Solley's Ice Cream Campsite Reviews

Very beautiful campsite near Dover

Very friendly owner. Best ice cream ever and a beautiful campsite.

Our stay

A beautiful site, peaceful and quiet apart from one evening when loud music was being played (by other campers) until late (after 11 pm). The ice cream parlour was amazing - really good value for money. We had breakfast there twice. The toilets and showers were pretty basic. I noticed that they were cleaned and restocked every morning. The showers were hot whatever time you needed one, which was great. We would definitely recommend you to other campers.

Site's response

Thank you for your kind review, Joanna. Just to let you know, we are changing the shower block over this winter ready for the new season. Hope to meet you again. Regards, Stephen.

Lovely site

Lovely site, friendly staff, really clean site. Highly recommended. Great modern bar and Ice cream parlour/cafe.

Our stay

Basic, bit well placed campsite for Deal or travelling from Dover.

Site's response

Thank you for your comments which are most appreciated. Hope to see you again. Stephen

Stayed in July

Lovely spot, friendly staff, beautiful views, nice walks starting at the site and ice cream for breakfast!!

Fabulous visit

A fabulous site to visit. Spacious, clean and friendly.

Site's response

Thank you for your comments, Cliff. Hope to see you again. Stephen

Beautiful site, we'll come again!

Beautiful site, peaceful and quiet. The ice cream is worth a taste!

Site's response

Thank you for your kind comments, Martine. Look forward to seeing you again. Stephen

Our first camping trip as a young family and dog

What a wonderful campsite. We stayed for 1 night with our 2 young children and Labrador in a tent. The facilities and campsite are brilliant. We loved the new pub and the kids enjoyed the tractor ride. Highly recommend trying out their ice cream - our favourite was salted caramel. We had the pleasure of experiencing the young lad who had recently travelled around the world in his plane, take off on-site. Although we were unlucky with high winds it made our experience more adventurous. The site is well-kept and very clean. The staff there are ever so helpful and friendly. We can't wait to return. Thank you all at Solley's for making our children's first experience memorable, we will definitely be returning and highly recommend to anyone to stay there and visit.

Site's response

Thank you for your review, Jemma. As a family, we try hard to make your stay enjoyable. As an addition, the maize maze will be opening for the summer holidays so hopefully you will be able to come back before the end of the season. Thank you once again. Stephen

Perfect

Such an amazing site, in a beautiful environment. The site is well kept and caters for all! The space between tents/campers allowed privacy and the ice cream parlour and bar were an absolute bonus! The surreal moment was the small red plane flying low over the site and landing in the rewilded landing strip. I loved the fact that we were in the middle of the countryside and then 15 mins later on the beach for a swim.

Site's response

Thank you for your kind words, Eileen. As a family we try hard to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Hope to see you again. Stephen.

A great scenic, quiet pitch for a tent or camper

I stayed here with my girlfriend and we loved every second. Incredible ice cream. Wish we were back!

Site's response

Thank you for your review, Thomas. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to seeing you again. Stephen

Beautiful park.

Beautiful park, beautiful position, nice bar and ice cream café. A major downside, is there is only 2 showers for all of the people staying. Also, there are no men and women's separate toilets.

Site's response

Thank you for your comments which we very much appreciate, Tina. The toilet and shower block is under review and is hoped to be resolved this winter. Regards, Stephen.

Great location

Great location, friendly owners, close to the beach.

Site's response

Thank you for your kind words. Hope to see you again. Stephen

Amazing

Everything is so perfect and the staff on site were so polite and accommodating. We will definitely be going back.

Site's response

Thank you for your kind words.. We hope to see you again. Regards Stephen

good night sleep

Great camping site, clean and spacious. Bar and restaurant inside the camping site. Pub is nearby. Would definitely go back there again and recommend to my friends.

Wow wow wow

The best camping experience ever!!! Beautiful location and generous camping plot- met on arrival by the owner, who could not be more helpful. Had a drink or two in the newly opened pub which is beautifully converted- went on a tractor ride and ate the best breakfast and ice cream in Solley Parlour. We will be back, thank you.

Perfect short break and first adventure

Very friendly and helpful owner. We had a brilliant stay and would definitely be returning. Just ensure you follow the caravan and motorhome directions given by the campsite, as some of the roads are very narrow. There's a bar and ice cream parlour. Fully recommend the ice cream.

Solley’s Campsite

Great location, 10 min walk to a pub, food was excellent, make sure you book though. Toilets and showers could do with an overhaul but are adequate. Bar on site was nice and prices very reasonable. Great nights stay, thank you.

Amazing stay at Solley’s as a family

Overall, I'd highly recommend a stay at Solley's. If it's a simple trip you're after, with electric hook up and relaxed atmosphere, this is the camp for you. You have a few places to walk from with ease too, and a bar and ice cream shop on site. The only suggestion would be perhaps a play park or even just a swing and slide for children would be welcomed, but they do offer tractor rides and there are some peddle go karts knocking around, that belong on site. There are 6 toilets in total and 2 showers, which are what you'd expect from campsites. In terms of cleanliness, they are fine and fit for purpose.

Great place to stay

First time staying at this site. Great location with well-maintained facilities, and views across the fields. The local pub provided good and reasonably priced food. The site had a welcome, yet unexpected bar which was recently decorated and a great way to spend a windy evening. Pleasant walk to local beaches and towns across fields and rural roads, as an alternative to a short drive. Lots to see and do locally including Deal, Canterbury, castles and independent shops. The local Deal and Walmer Parkrun was very welcoming (and flat!).

Brilliant campsite

Campsite was lovely, especially for kids, with the tractor ride and ice cream parlour. The toilets were a little smelly, but otherwise facilities were good.

Site's response

Thank you for your review, Amelia. I'm glad you and your family enjoyed your stay. The shower block is very much under review and being upgraded for next season. Hope to meet you again. Regards, Stephen.

Solleys

Needs more showers.

Very good campsite

Great stay, very welcoming and accommodating. Great campsite, location and facilities.

Great campsite

Had a lovely stay here. There is some fantastic local country pubs in the local area. Nice location not a far drive to Margate and Broadstairs. The local beach of Deal is lovely too. Plenty to do in the local area if you've got kids. We went to a fantastic Zoo about 15-20 min drive from the campsite. Stunning country walks around the campsite too.

Delicious ice cream

This is a lovely site, the facilities were spotless and although within walking distance of a pub they now have an on-site pub, which is fabulous. It is very tastefully designed and with a good selection of drinks. Not forgetting the ice cream, which is superb. We will be back.

Why didn't we find this site before?

If you're after a fully serviced holiday, don't come! But, if you want a quiet stay, even with kids, do come. Loads of space for camping, Elsan points and fresh water. A small shower block showing it's age. Ice cream parlour serving breakfasts and food all day, bar on site open in evenings. What more could a quiet country site need? Oh, and its only a couple of miles to the seaside as well. We loved it.