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. It's important to note that when you stay here, entry to the lakes is strictly limited to those with a valid fishing permit. However, all guests are welcome to soak in the surrounding scenery on the designated footpaths around the outside of the 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. 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

8.7

Overall rating from 93 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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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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Peaceful

88% would recommend this site to a friend

85% 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.

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Arrived after reception was closed, but…

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Deborah R.

North field non-electric grass pitch

Liked Arrived after reception was closed, but one quick phone call and we were supplied with the gate code, so nice and smooth check in. Toilet block was lovely and clean. Great cafe on site, so had a lovely breakfast Monday morning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff and clean facilities

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Helen T.

North field electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked We were arriving after 5pm when the reception closed so we were provided with the gate code and pitch number. It was lovely and quiet. The toilets and shower were spotless.

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We only stayed here for one…

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Lisa R.

North field electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked We only stayed here for one night but found it to be very relaxed and peaceful. Simon was very helpful and friendly. We walked around the fishing lakes which is a very pretty area. It is the perfect spot if you are into fishing and also very convenient for Dover.

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Very efficient sorting out the booking.…

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Paul G.

North field electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Very efficient sorting out the booking. Attractive, quiet site, clean facilities and very good value.

Disliked None

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Very friendly staff. Nice walk into…

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Angela J.

North field electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Very friendly staff. Nice walk into Deal away from the main road. Clean facilities. Ideal for anglers. Nice breakfast in the onsite cafe.

Disliked Nothing really. One out of the two ladies toilets was not working but never a queue.

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Will definitely use this venue again.

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Bruk B.

North field electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Outstanding venue. Easy to find. Staff members in the Cafe and the Tackle shop extremely polite, helpful and a credit to the site.

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Great site, very clean and staff…

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Anonymous

South field non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great site, very clean and staff were helpful. Will defo be back again next year!

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Lovely peaceful, clean site with excellent…

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Duncan G.

North field electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Lovely peaceful, clean site with excellent facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very pleasant spacious clean faculty

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Paul c.

North field non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely quiet open space.
Lakes were beautiful- we only fished a few hours on one day but caught loads.
Deal itself is such a nice place to visit

Disliked Weather.....
Rained the whole time, but didn't stop us enjoying it

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Rachael L.

North field non-electric grass pitch

Liked I liked the quietness of the location, washing facilities were very clean and the staff were all extremely helpful. We had breakfast in the onsite cafe it was superb.

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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.