Wildside Camping and Glamping

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  • Peaceful, rural family site 20 minutes' drive from Ashford
  • A 15-minute drive to a rare breeds centre; Dymchurch beach 35 minutes
  • In Bethersden, five minutes' walk from a pub; opposite a fishery
If your idea of heaven is staying in the quiet Kent countryside, Wildside Camping and Glamping may be just the place for you. Quiet time is strictly enforced from 9pm every evening so that guests can get to sleep without children screaming, shouting or playing ball games – instead, you're invited to go stargazing with a glass of wine around the firepit. The owners' young toddlers often come to visit campers with marshmallows and s'more-making kits. With fields sheltered by mature trees and a log cabin-style handmade toilet and shower block with double family-sized LED rainforest showers, the site is on a family-run farm on the outskirts of pretty Bethersden village, easily accessible from Ashford (20 minutes’ drive) and all its amenities. Rural surroundings include acres of fields with horses grazing in them, and plenty of woodland for hikes. If you get lucky, you might see wild deer on your escapades – and keen anglers can hotfoot it down to the fishing lakes opposite the camping field (extra costs involved) to try their luck with the trout. Having small children themselves, the owners have added family toilet seats for small children and a communal marquee area with ping pong, badminton, air hockey and sofa-style seating. Larger families and friends can set up at the picnic benches, and if you feel the need for anything extra, sunloungers, barbecues, gazebos, firepits and firewood are available to hire from the site. You can also pre-book a packed lunch or tea and cakes to keep the wolves at bay. If you ever fancy a meal out instead, there are a couple of gastro-pubs in Bethersden. The nearest is just five minutes' walk away (at the end of the lane). A dairy farm selling ice cream and fresh milk is under five minutes' drive away too. As this is such a peaceful spot, the owners ask that there be no amplified music. While barbecues are allowed, please ensure they are put on bricks (which can be collected by the gate) and don’t dispose of them while they are hot.

Site type

Tent pitches 47
Touring caravan pitches 3
Rent a tent 4
Open now
Opens 23 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 7:30 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • The games room is open between 05/03 and 24/09.
  • A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 23 May to

Open from Sat, 23 May to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 36 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Lovely, peaceful vibe with big pitches. Clean facilities, hot showers, and kids' entertainment. Hannah was super helpful! Just a few noted limited hot water for washing up and more loos needed. Great for nature lovers.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Friendly, helpful, beautiful grounds , well maintained

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Shaun F.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Truly beautiful spot , lovely people who could not help enough - very genuine and it shines through in their brilliant work

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely quiet site for a peaceful retreat

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Anonymous

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked A basic but lovely site provided all that we required for a peaceful period away.
The owner could not have been nicer, nor could she have been more helpful. The option to have a fire pit; milk; eggs; icecream added a nice touch to the site.
The toilets and showers and washing up facilities were basic however, we very clean at all times.
There was also a marquee for the use of all containing a sofa; picnic benches; table-tennis table; air hockey table; badminton and other ball games. This made a pleasant alternative when the weather was not so great.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We liked the environment and when we visited the pitches were evenly…

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Isobel R.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked We liked the environment and when we visited the pitches were evenly spaced out.
We liked the outdoor seating area with the games area as well. The shower was hot but not much area to hang up dry clothing.

Disliked We did wonder why the scent from the toilet area was quite strong in the morning - presumably being flushed.
There was no hot water for washing up.
The silent time at 9pm made it impossible to.have a conversation easily as normally the quiet time in many camp sites would be 10.30am.
But we liked the beauty of the campsite.

Recommend to friends Visit again

There were many activities for children.Nice calm quiet location. Also dog friendly.…

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Laura L.

Emperor bell tent (large)

Liked There were many activities for children.Nice calm quiet location. Also dog friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful location, lovely and quiet

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Location, quietness of the site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite

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Alice F.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Very quiet. Hannah is really nice and really hands on making sure that people keep the noise down at night and respect the rules. Loved the shaded gazebo and the games for kids. The kids said this is the best campsite we've been to. Also, toilets are very clean. Wifi is also a plus. The area is beautiful, with lots to do

Disliked Only one shower, 2 toilets and one washing up basin is not enough for the number of tents. I know that Hannah is aware of it and already has plans to add more showers, so that might be resolved soon. Also, tiny nitpick, but it would be nice to have a freezer available for people to put freezer blocks to be able to keep things nice and fresh in a cool box over a few days

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely place , clean and tidy . Very quiet at bedtime .

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Beautiful spot , Hannah was really lovely and very welcoming . Good basic facilities .

Disliked Was quite obvious that the neighbours don’t approve of the site . It did feel a bit like they were always on edge worried campers/guests would upset them .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely big and well kept field Pitches were spaced well Clean shower & toilets…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely big and well kept field
Pitches were spaced well
Clean shower & toilets

Disliked 2 toilets to a lot of guests, but they are sorting soon
The changing rooms were locked

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommend - Value for money, friendly. Ideal base for exploring

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Andrina A.

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The friendly, relaxed atmosphere. It was welcoming and spacious and the pitches weren't crowded together. The site manager was very helpful and understanding when I got a bit muddled with the electric hook up. We liked the quiet and the assorted family games that were available to use.

Disliked There only being 2 toilets and one shower room (had 2 showers in so ideal for a family) and the lack of hot water for the washing up. Unfortunately, the Wi-Fi wasn't working when we visited - my children were not amused.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review and the feedback :)

Absolutely correct about the wifi - annoyingly the new router arrived the day after you left :(

Toilets/showers - i agree! We have 2 new toilets awaiting construction and its the next job on the list ( i plan for higher doors too :) )

Yes - i can see how it is frustrating with cold water wash up. But you will be pleased to know i have thought of that too-
Hot water is indeed coming in the coming weeks! For now, a kettleful of boiling water should take the chill off :)
I will put a washing up bowl out there I think tomorrow.

Loved meeting you all, hope you enjoyed the milkshake. .. my girls are missing yours already - we hope to see you back.
Lovely to meet you. Thank you for staying with us !

amazing family time close to nature

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Aleksandra B.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Amazing place to connect with nature and go on a digital detox. Clean facilities and super friendly staff! Will definitely be back :)
Perfect for families, not far away from shops or pub if need it.
Thank you Hannah for your hospitality.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: So good to meet you. Thank you for your lovely review and kindness this weekend!

Look forward to welcoming you back !

All the best :)

Features

Pop-up campground

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

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Level site, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Wildside Camping and Glamping

Chequertree Lane

Bethersden

Kent

England

TN26 3JR

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.11191°N
0.74244°E

Nearest transport

Coach
10.2 km Park Street
12.4 km Tesco Crooksfoot
12.5 km Tesco Crooksfoot
Rail
5 km Pluckley Rail Station
9.2 km Ham Street Rail Station
10 km Ashford International Rail Station
Ferry
26.4 km Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
40.1 km Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal
41 km Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
Airport
22.1 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Golf: 15 minutes’ drive - The Big Cat Sanctuary: 15 minutes - Tenterden (pretty town): 15 minutes - Designer Outlet Ashford: 20 minutes - National Trust - Sissinghurst Castle Garden: 20 minutes - Port Lympne Safari Park: half an hour - Dymchurch Amusement Park: half an hour - Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway: half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
St Mary'S Bay (Kent) 20.2 km Sea GoodN/AGoodGood
Camber 20.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Dymchurch 20.2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Littlestone 21.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Winchelsea 22.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Kent & East Sussex Railway 6.2 km

Ashford Designer Outlet 10.7 km

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 11.3 km

Great Dixter House and Gardens 16.4 km

Leeds Castle 17.1 km

National Trust

Smallhythe Place 8.7 km

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 11.7 km

Lamb House 18 km

Bodiam Castle 18.6 km

Stoneacre 19.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Tenterden - Stiles and Steam Trains 6.2 km

GODINTON PARK 8.4 km

GREAT MAYTHAM 10.6 km

SISSINGHURST CASTLE 11.2 km

CHILSTON PARK 12.1 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 Wildside Camping and Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wildside Camping and Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wildside Camping and Glamping? Local attractions and activities include: - Golf: 15 minutes’ drive - The Big Cat Sanctuary: 15 minutes - Tenterden (pretty town): 15 minutes - Designer Outlet Ashford: 20 minutes - National Trust … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wildside Camping and Glamping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    Meet the owner at the games marquee to be shown your pitch.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Wildside Camping and Glamping? From R522,03 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.