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Our sat. nav. told us we'd reached our destination a few hundred yards before the site entrance, which threw us somewhat, and as the sign was at right angles to the road we drove past it. We had to go all the way into Tunbridge Wells to find a suitable turning point - a mini roundabout. So our advice is to trust the site's directions - the turning really is at the end of the dual carriageway, immediately before the red phone box on the left hand side of the road (if approaching from Tonbridge).
This is a small, adults only site with just 10 touring pitches, all hard standing. There is also a large field used for tents (although the site licence doesn't indicate a provision for camping pitches). The pitches themselves were very large but the material used was a mix of large and small 'hardcore-type' stones, which was a little uncomfortable under foot. The site is slightly sloping, but there were pieces of wood available on each pitch to help with levelling if required. Also, each pitch had a very handy picnic bench or 'tete-a-tete' table.
The facilities block:
Ladies: 2 showers, 2 toilet cubicles and 2 sinks. The showers were fairly small cubicles with shower screen doors, but with no locking door - just a curtain for privacy. There was nowhere to put shower gel/shampoo etc inside the cubicles. However, the temperature was adjustable and the water supply was plentiful (no push-button controls). Although there was a changing bench with hooks in the dressing area, there wasn't a hook near the cubicle to hang a towel on whilst in the shower. This meant that one had to step, soaking wet, out of the cubicle, which was a few inches high, to get a towel in the dressing area, thus making the floor very wet.
There was hand soap, with a cloth to wipe around the sinks, and a hot air hand drier.
Gents: 2 showers, 1 toilet cubicle, 2 urinals and 3 sinks. Hubby found just having the 1 cubicle a bit of an inconvenience (pardon the pun!)as, even though this is a small site, there was occasionally a queue for the one toilet. This was made worse when the tent field had a few occupants too.
Dishwashing: there is one large sink for dishwashing/handwashing situated in the foyer of the ladies/gents loos, which also contained a small book swap and leaflet stand. It would benefit from having at least a spin drier, if not a washing machine, although no doubt the site fees would increase with extra facilities, so we can't have it all ways, I suppose.
Regular Sunday boot sales are held on the fields that lead to the site. If you plan on leaving on a boot sale Sunday, departure time would need to be considered. We were told to wait until around 1. 30pm (much later than we'd planned) when all the booters would have gone as it might take around 30mins to get through the traffic, but unbeknown to us the area had been vacated much earlier, so we could have left sooner.
Summary:
A very nice, quiet, adults only site. I would class this as a 'no frills' site, but what you do get is clean.
The owners are pleasant and helpful.
There is easy access from the main road (once you've found it), but this can also be a drawback on exiting the site. The road is very busy, and sometimes it took us ages to get out onto the main road.
It is on a flight path to (I presume) Heathrow. This didn't bother us in the slightest, though.
There is a pub within walking distance 'The Vauxhall' that serves very nice food. It took us around 30 mins each way, but is uphill all the way back - ok to work off that meal!
Sadly we didn't get to see any of the wildlife so well promoted on the website.
We would not hesitate to return to the site in the future.
We have just returned home from a good stay at this site. Facilities are well maintained and well thought out. As we wanted a EHU and grass also the owners suggested which pitches were best for us. And the one we chose was fine.
Took the local walk to the pub one day, took nearly 30 minutes via farm lanes etc.
Nice quiet site and just about as organised/regimented as we would like, we will return later in the year
We had a lovely stay at this site a couple of weeks ago. The sun shone on Sunday and we went off to Scotney Castle and had a great walk around the estate with Buster our dog. Left on Monday and did Emmetts Garden (National Trust) in Sevenoaks before returning home. A very quiet small site, the facilities were clean and completely adequate. A good quick dog walk nearby too and shops very close. Very pleasant and helpful owner too.
This is a quiet site in a picturesque setting. The week of our motorhome stay coincided with the heavy rain at the end of April but the hardstanding pitches were well drained. The toilet block was simple, functional and spotlessly clean. It was a joy to have showers where one could control the rate and flow of water, rather than have them pre-determined and require constant button pushing. The locked gate gave one peace of mind regarding security and the spacing of the pitches gave peace and privacy. The hookups are limited to 10amps, which may be a problem if using a heater and kettle at the same time.
Parking in Tonbidge was not easy, but the pay and display at Sainsbury's was fine. The van took up two bays, so we had to buy a ticket for each bay. The cost of one ticket was refunded against goods purchased in Sainsbury's. The location makes a good base for visiting the National Trust properties in Kent.
We suggest that the addition of a washing machine and tumble dryer would be a valuable enhancement. Having the site sign at 90 degrees to the road would make it easier to see, we drove past twice before it was noticed. We will certainly use this site again
On our second attempt we were able to book a 2 night stay at short notice, its a popular site and with good reason. So book early!
Very easy to find using the website directions, and conveniently close to decent A roads, so no narrow twisting lanes to negotiate. But despite its proximity to the main road once on the site there is no road noise to speak of.
The site only caters for 10 pitches and there is ample space between each and plenty of land to spread out on. Or scrump the odd apple (pitches are surrounded by orchards)!
The added advantage bearing in mind we visited during the school holidays was no children!
The toilet/shower block (separate men & womens) though not palatial was clean with useful camping hints dotted around. I now dry off after a shower with a flannel!
A number of good dining options within a 20 minute walk, for those fine diners amongst you I can highly recommend Montrose.
Just 15 minutes from Ashford and 25 minutes from fabulous beaches, you'll be ideally placed for exploring the Garden of England. The park is divided into a family area, that is close to the play parks, the sports field and the games room, and a peaceful adult-only area in The Meadows, that is ideal for couples. A range of grass and hardstanding pitches, fully serviced or non electric, catering for all sized of tents and caravans.
On both areas you will enjoy five-star, centrally-heated showers, and private cubicles with toilet, hand basin, dryers etc. Laundry and campers kitchens, a large childrens playground, sports field, games room and television lounge. The park has CCTV and WiFi is available for a small fee. A dog walking area is provided on site. Find out more here
This is a smashing little site run by a lovely couple the food preparation area & toilet facilities though basic are as clean as any I have visited. Kent is aptly described as the garden of England, this site with it's well kept grounds is typical of this area. There are so many tourist attractions nearby it would be impossible to see them all in one visit. I read a review of this site in which the reviewer stated that there were to many do's & don't's, I have to say I found the standards requested by the owners were typical of any caravan club site. I conclude by saying my wife & I are looking forward to our next visit
I've just spent 5 weeks at this site as I needed to be close to Tunbridge Wells for work but didn't want to stay in a hotel. And I'm very pleased that I did.
On arrival at the site I was greeted very warmly by the warden who told me to chose whichever pitch I wanted seeing as I was staying for quite a length of time. My first impressions were of a well maintained site, lots of space between and around pitches and an air of peacefulness. My impressions did not change throughout my stay! The toilet block is small (2 toilets and 1 shower in the ladies) but spotlessly clean and I hardly ever saw anyone else in them. I didn't queue once for the shower and there was always hot water. I thought that over the May Bank holiday it may be a bit busier but even though the site was deemed full it was by no means crowded - 10 campers/caravan pitches and a couple of tents and I still didn't have to queue for a shower. Perfect!
The site is in a great location for Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells. I cycled the 5 miles to work everyday and felt completely happy leaving my belongings in the awning. There are plenty of shops within easy driving distance and it took my 25 mins to walk to the Sainsbury's in Tonbridge.
The owners were friendly but not intrusive, and there were some nice touches - like use of picnic benches dotted around the site. They were happy for me to move one to outside my van which made my life a bit more comfortable.
All in all a lovely, clean and quiet site in a great location. I intend to repeat my stay next year when I have to return for work again.
Spent a very peaceful Bank Holiday weekend at Apple Acres. Friendly greeting on arrival then we were able to choose from the 3 empty pitches and just left to make our choice and set up, no complicated instructions as to siting of van etc.
Felt secure with the locked gate but not as if in Colditz! The site is on a slope but nothing that the levelling blocks couldn't cope with.
We were able to stay until after lunch on Monday so had a nice walk in the morning, which made the most of the day before having to face the M25.
All in all a friendly site in a good location with clean facilities, what more could you ask!
This was our first outing in our new (to us anyway) motorhome. We couldn't have wished for a better site. We have stayed at several different sites when we owned a caravan but this is certainly the best.
The shower block is immaculate, the pitches not overcrowded. The location is approximately half way between Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge. We chose to leave the motorhome on site and catch the bus into these towns.
Tonbridge Castle was very enjoyable and the river walks very pretty. Good shopping in Tunbridge Wells. Had the weather been better we would probably have walked more, the countryside was beautiful.
A deer peeped out from the bushes as we walked along the lane one afternoon. We will definitely return.
This was our third visit in as many years, it is a perfect 'Adults Only' haven.
We arrived the day before the fortnightly boot sale in the next field so it was easy to bring home the goodies.
Very easy to visit the lovely Tonbridge also Tunbridge Wells the other way.
Being inside an orchard we had the pick of many fruits (in season that is},as always the trip from Seaford was really worth the stay.
We have recommended this site to other 'Caravaners' some of which have visited with glowing reports.
A very helpful on site staff.Usual facilities are available all spotless clean, the showers are quite powerful. An exchange book system is available just inside the ablutions block. I found a 'Cussler' which I had not read
Note;- this site does not take credit/debit card payments, there is an ATM at the Shell garage 1.5 miles towards Tonbridge.
We look forward to our next visit.
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Adults Only 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Motorbikers Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
No Laundry 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop <1 mile 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
No Fishing 
No Wild Swimming 
Indoor Pool <5 miles 
Outdoor Pool <5 miles 
Horse Riding <1 mile 
No Cycle Hire 
Golf <5 miles 
Tennis <5 miles 
No Beach 
Watersports <5 miles 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Our sat. nav. told us we'd reached our destination a few hundred yards before the site entrance, which threw us somewhat, and as the sign was at right angles to the road we drove past it. We had to go all the way into Tunbridge Wells to find a suitable turning point - a mini roundabout. So our advice is to trust the site's directions - the turning really is at the end of the dual carriageway, immediately before the red phone box on the left hand side of the road (if approaching from Tonbridge). 
