Paddlesworth Court Farm

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Flat field for a campervan
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Rural getaways in kent
Dogs welcome
Electric hook-up available
Water available
Bathroom
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Rural getaways in kent

  • Peaceful Kent campsite in an area of outstanding natural beauty
  • A 10-minute drive from the coast; 20 minutes from Port Lympne Reserve
  • Firepits available; in a peaceful village location
Pet-friendly pitches within a 10-minute drive of the south coast? You’ll be sorted at Paddlesworth Court Farm, a spacious and green site set in the gorgeous Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. When it comes to classic camp activities, Paddlesworth Court Farm scores full marks – campfires and barbecues are allowed at this laidback site, and firepits are available to borrow if you haven't brought your own (subject to availability; it's advisable to bring your own just in case). Basic amenities like toilets are available too, as is water and a waste disposal point. The farm is in the small village of Paddlesworth, which is roughly a mile and a half from Hawkinge's pubs, restaurants and supermarkets. The larger coastal town of Folkestone (10 minutes) is within easy reach too if you fancy an afternoon stroll along the seafront or want to explore the local area by train. This site is in a recognised dark sky area, so you're likely to be treated to some impressive cosmic displays. As well as being an excellent destination in its own right, Paddlesworth Court Farm is a very convenient stop-off point for cross-Channel trips and is 15 minutes' drive from the Eurotunnel passenger check-in terminal or 20 minutes from Dover. Good local dog-walking and kennels are available on site.

Site type

Tent pitches 40
Motorhome pitches 10
Open now
Opens 23 July
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 14 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 23 Jul to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

5.7

Overall rating from 15 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
 9
Value for money
 6
Accommodation
 5
Facilities / Activities
 5
Customer service
 7
Child friendliness
 6
Cleanliness
 6
Wifi
 5

60% would recommend this site to a friend

53% would stay here again

What customers say

This site offers a laid-back atmosphere in beautiful surroundings, noted for its dark sky area and proximity to a pub. Guests appreciated the friendly hosts and open spaces, suitable for children. However, some found the site poorly maintained, with issues regarding toilet cleanliness, rubbish, and electrical hook-ups. Miscommunication regarding festival bookings led to some guests being unable to pitch.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Großer Stellplatz. Freie Platzwahl. Wir haben…

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6 out of 10
Location
 8
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Constance G.

Electric optional grass motorhome pitch

Liked Großer Stellplatz. Freie Platzwahl. Wir haben eine ruhige Nacht verbracht. Der Betreiber war sehr nett. Nicht weit nach Dover, wenn man zur Fähre möchte.

Disliked Die Sanitären Anlagen waren, um es mal nett auszudrücken, sehr gewöhnungsbedürftig. Zum auf die Toilette gehen ging es, aber Zähne geputzt hätte ich dort definitiv nicht.

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Basic site adequate for a short overnight stay.

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6 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
 No rating
Facilities / Activities
 6
Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Charles H.

Electric optional grass motorhome pitch

Liked Dark Sky quiet location. Peaceful.

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Goedkoop…

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1 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 5
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Wifi
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Herman v.

Electric optional grass motorhome pitch

Liked Goedkoop

Disliked Slecht sanitair en ontoereikend voor het aantal bezoekers, veel rotzooi op het kampeerterrein wat nauwelijks werd opgeruimd, veel rumoer s' nachts van campinggasten waar niet tegen werd opgetreden

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the owner is a sweet guy…

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7 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 9
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
 3
Shawnik T.

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch (two person)

Liked the owner is a sweet guy and really helpful. it is a very huge and open space with a lot of space for people to set up tents.

Disliked Toilets could have been better and possibility of a warm shower.

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Good friendly staff easy to get…

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5 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

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch (six person)

Liked Good friendly staff easy to get Along with

Disliked No hot shower just a cold one

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Goog site

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7 out of 10
Location
 10
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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Michael O.

Electric optional grass motorhome pitch

Liked Frist Time stated will come again. Enjoy ed my stay peaceful place.

Disliked Not nought electric points only thing which is a shame. As loads of space..unused by camperwant hook ups....

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Überteuerte Wiese

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4 out of 10
Location
 5
Value for money
 3
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

Electric optional grass motorhome pitch

Liked Rasen o.k. Netter Empfang.

Disliked Stromanschluss nicht ausreichend. Sicherungen immer rausgegangen.
1. Eindruck Anfahrt grauenvoll. Schäbig..
Toiletten sind das Allerletzte.
WC Rntsorgung ekelig.

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Check in any time…

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4 out of 10
Location
 6
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

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch (six person)

Liked Check in any time

Disliked Debris and rubbish scattered about, no clear markings, facilities run down, directions unclear

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Nothing…

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2 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 2
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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Hannah O.

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch (six person)

Liked Nothing

Disliked Left a day early as the camp site was so bad, didn't tell us there was a festival that was not suitable for children and music was still booming right thought till 6am

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Didn't get the opportunity to like…

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4 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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Stephen B.

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch (six person)

Liked Didn't get the opportunity to like anything. There was no pitch for me when I arrived with three kids in the van. I'm only writing this because the computer insisted. Wouldn't have mentioned it if this section was optional.

Disliked No where to pitch a tent because the whole place had been booked out for a "pirate festval," obviously a miscommunication between pitchup and the site. Can't comment on the site because it was dark when I arrived. Perhaps pitchup should do more to confirm bookings with site management? Or site management should check pitchup more often. I would like to get my deposit back, but still haven't heard from either of them.

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Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Picnic table 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

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

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

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Paddlesworth Court Farm

Paddlesworth

Folkestone

Kent

England

CT18 8JR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.11967°N
1.1381°E

Route directions

Please follow signs for the site when you get close, as the satnav will take you to the house.

Nearest transport

Coach
3.2 mi War Memorial
3.2 mi War Memorial
3.2 mi Bus Station
Rail
2.5 mi Folkestone West Rail Station
2.9 mi Folkestone Central Rail Station
3.7 mi Sandling Rail Station
Ferry
1.8 mi Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
7.7 mi Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal
8.2 mi Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
Airport
14.5 mi Lydd London Ashford Airport
18.3 mi Kent International 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

Learn about 'Britain's finest hour' at the Battle of Britain museum (five minutes' drive), a top-rated heritage centre where visitors of all ages can explore one of the most important air battles in history. More historic days out are available at nearby Deal Castle (30 minutes), Walmer Castle and Gardens (30 minutes) and Canterbury (30 minutes), home to one of the most impressive cathedrals in England. For trips with a family-friendly focus, you might like to start off at Port Lympne Reserve (20 minutes), a wildlife park with a range of exotic animals that prioritises breeding programmes and the conservation of rare species. Woodland walks followed by a go on the slides at Brockhill Country Park (15 minutes) may be another popular option, and Diggerland Kent (45 minutes) is another possibility to keep them on their very best behaviour… Alternatively, you could head towards Sussex to visit Rye and its marshes (45 minutes) or continue all the way to Hastings (an hour and 10 minutes) on the trail of William the Conqueror.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Sandgate 3.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Folkestone 3.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hythe 4.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dymchurch 9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Mary'S Bay (Kent) 10.1 mi Sea GoodN/AGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway 4.4 mi

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park 6.6 mi

Roman Painted House 7.5 mi

Dover Castle 7.9 mi

White Cliffs of Dover 8.8 mi

National Trust

The White Cliffs of Dover 8.7 mi

South Foreland Lighthouse 10.2 mi

Smallhythe Place 19.9 mi

Lamb House 21.2 mi

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 24.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cheriton Hill 1.2 mi

SANDLING PARK 4.3 mi

Hythe - Lympne - Royal Military Canal - Hythe 4.3 mi

BROOME PARK 5.2 mi

Kearsney Court 5.9 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 Paddlesworth Court Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Paddlesworth Court Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Paddlesworth Court Farm? Learn about 'Britain's finest hour' at the Battle of Britain museum (five minutes' drive), a top-rated heritage centre where visitors of all ages can explore one of the most important air battles … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Paddlesworth Court Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Paddlesworth Court Farm? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.