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Date of Visit: July 2024
Unit: Other
Reviewer: Webmaster
Please note we have been advised that this site is now permanently closed, and no longer offers camping, motorhome or caravanning pitches. If you know that this situation has changed in the future, please could you let us know. Many thanks
First, I should say that my review may appear a lot less positive than others, but I have tried to be balanced.
Access from the B2160 along Lucks Lane is not encouraging - the lane is narrow, bumpy and surprisingly busy. The turn into the site again does not give a good impression, leading past some very shabby old industrial/agricultural buildings. The CL field itself is quite spacious with marked pitches and a row of hook-up bollards. There is a Portacabin containing a shower, basins and wc's which is adequate but not luxurious. Curiously I could not find any chemical toilet emptying point other than in the wc's. A tap for rinsing is outside the portacabin. However, I have seen worse. David, the owner, explained that he had been ill and apologised that the facilities were not up to his usual standards. The grass on the site was a bit longer than ideal, meaning wet feet.
An interesting feature of the site was that a pair of Little Owls nest/roost in the trees nearby.
We used the site as a base to visit several NT properties - Old Soar Barn, Ightham Mote, Knole and Chartwell. Had we had longer there were numerous other properties we could have easily visited from our base at New Barns. Overall, other than the wonderful NT places, we found the towns and villages in this part of Kent rather unattractive and lacking any scenic charm, but this is a very subjective view.
Stayed on this site many time it's lovely place the owners are fantastic, facilities well kept, it's a working farm with units rented out to some very friendly tenants, this site is a must if you just want some peace and quite, it's 100% secure with the owners living very near by, and with the farm tenants there's all ways someone around if your of out for the day, oh just one more thing just take when driving in and out, because there are children in the oast house at the entrance and the farm tenants and speeding in and out is not tolerated by the owners.
Easy to find with good signposting. A very pleasant secluded little field with the owners the other side of the trees in their bungalow. Never met them as they were away but the owner was very friendly on the phone. The grass was tended very nicely. The facilities were very nice, with messages left to wish their guests a pleasant stay. I got 2 bars 3G on the mobile phone (O2) and a full range of TV channels on the Status Aerial. Very close to the Hop Farm. My only concern would be drainage, if it rained heavy. It's clay and was a bit boggy in places even after 3 days of dry weather. I am however looking forward to returning.
This is a very nice, if somewhat rustic CL. It is left off the B2160, which is the road to Paddock Wood from the Hop Farm roundabout. The CC Sites Directory states that it is past the Wyevale Garden Centre, but this is now called Paddock Wood Garden Centre and is on the right and easily missed. If you do miss the turn to Lucks Lane, you will be able to turn at the next junction just down the road.
Would suggest (if coming from the M25),to take the A21 to Tonbridge, then the B road to Paddock Wood, A228 to the Hop Farm roundabout and then the B2160 and not as the Directory suggests. The lane to the farm is somewhat potholed and winding, but easy enough. Access to the site is a bit tight as there is a tree stump to negotiate - ok with care. The site is a small flat dry field (but it can flood in wet weather apparently). Now has a facility block (2 loos, 3 wash basins, 1 shower), price is £10 per night and not the £8 as per the Directory.
The best part - the wildlife. Loads of birds including a cuckoo and woodpecker, squirrels and 2 large sheep in an adjoining small field. Mr. Turpin owns 2 small collie type dogs who are lovely - don't feed them ANYTHING, not even bones! Oh, and a nice touch, a free barbecue to use, and plenty of wood lying about.
There is a Waitrose, Tesco Direct and other small shops in Paddock Wood, but only saw 1 pub (didn't try it).Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone are in easy reach. The coast at Hastings is about 25 miles away. Hever Castle is lovely and you can use Tesco vouchers for admission.
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No Tents 
No Caravans 
No Motorhomes 
No Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
No Electric Hookups 
No Hardstandings 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
No Toilets 
No Showers 
No Washing Up Area 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
No Laundry 
No Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
No Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
No Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
No Wifi Access 
No Shop 
No Bar 
No Restaurant 
No 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 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport 
No Dog Walk 
Please note we have been advised that this site is now permanently closed, and no longer offers camping, motorhome or caravanning pitches. If you know that this situation has changed in the future, 
