When can I check in and check out of Shirkoak Fishery?

On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 12 p.m. Read more

Shirkoak Fishery

9.1 7 reviews

On-site fishing is included in the price of your stay

Well-equipped lakeside pods at a Kent fishery near Woodchurch
A 20-minute drive to Rye or Sissinghurst Castle Garden
Kitchen and shower room in each pod; free fishing for guests

What a cracker of a Kent glamping setup… the stylish pods at Shirkoak Fishery are in an excellent location and fabulously equipped for outdoor stays, whether you’re into fishing or not. Of course, staying right by the lake at a fishery is a huge bonus if you’re keen on fishing – and it’s all included here, with guests having access to the three-acre carp fishery by day or by night to see what they can catch from the stocks of carp (up to 30+lb), pike (up to 24lb) and other coarse fish. That said, you don’t have to have any dealings with the fish if you don't want to – the peaceful lakeside pods also make a good base for a break spent exploring rural Kent, perhaps strolling to the pubs and vineyard around the village of Woodchurch (all within a half-hour walk), visiting lovely places like Sissinghurst Castle Garden and Leeds Castle, or heading to the coast for seaside strolls and beach days. You may like to eat out in one of those local pubs, but there’s also the option of cooking back at base – each pod has its own kitchen corner (with hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, toaster, kettle and an assortment of pans and utensils), plus a picnic table outside so you can consume meals while gazing out over the lake. Also inside the pod are an ensuite shower room and a pair of comfy twin beds. Bed linen and towels are provided here, so you won't need to bring much kit along, making this a handy place to consider if you’re in need of a stopover on the way to/from the ferry ports or Channel Tunnel, or travelling by public transport (bus stops are just a couple of minutes away).

Site type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

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 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Wildlife haven

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

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Shirkoak Fishery

Shirkoak Farm

Bethersden Road

Woodchurch

Kent

England

TN26 3PZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.09174°N
0.77366°W

Route directions

What3words reference: bless.cheeses.shortcuts

Nearest transport

Coach

6 mi Park Street

6.9 mi Tesco Crooksfoot

Rail

3.9 mi Ham Street Rail Station

4.5 mi Appledore (Kent) Rail Station

4.6 mi Pluckley Rail Station

Ferry

15 mi Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal

23.6 mi Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal

24.2 mi Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal

Airport

11.8 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

Start with a stroll to Woodchurch (about a 20-minute walk), to see the Woodchurch Windmill (a classic Kentish smock mill), take a tour at award-winning Woodchurch Wine or stop for a drink in the pub. Slightly larger Tenterden is 10 minutes' drive away and has some lovely shops along with a golf club and another vineyard (Chapel Down, 15 minutes' drive from the fishery). Drive south for about 20 minutes and you’ll come to the historic Cinque Port town of Rye, a great place for a day of wandering. Elsewhere along the coast you can also visit the dunes of Camber Sands, explore Britain’s only desert at Dungeness or go birdwatching at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (all half an hour). For other days out, try the South of England Rare Breeds Centre (five minutes), splendid Sissinghurst Castle Garden (20 minutes) or Leeds Castle (half an hour), known as ‘the loveliest castle in the world’.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
St Mary'S Bay (Kent)	10.7 mi	Sea	Good	N/A	Good	Good
Dymchurch	10.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Camber	11 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Littlestone	11.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Winchelsea	13 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Kent & East Sussex Railway 4.1 mi

Ashford Designer Outlet 6.4 mi

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 8.5 mi

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park 9.9 mi

Great Dixter House and Gardens 10.2 mi

National Trust

Smallhythe Place 4.9 mi

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 8.7 mi

Lamb House 10 mi

Bodiam Castle 11.8 mi

Stoneacre 13.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Tenterden - Stiles and Steam Trains 4.1 mi

GODINTON PARK 5.3 mi

GREAT MAYTHAM 6.9 mi

HATCH PARK 7.9 mi

SISSINGHURST CASTLE 8.5 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.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Perfect for fishing and relaxing grt value clean food 👌

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Nicola W. Oct 2024

Camping pod

Liked: Me and my partner(for his birthday)
Stayed this weekend and it was so lovely,very relaxing we were in a pod which was so clean had everything u needed was just perfect will definitely return thanku so much oh and the breakfast u do was amazing such grt value
Sarah and hubby brilliant 👏

Disliked: Nothing at all it was perfect

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location with fishing lake on doorstep the peace and quiet and friendly…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Warren H. Sept 2023

Camping pod

Liked: Location with fishing lake on doorstep the peace and quiet and friendly welcoming owners.

Recommend to friends Visit again

An absolute gem of a place this is to all you angler's…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Sept 2023

Camping pod

Liked: An absolute gem of a place this is to all you angler's out there this place is a must for anyone who fishes to a partner to sit with you and enjoy the surroundings to owners at an absolute delight so welcoming and you don't have to cook if you don't want as they can provide meals from a b&b that's there as well so please check this place out you certainly won't be disappointed and as the fishing goes some absolute cracking fish

Disliked: Honestly no dislikes

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Very comfortable , clean pod with everything you could need for…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Lesley W. Aug 2023

Camping pod

Liked: Very comfortable , clean pod with everything you could need for a short stay, in beautiful surroundings. Hugh and Sarah are the most welcoming hosts , very approachable and the dinners that they delivered to our pod were delicious. We will definitely be going back. Sadly for us the fishing was very very slow but as we know that's how it goes !

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A lovely peaceful short break but due to the stocking in the Lakes not

Overall	6/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Adrian Sidney George B. Aug 2023

Camping pod

Liked: The Pod was fantastic and provided all the requirements for our stay.
The food delivered daily to the Pod was both good value for the price and was piping hot on arrival.
The setting was beautiful and on the whole the weather was kind to us.

Disliked: Sadly the fishing did not live up to expectations and is predominantly aimed at the Big Carp Anglers

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From the manager: Thank you very much for choosing to stay with us and writing a review, however, we felt we must address a couple of the issues you have raised to assist future pitch up bookers....

Firstly you stayed as 2 adult men sharing the pod you did not bring any children with you so we are unsure why you have given us a child friendly score of 1.

Secondly If you look at our list of facilities we do not offer WIFI because there is no connection to the lake.

lastly, we strive to be courteous to all our guests, we offered you an early check in and on the day you left, you chose to leave early.

With regards to the fishing - this was included in the price of your stay for 2 people. The price for the pod is the same whether you choose to fish or not.
Our 3 acre lake has Carp to 33lb but there are many species to fish for, such as, Roach, Rudd, Bream, Tench, Pike, Perch....
We understand that you managed to catch a lovely carp weighing over 19lb?

Unfortunately we are not in control of the weather or if the fish are choosing to bite!!! Whilst we except constructive criticism mother nature is above our control.

Hugh & Sarah

the location in Kent was lovely with good pubs near by. The…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Jul 2023

Camping pod

Liked: the location in Kent was lovely with good pubs near by. The owners were friendly and easy going. The farmers wife brought breakfast to our pod and it was massive.The lake had plenty of fish. Very good spot

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Lovely comfortable Pod. Everything we needed and very clean. Friendly owners and…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous May 2023

Camping pod

Liked: Lovely comfortable Pod. Everything we needed and very clean. Friendly owners and perfect peace and quiet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

Does Shirkoak Fishery have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Shirkoak Fishery dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Shirkoak Fishery? Start with a stroll to Woodchurch (about a 20-minute walk), to see the Woodchurch Windmill (a classic Kentish smock mill), take a tour at award-winning Woodchurch Wine or stop for a drink … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Shirkoak Fishery?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 4 p.m. – Anytime

Depart by: 12 p.m.

Read more