Mystic Nights Campsite

9.3 3 reviews

Spacious and peaceful rural Kent site 15 minutes' walk from Cranbrook
Bedgebury Pinetum and Sissinghurst Castle within 15 minutes' drive
Guest barn with kitchen area, seating and pool/table tennis games

What to do when you’d like to be staying out in a peaceful rural location – but you also know you’d really appreciate the convenience of having shops and places to eat close by? Well, here’s an idea: stay at Mystic Nights Campsite. This relaxed Kent countryside site is entirely surrounded by woodland and farmland, and yet it’s only a 15-minute walk to the smart little town of Cranbrook (along a path through the woods, so you won’t even have to deal with roads… nice, huh?) The vibe is full-on rural relaxation at this site – there’s nine acres of land, but guest numbers are kept low so everyone has plenty of space. And that also means plenty of space for things like flying kites, kicking a ball around or getting a campfire or barbecue going in the evening (logs available to buy on site). Host Sarah pops round each day to make sure everyone’s comfortable and having a good time (and generally everyone is…) If the weather puts a dampener on those outdoor activities, all is not lost – the site has a big barn where you can play pool or table tennis, or just relax in the dry space. The barn’s also the place to find the kettle, toaster and microwave along with water for washing-up, handwashing and teeth cleaning.Toilet facilities are in the form of clean compost loos a couple of minutes’ walk away. Cranbrook has a good collection of places to pick up foodie supplies or settle in for meals and drinks, and it’s also a good base for day trips – the likes of Sissinghurst Castle, Bodiam Castle and Bedgebury National Pinetum are all close by.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

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Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campground

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 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 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 No dogs allowed

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge 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

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Mystic Nights Campsite

Marlings Field

Turnden Road

Cranbrook

Kent

England

TN17 2QL

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.09156°N
0.51689°W

Nearest transport

Coach

6.4 km Hare and Hounds

8.8 km The Chequers

Rail

9.2 km Staplehurst Rail Station

9.4 km Marden Rail Station

10.4 km Etchingham Rail Station

Ferry

40.7 km Gravesend Pier

41.3 km Tilbury Ferry Terminal

42.1 km Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal

Airport

33 km Lydd London Ashford Airport

43.1 km Biggin Hill Airport

48.1 km 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

There are castles galore around this area – the spectacular Sissinghurst Castle Garden is the closest (10 minutes’ drive), but you might also like to take in moated Bodiam Castle and the ruins of Scotney Castle (both 15 minutes). Leeds Castle (half an hour) is an excellent option for a full day out, with falconry displays, boat or train rides and several play areas as well as the grand building to visit. As you’ll be staying in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, there are lots of nice places around to walk or ride bikes. Bedgebury National Pinetum (15 minutes) is a good spot for outdoor time, especially with the kids – it’s got a Gruffalo trail, a sensory trail and a Go Ape adventure park as well as well-marked walking/bike trails. For more outdoor time, try Bewl Water (20 minutes) for fishing, swimming, watersports and an aqua park – or take a vineyard tour (and a sample, of course) at Chapel Down winery (25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Winchelsea	24.9 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Camber	26.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Hastings Pelham Beach	26.9 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good
St Leonards	27 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bexhill	28.5 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 5.3 km

Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest 5.3 km

Scotney Castle 7.6 km

Bodiam Castle 11.2 km

Great Dixter House and Gardens 11.6 km

National Trust

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 4.4 km

Scotney Castle 7.6 km

Sprivers Garden 8.1 km

Bodiam Castle 10.1 km

Smallhythe Place 13.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

SISSINGHURST COURT 3.2 km

HARTRIDGE HOUSE 3.9 km

BENENDEN 4.4 km

BEDGEBURY NATIONAL PINETUM 4.6 km

SISSINGHURST CASTLE 5.1 km

Local events

Wick Street Festival (Thursday, 29 August 2024 – Thursday, 29 August 2024)
Polegate, England 35.8 km
Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday, 16 May 2024 – Thursday, 16 May 2024)
Lewes, England 39.7 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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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Amazing place for families. Facilities were spotless. Huge pitches.

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Daria L. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Increadibly spacious pitches. Only few tents on a massive field. Lots of space for children to run around. The barn is fantastic! Sinks with hot water, fridge, microwave and a kettle. Lots of games for kids too. Toilets kept clean and as pleasant as can be for a compost toilet. The biggest appeal is the small number of campers allowed at a given time. No dogs and party groups. Absolutely brilliant for families! The owners were incredibly helpful and cleaned the facilities daily.

Disliked: The field must have been used for grazing and the animal droppings were not cleared away. The price for a small bucket of logs was a bit steep.

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We had a lovely first camping experience!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: We loved that there are beautiful walks right from the camp site to the town.
We loved our kitty cat visiting us
We loved the soft grass.
The compost toilet (...I was dreading) was clean and pretty!
The barn for rainy days has everything you need!

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Magic place,amazing woodland for long walks .and Sarah will welcome with a…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Davy C. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Magic place,amazing woodland for long walks .and Sarah will welcome with a big smile .I will come back

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Frequently asked questions

Does Mystic Nights Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Mystic Nights Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Mystic Nights Campsite? There are castles galore around this area – the spectacular Sissinghurst Castle Garden is the closest (10 minutes’ drive), but you might also like to take in moated Bodiam Castle and the … Read more