Wild Woodland Camping, Shepherd's Huts & Holiday Cottage
in Upstreet, Kent

Our Accommodation

Wild Camping

A chance to relax, recharge and reconnect in 2 acres of gorgeous Kent woodland.

The Lodge

A traditional 6-berth holiday cottage with modern amenities.

The Shepherd's Hut

Hand-built shepherd's hut, featuring a private bathroom with its own rolltop bath!

The Horsebox

A lovingly converted Bedford horsebox with its own private W/C and outside space.

The Red Lorry

A sympathetically restored lorry - The ideal cosy couple's getaway!

The Little Blue Hut

Compact and cosy, ideally suited for solo travellers or couples.

About Puddledock Woods

Nestled in the scenic surroundings of Upstreet, Kent, Puddledock Woods is a family-run campsite which offers a friendly, rural environment in which you can relax, recharge and enjoy the countryside or explore the many attractions and activities which are available within this area of Kent.

With a wide range of facilities, we offer our guests the chance to reconnect with nature whilst still being able to benefit from modern comforts.

We remain open throughout the year, with a great range of accommodation options for all types of guest!

Showers & W/Cs

We have full toilet and hot showering facilities on-site, with indoor facilities - or for the more adventurous, a hot shower under the grapevines!

Dog Friendly

We love furry friends at Puddledock Woods - Our site is dog-friendly

Lounge & Bar

Puddledock Woods has a fully-licenced bar and coffee shop on site, with a great selection to suit all tastes. There's even a pool table!

On-Site Shop

Forgotten your tent pegs? We've got you covered! Our on-site shop has all the basics you may need during your stay, and some sweet treats, too!

Great Location

Situated in the village of Upstreet, we are in close proximity to Canterbury, Margate/Ramsgate, Herne Bay and Whitstable.

Charging Points

We encourage you to switch off during your stay, but we know that modern life doesn't always co-operate! We have charging facilities on site.

Free Wifi Internet

For those occasions where you need to fire off a quick email (or have a cheeky Insta scroll), there's WiFi on-site.

Sustainability Focused

Many of our structures are built using reclaimed materials and we try to operate as sustainably as possible.

... And much more!

Your Stay

To help you make the most of your stay at Puddledock Woods, we’ve put together some handy information for you:

Community, Wellbeing & Education

Puddledock Woods is open for hire to school and community groups. In collaboration with Wild Within C.I.C., we offer low-cost space to the local community for a wide range of purposes.

Throughout the winter season, we will be working hard to further establish Puddledock Woods as a space that can be enjoyed by the community.

Finding Us

Our main entrance is located on Nethergong Hill, which is just off the main road (A28) in the village of Upstreet, near Canterbury. Head down the hill and you will be greeted with signage for camping.

If you are relying on public transport, the Stagecoach number 8 bus passes through the village of Upstreet where we are located regularly throughout the day, and operates between Canterbury and Margate.

If coming by train, the closest train station is Sturry (Southeastern), however you would most likely still require a short bus or taxi journey from the station.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us should you require any assistance.

Guest Reviews

Beautiful campsite situated in Upstreet, very close to gorgeous Grove Ferry near Canterbury. The only place for a truly wild camping experience in the South Eastern region of Kent. A woodland experience in a unique rural rustic location unlike no other, this family run campsite perfect for everyone, and extremely suitable for hikers and cyclists alike. Very reasonable rates, the hosts provide the basic commodities include toilets, showers and basic kitchen facilities for those that need them, a petit on-site store sells the essentials the essentials whilst preserving the wild camping experience. To maximise you're experience firepits are available for use here with logs for sale to campers. For those looking to enhance the experience there is a paddock that houses several Sheppard's huts in assorted formats from hand build wagons to converted transports of days gone by. There is a bus route not to far away, and a shop and local pubs that can be reached in a 15 minute walk or less than five minute drive. Could not recommend this experience enough, otruly the best camping experience I've had in a long time. Thanks for having us. AAA+++

Roy Foord

Friendly woodland campsite with great facilities and a warm welcome by the helpful hosts.

Kirsten Dwight

I went for a little camp here with my dogs in the forest area and had such a nice time. Matt and everybody that worked there were so friendly and helpful and it was just a beautiful place and a very nice atmosphere:) would definitely come back! :)

Josie Cador

We just had the most wonderful stay at Puddledock Woods. We reconnected with nature, strolled through the woods and unwound. We stayed in the horsebox which was so cool and had everything you needed. The outdoor shower under the vines was delightful and the people that run the place are really welcoming, friendly, helpful and accommodating. What a lovely escape from reality this was. Can't wait to go back. Thanks again for such a well needed break from life!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Sophia Stutchbury

Wonderful place - absolutely beautiful setting, gorgeous history and super friendly and lovely hosts. Recommend!

Fenella Schreiber

Absolutely loved this campsite. So relaxed and feels like a back-to-nature getaway. The couple who run it are so kind and have created a really welcoming campsite with lots of special details. Kids loved their rope swings, we loved their pub... Everyone was happy!

Lisa Harris

Very peaceful and tranquil spot where you can camp in the woods. Friendly service and even has a bar where you can grab a drink. Showers are free of charge and very clean. Absolutely love this campsite and will keep coming back.

Sebastian

Great campsite, fantastic hospitality. Spotlessly clean on the site. Great toilets, showers. Nice bar.

Lara Desroche

Wild Woodland Camping, Shepherd's Huts & Holiday Cottagein Upstreet, Kent