Sandwich Lakes

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Grass pitches
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Lakeside tables
Caravan and motorhome field
Cafe
Spacious grass pitches
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Lakeside tables
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  • Quiet site in the grounds of a coarse fishery a mile from Sandwich
  • A 25-minute drive from Canterbury; 15 to Howletts Wild Animal Park
  • Seven well-stocked fishing lakes and an on-site café
Sandwich Lakes is a quiet 55-acre site in the grounds of a coarse fishery a mile from the centre of Sandwich. As you might imagine, this is a top spot to settle in if you're into fishing, as the fishery has seven lakes stocked with perch, tench, bream, roach and rudd. You can also fish for common, tiger and mirror carp: whoppers of up to 35lb have been recorded here (not to mention all the ones that got away...). A tackle and bait shop along with rod hire takes care of the practical side. The on-site café serves hot meals and snacks all day from early morning to early evening. Supermarkets are a 15-minute drive away in Sandwich, along with a brimming catch of pubs, cafés and restaurants for when you fancy something more substantial. While you're in Sandwich, the Secret Gardens are well worth snooping around too... Three and a half acres of lush greenery around a Georgian manor house created in 1911, they're just the ticket for cool walks on hot days, especially when topped off with cream teas.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 25
Motorhome pitches 25
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 602 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Friendly staff, stunning spot, big pitches and a great cafe. Clean facilities, top fishing lakes and lekker walks make it a winner for anglers and families. Improvements noted; folks want to come back. Minor WiFi and road noise issues are outweighed by the fab overall vibe.

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Peaceful, beautiful surroundings, well maintained, very…

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Sue M.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Peaceful, beautiful surroundings, well maintained, very clean facilities. Friendly staff. Excellent cafe.

Disliked Possibly some better lighting for the toilet block at night. No grey waste disposal. It was advertised as having WiFi but this is only in the cafe.

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Lovely site with excellent facilities, even…

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Andrew L.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely site with excellent facilities, even a washing machine.

Great cafe serving a good selection of cakes, sandwiches (homemade) and hot food.

Friendly staff

Disliked Would liked to have stayed longer

Recommend to friends Visit again

Hard standing sites are brilliant. Clean toilet/shower…

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Dean G.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Hard standing sites are brilliant.
Clean toilet/shower facilities.
Amazing food at the cafe.
Beautiful surroundings.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous site

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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Beautiful location and spotlessly clean in the facilities. Pitches are fairly level and very well maintained. The animal park is wonderful and very popular for not only young children but all ages. Cafe is excellent with a good selection of food for all tastes. Lovely big dog walking area where dogs are able to be off their leads. The lakes are so lovely and tranquil with fishermen quietly enjoying their time. Family with three caravans. 6 adults and 3 children. Will definitely return. Thank you

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Great weekend stay

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Friendly staff, ease at checking in, clean facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site for hard standing or grass pitches.

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Mark B.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Reasonably flat field area with hook-ups spaced around edges.
Not a large site. Toilets/showers near entrance cleaned regularly and in good condition.
Overall condition of lake areas, small animal area and cafe very good. Fantastic for walking around. Cafe carpark often full so obviously popular with locals.

Disliked Lack of signage for arrivals and getting the app for the gate was a bit of a faff.
No drive-over drain for Motorhome grey waste.

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Nice location

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Keith M.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Nice location friendly staff.

Disliked The toilet emptying very poor the lid is broken and foul smell over the site hope they fix this asap.

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Nice sized pitches and the fishing…

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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Nice sized pitches and the fishing lakes fantastic on site cafe and tackle shop

Disliked Not enough fresh water points,the elsan emptying point was disgusting

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Excellent site with clean modern facilities, level pitches. Great

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Everything. The location is great for public transport if you don't want to use car. Site is all well maintained and clean. Lovely staff.good for fishing . Cafe serves good food with great staff.

Disliked Couldn't get the WiFi in the bigger field

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Lovely stay, lovely staff, cafe a…

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Kelly B.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely stay, lovely staff, cafe a big bonus so lovely and clean everywhere. Not crowded, big pitches , toilet facility brilliant and clean. Definitely come back next year. Fishing brilliant as well.

Disliked None

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Features

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 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

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal 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 Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Pitch close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Sandwich Lakes

Sandwich Ash Road

Sandwich

Kent

England

CT3 2DA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.27941°N
1.31109°E

Route directions

The entrance is directly off the A257 – look for the brown tourism signs marking the entrance to Sandwich Lakes. Do not follow your sat nav to east street as this is a no through road.

Nearest transport

Coach
9.1 km South Street
9.6 km Harbour
9.6 km Harbour
Rail
2.4 km Sandwich Rail Station
5.6 km Minster Rail Station
8.8 km Deal Rail Station
Ferry
8.9 km Ramsgate Ferry Terminal
17.1 km Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
18.1 km Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal
Airport
8.1 km Kent International Airport
44.8 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

You're never too far from the coast in Kent, and a 10-minute trip takes you to the Sandwich and Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve for walking trails and wildlife spotting. Ramsgate (15 minutes' drive) has a rich amount to offer, with a sandy beach, seal spotting and fishing trips from the harbour, and a maritime museum. If you're hankering after some more history, Richborough (five minutes) has a well-preserved Roman fort and amphitheatre. A minute from the site, meanwhile, the White Mill Rural Heritage Centre is far more than a striking building to photograph; the exhibits and outhouses of this preserved 19th-century smock mill record a whole vanished way of Kentish country life. For cobbled lanes and cathedral tours, Canterbury is 20 minutes away. After that, connect with your wild side at Howletts Wild Animal Park (20 minutes), a conservation project rather than a zoo which houses and protects the future of 400 species, many of them endangered. After hanging with the elephant herds and greeting the baby rhinos, Dreamland Margate (also 20 minutes) makes you feel like you've stepped into another universe, with traditional fairground rides and amusements bringing the former days of seaside entertainment back to life with a whoop.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Sandwich Bay 4.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ramsgate Western Undercliffe 8.4 km Sea ExcellentGoodExcellentExcellent
Deal Castle 8.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ramsgate Sands 9.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Minnis Bay, Birchington 11.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Deal Castle 9.1 km

Walmer Castle and Gardens 10.8 km

Howletts Wild Animal Park 11.5 km

Turner Contemporary 13.1 km

St Augustine's Abbey 15.5 km

National Trust

South Foreland Lighthouse 16 km

The White Cliffs of Dover 16.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Sandwich - White Cliff Country Trail - Sandwich 2.4 km

THE SALUTATION 2.5 km

GOODNESTONE PARK 6.9 km

NORTHBOURNE COURT 7 km

Grove Ferry - Stodmarsh - Wickhambreaux - Grove Ferry 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Sandwich Lakes have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Sandwich Lakes dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Sandwich Lakes? You're never too far from the coast in Kent, and a 10-minute trip takes you to the Sandwich and Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve for walking trails and wildlife spotting. Ramsgate (15 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Sandwich Lakes?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11:30 a.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Sandwich Lakes? From R693,05 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.