Solley's Ice Cream Campsite
Solley's Ice Cream Campsite
4.45 /5
Stay on a farm in the heart of the Garden of England, Solley's Ice Cream Campsite is only ten minutes from the seaside resort of Deal. Tents and tourers are welcome across grass pitches, each with the option of electric. Treat yourself to breakfast or some homemade ice cream at the onsite ice cream parlour or use the farm as your base to explore much of the Kent coastline with Whitstable and Margate within a 35 minute drive!
Family friendly site with an onsite ice cream parlour and tractor rides around the farm!
Surrounded by beautiful countryside with wonderful walking routes
Just ten minutes from Deal Beach and Pier, 15 minutes from Dover and Sandwich
About Solley's Ice Cream Campsite
Nestled just ten minutes from the glorious Kent coast, this family friendly site provides a peaceful base for exploring the Garden of England. Based on a 383 acre farm, numerous footpaths link to the farm, perfect for exploring the beautiful surrounding countryside, or hop on your bike and take the 'Pier to Parlour' route into Deal. For tents, campervans, motorhomes and caravans the site has a range of grass pitches, each allowing up to four guests. If you are travelling in a large group, the site also has three pitches in the paddock area which can accommodate up to 15 guests. When the weather warms up, the onsite ice cream parlour is perfect for a delicious treat. Spoil yourself with an ice cream sundae, a full English or a tasty panini or toastie. The site also offers tractor rides in peak season, a great way to see the farm in style. BBQs are also allowed onsite so don't forget to bring the cool box. Please note, campfires and fire pits are not permitted. Four-legged friends can also join you for your stay with up to two allowed per pitch.
Solley's Ice Cream Campsite is open all year round.
Site facilities include seven toilets, a shower block, baby changing and WiFi. There is an onsite ice cream parlour selling homemade ice cream, breakfast and lunch. Tractor rides are also available depending on the weather.
The Ice Cream Parlour is open daily from April to August.
The nearest shop is Sholden Village Store, a five minute drive away. Your nearest pub will be The Plough Inn, a ten minute walk from site.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 26 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
10 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Outer Field)
Max 5 people
Grass pitches measuring roughly 14m x 10m without electric, suitable for tents only.
6 x Electric Grass Pitches (Main Field)
Max 6 people
Grass pitches measuring roughly 14m x 10m with 16 amp electric hook up, suitable for campervans, motorhomes and caravans.
5 x Electric Grass Pitches (Top Field)
Max 5 people
Grass pitches measuring roughly 14 x 10m with 16 amp electric hook up, suitable for campervans, caravans, RVs and motorhomes.
Electric Grass Pitches (The Paddock)
Max 15 people
Three large grass pitches combined to make one in the paddock area with 16 amp electric hook up, suitable for tents, caravans, motorhomes, RVs and campervans.
Other accommodation
4 x Electric Grass Pitches (Windsock Area)
Max 5 people
Grass pitches, some with electric. Suitable for tents, campervans, caravans, RVs and motorhomes.
4.45 /5
84%
Recommend
Very beautiful campsite near Dover
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Carola A
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Very friendly owner. Best ice cream ever and a beautiful campsite.
A wonderful place to stay
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Geoffrey T
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A really well catered place, looks great, and has a wonderful bar and cafe doing breakfasts and lunches. Very friendly staff and fellow campers. Top notch.
Site's response
Hello Jeoffrey Thank you for your kind comments. Look forward to meeting you again some day. Regards Stephen
Mr Steven Solley and all the staff at Solley's were very helpful & friendly
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John P
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There was nothing that they would not do to help you, this includes Mr Solley, the bar staff, the ice cream parlour staff and all the grounds staff. This is a very nice campsite in a nice part of Kent, good for Folkstone and Dover. I had a great time and will be back (could do with out as much wind and rain but if Mr Solley could sort that, I am sure he would)
Site's response
Hello John, thank you for your very kind review. I will convey your compliments to rest of the team. This year has been difficult with the weather, but hopefully we are through the worst and things will start to dry. Hope to see you again in the future. Regards, Stephen.
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Things to do on site and in the Deal area
Being just ten minutes from the coast, a day out at the beach is a must. Deal is just ten minutes away with its glorious pebble shoreline and pier with a cafe, fishing spots and delicious fish and chips. Other nearby beaches include Dover Beach (15 minutes) and Margate Beach (35 minutes).
For a journey back in time, Secret Wartime Tunnels (15 minutes) sit above the famous White Cliffs, offering a unique immersive exhibition in to wartime Britain. Explore the 80 acres of castle grounds, have a go at Morse Code or try and find your way out of the escape room.
If you are an animal lover, Wingham Wildlife Park is just 20 minutes away. See the meerkats, red pandas and tigers, learn all about their conservation project or even book yourself on to a hands-on experience and be a keeper for the day!
Other nearby attractions include:
- Walmer Castle and Gardens (10 minutes)
- Dover Transport Museum (15 minutes)
- Ramsgate Tunnels (20 minutes)
- National Trust South Foreland Lighthouse (20 minutes)
- National Trust - The White Cliffs of Dover (20 minutes)
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