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Dunn Street Farm Campsite
Dunn Street
Westwell
Ashford
Kent (Browse area)
TN25 4NJ
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Pitches: 25 (8 with electric hook up)
Open: 05/04/2024 to 30/09/2024
04/04/2025 to 28/09/2025
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 No Hardstandings |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 Shop <5 miles |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <5 miles |
 No Wild Swimming |
 Indoor Pool <5 miles |
 Outdoor Pool <5 miles |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <5 miles |
 Tennis <5 miles |
 Beach <10 miles |
 Watersports <10 miles |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <5 miles |
 No Dog Walk |
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| Date of Visit: August 2017 |
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| Reviewer: Tiddles23 |
3 reviews from this member |
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 We visited the site for 4 days in August and instantly felt very at home. We were impressed by the beautiful field we chose, and the neighbouring campers were very nice and respectfully kept all noise to a bare minimum after 9pm.
Parking away from the tent meant that the site was quieter than others visited, and the animals on the way to the toilet block were very cute!
The showers were hot, and quite acceptable and the washing machine and few groceries for sale work via an honesty box which was quaint. The facilities were tidy, clean and there was no queue, even in August.
Views from the site were delightful, the grass was cut and the site was free of rubbish. It was also handy to have recycling facilities.
This is a site we will happily return to, it seems a fair few campers use this for a short break, as we had quite a few neighbours leaving after a night possibly to catch a ferry or to break up a long trip.
Can highly recommend this to families and couples alike. 
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| Date of Visit: June 2016 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: THOMC10 |
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This is definitely a 'marmite' site. You will either love it or hate it. On the plus side its quaint. Its a working farm, so there are lots of animals around.
Its peaceful and there is a lot of room in the main field. A nice site for walkers. In the washroom, there is a washing machine, fridge and freezer for use by campers.
On the minus side its a cross between 'roughing it' and a serviced campsite. On the main field there is one water stand. If you are pitched on the far side of the field (ie with no EHU)its not very close to you.
There is no facility on the field itself to empty waste water. This has to be done down the chemical waste (we couldn't find anywhere else) - which is a covered manhole.
The toilets are in converted farm outbuildings. There is only 2 wc's and 1 shower in each of the male & female blocks, plus 2 extra showers in the washroom.
Not a problem while we were there (only a few units on site) but I imagine it could be if the site was full. The showers could do with a bit of TLC (for example, shower curtains were old and marked with mildew marks).
The very downside for us was access to the site. Even if you follow the farms directions there are narrow lanes (single line traffic) that you have to go through.
The pub is within walking distance (across a field) but there is no local shop.
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| Date of Visit: September 2015 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Geoffntrish |
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Spent a week here and practically had the place to ourselves, a great big grassy field with open views to one side and sheltered by trees and hedges on the other three sides.
The few other visitors mostly seem to use the place as an overnight stop, presumably on their way to the Channel. The owners are lovely people, happy to chat but not the least intrusive and very relaxed.
It was very reasonably priced at £18. The sheep and goats and chickens made the trek to the loos almost a pleasure (and it wasn't that far, we've had to walk much further at other campsites!)
The facilities were basic but very clean, my only criticism being that the hot water in the ladies' wasn't working but the shower was hot and plentiful so I didn't mind too much.
The dishwashing area had fridges and freezers, a washing machine and even a kettle, and there were eggs and (real local) bottles of fruit juice to buy if you wanted.
All in all it was a pleasure to stay there, great if you're not bothered about luxuries. Sometimes you heard the motorway and sometimes you didn't, the acoustics were odd, but the owls were plentiful!
Its position makes it relatively easy to get to the big towns.
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| Date of Visit: July 2015 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: RandK |
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An absolutely fantastic gem of a site with old school camping which felt warm and inviting.
The owners are extremely helpful and friendly but without being intrusive.
There are two camping fields; one on the farm and one 'Brocks Paddock' across the very quiet road. We stayed on the farm and with an electric hook-up. You can pitch where you like and most people tend to give you space, apart from one set of Belgians that decided to set up almost on top of us but they were quiet and friendly and so it wasn't any bother.
The setting is idyllic with lovely scenery and you occasionally hear the sheep up on the hills. We didn't really hear traffic at all, or maybe we just switch off and enjoy the surroundings. A lovely sunset and sunrise greeted us each day and the weather was amazingly hot that we came home with a tan!
The facilities are adequate for the site, we were there when it started to get busy and there were no queues for the toilets/showers. As others have said, the facilities are a slight trek to get too but not any trouble at all. They were kept clean at all times with plenty of toilet roll and lashings of hot water for the showers and washing areas. The owners supply washing up liquid and sponges, in addition to liquid soap in the toilets (which is unusual for most campsites).
Fresh eggs are available to buy daily (laid by their own chickens which are on the farm) in addition to pear juice and charcoal.
There are horses, goats, chickens and ducks on the farm which I am sure is lovely for the children and adults alike.
The nearest pub is The Wheel in Westwell which we tried once and then once again but it lacked atmosphere and the chef was constantly shouting and swearing from the kitchen (which is separated from the main pub by a thick velvet curtain which smelt of old chip fat)- we also saw a very young child sitting in a highchair in the kitchen where he was preparing food for the public. We gather it has just changed hands but as the only pub in the village, it lacked the charm and the locals appeared not to be using it. We won't be returning to this particular pub anytime soon.
We walked into Charing via the North Downs Way and it was a lovely walk. Charing is a small little village with all the amenities you need, but no watering hole for that well deserved beer after a long walk in the sun! There are however many lovely walks along the North Downs but bring your walking boots as some take you through fields.
All in all, we had a lovely time and will be returning.
The only thing that spoilt our holiday was that my partner stood on a wasp and ended up in hospital on our return home :(
We will definitely be returning in September with a couple of friends as we loved it here so much.
Tip: When driving to the site, go into Westwell village rather than along the winding roads. We were lucky enough not to meet anything coming the other way but discovered on our walk that the road directly from the village was an easier option as the road was slightly wider with passing places.
Thank you to all at Dunn Street Farm and see you again soon!
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| Date of Visit: August 2014 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Pauland |
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Lovely, quiet site with lovely walks and scenery. Little village nearby.
Facilities were good and helpful owners. Always on hand if needed. Lovely week away.
Family came over for the day to visit. Farmers sells fresh eggs and local apple/pear juice.
A pleasant and peaceful site to relax and chill out. Good for families and safe for children.
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| Date of Visit: July 2014 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Cypsygal |
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We stayed here 2 nights, with hook up, £36 inc for 2 with motorhome and a small dog. Our aim was to walk part of the North Downs Way, Westwell to Ditchling. The NDW crosses the road in front of the site. Great spacious site. Facilities comprehensive, what you would expect and very clean. Chickens, sheep, goats, horses to see. It was quite busy Saturday night, and probably more showers and toilets would be welcome on nights like these.
We walked to the Wheel Inn, via the footpath just opposite the farm (10 mins max) - good food, convivial atmosphere.
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| Date of Visit: April 2014 |
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| Reviewer: COLIN12 |
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Buying a secondhand motorhome for the first time in 2014. We being new didn't want to go to far a field firstly how the motorhome would fair. Secondly how we would fair. We arrived at Dunn farm to find everyone most helpful and things very easy to find. Since our first novice visit we have visited Dunn farm many times during the 2014 season. We have taken our grandchildren who can play whilst we can relax keeping an eye on them. If you want a campsite that you can relax on or just a nice family walk in the downs this is the place for you. We have used many holiday parks over the years. But this is one that your not ever lastingly dipping in your pocket for. The local village pub is well worth a visit. The family that run the site are always helpful. We will certainly be back in 2015
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| Date of Visit: April 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Dnalong |
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The site lived up to expectation and the other reviews. It's situated in the middle of rolling countryside but just 10 minutes from the shops in Ashford.
We loved the simplicity, but I can imagine that the showers ( not coin operated as older reviews suggest) and toilet facilities might seem a little bit basic. But the water was hot and the facilities clean and that's all you really want and need.
The main field had electric hookups nicely located with plenty of space between them, on two sides of the field. Everyone camped around the edge and this left a football pitch sized space in the middle for all the impromptu games of rounders and football.
If we come back to Kent we would not hesitate to book again.
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| Date of Visit: August 2012 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Worrywort |
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We stayed here for an overnight before catching the Dover ferry - as it was a bank holiday weekend, there were not many places that were available or would accept a single night booking. I emailed Dunn Street and got a reply within a couple of hours to say they had a pitch free. I thought it was a pleasant farm campsite, yes you can hear the motorway in the distance, but at least there is not much traffic immediately next to the campsite field. The washing facilities were good, and the provision of fridge, freezer and kettle for campers was particularly useful. If you are in the non-EHU field, you are across a lane from the farm, so this does perhaps make it harder for younger children to go to the toilet unaccompanied.
When you drive up from Ashford, make sure you take the second turn to Westwell (not the first, as that is a more narrow approach).
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Propellerhed |
18 reviews from this member |
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We stayed here on an overnight before taking the tunnel to France the next morning. The booking process was very easy (all via email) and the owner emails instructions on how and where to set up. We never saw him/her at all, just left the money in the honesty box.
On arrival we were scuppered a bit as the field had just been mowed for hay which was still lying in rows waiting to be bailed. This made manoeuvring a bit tricky as I didn't want to drive all over the hay, but we eventually got sited OK.
Unfortunately we chose the one night they were going to bale up the hay, which took place right outside our window until about 10pm - some people might have found this unacceptable but to be fair if you stay on a working farm you have to expect some farming related activity!
The facilities were fine, not super luxury but good enough, and the site is pretty quiet although it is quite close to the motorway so you will hear the steady hum of traffic all the time. Not too intrusive though in a caravan, might be a bit more noticeable in a tent.
It's obvious that a lot of people use this site for its easy access to the Eurotunnel, so I would expect a few early-morning leavers, but it really is ideally located for that purpose.
Overall a nice little site, I'm not sure it'd be suitable for a lengthy stay but for a week or a stopover for the tunnel it's great.
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