‘Picturesque' Kent campsite set within cherry orchard named among UK's best
Campsites.co.uk recently named its list of Outstanding Sites for 2025, featuring 150 camping sites across the UK, from eco-friendly hideaways to family-friendly holiday parks.
Set within a cherry orchard in the Kent Downs, just a short drive from Faversham, Painters Farm Campsite was one of two campsites in the county of Kent.
The campsite is set within a cherry orchard in the Kent Downs, just a short drive from Faversham. (Image: Campsites.co.uk)
Described by campers as a 'picturesque campsite' with 'really friendly hosts', this campsite offers a tranquil spot for camping whilst still being within a short distance to nearby towns and villages.
96 per cent of campers on Campsites.co.uk said they would recommend the campsite to stay, with the campsite receiving top scores for location, value for money, services and cleanliness.
The campsite's facilities include toilets, hot showers, and an area to wash up and do laundry, as well as fresh water taps.
96 per cent of campers on Campsites.co.uk said they would recommend the campsite to stay. (Image: Campsites.co.uk)
Just five minutes from the campsite you can reach the market town of Faversham, with its popular antiques and farmers markets and its many pubs, but if you don't fancy driving the campsite is just two minutes away from nearby pub The Alma.
The dog-friendly, family-friendly campsite offers both electric and non-electric spots, with 46 pitches for tents and caravans and campervans.
The dog-friendly, family-friendly campsite offers both electric and non-electric spots. (Image: Campsites.co.uk)
If you get chilly in the evening or want to have a barbecue on the site, you can bring a barbecue and firepits are also available.
For things to do, the campsite offers plenty of day trip options to seaside towns like Herne Bay and Whitstable, and historic sites like the city of Canterbury, and being within the Kent Downs you'll find plenty of outdoor walks if you're a nature lover.
The campsite is open from March 1 until October 31 with prices for an electric pitch starting at £31.50 per night and non-electric pitches starting at £24.50.
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