St Andrews Lakes

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Camping overlooking St Andrews Lakes
Camping overlooking st andrews lakes
Around the site
Around the site
St andrews lakes, halling, kent.
Kayaks, paddleboards, pedalos and bell boats to rent
Kent's largest inflatable aqua park
Clear waters at st andrews lakes
Paddleboarding all year around
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Around the site
Around the site
St andrews lakes, halling, kent.

  • Lakeside Kent motorhome pitches five minutes’ drive from Halling
  • Rochester 20 minutes’ drive, and Leeds Castle 25 minutes
  • Watersports hub in a former chalk quarry; café and takeaway on site
Looking for loads of family fun and sporty activities on hand during your break? You’ve struck gold with St Andrews Lakes, tucked away in the Kent countryside 45 minutes’ drive from central London and five minutes from the village of Halling. Here hardstanding motorhome pitches overlook a freshwater lake in a former quarry that’s been painstakingly transformed into a watersports hub (opening times vary depending upon the season and day of the week). There’s loads of choice here for activities – from open-water swimming to paddleboard and pedalo rental or dinghy sailing – and you can also sign up for a runaround on the lake's inflatable aqua park (closed between October and April). Then, when it’s time to rest up, you can retreat to the spa and wellness centre. There’s a beach too, if you’d prefer to find somewhere to snooze on the sand instead of playing around in the water all day. Please note that there's an extra charge for all activities, and advance booking is essential in peak season. Everything has been thought of to make your stay as easy as possible: there’s a watersports shop (rental is available too) on site, as well as an ‘inflation station’ to take the hard work out of pumping up your paddleboard. No need to worry about catering for your sports-mad kin either, as there’s a beach café serving drinks and homemade snacks, as well as a takeaway pizza service to keep you refuelled for your next sporting activity. And the pitches are pretty handy too: each has an electric hook-up as well as a picnic bench and chiminea for alfresco dining.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 10
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Facilities/activities including Beach access, Aqua Park, Equipment Rental, Climbing Wall, Archery, Axe Throwing, Wellness Centre, Spa are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 1 different households.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Reception is unmanned after 5 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.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 175 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Lake and/or mountain

87% would recommend this site to a friend

86% would stay here again

What customers say

Beautiful lake views, tranquil vibes. Pitches have water, elec, fire pits. Facilities super clean. Staff friendly & helpful. Great water sports & wellness, but activities pricey & lake access extra. Few showers, occasional Wi-Fi hiccups.

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Clean facilities, friendly staff, safe area for camping.

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Clean facilities, spacious pitches and friendly staff.

Disliked Pitches near the jacuzzi was a bit noisy when we're there but tolerable.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely pitch in great location with really special facilities

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Sarah T.

Fully-serviced gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Perfectly located pitches opposite a fantastic Well being Spa and lake. So quiet, you want to tune into the different wildlife nesting nearby. Staff are always super friendly.
Easy EHU, water supply and clean hot shower

Disliked Very limited WiFi

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would stay here again

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Nicholas C.

Fully-serviced gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Super friendly staff
Clean toilets and shower
Spacious pitches with fire pits

Disliked Only one shower
Shower was either boiling hot or freezing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you!

The pitches were great and the…

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Chris G.

Fully-serviced gravel motorhome pitch

Liked The pitches were great and the staff was excellent, always going above and beyond to help us.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you Chris!

Wouldn't return. A no dog site with a dog. Overpriced.

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Nice location. Peaceful.

Disliked No WiFi.

I went there because it said no dogs and the warden had a dog that yapped every time you walk past. I'm sure it must be an aid/guide dog but it was annoying.

Horrible check in. Email said to go to the office on arrival and it was like I'd walked in from another planet 'you've got the email haven't you?'. Yes mate and the exact wording said to check in at the office.

Very awkward. Wouldn't return.

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We stayed one night on our…

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Caroline B.

Fully-serviced gravel motorhome pitch

Liked We stayed one night on our return to Scotland from France. Spacious pitches with a picnic table and benches on each pitch., use of a kitchen which was great. Shower and toilets clean and well maintained. We were arriving slightly later than the closure of check in and when we phoned to advise this wasn’t a problem and our later arrival was accommodated.

Disliked There is only one shower on site which wasn’t a problem for us as the site was quiet but may be an issue during busy periods.

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I would come again.

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Alison I.

Fully-serviced gravel motorhome pitch

Liked The pitch, the location and the young man running things. The future options of the spa, wellness centre, water sports.

Disliked The shower which was either scalding or freezing and the blocked toilet in the shower. Wish more privacy on motorhome pitches but suppose wouldblock the view.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you!

Really special stay

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Perfect location overlooking the wellness center.
Outdoor spa /sauna + lake access totally awesome
Nice shower facilities
Friendly, helpful staff
Amazing view of lake
Peace & tranquility
Having bench and fire pit
Quiet

Disliked Poor WiFi

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you!

Perfect location for a peaceful break…

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Sarah T.

Fully-serviced gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Perfect location for a peaceful break away with a Nordic style spa a few steps away.
Easy to book and pitch up. Friendly staff on hand and wonderful views of the lake

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much Sarah!

Beautiful view of the lake. Fire pit…

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nicola h.

Fully-serviced gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Beautiful view of the lake.
Fire pit and bench at each pitch a great bonus. Especially as you can bring your own wood.
Shower and toilets very clean.
The paddleboard pass for the pitch was great.
Thank you so much for allowing us to bring our miniature dachshund dotty she loved the site and enjoyed paddleboarding.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you Nicola! It was a pleasure to meet you both and Dotty!

Features

No dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club Massages On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Sauna Spa TV room Take away Tennis Toddler's pool Waterslide Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities 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 Picnic table 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 No pets allowed

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Outdoor pool nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

St Andrews Lakes

Quarry Grove

Halling

Upper Halling

Kent

England

ME2 1BA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51,35884°N
0,43753°E

Route directions

The postcode may take you to the wrong address. Use what3Words: tube.limes.union, or put the road name ‘Quarry Grove’ into satnav.

Nearest transport

Coach
9,7 km Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre
11,3 km King Street
11,3 km King Street
Rail
0,9 km Halling Rail Station
2,4 km Cuxton Rail Station
3,3 km Snodland Rail Station
Ferry
10,8 km Gravesend Pier
11,4 km Tilbury Ferry Terminal
29,7 km Woolwich Arsenal Pier
Airport
28,3 km Biggin Hill Airport
29,8 km London Southend Airport
31,5 km London City 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

If you can drag everybody away from the lake, there’s lots of heritage stuff to see in this corner of Kent. Historic Rochester (20 minutes’ drive) has a stately Norman castle and a Gothic-era cathedral to explore, while neighbouring Chatham (half an hour) showcases centuries of naval history at The Historic Dockyard Chatham, where you can tour the World War II destroyer HMS Cavalier and the Cold War-era submarine HMS Ocelot. The spectacular moated Leeds Castle (25 minutes) has enough craft workshops, museums, events and sculpture trails to keep the family busy all day. However, should the siren call of culture start to wane with the kids, take them to Diggerland Kent (10 minutes) for some time moving earthworks and shifting soil around on JCBs. No need to panic if it rains either, as you can divert to the bowling lanes at Hollywood Bowl Rochester (10 minutes). If you’d care to wander further afield, London sights like Greenwich Palace, The Prime Meridian and the National Maritime Museum can be reached in less than an hour’s drive.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Sheerness 24,3 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Leigh Bell Wharf 25 km Estuary GoodN/APoorN/A
Southend Chalkwell 25,7 km Estuary N/AGoodN/AGood
Southend Westcliff Bay 26,2 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Minster Leas 26,8 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Rochester Castle 5,6 km

Rochester Cathedral 5,7 km

The Historic Dockyard Chatham 7,3 km

Dickens World 8,1 km

Ightham Mote 16,3 km

National Trust

Cobham Wood and Mausoleum 3,8 km

Owletts 4,6 km

Old Soar Manor 13,9 km

St John's Jerusalem 15 km

Stoneacre 15,4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

COBHAM HALL 4 km

Luddesdown Circular 4,9 km

Golden Luddesdown 5 km

Strood - Higham - Gravesend 6,2 km

Hodsell Street - Ash-cum-Ridley - Fairseat - Hodsell Street 7,2 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 St Andrews Lakes have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is St Andrews Lakes dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near St Andrews Lakes? If you can drag everybody away from the lake, there’s lots of heritage stuff to see in this corner of Kent. Historic Rochester (20 minutes’ drive) has a stately Norman castle and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of St Andrews Lakes?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  1 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at St Andrews Lakes? From R787,44 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.