location
The couple who run the site are so friendly. They made such an effort with everyone, even our very excited and noisy beagle Billie who was adored Simon and his treats jar.
The facilities are clean
The shower was good (consistent hot water)

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant site.

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Michelle C.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Had an excellent stay really lovely and friendly site. Karen and Simon were great people and looked after the site so well. I would highly recommend this site and we do intend to go back.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything, I know this term is used so often but this site…

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Jean H.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Everything, I know this term is used so often but this site is truly superb, chilled out and relaxing.

Thank you

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely small site ideal base for visiting sites in Kent. Well looked…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely small site ideal base for visiting sites in Kent. Well looked after by friendly wardens. Clean facilities, free hot showers and small shop. Fires allowed, great for families, very safe for children.

Disliked Not much space between pitches. We had a large tent as did our neighbours either side.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A very pretty, well maintained, small campsite on flat ground, with all…

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Kay B.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked A very pretty, well maintained, small campsite on flat ground, with all the facilities you need. After an accidental soaking inside our bedroom area the tumble dryer was very handy.

Karen and Simon were very friendly, helpful managers at the site who always seemed to be around if needed. We were a large group with three tents and they were very accommodating at putting us in an area together. Picnic tables around the site were definitely an added bonus. Toilets, showers and washing up area were clean.

Plenty in the area to do and nice walk to Faversham and around the area from the campsite.

Loved the cars not being next to the tents, it made it so much nicer and they were only a very short walk away in the next field.

Would definitely visit again.

Disliked Very slight dislike was traffic noise from nearby motorway, but it wasn’t that bad.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, clean facilities, level pitches, amazing friendly staff

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Jane F.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked We have been camping every year for the past 5 years and this is the best campsite we have stayed at. It is a cherry orchard so just one field but loads of room and very pretty. Toilet & showers were always clean, pitches were nice and flat and well maintained. Not having cars on site was also a great idea as our two grandchildren could cycle around safely. We stayed 6 nights and could easily have stayed longer. On arrival we were met by Karen & Simon who made us feel welcome straight away, thank you both and your team, you have an amazing campsite and we hope to return in the future.

Disliked Nothing

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Painters Farm Campsite

Bayfield Road

Painters Forstal

Faversham

Kent

England

ME13 0EG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.29506°N
0.85427°E

Route directions

The easiest approach to Painters Farm is from the A2; turn onto the Brogdale Road and then follow the campsite signs.

Nearest transport

Coach
16 km Bus Station
16.2 km Park Street
17.7 km New Dover Road Park and Ride Terminal
Rail
3.2 km Faversham Rail Station
5.4 km Teynham Rail Station
6.4 km Selling Rail Station
Ferry
28.8 km Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
36.7 km Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing
36.7 km Wallasea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
32.2 km London Southend Airport
35.6 km Kent International Airport
38.3 km Lydd London Ashford 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

Canterbury (20 minutes’ drive) is calling…the town is riddled with UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine’s Abbey and the Church of St Martin. Pick out cute eateries or shops as a resting point as you work your way around its well-documented history. If the olden times excite your mind, Belmont House and Gardens (five minutes) are nearby, with a marvellous walled garden and traditional tea room. There are more bountiful gardens (and righteous insides) at Leeds Castle (25 minutes). Balance your outings with wildlife and a visit to the safari-style The Big Cat Sanctuary (35 minutes). Or perhaps look towards the red pandas and bears lurking at Wingham Wildlife Park (half an hour). Nature also runs fairly wild in the ancient woodlands at Blean Woods National Nature Reserve (half an hour). If you’re in search of more coastal towns, you won't have to look too far. Follow the coast past Herne Bay (25 minutes and a good stop for jet skiing, windsurfing and other watersports) and into the trendy town of Margate (40 minutes) for fish and chips stalls and seaside rides.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Leysdown 12.6 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodExcellent
West Beach, Whitstable 12.8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Tankerton 15.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Minster Leas 15.7 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sheerness 17.7 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Whitstable Museum and Art Gallery 13.6 km

West Gate Towers Museum 15.5 km

Canterbury Heritage Museum 15.6 km

Ashford Designer Outlet 15.6 km

Canterbury Tales 15.7 km

National Trust

Stoneacre 19.9 km

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 28.5 km

Smallhythe Place 30.5 km

Cobham Wood and Mausoleum 32.5 km

Owletts 33.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

BELMONT PARK 2.6 km

LEES COURT 4.4 km

DODDINGTON PLACE 4.8 km

MOUNT EPHRAIM 7.6 km

ELMLEY MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 08/07/1998) 8.6 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

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Painters Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Painters Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Painters Farm Campsite? Canterbury (20 minutes’ drive) is calling…the town is riddled with UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine’s Abbey and the Church of St Martin. Pick out cute eateries or … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Painters Farm Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Painters Farm Campsite? From R583,91 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.