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
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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, Jul 22 to
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9.4/10
Reviews
95% would recommend this campground to a friend
95% would stay here again
What customers say
This friendly, relaxed campsite boasts helpful owners and a peaceful vibe. Guests loved the spacious, clean facilities, especially the restrooms. Great for exploring nearby villages and Canterbury. Basic facilities can be tight during busy periods, but most would return.
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Nice large area to pitch up,…
Powered grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Nice large area to pitch up, close to the city centre, greeted by owners. Toilets sometimes didn’t have toilet roll but owner responded immediately when asked to refill and did so quickly. Be mindful of the entrance to the site as it’s a busy fast road and you may not see the sign but there are areas to turn round if missed.
Disliked Facilities could be improved but I know the owners are working on this. Worth bearing
in mind if with a larger group as it took a long time to get ready to go out with only one shower.
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Lovely site. Plenty of space and…
Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Lovely site. Plenty of space and all the facilities we needed and a great welcome.
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Erg aardige eigenaresse die steeds een…
Primitive grass and earth travel trailer campsite
Liked Erg aardige eigenaresse die steeds een praatje kwam maken en ons brandhout en marshmallows gaf. Mooie grote weide met rustige medecampeerders. Genoeg vlakke plaatsen. Op klein half uur fietsen van Canterbury
Disliked In het weekend was het waarschijnlijk vanwege Bank holiday best druk en dan zijn 2 wc's en 1 douche echt te weinig
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From the manager: We are expanding for next year, we did limit the amount of people this year. We had 2 real toilets and 2 portaloos just so we didn’t have queues. Thank you for staying.
We really liked it and we would definitely return.
Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Very welcoming, nature around, clean and good for little children. Plenty of space. Sam and her family are so helpful and friendly, thanks!
Disliked Maybe more toilets would be beneficial but ok in a not busy period.
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From the manager: Thank you for a lovely review, we hope to welcome you back next year when hopefully we have expanded a bit more.
Stayed 3 days with 3 kids…
Powered grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Stayed 3 days with 3 kids in the end of August. Very convenient location- near Margate and Whistable.
Great for kids - football, badminton and basketball available. The owner every evening was bringing marshmallows for the kids in the whole campsite. Very nice and friendly owner and can give useful advises where to go for the day, where the food is good etc.
The site is not huge , but big enough- has 1 shower , never needed to queue, 2 toilets + 2 chemical toilets, 2 fridges and 1 sink. Everything was always clean and maintained, with washing liquid available if needed and liquid hand soap.
We had a fantastic time as well as the kids - they made friends and played with them. The campsite was quiet, no problems with anything and anyone.
We are planning to come back soon with friends.
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From the manager: Thank you for a lovely review we are glad you enjoyed your stay, we look forward to welcoming you back with your friends soon.
Look forward to visiting again with our ten year old daughter.
Primitive grass and earth travel trailer campsite
Liked We were welcomed by the lovely female owner, who gave us a map of local places to eat and visit. She also came round in the evening and handed out complimentary marshmallows for the fire pit. Thank you!
Lovely, relaxed atmosphere for couples and families. Great proximity to Canterbury. Bus stop 5-10 minute walk.
Football goal and basketball hoop for children.
Toilets and shower regularly cleaned and checked.
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Would stay again for short weekend but not for long stay
Powered grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked We liked that you could choose your own pitch.
The owners were very friendly and offered all of their amenities. We had the fire pit and wood for this delivered to our pitch by the owners.
Each evening we would be offered marshmallows if we had the fire on, this was a lovely touch!
It was a quiet campsite and was not crowded in (bonus).
It was close to all destinations where we needed to go.
For the price, it was perfect for what we needed for the weekend we stayed.
Disliked There is only one shower. This meant that in the mornings where the grass was wet, the shower would get very muddy with lots of people using it.
If you are up early, your chances of using one of the two toilets was higher. However, if it was around 8-9 you could be queuing for the shower or toilets.
They did add two portaloos however, I did not like to use these.
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From the manager: We are a wild camping site so we only have the basic facilities. You did stay on bank holiday weekend so it was busier than usual. We have full time jobs so it’s very hard to keep on top of the cleaning 24/7. Thank you for staying.
Good camp site, great as a base to explore Kent, owners very helpful
Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
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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The perfect retreat.
Primitive grass and earth travel trailer campsite
Liked Super warm welcome from the hosts. Peaceful camping field with plenty of flat areas for pitching. Great walks and pubs nearby.
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From the manager: Thank you for a lovely review, we hope to welcome you back next year :)
persoonlijke aandacht van de familie. Goede…
Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked persoonlijke aandacht van de familie. Goede en schone douche, wc's en buiten aanrecht. Ook kon ik mijn mobiel daar laden.
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Features
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback 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
Bus
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 | 7.3 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Herne Bay Central | 7.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Tankerton | 8.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Minnis Bay, Birchington | 8.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sandwich Bay | 9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Howletts Wild Animal Park 1.1 mi
St Augustine's Abbey 3.7 mi
Canterbury Cathedral 3.9 mi
Canterbury Roman Museum 4 mi
Canterbury Tales 4.1 mi
National Trust
The White Cliffs of Dover 12 mi
South Foreland Lighthouse 12.5 mi
Stoneacre 25.8 mi
Smallhythe Place 26.1 mi
Sissinghurst Castle Garden 28.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
GOODNESTONE PARK 3.1 mi
Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church Buffer Zone 3.7 mi
Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church 3.7 mi
Grove Ferry - Stodmarsh - Wickhambreaux - Grove Ferry 4 mi
DANE JOHN GARDENS 4 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 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 moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 10:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m.