Cooll Camping
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- Well-maintained, peaceful camping field near Littlebourne in Kent
- Five minutes’ drive to Howletts Wild Animal Park; 15 to Canterbury
- Off-grid site with showers; firepits for hire and kindling for sale
Campground type
3
3
2
10
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed, 4 June to
Open from Wed, 22 July to
Site types & availability
Unpowered grass and earth caravan site
6 people maximum 
9.3/10
38 reviews Ground type: Grass and earth
Site size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom GBP 25 (GBP 25)
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Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site
6 people maximum 9.4/10
65 reviews Ground type: Grass and earth
Site size: Max 5m width × 6m depth (30m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 25 (GBP 25)
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Bell tent
6 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Dimensions: 19.7ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom GBP 125 (GBP 125)
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Bell tent (large)
6 people maximum No dogs allowed Dimensions: 26.2ft width × 13.1ft length
Arrival daysFrom GBP 130 (GBP 130)
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Reviews
95% would recommend this campground to a friend
96% would stay here again
What customers say
This friendly, relaxed site boasts helpful owners. Reviewers love the peace, space, and clean loos/showers. Handy for villages & Canterbury. Limited loos/showers might be tight in peak times, but most want to come back.
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Good camp site, great as a base to explore Kent, owners very helpful
Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site
Liked Big field, games for the kids to keep them entertained,
Owners came round with marshmallows for us while we were round our camp fire which was a lovely touch
We did the kent safari walk where the public footpath runs through the middle of howletts zoo, was good to see the elephants & explore the local area, even managed to see a local cricket match too.
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Alles zufriedenstellend…
Unpowered grass and earth caravan site
Liked Alles zufriedenstellend
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Lovely family site with lots of…
Powered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site
Liked Lovely family site with lots of space for outdoor games.
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The people who own the place…
Unpowered grass and earth caravan site
Liked The people who own the place were lovely. Walking round the site at night giving out marshmallows to kids to roast
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Well maintained and good standards for…
Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site
Liked Well maintained and good standards for campers so it was quiet by late evening. Staff were really nice. Toilet and shower very clean. Peaceful location, nice views
Disliked An extra shower and washing up sink would be helpful but not essential
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I liked the location of the…
Powered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site
Liked I liked the location of the campsite easy access to Canterbury ,Whitstable and other beaches the Lady owner was very welcoming.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back soon
Gem of a Camping Spot!
Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site
Liked Connie was so lovely upon greeting us and settling us in. We got a small welcome pack with local pubs and walking distance to-dos alongside being given a great little spot to set up camp (as per a small request we made when booking, if it was available).
Dog friendly and really welcoming to all. The campsite is spacious, well kept and open to all. Facilities are really good and served us (and everyone else) really well. We didn’t have to travel too far each day to go to places nearby e.g. paddle boarding, Canterbury and beach walks.
This is truly a real gem of a camping spot. My partner, Collie and I had a really great stay and if we’re ever back this neck of the woods we absolutely know where we’ll be staying! Really competitively priced and cannot recommend Cooll Camping enough.
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From the manager: Thank you for such a lovely review, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. We really hope to welcome you back soon as you, your partner and Arlo were a pleasure to host 🐾🐾
Really lovely campsite. Friendly owners who…
Unpowered grass and earth caravan site
Liked Really lovely campsite. Friendly owners who brought marshmallows and sticks around for us to have!! Nice clean and modern facilities. The whole field area was lovely and in such a nice area. The walks locally are brilliant aswell. Couldnt recommend it more.
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From the manager: Thank you for such a lovely review, you are more than welcome back anytime
Location although it's easy to miss…
Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site
Liked Location although it's easy to miss with such low signs.
Disliked 1 shower, 1 hand basin, and 1 washing up sink were inadequate for the number of guests on site during our stay.
The fridges and sink weren't very clean. The shower room floor was muddy and the toilet floor was sometimes wet since it had no light.
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From the manager: Obviously by this review we can’t please everyone. We have full time jobs so it’s very hard to keep on top of the cleaning 24/7. We are very disheartened by such a low score. Hopefully the next campsite you go to meets your expectations. We are a wild camping site, so we have the basic facilities. This is mentioned in our advert as well. Hopefully your next camping trip wherever you go is more pleasant 👍. They are rechargeable eco friendly lights so we change them whenever we can. The fridges on site are an added bonus as once again we are a wild camping site. If you would have bought up all these issues we would have refunded you and you could of found a different location. We had a plumbing issue on one of the hand basin so it’s very unfair to mark us down on something that is out of our control.
Lovely holiday at a simple clean friendly site
Powered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site
Liked Warm welcome from the owners.
Great location with loads of destinations within an hours drive
Unspoilt field
Reasonably priced
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From the manager: Thank you for such a lovely review, you are more than welcome back anytime 😊
Features
Pop-up campground
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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
Peaceful Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Cooll Camping
Wingham Road
Littlebourne
Canterbury
Kent
England
CT3 1UP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.27106°N
1.17263°E
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay | 11.7 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Herne Bay Central | 11.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Tankerton | 13.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Minnis Bay, Birchington | 14.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sandwich Bay | 14.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Howletts Wild Animal Park 1.8 km
St Augustine's Abbey 5.9 km
Canterbury Cathedral 6.3 km
Canterbury Roman Museum 6.4 km
Canterbury Tales 6.6 km
National Trust
The White Cliffs of Dover 19.4 km
South Foreland Lighthouse 20.1 km
Stoneacre 41.5 km
Smallhythe Place 42 km
Sissinghurst Castle Garden 45.5 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
GOODNESTONE PARK 5 km
Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church Buffer Zone 5.9 km
Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church 6 km
Grove Ferry - Stodmarsh - Wickhambreaux - Grove Ferry 6.4 km
DANE JOHN GARDENS 6.5 km
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 Cooll Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Cooll Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Cooll Camping? Mmm, where to go and what to do first? If you’re with the kids, Howletts Wild Animal Park is well-worth setting a day aside to see the mountain gorillas and tigers in … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Cooll Camping?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 10:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Cooll Camping? From $52.09 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.