You can visit a top-rated Kent campsite all year round with a nearby country pub – and it's just 70 minutes from south east London.
Located in Ashford, Woodsman Kent Wild Camping is just 70 minutes away by car from south east London, with travel links to Pluckley from London Bridge station, which is a 40-minute walk to the campsite.
The campsite offers adults-only all year round wild camping, where you can camp in 100 acres of ancient Kent woodland.
The campsite was recently ranked as one of the best in the Kent region by outdoor accommodation booking website Pitchup.com.
Reviews and ratings from over 2,658 campers have revealed the best campsites across England, Scotland and Wales, rated on a number of factors including location, value for money, quality of accommodation, activities and cleanliness.
To be considered in the review awards, campsites must have a minimum of 20 reviews in that year, and are scored out of ten.
97 percent of campers who stayed there said they would recommend the site to a friend, with a further 96 percent of campers saying they would stay again.
The campsite was also described as a spot for wild campers by 97 percent of those who stayed there, with its rural setting and its simplistic approach to camping.
The campsite is open all year, but anyone worried about getting chilly is welcomed by the campsite to light a campfire, with wood being available to purchase on site.
The site offers basic amenities like a compost loo and water that can be purchased on site, for anyone looking for a truly wild-style camping experience.
The forests offer a variety of tree species to spot like birch, hawthorn, hazel and hornbeam, if you fancy exploring the arboreal landscape.
If you fancy a drink, head over to the Rose & Crown pub at Mundy Bois, which is just a 13-minute walk from the campsite.
This 17th century country pub serves a selection of drinks from ciders to beers, and three real ales brewed in Sussex, along with a menu of classic British fare like honey roasted ham, ploughman's lunch, and a homemade burger.
The campsite is located close to the North Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, near the ancient village of Westwell which is a 15-minute drive from the campsite.
Wine enthusiasts can also explore the popular Westwell vineyards, known for producing a selection of sparkling and still wines, with tours and tasting sessions available for £25 a person.
If you fancy exploring the coast, you can take a 40-minute drive to the seaside town of Whitstable, known for its popular oysters, blue flag beaches and 18th-century castle where you can have afternoon tea.
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