When can I check in and check out of Barnland Retreat?

Camping and caravan Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Barnland Retreat?

From $56.79 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Barnland Retreat

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Quiet family-run simple farm site on the Isle of Sheppey
Beaches, aviation museum and farm park all 10 minutes' drive
Spacious pitches with kids, dogs and groups welcome

Families, couples, groups, solo walkers, dog owners… all are welcome at Barnland Retreat, part of a family-run farm in a quiet rural Kent spot over on the east of the Isle of Sheppey. This is a quiet countryside spot with lovely views all around and plenty of nature areas and scenic local footpaths to explore (particularly good news for those of you bringing your dog along for a break). It’s a family-friendly site too, within easy reach of several kid-pleasing days out including trips to the beach or animal encounters at Curly’s Farm (both about 10 minutes’ drive away). Back on the mainland, Kent is packed with other options, from castles and historic cities to beaches, watersports and zoos. Back on site it’s a fairly simple setup, but with various essentials including toilets, a washing-up area, a chemical disposal point and a shared fridge to keep your drinks cool. Pitches are nicely sized, with plenty of space for your barbecue, awning, gazebo and the like. A pub five minutes’ walk away is a handy place to get a drink and meal (weekends only); there are more places to eat and drink, plus shops, in Minster on Sea and Leysdown-on-Sea, both 15 minutes’ drive away.

Site type

Open now

Please note

This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.

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).
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Please note that the toilet 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 Tue, 1 Apr to Fri, 31 Oct 2025

Pitch types & availability

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Features

Pop-up campground

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 Laundry 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 sites

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Barnland Retreat

Warden Road

Eastchurch

Kent

England

ME12 4HB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.41169°N
0.89041°E

Nearest transport

Coach

16.9 km Bus Depot

18.5 km Travel Centre

Rail

9.7 km Sheerness-on-Sea Rail Station

9.8 km Queenborough Rail Station

10.3 km Swale Rail Station

Ferry

24.2 km Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing

24.4 km Wallasea Island Ferry Landing

36.5 km Gravesend Pier

Airport

21.8 km London Southend Airport

33.4 km 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

Being on an island there are of course beaches nearby – try Leysdown beach (10 minutes’ drive) and Minster Leas (15 minutes) for lively family beaches, or Leysdown Coastal Country Park (10 minutes) and Shellness (20 minutes) for more natural seaside areas. While you’re on the island you may also like to check out the ancient tombs in Minster Abbey (10 minutes), see the planes at Eastchurch Aviation Museum (10 minutes) or try out golf and watersports at Barton’s Point Coastal Park (15 minutes). Curly’s Farm (10 minutes) is a popular destination for younger kids, with pigs, goats and owls among the animals you can see – it’s worth knowing that it’s only open in the school holidays and needs to be booked ahead. To see wilder animals, plan a trip to Port Lympne Safari Park, Wingham Wildlife Park or Howletts Wild Animal Park (all just under an hour away). For a dip into local history, head to Leeds Castle (35 minutes), which has heaps of attractions and activities, or spend the day in Canterbury (45 minutes). There’s more beach time in Whitstable (45 minutes) and plenty of walks in the Kent Downs National Landscape (around half an hour).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Leysdown	2.5 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Excellent
Minster Leas	6.4 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Sheerness	9.7 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
West Beach, Whitstable	10.6 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Tankerton	11.9 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Whitstable Museum and Art Gallery 11.2 km

West Gate Towers Museum 19.4 km

Canterbury Heritage Museum 19.7 km

Canterbury Tales 19.8 km

Canterbury Roman Museum 19.9 km

National Trust

Stoneacre 28.2 km

Cobham Wood and Mausoleum 33.3 km

Owletts 34.3 km

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 40.3 km

Old Soar Manor 43.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

ELMLEY MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 08/07/1998) 6.2 km

MOUNT EPHRAIM 13.3 km

BLEAN WOODS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 10/11/2004) 15.3 km

BELMONT PARK 15.8 km

DODDINGTON PLACE 16 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 2 day(s) of arrival.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Firepits are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

Dogs

Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Pitches

Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

Pitches

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.

General

Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Arrivals and departures

Please pick any available pitch on arrival.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.

Dogs

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).

General

The campground/park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Reception

There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

General

This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 10 p.m..

Payment terms

Frequently asked questions

Does Barnland Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Barnland Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Barnland Retreat? Being on an island there are of course beaches nearby – try Leysdown beach (10 minutes’ drive) and Minster Leas (15 minutes) for lively family beaches, or Leysdown Coastal Country Park (10 … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Barnland Retreat?

Camping and caravan

Arrive: noon – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Barnland Retreat? From $56.79 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.