The Firs Fishery and Campsite

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The lakes
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Some of the wildlife to be seen around the site
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Around the site

  • Quiet, well-maintained adults-only site in Shadoxhurst
  • A 30-minute drive from Dungeness, Rye and Winchelsea
  • Well-stocked on-site fishing lake with roach, rudd and perch
Planning a Kentish kid-free getaway? With five acres of woodland, field and lake to its name, The Firs Fishery and Campsite covers more than a few bases. Green surrounds? Check. Low levels of light pollution? Absolutely. Quiet adults-only site? Indeed. Oh, and here's something to reel you in – this place has a fishing lake for the exclusive use of guests.  This site may be in a rural spot, but this is far from the back of beyond. The village of Shadoxhurst is about a mile away (that's a 20-minute stroll through country lanes if you fancy stretching your legs), with a medieval chapel and top-rated local pub to its name. Looking for big-city fashion without leaving the countryside? Ashford designer outlet is under a quarter of an hour's drive away. The Kent coast is also close at hand, with seaside towns like Dungeness, Rye and Winchelsea all reachable in around half an hour.  Back at base, plenty of space for dog exercise means a warm welcome for four-legged companions. Keep your eyes peeled for animals of the wild variety, too: one of the lakes on site has been given over to nature, and friendly waterfowl are known to waddle over the grass from time to time. For food, outdoor cookouts are on the cards as long as your barbecue is raised off the ground (you can also prebook a firepit but please don't bring your own along).

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Tent pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 10
Open now
Opens 1 May
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 01 May to

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 82 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

This tranquil, well-kept campsite, surrounded by beautiful scenery, is perfect for a peaceful escape. Guests rave about owners Margaret and Stuart's exceptional friendliness and helpfulness. Clean facilities, spacious pitches and fishing opportunities are highlights. Despite no showers, guests loved it and want to return.

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Rebekah K.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Booked last minute and so glad we did! Such a beautiful peaceful camp site and the hosts were both so lovely! Will definitely be revisiting with our rods! Thank you so much again!

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Jenny W.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Booked at the last minute but what a lovely find. we only stayed the one night but would have loved to have stayed longer.
Perfect for the dogs as just out the gate to the woods.
The hosts were so lovely too. We would definitely recommend and stay again.
We have only given a 5 for facilities as there were no showers or washing up area. We have a campervan so have our own. 😊 Thank you

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Nice review, thanks look forward to your return.

Loved everything about this place. Lovely…

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Anika G.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Loved everything about this place. Lovely & quiet with beautiful woodland for walking the dog. Margaret is a wonderful host, easily available. The toilet is super clean which we really appreciated. Will definitely go back. Recommend 1 million %

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

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From the manager: Glad you enjoyed your stay, we try to help our guests as much as possible.

Absolutely fantastic location, welcoming and very…

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William H.

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Absolutely fantastic location, welcoming and very friendly hosts.

Disliked I really liked the hosts and the location, but they unfortunately have terrible neighbours. The dogs next door barked all night long and somone was riding a mopped back and forth into the late hours.
Cannot blame the hosts at all, feel bad for them having to deal with such terrible neighbours ruining everything for everyone.

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From the manager: It is unfortunate that, sometimes the bye way is busy but not at night! I am sure we are not the only location where dogs bark, indeed we encourage dogs rather than children...... thanks for your comments.

Would stay again

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James S.

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Good space. Nice environment. Friendly. Good pitch for tents

Disliked Could have had a small store for essentials. Hard to find local stores.

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From the manager: Thanks, not sure we want to run a shop, and Tesco is five minutes drive?

Excellent site with clean facilities and level pitches

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Mary cecelia G.

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely camp site, great fishing . Peaceful relaxing, the owners Stewart and Margaret were very welcoming . Will be back next year

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thanks for the positive review, glad you enjoyed your stay and come again.

Peaceful and quiet site with access…

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Sue G.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Peaceful and quiet site with access to lovely woodland walks. Plenty of shade from trees is available in hot weather. Phone signal is pretty poor but the access to wifi was a pleasant surprise. Thank you to Stuart and Margaret for a warm welcome to myself and my dog!

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thankyou Sue, glad you enjoyed your stay, and we loved George the dog... hope to see you both again soon, all the best Stuart and Margaret.

Excellent site with lovely owners

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Heather R.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Lovely quiet site with access to a byway with walks to the village or into the forest. The owners gave us a lovely welcome and were very helpful with things to do in the area.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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From the manager: Thanks Heather, nice to meet you, hope you come again,
Stuart

Great little site in the middle of Kent

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andrew s.

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very peaceful

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thanks Andrew hope you visit us again soon, Stuart

Lovely location, peaceful and fabulous walks…

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Jane W.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Lovely location, peaceful and fabulous walks

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thanks for your favorable comments.

Features

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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

The Firs Fishery and Campsite

Nickley Wood Road

Shadoxhurst

Kent

England

TN26 1LZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.09619°N
0.8285°E

Nearest transport

Coach
6.8 km Park Street
7.6 km Tesco Crooksfoot
7.6 km Tesco Crooksfoot
Rail
3.6 km Ham Street Rail Station
6.3 km Ashford International Rail Station
7.1 km Appledore (Kent) Rail Station
Ferry
20.3 km Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
34.2 km Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal
35.1 km Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
Airport
17.4 km Lydd London Ashford Airport
46.3 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

There's a reason Kent is known as the 'Garden of England', you know: this part of the world is home to well-kept man-made landscapes and vistas of rolling farmland. Fans of the former may well appreciate teeing off at the local golf club (10 minutes' drive) or heading down to the Royal Military Canal (10 minutes) for bike rides along the water's edge. Rural ramblers, meanwhile, should check out the four-mile Wye Downs circular walk (25 minutes). If you'd like to make friends with some cute farm animals on your rural break, pay a visit to the Rare Breeds Centre (10 minutes). Meanwhile, for a sense of the area's history, stop by at stunning Bodiam Castle (30 minutes) – a proper castle, with a moat to cross and everything. Like to be beside the seaside? Dungeness' marshland landscape is home to abundant birdlife (pack your binoculars and head to the RSPB reserve to find out more), as well as an old lighthouse and the largest shingle beach in Europe (25 minutes). Head to the two genteel towns of Rye and Winchelsea, meanwhile, for castle ruins, independent book shops and vineyards, or scamper over to the dunes at Camber Sands (all around half an hour's drive).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Dymchurch 14.2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Mary'S Bay (Kent) 14.4 km Sea GoodN/AGoodGood
Littlestone 16.4 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Hythe 18 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Camber 18.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ashford Designer Outlet 7.5 km

Kent & East Sussex Railway 10.4 km

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park 12.2 km

Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway 17.2 km

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 17.4 km

National Trust

Smallhythe Place 11.2 km

Lamb House 17.6 km

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 17.8 km

Bodiam Castle 22.6 km

Stoneacre 24.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

GODINTON PARK 6.9 km

HATCH PARK 8.9 km

Tenterden - Stiles and Steam Trains 10.4 km

PORT LYMPNE 12.3 km

Wye - Crundale - Eggarton Manor - Crundale Downs 12.4 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 The Firs Fishery and Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Firs Fishery and Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Firs Fishery and Campsite? There's a reason Kent is known as the 'Garden of England', you know: this part of the world is home to well-kept man-made landscapes and vistas of rolling farmland. Fans of the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Firs Fishery and Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Firs Fishery and Campsite? From R476,81 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.