Capel Battery
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- Kent motorhome site at a World War II gun battery in Capel-le-Ferne
- Port of Dover 10 minutes’ drive; Folkestone Eurotunnel 20 minutes
- Hardstanding pitches with electric hook-ups; pub across the road
Site type
5
5
This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
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. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Fully-serviced grass motorhome pitch
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £22.50 1 night, 2 adults
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Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £25 1 night, 2 adults
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Fully-serviced hardstanding motorhome pitch
4 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £27.50 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Very basic, fresh water tap only, unmanned site but secure. 10 minutes…
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Fully-serviced grass motorhome pitch
Liked: Very basic, fresh water tap only, unmanned site but secure. 10 minutes from port of Dover. Ideal for early ferry crossing
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Für eine Nacht nach oder zur Fähre ok. Aussicht auf Dover oder…
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Fully-serviced hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked: Für eine Nacht nach oder zur Fähre ok. Aussicht auf Dover oder Folkstone fenomenal.
Disliked: Könnte aufgeräumter sein.
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Quirky site for a one night stay!
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Fully-serviced hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked: Curious place - great for a one night motorhome stay prior to using the ferry / tunnel but wouldn’t want to be there any longer due to lack of facilities - from this perspective it’s way way over priced.
To be fair it was very peaceful so had a good nights sleep.
Disliked: The security gate is tricky to navigate with a larger motorhome.
Couldn’t find any chemical loo disposal point and no bins for rubbish (although this was advised).
Imagine it’s pretty ghastly and bleak in bad weather.
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Lovely site. Loads to do in the local area
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Fully-serviced hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked: Very quiet small site . Exactly as it said. Good for walks.
Disliked: Nothing . Had a great stay
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nothing like the description on your website. Can we have a refund ?
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Fully-serviced grass motorhome pitch
Liked: Nothing- Left Immediately. Did not Stay.
Disliked: This place is a building site , cannot be described as a campsite. There was rubbish and run down vehicles everywhere. The only place to park was on a strip of tarmac where lorries were coming and going digging up the ground. Piles of earth all around. This site urgently needs to be inspected. It is an insult to charge £25. Is it possible for us to request we are refunded?
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From the manager: Sorry you were disappointed. This WW2 gun battery site which we are currently restoring as describe. There is on going restoration works thence lorry’s arriving.
We do not promote as standard stay but to experience and explore this historic to WW2 gun battery.
Excellent site, clean spaces, good communication
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Fully-serviced grass motorhome pitch
Liked: easy location, very large space, low grass, everything perfect as described
Disliked: to be perfect all that's missing is a toilet
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Good spot to choose when waiting for a ferry crossing (or…
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Fully-serviced grass motorhome pitch
Liked: Good spot to choose when waiting for a ferry crossing (or channel tunnel). Basic facilities, as was said, but quiet and level site.
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Unreliable access would avoid.
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Fully-serviced grass motorhome pitch
Liked: Nothing! Unable to access the site as the instruction was to telephone Mr Button on arrival for access code. Despite many attempts Mr Button did not answer his phone. We ended up having a sleepless night in a car park as we were unable to find alternative pitch.
Disliked: Given access code 24 hours after booking ended. No apology from Mr Button. A refund was only given after we contacted pitch up to complain. So disappointing as we were looking forward to exploring the WW2 gun battery site.
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Really close to the Eurotunnel.…
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Fully-serviced hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked: Really close to the Eurotunnel.
Disliked: The entrance is tricky and the gate closed on our motorhome. Very few facilities- rent value for money.
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Basic overnight parking
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Fully-serviced hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked: Good comms and instruction from owners, crucial as the site us unmanned.
This is a basic carpark and for that was a bit on the pricey side to be honest.
Electric hook for 5/6 motorhomes, but no other facilities at all. Parking is at far end and single file, which means the last to join will need a long hook up lead, as the electrics point is one station.
Valiant Sailor pub about 500yrds walk, serves cold beer didn't see any food offers, but has a clean toilet and friendly staff.
The convenience to the ferry port is good took 25mins door to door. This was 1st Sept on a Sunday morning, could be a lot different high season and midweek.
Access was OK, we did slightly block the main road for a couple of minutes as we got the gate open. Leaving was easier.
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Restaurant nearbyLocation
Capel Battery
New Dover Road
Capel Le-Ferne
Folkestone
Kent
England
CT18 7JJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.09722°N
1.20115°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone | 1.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sandgate | 3.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Hythe | 5.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| St Margaret`S Bay | 8.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dymchurch | 10.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Roman Painted House 5.2 mi
Dover Castle 5.6 mi
Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway 5.9 mi
White Cliffs of Dover 6.4 mi
South Foreland Lighthouse 8.1 mi
National Trust
The White Cliffs of Dover 6.4 mi
South Foreland Lighthouse 7.9 mi
Smallhythe Place 22.2 mi
Lamb House 22.8 mi
Sissinghurst Castle Garden 27.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Cheriton Hill 2.7 mi
Kearsney Court 4.5 mi
Hythe - Lympne - Royal Military Canal - Hythe 5.8 mi
SANDLING PARK 6.4 mi
Langdon Bay 6.6 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Capel Battery have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Capel Battery dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Capel Battery? With a gun battery on site for you to explore, and the Battle of Britain Memorial five minutes’ walk away, you may have had your fill of war history. But don’t forget … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Capel Battery?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at Capel Battery? From £22.50 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.