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General
- Quiet, well-maintained adults-only site in Shadoxhurst
- A 30-minute drive from Dungeness, Rye and Winchelsea
- Well-stocked on-site fishing lake with roach, rudd and perch
Planning a Kentish kid-free getaway? With five acres of woodland, field and lake to its name, The Firs Fishery and Campsite covers more than a few bases. Green surrounds? Check. Low levels of light pollution? Absolutely. Quiet adults-only site? Indeed. Oh, and here's something to reel you in – this place has a fishing lake for the exclusive use of guests.
This site may be in a rural spot, but this is far from the back of beyond. The village of Shadoxhurst is about a mile away (that's a 20-minute stroll through country lanes if you fancy stretching your legs), with a medieval chapel and top-rated local pub to its name. Looking for big-city fashion without leaving the countryside? Ashford designer outlet is under a quarter of an hour's drive away. The Kent coast is also close at hand, with seaside towns like Dungeness, Rye and Winchelsea all reachable in around half an hour.
Back at base, plenty of space for dog exercise means a warm welcome for four-legged companions. Keep your eyes peeled for animals of the wild variety, too: one of the lakes on site has been given over to nature, and friendly waterfowl are known to waddle over the grass from time to time. For food, outdoor cookouts are on the cards as long as your barbecue is raised off the ground (you can also prebook a firepit but please don't bring your own along).
Open from 04/01/2023 to 09/30/2023
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
This park has no on-site shower facilities.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
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Max. persons: 2 x
One Tent or Camper trailer allowed per pitch
Pitch size : unlimited
Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass
Bring an awning
Max. persons: 2 x
One Class B motorhome or RV or Camper allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 4.0m width x 2.0m depth (13.1ft width x 6.6ft depth) Calculated area: 8.0m² (86.1ft²)
Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass
Reviews
Very friendly welcoming hosts, extremely helpful, immaculate surroundings and clean …
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Owners were lovely and lots of great walks nearby. Liked …
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Thanks for your visit and glad it met with your approval. Hope we see you again soon? |
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Beautiful campsite, very peaceful and lovely owners who were very …
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Lovely to meet you both, glad you had a good time and enjoyed your birthday party. We made the best of a bad situation as the ground was so wet, thanks for working with us regarding the parking. Look forward to seeing you again, take care, Stuart. |
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Glad we could make the best of a very wet site, glad you enjoyed your stay, and look forward to seeing you again, all the best, |
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Thanks for your review, glad you enjoyed your stay, and look forward to you returning, lets hope the weather improves? |
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Excellent, well-kept site and friendly, very helpful owners.
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Nick it was great to meet you and your wife, glad we could fine some hard stand, see you soon, all the best |
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Thanks for giving a 10!! please come again soon. |
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Glad you had a good time, even if the weather was not kind! Please come again when the sun is shining, |
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Thanks for a positive review, glad you enjoyed your stay, and generally missed the rain. |
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Thanks for your review, hope you visit us again? |
Features
Coronavirus
Check-in: one group at a time
Disinfectant sprays and wipes provided
Extra spacing in seated areas
More frequent emptying of bins
One-way flow for entering/leaving buildings
Removal of soft furnishings (e.g. decorative cushions)
Leisure on park
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Playground
Recreation room/arcade
TV room
Takeout
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on park
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Free wifi
Grocery store
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundromat
Parent & baby washroom
Payphone
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Restrooms
Shower available
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Adults only
Barbecue grills allowed
Barbecue provided
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Hikers’ paradise
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump station
Electric car charging point(s)
Propane/gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Convenience store nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transportation nearby
Type
Small (11-25 sites)
Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Restaurant nearby
Tennis nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Park Street
— 6.8 kilometres
Tesco Crooksfoot — 7.6 kilometres
Tesco Crooksfoot — 7.6 kilometres
- Train stations
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Ham Street Rail Station
— 3.6 kilometres
Ashford International Rail Station — 6.3 kilometres
Appledore (Kent) Rail Station — 7.1 kilometres
- Ferry ports
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Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
— 20.3 kilometres
Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal — 34.2 kilometres
Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal — 35.1 kilometres
- Airports
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Lydd London Ashford Airport
— 17.4 kilometres
Kent International Airport — 46.3 kilometres
Local attractions
There's a reason Kent is known as the 'Garden of England', you know: this part of the world is home to well-kept man-made landscapes and vistas of rolling farmland. Fans of the former may well appreciate teeing off at the local golf club (10 minutes' drive) or heading down to the Royal Military Canal (10 minutes) for bike rides along the water's edge. Rural ramblers, meanwhile, should check out the four-mile Wye Downs circular walk (25 minutes).
If you'd like to make friends with some cute farm animals on your rural break, pay a visit to the Rare Breeds Centre (10 minutes). Meanwhile, for a sense of the area's history, stop by at stunning Bodiam Castle (30 minutes) – a proper castle, with a moat to cross and everything.
Like to be beside the seaside? Dungeness' marshland landscape is home to abundant birdlife (pack your binoculars and head to the RSPB reserve to find out more), as well as an old lighthouse and the largest shingle beach in Europe (25 minutes). Head to the two genteel towns of Rye and Winchelsea, meanwhile, for castle ruins, independent book shops and vineyards, or scamper over to the dunes at Camber Sands (all around half an hour's drive).
Must see
- Ashford Designer Outlet (7.5 kilometres)
- Kent & East Sussex Railway (10.4 kilometres)
- Port Lympne Wild Animal Park (12.2 kilometres)
National Trust
- Smallhythe Place (11.2 kilometres)
- Lamb House (17.6 kilometres)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
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| Arrive: | 11 a.m. – | 9 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 10 a.m. | |
The Firs Fishery and Campsite cancellation policy
No refunds within 3 days of arrival date.
Bookings cannot be amended within 3 day(s) of arrival.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. The Firs Fishery and Campsite will debit the balance from your card 1 week before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 1 week then the balance will be taken immediately.
Refunds within the indicated cancelation period are only possible if the park is able to relet your unit/site.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
Payment methods accepted on the park
CashTerms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does The Firs Fishery and Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Firs Fishery and Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Firs Fishery and Campsite? There's a reason Kent is known as the 'Garden of England', you know: this part of the world is home to well-kept man-made landscapes and vistas of rolling farmland. Fans of the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Firs Fishery and Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Firs Fishery and Campsite? From R476,73 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
Lovely to meet you all, and glad you enjoyed your stay, hope you come again soon,
Regards
Stuart and Margaret