Solley's Ice Cream Campsite
Solley's Ice Cream Campsite
4.58 /5
Stay on a farm in the heart of the Garden of England, Solley's Ice Cream Campsite is only ten minutes from the seaside resort of Deal. Tents and tourers are welcome across grass pitches, each with the option of electric. Treat yourself to breakfast or some homemade ice cream at the onsite ice cream parlour or use the farm as your base to explore much of the Kent coastline with Whitstable and Margate within a 35 minute drive!
Family friendly site with an onsite ice cream parlour and tractor rides around the farm!
Surrounded by beautiful countryside with wonderful walking routes
Just ten minutes from Deal Beach and Pier, 15 minutes from Dover and Sandwich
About Solley's Ice Cream Campsite
Nestled just ten minutes from the glorious Kent coast, this family friendly site provides a peaceful base for exploring the Garden of England. Based on a 383 acre farm, numerous footpaths link to the farm, perfect for exploring the beautiful surrounding countryside, or hop on your bike and take the 'Pier to Parlour' route into Deal. For tents, campervans, motorhomes and caravans the site has a range of grass pitches, each allowing up to four guests. If you are travelling in a large group, the site also has three pitches in the paddock area which can accommodate up to 15 guests. When the weather warms up, the onsite ice cream parlour is perfect for a delicious treat. Spoil yourself with an ice cream sundae, a full English or a tasty panini or toastie. The site also offers tractor rides in peak season, a great way to see the farm in style. BBQs are also allowed onsite so don't forget to bring the cool box. Please note, campfires and fire pits are not permitted. Four-legged friends can also join you for your stay with up to two allowed per pitch.
Solley's Ice Cream Campsite is open all year round in 2024 and 2025.
Site facilities include seven toilets, a shower block, baby changing and WiFi. There is an onsite ice cream parlour selling homemade ice cream, breakfast and lunch. Tractor rides are also available depending on the weather.
The Ice Cream Parlour is open daily from April to August.
The nearest shop is Sholden Village Store, a five minute drive away. Your nearest pub will be The Plough Inn, a ten minute walk from site.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 26 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
10 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Outer Field)
Max 4 people
Grass pitches measuring roughly 14m x 10m without electric, suitable for tents only.
6 x Electric Grass Pitches (Main Field)
Max 6 people
Grass pitches measuring roughly 14m x 10m with 16 amp electric hook up, suitable for campervans, motorhomes and caravans.
5 x Electric Grass Pitches (Top Field)
Max 4 people
Grass pitches measuring roughly 14 x 10m with 16 amp electric hook up, suitable for campervans, caravans, RVs and motorhomes.
Electric Grass Pitches (The Paddock)
Max 15 people
Three large grass pitches combined to make one in the paddock area with 16 amp electric hook up, suitable for tents, caravans, motorhomes, RVs and campervans.
Other accommodation
4 x Electric Grass Pitches (Windsock Area)
Max 4 people
Grass pitches, some with electric. Suitable for tents, campervans, caravans, RVs and motorhomes.
4.58 /5
93%
would recommend
"There was nothing that they would not do to help you, this includes Mr Solley"
John P - Apr 2024
"Really nice cafe and fab little on site pub. My only issue is that I didn't book a stay for longer!"
Libby C - Mar 2024
"The tractor ride and the maize maze were both brilliant and the ice cream was absolutely delicious!"
Rebecca M - Aug 2023
"This is a lovely site, the facilities were spotless"
Rosalind W - May 2023
Would recommend
Recommends site
Dave C
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Lovely campsite, very quiet as out of season and midweek. Good facilities with a bar and ice cream parlour on site, there's also a local pub if needed. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. As it was only a 1 night stay, I didn't need any grey water or toilet disposal, so I'm unable to comment on the availability of these facilities. Will definitely visit again.
Site's response
Hello Dave, Thank you for your review. We look forward to meeting you again when the weather is warmer. - Regards Stephen
Solley's campsite
Recommends site
Sarah W
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Definitely a fantastic location for visits to the castles in the surrounding area.
2 night stop over
Recommends site
Graham G
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The site was clean and looked after. The café had perfect breakfast, I went on a curry night and quiz night, it was a good night. The showers etc were all new, there were new hardstanding pitches for more motorhomes. I had a great time, will be back soon.
Site's response
Hello Graham, thank you for your review. I'm glad you had a good time and an enjoyable time at the quiz. Look forward to seeing you again. Regards, Stephen.
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Things to do on site and in the Deal area
Being just ten minutes from the coast, a day out at the beach is a must. Deal is just ten minutes away with its glorious pebble shoreline and pier with a cafe, fishing spots and delicious fish and chips. Other nearby beaches include Dover Beach (15 minutes) and Margate Beach (35 minutes).
For a journey back in time, Secret Wartime Tunnels (15 minutes) sit above the famous White Cliffs, offering a unique immersive exhibition in to wartime Britain. Explore the 80 acres of castle grounds, have a go at Morse Code or try and find your way out of the escape room.
If you are an animal lover, Wingham Wildlife Park is just 20 minutes away. See the meerkats, red pandas and tigers, learn all about their conservation project or even book yourself on to a hands-on experience and be a keeper for the day!
Other nearby attractions include:
- Walmer Castle and Gardens (10 minutes)
- Dover Transport Museum (15 minutes)
- Ramsgate Tunnels (20 minutes)
- National Trust South Foreland Lighthouse (20 minutes)
- National Trust - The White Cliffs of Dover (20 minutes)
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