Please note that this site doesn't provide showers and so guests must bring their own facilities if required.

Westover Smarden is a peaceful adult only site welcoming tents and tourers on spacious non electric grass pitches. A simple site with basic facilities, set on a nine acre working farm, guests will be surrounded by nature with countryside views and grazing animals in the neighbouring field. Dogs are welcome with plenty of great walks nearby. The local pub is just a five minute walk away and Smarden village is only a 20 minute walk away too.

Peaceful adult only site set on a working farm in the unspoilt High Weald AONB

Countryside views from your pitch, just a 20 minute walk to Smarden and a railway station

Dog friendly with spacious pitches, just a five minute walk from the pub!

About Westover Smarden

This quiet site is in the heart of the Kent countryside, giving guests a rural camping experience. The site is set on a nine acre working farm and offers a peaceful adult only experience with basic facilities, ideal for nature lovers with views of farmland and the "Garden of England". Campers can pitch up on spacious grass pitches suitable for tents, trailer tents, campervans, motorhomes and caravans. The pitches do not have electric but have a drinking water tap nearby, as well as a chemical disposal point. The open field leaves ample space for vehicle parking by your pitch too. There is also the option of the onsite touring caravan which sleeps two if you don't fancy bringing the tent or don't have your own tourer. Equipped with bedding, one bedroom, a bathroom and a small kitchenette. Sorry, no pets. Camping and touring is available on a spacious open field, with the neighbouring field for strolls or even a picnic when there aren't animals grazing! This simple site is within easy access of Smarden village, just a 20 minute walk away with a great range of pubs and quaint village shops. The site is well located for exploring the pretty seaside towns of Rye and Hythe, just a 35 minute drive away. Or even visit the beautiful beach at Camber Sands, which is also dog friendly! Please note, it is advised that guests bring a torch with them, although there are solar powered lights to illuminate the facilities and entrance. Raised fires and BBQs are permitted, but open fires are not allowed. Well behaved dogs are welcome onsite for the camping and touring pitches, but not in the onsite touring caravan.

Westover Smarden is open from 01/04 to 29/09 in 2024 and from 17/04 to 29/09 in 2025.


Facilities and amenities

Facilities include portable toilets, a washing up area, drinking water and ice pack freezing. Please note, there are no showers onsite.

The closest shop to the site is the Smarden Community Store, great for picking up any essentials, only a five minute drive from site or a 30 minute walk. For meals out, the nearest pub is The Bell Inn, just a five minute walk from the site.

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Adult only

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


A note from the site themselves...

Ivan and I purchased this farm as our adventure once our children had left home. I grew up in Headcorn and love this area. We both want to share our beautiful bit of Kent countryside with you. The sunsets and starry skies are so special, Karen


Map and address

Park address

Westover Smarden,

Westover , Smarden Bell Road, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8NT

Coordinates

51.1575, 0.6790 | TQ 87 43

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Westover Smarden is ideal for...

Couples

Peace and quiet


There are 16 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

10 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Max 4 people

Grass pitches, suitable for tents and trailer tents, without electric.

5 x Non Electric Grass Touring Pitches

Max 4 people

Grass pitches, suitable for campervans, motorhomes or caravans, without electric.


Touring Caravan

Max 2 people

Onsite touring caravan available to hire with one bedroom, bathroom, a small kitchenette and a TV. Bedding is provided. No pets allowed.


Westover Smarden reviews

4.94 /5

7 reviews

100%

would recommend

Overall
4.94
Location
4.86
Value for money
5
Service
5
Facilities
4.86
Cleanliness
5

Peaceful

Frances M

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VW-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass Touring PitchesSep 2024

A quiet campsite, with very friendly and helpful owners.

Site's response

We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay and thank you for such a lovely review. We do hope that you visit us again next year.

Lovely and peaceful

Christina O

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VW-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass Touring PitchesSep 2024

We really enjoyed our stay. The small farm offers a large field surrounded by countryside. They have ducks in the pond and they sell the eggs! The owners are kind and friendly and helpful. The toilets are kept very clean. The beautiful village of Smarden is a short walk away. Nearest pub, The Bell, just a walk up the road. The countryside is amazing. A great place, kept simple.

Site's response

Thank you for your lovely review and that you enjoyed so many features that our site offers. We do hope see you again next year.

Fantastic stay!

Phoebe W

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesAug 2024

We stayed here for 2 nights and it was lovely! Great location and the campsite has fantastic views. When we arrived we were greeted by the owners who were fantastic throughout and made us feel very welcome. Even though on one of the days we had rain we still enjoyed our stay finding other things to do around the area! Thank you for a great stay!

Site's response

Thank you for your great review given the adverse weather! We are so please that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you next year.

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FAQ

Check-in is available from 12:30pm until 9:30pm, please let the site know if you are going to be delayed. Check out is due before 11am.

Yes, up to two dogs well behaved dogs are welcome, but sorry the onsite touring caravan is pet free. Please note, that breeds and crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act are not permitted, and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

BBQs and fires that are raised from the ground in fire pits are permitted, except in hot and dry conditions due to the surrounding woodlands.

Yes, guests can bring an awning, gazebo or pup tent with them, be sure to add this option on when booking.

No, sorry groups and hen and stag parties are not accepted at this site.


There is plenty of open space onsite for walks, or lots of nearby trails great for dog walks. Or, the historic village of Smarden is just a 20 minute walk away with an antique shop and great range of pubs.

For animal lovers the site is perfectly located for visiting the Big Cat's Sanctuary (10 minutes) to become a ranger for the day, or join a tour to learn about the conservation of the big cats. Or, why not treat yourself to a Paul Hollywood afternoon tea overlooking the Asiatic lion enclosure.

For the adventure junkies, the Headcorn Aerodrome (10 minutes) offers wing walking and parachuting! Why not treat yourself to a flying lesson and become a pilot for the day.

Kent is well located for some of England's best breweries, perfect for an afternoon tipple. Biddenden (15 minutes) or Tenterden (30 minutes) offer great tastings of wines and beers.

Other nearby activities include:

  • National Trust- Sissinghurst Castle (15 minutes)
  • National Trust- Leeds Castle (20 minutes)
  • Rye (35 minutes)
  • Camber Sands (40 minutes)
  • Hastings (50 minutes)
The listing for Westover Smarden was last updated on November 20th, 2024 at 8:00 AM

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