Setts Wood Camping and Glamping

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Sunset views
Sunset views
Visitor image of the pond
Green space
Bell tent
Bell tent with seating
Fishing pond
Woodland area
Meet the sheep
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Visitor image of the pond
Green space
Bell tent

  • Quiet family-friendly farm site on eight acres of Kent farmland
  • A 45-minute drive from Hastings; half an hour to the coast
  • Fishing lake and kitchen facilities on site; fresh eggs to buy
Heading to the Kent countryside in a quest for a rural retreat near to steam railways, castle ruins and vineyards? As well as assorted farm animals on site, there are eight acres of farmland at Setts Wood Camping and Glamping, including a fishing lake (charges apply) and a wooded area for classic games of hide and seek. Down a private lane and well away from the road, there is certainly plenty of unwinding to be done at this quiet site. Don't worry about being too far removed though, as it's still within reach of several historic towns including Hastings (a 45-minute drive away), and has several sandy beaches within half an hour’s drive. The local town of Tenterden is five minutes’ drive away for a convenient collection of breweries, restaurants and supermarkets where you can pick up supplies for a picnic or a barbecue back at the farm. You can also buy fresh free-range eggs on site every morning, in a splendid selection of different colours. Store any leftovers in the communal fridge and make use of the other kitchen facilities such as a kettle and sink. Other handy facilities include toilets and a shower block, for washing off any grains of sand accumulated from the beaches at Camber Sands and Dymchurch, both within half an hour’s drive.

Site type

Rent a tent 6
Tent pitches 20
Opens 12 September
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 12 Sept to

Open from Fri, 19 Sept to

Open from Fri, 26 Sept to

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 77 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Setts Wood: tranquil, scenic spot with loads of space & a welcoming vibe. Clean loos, hot showers & a shared kitchen get thumbs up, as do the free-roaming sheep & alpacas, a hit with kids. Close to Tenterden. Minor gripes: bin emptying & a wish for more showers.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great place camp hopefully be back next year

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David S.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great little camp site nice and relaxed.

We camped for 2 days to take Little ones camping

Was able to do a bit of fishing didn't catch anything but little one loved it

Owners very quick to answer our questions and went above and beyond when one of our party's blow up bed got a hole in, we asked for some duct tape but they sorted out a pull out bed for the night

Toilets were nice and clean and being able to charge phone in the kitchen was great

The alpaca and sheep wandering around was a big hit for the kids

Disliked Nothing at all

Recommend to friends Visit again

Had very good time away from city life

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Mateusz K.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Really nice place, sheep and lamas chilling around gives really good vibes, toilets and shower facilities are provided

Disliked Fishing lake isn’t the best, really small to be honest

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good and good value for money

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked All of it tbh

Disliked Toilet and shower could have been a lil batter but never the less done the job and the lake could do with more fish in it

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location - just up the…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great location - just up the road from the nearest town. Beautiful sky at night, very little light pollution. 10pm music switch off is great. We had pitched next to our family in a bell tent with no issues. Owner very friendly (and lovely dog!). Lots of free roaming animals, and the bell tents were all well spaced apart.

Disliked In the bell tent field, there was only one composting toilet with no lighting. The other toilets were much further away. Only one shower unit for the entire site. We decided to shower at home, as we only stayed for the one night. Ground was very uneven, so you need to watch your step. For glamping - I think facilities need to be improved.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had a lovely stay on a great site would visit again if in the area.

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Anonymous

Bell tent

Liked The Bell Tent was really lovely, and the site was really well spaced out. The Animals were really nice to have around too, as was the fire pit with metal grid on top and box with utensils etc for cooking.

Disliked Distance from our bell tent to the flushing toilets was a little far when it got dark, as the ground is pretty uneven. The one compost toilet near the bell tents was helpful but no lighting at night so you needed to be pretty brave to chance it. And it definitely wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea. A couple of flushing toilets nearer the bell tents would be fab.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice and simple

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Maria M F.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great as always. We tend to go every year.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your continued support!

Lovely stay

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Sam G.

Bell tent

Liked Kids loved having the animals roaming around, was a peaceful comfortable stay while glamping at Setts Wood

Recommend to friends Visit again

Relaxed and spacious site in a great location.

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Richard M.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Spacious site with sheep and llamas grazing peacefully. Liked the no noise rule after 10p.m. as this was a busy summer weekend and there were lots of campers. Liked that could pitch camp wherever we wanted. Great location within easy reach of sandy beaches and places of interest.

Disliked Just one shower for a large group of campers seemed insufficient although in in fact we didn't need to queue for long. The toilet near our pitch was dirty.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really nice experience! We'll be back!

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David G.

Bell tent

Liked Amazing site, all the stuff you need to feel comfortable, full camping gas and kitchen stuff, thank you!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall, a lovely place to stay, would recommend.

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Andrea S.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We had a great time at this campsite! The setting was beautiful — peaceful, with plenty of natural scenery and space to relax. One of the highlights was definitely the farm animals and star gazing at night.

The shared kitchen facilities were also a plus.

Disliked The only downside was the toilet facilities. Unfortunately, they weren’t restocked or cleaned as often as needed, especially during busy periods. There was also only one shower so the queue to use it was long It didn’t ruin the experience, but it was noticeable.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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 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 Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Setts Wood Camping and Glamping

Setts Wood Farm

Appledore Road

Tenterden

Kent

England

TN30 7DG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.05777°N
0.71845°E

Nearest transport

Coach
15 km Park Street
16.4 km Tesco Crooksfoot
16.4 km Tesco Crooksfoot
Rail
7.4 km Appledore (Kent) Rail Station
9.6 km Ham Street Rail Station
11.2 km Pluckley Rail Station
Ferry
28.4 km Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
42.3 km Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal
43.3 km Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
Airport
19 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

Join the steam railway at Tenterden (five minutes' drive) or Romney Marsh (20 minutes) and stop off at a reel of historic towns. Find your end destination in Hastings (45 minutes), where you can visit the underground tunnels of smugglers' old haunts, roam the ruins of an 11th-century Norman castle or stay in the modern-day with a stroll along the amusement pier. Play like royalty in more turrets and ruins, including Bodiam Castle (25 minutes), Sissinghurst Castle (20 minutes) and Leeds Castle (35 minutes). Or perhaps turn towards the historic towns of Tenterden (five minutes) and Rye (20 minutes) or the landscaped gardens at the fanciful Hole Park (15 minutes) and Great Dixter House & Gardens (25 minutes). Smallhythe Place (10 minutes) is another enticing site, with a 16th-century cottage that was once the home of a famous actress. Red or white? Let your tastebuds decide at local vineyards including Chapel Down Tenterden Vineyard Park (15 minutes), Gusbourne Estate Vineyard (10 minutes) and Biddenden (15 minutes). If the animals on site have you craving more, Port Lympne Safari Park (half an hour) should fit the bill.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Camber 14.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Winchelsea 16.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
St Mary'S Bay (Kent) 19.2 km Sea GoodN/AGoodGood
Littlestone 19.6 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Dymchurch 19.8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Kent & East Sussex Railway 2.7 km

Great Dixter House and Gardens 11 km

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 11.6 km

Bodiam Castle 14.6 km

Camber Sands 14.6 km

National Trust

Smallhythe Place 2.6 km

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 11.5 km

Lamb House 12 km

Bodiam Castle 13.8 km

Scotney Castle 22 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Tenterden - Stiles and Steam Trains 2.5 km

GREAT MAYTHAM 6.1 km

BENENDEN 10.3 km

GREAT DIXTER 11.1 km

BRICKWALL 11.2 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 Setts Wood Camping and Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Setts Wood Camping and Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Setts Wood Camping and Glamping? Join the steam railway at Tenterden (five minutes' drive) or Romney Marsh (20 minutes) and stop off at a reel of historic towns. Find your end destination in Hastings (45 minutes), where … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Setts Wood Camping and Glamping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Setts Wood Camping and Glamping? From R593,97 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.