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This was our first camping trip as a family of three.
Booked about 6 weeks prior, very helpful and polite. Upon arriving we booked in and was then shown to our pitch by the owners, again very helpful throughout.
The pitch was spacious and fairly flat, in a corner.
All of the facilities were very good, showers were clean and worked well, enough room at the washing up area. Nice little shop for bread and milk etc.
All in all very pleased with the whole site, the staff and the area.
We stayed here for 4 nights. The site is very nicely kept and obviously much hard work goes into making it look attractive.
We used the lower shower block and it was always spotlessly clean. The shower enclosures are very narrow but manageable. The push button hot water shower is a pet hate of mine but I do understand why it is used. Washing-up facilities were of the expected standard.
Amazingly, since the site is only a mile out of town, it is very peaceful at night with only the occasional siren in the distance as a reminder of how close we were.
The reception staff were lovely. We were much later arriving than we had anticipated and they could not have been more accommodating. Dog walking facilities are good and across the road, through the golf course car park and over a stile you can walk for miles - just follow the pylons! Oh - and plenty of wildlife about (mainly rabbits, squirrels and pigeons)
We did not eat out but there were plenty of establishments locally. A handy PO and general stores is less than a mile away. Canterbury itself has a trio of budget supermarkets (Aldi,Lidl and Netto) plus a large Sainsbury and Asda that we came across. There is a brand new Waitrose in nearby Ashford and plenty of Tesco stores, too, in the vicinity (but they're everywhere aren't they!).
We used the site as a base for visiting the coast and had a great time. Would also be a handy base for pre-Channel crossing stop over.
I have used this site many times. Its proximity to Canterbury City Centre is great, there is a reliable enough bus service on the main road outside. The site is clean and tidy enough.
However, I stayed here twice, out of season. In November 2009, we were positioned in the bottom field. The closest toilet block was closed until Jan 2010. I asked an attendant why so long, and the answer I was given was that the boiler was being repaired. Oddly, the adjacent washing up facilities, although having not been used for some time ( leaves and debris filling the sinks ), I was surprised to find wonderfully hot water available. Returning in March 2010, this block was now open, with a sign on the higher field facilities stating ' Closed until Jan 2010 ' ( this was in March 2010 !). I can only assume that each block is closed in turn, when out of season.
Another annoyancy is there is only one rubbish area, which is close to the entrance; if you are camping in the lower field, it is quite a hike to drop off rubbish.
Close to Canterbury city centre, this site is ideal for a visit to this historic city. It took us about 1/2 an hour to walk in,(quite leisurely).
It has two toilet blocks, only one being open whilst we were there, as there were not many people on-site. It was immaculately clean but in need of modernisation.The washing facilities were open, not private, with tiny sinks with the narrowest of ledges on which to put your wash things. In the men's there was only five sinks,and when three gents were all trying to wash and shave it felt very tight. The showers were O.K. The push button sort,reasonable water temperature and pressure. The toilets were always very clean and the block as a whole was adequately heated, we had three freezing nights.
The site was well laid out and spacious. We were on a hardstanding, which was just as well, as the ground (when not frozen) was quite boggy. The staff were friendly and helpful.If you are not a member of the Camping Club, this is an expensive site, costing my wife and I seventy six pounds for three nights with E.H.U. In the low season.
Well placed to visit Rochester, Chatham, Faversham, Whitstable, Herne Bay, Margate,Sandwich, Broadstairs and Deal.
I have just came back from a short weekend break on this site, had a great time despite the cold weather.
Pros:
The location of the site is fantastic, turn left out of the site and your only a short distance from Canterbury city centre. Turn right and your in the depths of the Kent countryside with the popular beaches not too far away.
The staff on this site were very friendly, efficient and helpful. I received a warm welcome, was shown to my pitch and told where all the facilities were.
Rabbits! - There were hundreds of wild rabbits on the site and they were obviously used to humans and dogs being on the site. Exceptionally fun to watch them hop about the site in such numbers.
Cons:
One slight thing that might be an issue for some are the overhead power lines that run through the site. However, they were very high up and you wouldn't know they were there (unless you flew a kite of course).
What really lets this site down is its toilet and shower facilities. I'm quite a hardy soul and I'm used to the cold weather, however the prospect of ever entering that shower block again gives me the shivers. Firstly I would like to point out that they were exceptionally clean, no issues there.
But:
The block was only heated by a small fan heater high on the wall which was not adequate to heat the size of room.
The size of the shower area was adequate for me, but larger built people may find it challenging.
If you are of the right size to fit in the shower you will be greatly disappointed, there was a mere dribble coming from the showerhead and the temperature of the water coming out was absolutely pathetic. I am still chilled 10 hours later after being subjected to barely luke warm water being put over me in such a cold environment.
In summary:
I would recommend this site to anyone with their own facilities unless there is a heat wave and you like a cold shower. It is a great location, lovely surroundings and near to the best Kent can offer.
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
We found the site excellent - friendly, well laid-out and nothing too much trouble for the staff, especially the ladies in the shop. Greatly placed site as a base for Kent.
The toilets and showers are immaculate. The hookup posts are lit at night - very helpful. We especially liked the informal way the site is laid out - not regimental thus giving a nice ambience. A very clean and tidy site, well-signposted in advance from all directions.
The local amenities included one of a chain of the least expensive carveries in the country - Crown Carveries, highly recommended - the Punch Tavern near Sturry.
Rabbits. Our abiding memory of this site will always be rabbits. They were everywhere and I must confess to loving rabbits, not just on the dinner plate either. If you can't stand the thought of these critters rooting around your tent at night, stay well away.
On a less flippant note, first impressions of this site are good. An army of staff were on hand when we arrived, and while they were of the formal variety this isn't necessarily a bad thing. Kent is not called the garden of England for nothing and the site feels like you are in the gardens of some stately pile. The tent area, while located far back along through a slightly bewildering route, doesn't feel like an afterthought, providing a lot of shelter and a billiard table flat surface.
Facilities. The washing area is rather pretty, set in a kind of log cabin shelter to give that authentic Abe Lincoln feel. The toilets are very good, antiseptically clean at all times and with enough cubicles for everyone. One oddity was the proliferation of signs. Do I really need to know about picking up newspapers while taking a leak? Cut down on the visual verbiage, folks!
The site is just about walking distance away from Canterbury. Impressions of the bus service weren't great, we walked in to the city twice and back to the site once without seeing a bus which makes you worry about their reliability. There's a couple of good sites along the way in to the city though so walking is definitely a good idea.
Overall, a good site. Tents seem to be treated seriously, the facilities are to a high standard and the staff efficient.
Very expensive for just one night in a two person tent (£22) and for that you would expect high quality site and facilities. Staff very friendly but let down by a toilet and shower block that look around 20 years old with lukewarm push button showers in a cold block. Fairly noisy from the surrounding roads as the site is fairly high up. Under power lines also which is not ideal.
We have just returned from a fortnight at this caravan and camping site,I have nothing but praise for it. It is situated across the road from the golf club so is easily found. The site itself is really well laid out with tents in their spots and the Tourers on huge pitches made from hard core (Hard to get in pegs mind ) The wardens on the site are all lovely and very helpful especially Chris Lovell and wife they tipped us off about a pub which did a carvery for £3.50 and it was gorgeous! The Pylons and the toilet blocks seem to get some critiscism on here, but to be quite honest I never noticed the Pylons being a problem and the shower / toilet block were spotless everyday. Yes they are narrow but how long are you in a shower for? There seemed to be a lot of people coming and going on this site as it is close for the channel crossings but again there was minimal noise. This is a lovely site would definitely go again. Pity Kent doesn't have nice beaches made from sand and not shingle. However I must be spoilt as I am from the North East of England and have a fantastic coastline to enjoy.
The first camping trip for our family and so we chose the C&CC Canterbury site as it was only 50 min down the road and we knew the area for kid friendly fun.
Arrived a tad early (11:25) but was greeted warmly by Scott (site manager) who as first time campers and new members was most helpful.
Lovely site, well groomed and the layout suited us as a family fairly well.
We ended up on pitch 79 in a small grassy nook with another tent about 20 yards from the lower shower block, which is starting to look pretty tired to be honest (tip for blokes - don't bother with far end shower it's a trickle compared to others). That said they were cleaned at least three times a day and brilliantly convenient for us.
Playpark is a little to big for our 2 year old who is convinced he's 6 and can go everywhere his big brother can. But plenty of other kids around for company.
Don't stress about the power line issue - it really isn't that bad at all.
There is a fair bit of road noise first thing on weekday mornings from all those poor souls not on holiday commuting into town but otherwise a quiet enough spot.
Finally anyone with a fear of rabbits should avoid as come sundown the place transforms into Watership Down with dozens of them running around (do use a door mat otherwise rabbit poo makes a right mess of a tent carpet).
Set in 500 acres of beautiful, rolling Kent countryside. The Oast village on site is the World's largest Oast house collection and makes for a spectacular backdrop. Grass and hardstanding pitches for caravans, tents and motorhomes with electric option. Modern toilets and showers and multiple washing up facilities.
Small shop onsite and pub/restaurant at the entrance. The River Medway flows through the site, providing idyllic waterside pitches. Make the most of the location and try your hand at canoeing or fishing or simply sit back, unwind and enjoy wildlife spotting. Five minutes' drive from Paddock Wood station and trains to London Find out more here
We came for a 2 night stay and loved it. The site is beautifully maintained and the staff were extremely helpful. The children enjoyed the playground and especially building camps in the woods just behind the swings. All the facilities were very clean and the location is perfect - the bus stops just outside the campsite or you can walk into the City centre in about 25 minutes. The pitches are unmarked but the warden is very strict about maintaining a 6 metre gap between tents which he rigidly enforces but in a nice way!
The site has a very relaxed feel and is a great base to explore Canterbury and the surrounding areas. We'll definitely go back.
Like many other C&C sites, this one follows the same trend. Lovely site with very nice staff. The shop was very nice, with it selling and promoting some local produce - would recommend the locally produced apple juice, very nice!
The facilities on the site, like other people have said, are a little dated and could do with some modernization. However, I found it very nice to go for a shower without having to wait in a queue. Not once is the five days were all 5 showers occupied so very nice. Only bit of criticism is about the toilet cubicles. I was a bit confused to why, in the Gents, there were 5 showers but only 4 toilet cubicles, which meant the chances of having to wait for a toilet cubicle was bigger. Also I didn't like the idea of having the toilets and showers directly next to each other - possibly a bit off-putting at times.
Putting that aside however, the site as a whole compensates for that small issue and it's definitely a site I recommend anyone visiting.
Stayed for just over a week, with several days on my own as the other half had to return home for work . The site was very well kept although busy . Pitches didn't stay empty for very long ! We were on a pitch very close to the pylons at the end of the site and the other side of a hedge from the over night parking area.
Overall the staff were very friendly and very much enjoyed the visit. The pylons didn't bother us but the constant stream of motorcaravans and caravans that used the overnight parking area did . I don't believe that many of the campers perhaps realised that there were caravans just the other side of the hedge ! Late departures and early arrivals disturbed us on a number of occasions despite windows being closed . I would recommend the site but would advise anyone who was staying for several days and was a light sleeper to ask for a pitch further into the site .
Lots of rabbits who were obviously very used to people and dogs ! Lovely to sit in the van and watch them.
I would definitely go back to the site and felt very safe on my own for the days whilst the other half was at work and I was on my own .
Just returned from a weeks stay at this site. We were shown to what was said to be the part of the site which had the most sunshine, and boy was the warden right. We were concerned about the overhead power lines but soon forgot they were there.
This is a lovely site with plenty of space and 2 clean toilet/shower blocks, we never had to queue even when there was a party of school kids in the bottom field.
The wardens were friendly and nothing was too much trouble for them.
It was our first visit to Canterbuy and we will definitely be visiting again.
We stayed here in May 09. The wardens were friendly and helpful (even though I left my purse at home so did not have my membership card). We were shown to a lovely big pitch where we were very happy. The toilets and showers were spotless if a little narrow. There was a small shop selling essentials and lots of leaflets in the info section.
I would recommend this as an excellent base for exploring Kent, we found many things to do within an easy driving distance. We will definitely stay here again if we visit Kent in the future.
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Is Canterbury Camping And Caravanning Club Site child friendly? YES, it accepts children & has a playground View all facilities
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
Baby Changing Facilities 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
Gas Exchange 
No Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
No Shop 
Bar <5 miles 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
No Fishing 
No Wild Swimming 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
No Horse Riding 
No Cycle Hire 
No Golf 
No Tennis 
No Beach 
No Watersports 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
Open All Year 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport On Site
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
This was our first camping trip as a family of three. 
