Cottington Lakes

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View over the main site pitches
View over the main site pitches
Lakes
Aerial view over the caravan pitches
Hardstanding and grass pitches with electric hook-ups
Main site with electric hook-ups
Drone shot of the café, washrooms, parking and check-in point
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Hardstanding and grass pitches with electric hook-ups

  • Peaceful pitches 10 minutes’ drive from Deal in Kent countryside
  • Sandwich Bay 15 minutes’ drive; Howletts Wild Animal Park 25 minutes
  • On-site café; lakeside dog-walking routes; fishing (additional fee)
Set in the Kent countryside, Cottington Lakes has a peaceful spot that should suit anglers, nature lovers, families and dog owners – and pretty much everyone really. The pitches are a couple of minutes' walk away from the on-site fishing lakes (which can be used for an additional fee for a valid fishing permit), should you fancy getting stuck into some early-morning fishing or a booked swim. Non-anglers are welcome to go for a relaxing lakeside stroll (with or without the dog) on the marked paths around the eight scenic fishing lakes. When you’re ready for a bite to eat or a hot drink, the Cottington Lakes Café is also just a couple of minutes’ walk away, serving tasty meals, light snacks and refreshments alongside views over the water. Whether you fancy lazy afternoons in nature or quiet evenings under the stars, this is a great spot to unwind and fall in love with being outdoors. The spacious grass pitches have access to on-site toilet and shower facilities for added comfort. There’s a small shop covering all the basics, and the site is also close to historic Deal and the medieval Cinque Port of Sandwich (both 10 minutes’ drive) if you need bigger shops or fancy meals out in pubs and restaurants.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 25
Motorhome pitches 20
Tent pitches 20
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • The restaurant is open between 02/01 and 30/12.
  • 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.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.6

Overall rating from 69 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

86% would recommend this site to a friend

81% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, dog-friendly site is set amongst fishing lakes, offering a clean and tidy environment with friendly, helpful staff. Visitors praise the spacious, flat pitches, clean facilities, and the on-site cafe. Its proximity to Deal and Dover is convenient for excursions. While generally basic and good value, some note that the facilities, particularly the limited showers and toilets, may be insufficient during peak times. Access to walk around the lakes is restricted to fishermen.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Befriedigend , für eine Nacht OK

Overall

6 out of 10
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Value for money
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Anonymous

North field electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Nah an Dover
Saubere Sanitäre Einrichtung
Kaffee öffnet um acht Uhr

Disliked Nur je eine Dusche für sie/ihn
Benzin Teichpumpen liefen bis spät

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent camp for fishing

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10 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
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Wifi
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Anita G.

North field electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked The cafe on site, we had a lovely cooked and reasonably priced breakfast on both mornings of our stay.
We didn't stay for the fishing but lakes were beautiful and well stocked fishing supplies shop.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved it - amazing lakes, pitches, cafe and fish shop…

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9 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
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Customer service
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Richard G.

South field electric grass pitch

Liked Loved it - amazing lakes, pitches, cafe and fish shop

Disliked Was a little inconsistent with what and where we could go - had our dog - one person told us where to go and another staff member of staff said we couldnt ....would be could to have consistency in messaging

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely place

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10 out of 10
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Kelly S.

North field electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Lovely peaceful place. Cafe did a banging brekkie. Toilets and shower were nice and clean. Staff were all
Lovely and really helpful. Defo would stay again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Come here for a few days with my son (10) and dog……

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

North field non-electric grass pitch

Liked Come here for a few days with my son (10) and dog… was lovely! Staff were so helpful and polite .. we had never been fishing before so needed extra help and they went out of their way to help us. Toilets were always clean! They only have one shower but it was clean, nice and hot with good pressure!
Beautiful little place! Amazing for the price!

Recommend to friends Visit again

The relaxed atmosphere, facilities were clean, very good breakfast in cafeteria, staff…

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9 out of 10
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Value for money
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David W.

North field electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked The relaxed atmosphere, facilities were clean, very good breakfast in cafeteria, staff were very friendly and accommodating

Disliked Not enough showers and toilets

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely stopover close to le shuttle. £25 why, showers and a cafe.

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9 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Wifi
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Anonymous

North field electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Lakes, peaceful, price beautiful setting.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

We'll choose another camping next time

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2 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

North field non-electric grass pitch

Liked we could choose our own pitch, and there was plenty of space

Disliked When we arrived in the afternoon around 5pm, the reception was closed. There was a phone number posted, but it only went to voicemail. The entrance barrier was shut, so we couldn’t drive onto the site. Two other families faced the same issue.
Fortunately, a neighbour had a different phone number that was answered, and we were able to get the barrier code.
The site had just one toilet, one shower, and two washbasin (at the male side). These facilities were old and not particularly clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice simple campingsite. Very clean facilities…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Rob G.

North field non-electric grass pitch

Liked Nice simple campingsite. Very clean facilities

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely, quiet, nice calm atmosphere

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

North field electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Dog friendly
Lovely café
Shower was great
Clean toilets

Disliked Somewhat underwhelmed by the lake area- more for fishermen

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 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

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

Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

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

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Pitch close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Cottington Lakes

Sandwich Road

Sholden

Deal

Kent

England

CT14 0AR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.22804°N
1.37374°E

Nearest transport

Coach
1.4 mi South Street
2 mi Thompsons Bell
2 mi Thompsons Bell
Rail
1.1 mi Deal Rail Station
1.8 mi Walmer Rail Station
3.2 mi Sandwich Rail Station
Ferry
7.1 mi Ramsgate Ferry Terminal
7.3 mi Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
8.1 mi Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal
Airport
8.2 mi Kent International Airport
26.9 mi 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: - Deal (beach and pier): 10 minutes’ drive - Sandwich (medieval streets, indie cafés): 10 minutes - Sandwich Bay (sandy beach): 15 minutes - Walmer Castle and Gardens: 15 minutes - The Royal St George’s Golf Club: 15 minutes - Wingham Wildlife Park: 15 minutes - Dover Castle: 20 minutes - Howletts Wild Animal Park: 25 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Deal Castle 1.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandwich Bay 3.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
St Margaret`S Bay 5.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ramsgate Western Undercliffe 7 mi Sea ExcellentGoodExcellentExcellent
Ramsgate Sands 7.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Deal Castle 1.3 mi

Walmer Castle and Gardens 2.2 mi

South Foreland Lighthouse 6.1 mi

White Cliffs of Dover 6.8 mi

Dover Castle 7.3 mi

National Trust

South Foreland Lighthouse 6.1 mi

The White Cliffs of Dover 6.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

NORTHBOURNE COURT 1.2 mi

WALMER CASTLE 2.3 mi

Sandwich - White Cliff Country Trail - Sandwich 3.2 mi

THE SALUTATION 3.4 mi

WALDERSHARE PARK 5.3 mi

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 Cottington Lakes have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cottington Lakes dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cottington Lakes? Local attractions and activities include: - Deal (beach and pier): 10 minutes’ drive - Sandwich (medieval streets, indie cafés): 10 minutes - Sandwich Bay (sandy beach): 15 minutes - Walmer Castle and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cottington Lakes?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cottington Lakes? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.