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Solley's Ice Cream Campsite

Ripple, Deal, Kent

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Ripple, Deal, Kent

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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, with the option of electric. Treat yourself to some homemade ice cream at the onsite ice cream parlour, a refreshing pint at the pub, or use the farm as your base to explore much of the Kent coastline with Whitstable and Margate within a 35 minute drive!

Why choose Solley's Ice Cream Campsite


Family friendly site with an onsite ice cream parlour, pub 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 the site


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 and cafe is perfect for a delicious treat. Spoil yourself with an ice cream sundae, a full English or a tasty panini or toastie. There is even an onsite pub where you can enjoy an evening tipple or bar snack, with seasonal live entertainment including music and quiz nights. The site also offers a maize maze and 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. Pitches from £37/night for 2 people.

"All this and an ice cream parlour - what's not to love"

Eileen B

"Great young, family friendly campsite. Ice cream parlour is a must"

Karen B

"This is our favourite site in Kent this year! Well worthy of 5 stars"

David K

"The tractor ride and the maize maze were both brilliant and the ice cream was absolutely delicious!"

Rebecca M


What facilities are at Solley's Ice Cream Campsite?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Electric hookups

Near beach

Near pub

Open year round

Peaceful

RV pitches

Site facilities include seven toilets, a shower block, baby changing and WiFi. Seasonal tractor rides and a maize maze are also available, depending on the weather.

The Ice Cream Parlour and Cafe is open daily from 10am - 4pm, serving homemade ice cream, breakfast, light lunches, and afternoon tea. Please note that this is closed from 25th December until the end of January.

There is also an onsite pub that is open daily until 8pm, with a pub menu served from midday to 3.30pm, although opening times can vary depending on when you stay. The pub also hosts regular events, including live music, quiz nights, and a range of guest food vendors!

The nearest shop is Sholden Village Store, a five minute drive away.

Great for families

With an onsite ice cream parlour with a range of flavours to try, a maize maze and farm tractor rides, there's plenty to keep the little ones entertained!



There are 25 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Electric grass pitches (outer field) measuring 14m by 10m
Electric grass pitches (outer field) with 16amp electric hook up
Electric grass pitches (outer field and main field), pitches are dog friendly
Electric grass pitches (outer field) measuring 14m by 10m
Non electric grass pitches (outer field)

4 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Outer Field)

Max 4 people

Grass pitches measuring roughly 14m x 10m without electric, suitable for tents only.

Electric grass pitches (main field) measuring 14m by 10m with 16amp hook up
Main field with outdoor seating and the paddock behind, surrounded by trees
Electric grass pitches (main field) with picnic bench seating by the pub

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 roof tents, campervans, motorhomes and caravans.

Electric grass pitches (top field) with 16amp electric hook up

4 x Electric Grass Pitches (Top Field)

Max 4 people

Grass pitches measuring roughly 14 x 10m with 16 amp electric hook up, suitable for roof tents, campervans, caravans, RVs and motorhomes.

Aerial of pitches, facilities and pub at Solley's Ice Cream Campsite

6 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches (Outer Field)

Max 4 people

Hardstanding pitches with 16 amp electric hook up, suitable for roof tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes.

Aerial of the paddock, three grass pitches combined to make one large pitch
Electric grass pitches (the paddock), suitable for up to 15 people
Electric grass pitches (the paddock) surrounded by trees

Electric Grass Pitch (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.


4 x Electric Grass Pitches (Windsock Area)

Max 4 people

Grass pitches, some with electric. Suitable for tents, campervans, caravans, RVs and motorhomes.


Solley's Ice Cream Campsite reviews

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Christmas get-away

Martin H

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VW-Type Campervan - Electric Grass Pitches (Main Field)Dec 2025

Brilliant location, bar was very relaxing with the wood burner and sofas. Toilet block very clean with instantly hot showers. Campsite was very clean and quiet, perfect relaxing location over the Christmas period.

Lovely site

Chris J

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Sprinter-Type Campervan - Electric Grass Pitches (Top Field)Oct 2025

Lovely little overnight stay. Clean campsite. Lovey location. ECU good. Didn't use the facilities - but did hunt round in the morning for the showers which we couldn't find. Perhaps a site map would help on arrival?

Site's response

Hello Chris, Thank you for your review. Sorry you were unable to find the shower block, being only a small site everything is easily seen and located. It is a brown building which you passed as you entered and exited the site. If you come again we will make sure you find it. Regards Stephen.

Great time

Paul A

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VW-Type Campervan - Electric Grass Pitches (Main Field)Sep 2025

Had two nights at Solley's, great time. Staff very helpful, pub was excellent. Will be booking there again for time away, excellent service and great site.

Site's response

Hello Paul, thank you for your review. I'm glad you had an enjoyable stay and look forward to seeing you again. Regards Stephen.

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Site rules

You are welcome to check-in at Solley's Ice Cream Campsite between 1:30pm and 7pm. Check out is due by 11am on your final day.

Yes, four legged friends are welcome on all of the pitches at Solley's Ice Cream Campsite. Up to two dogs are allowed per pitch, but they must be kept on the lead at all times and not left unattended.

BBQs are welcome at Solley's Ice Cream Campsite, though they must be raised off the ground. Please note, campfires are not allowed.

At Solley's Ice Cream Campsite, you are able to book up to two pitches per booking and can request they are together, although this isn't guaranteed. For groups of up to three pitches, you can stay in The Paddock field together.

Solley's Ice Cream Campsite has a quiet policy from 10pm until 8am.

When you arrive at Solley's Ice Cream Campsite, guests will need to head to reception to check-in. On the day of your departure, you will just need to make sure you leave no rubbish behind and check out by 11am.

Pitches

Yes, awnings, gazebos and pup tents are welcome across all of the pitches at Solley's Ice Cream Campsite, just add these on when you book.

Yes, you can park your car next to your pitch at Solley's Ice Cream Campsite.

The electric hook ups at Solley's Ice Cream Campsite are 16 amp.

You can find Solley's Ice Cream Campsite's map here.

Yes, continental caravans are accepted.

At Solley's Ice Cream Campsite, it is just one tent/touring unit per pitch, with the exception of The Paddock, where three tents are permitted.

Facilities

At Solley's Ice Cream Campsite, there is an onsite ice cream parlour that also sells breakfast and lunch, and there is also an onsite pub serving a range of drinks and bar snacks!

Yes, there is WiFi available at Solley's Ice Cream Campsite.

No, there isn't a shop at Solley's Ice Cream Campsite, but the nearest shop is Sholden Village Store, a five minute drive away.

There isn't electric vehicle charging onsite but there is a charging station at the Shell garage in Deal, less than a ten minute drive away.

No, Solley's Ice Cream Campsite does not offer a communal fridge or freezer.

At Solley's Ice Cream Campsite, Solley's Pub is open year round, although please note there are special opening times in December and food is not served from 25th December until the end of January. Solley's Ice Cream Parlour is open daily but is closed from 25th December until the end of January. The tractor rides and maize maze are open during peak season, when the weather permits.

Most phone service providers should be able to access a phone and 4G signal at Solley's Ice Cream Campsite.

Getting there

At Solley's Ice Cream Campsite, towed caravans and larger vehicles should come in on the A258 Dover Road and turn left on to Ripple road. Carry on down the long straight across the railway bridge, turn right at the T junction, then into the village. Go past The Plough pub and at the next crossroads turn right, follow the road up Mantles Hill, then take the first left.

There are several local taxi companies local to Solley's Ice Cream Campsite, including Direct Cars Taxi Service (01304 382222), Deal Cars (01304 382345) and A I Castle Taxi (01304 362299). There is more information on the noticeboard on site.

The nearest bus stop to Solley's Ice Cream Campsite is Leather Bottle, which is a 30 minute walk away, and offers services between Deal and Sandwich.

What's nearby

The closest train stations are Walmer (six minutes away) and Deal (ten minutes away). Dover Ferry Port is a 15 minute drive away.

As well as the onsite pub, the nearest pub to Solley's Ice Cream Campsite is The Plough Inn (a ten minute walk), although please note that it doesn't serve food. There are other pubs within a ten minute drive, including The Freed Man, The Thomsons Bell and The Farrier.

The nearest beaches to Solley's Ice Cream Campsite are the beaches at Deal (a ten minute drive), St Margaret's Beach (15 minutes) and Dover Beach (20 minutes).

Within a ten walk of Solley's Ice Cream Campsite there is The Plough Inn, although please note that it doesn't serve food.

Local walking routes to Solley's Ice Cream Campsite include the Solley's to Great Mongeham circular walk (approx 30 minutes), the Solley's to Sutton circular walk (approx an hour and 15 minutes) and the Solleys to Ripple to Northbourne circular walk (approx an hour and 20 minutes). All of these are accessed directly from the site via footpaths and there are also cycle routes including the Deal to Walmer circular (approx 45 minutes). There is also a marked farm trail onsite, taking you on a journey around the farm.

Other

Yes, all of the ice cream served at Solley's Ice Cream Parlour is gluten-free. For those who are dairy-free, they offer sorbet options and vegan vanilla ice cream.

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A note from the site themselves...

Our farm has been home to our family for generations, and we love welcoming guests to share our piece of the Kent countryside. Grab an ice cream from the parlour, sit back and take in the country air, or spend time exploring the coast and countryside right on the doorstep.

Solley's Ice Cream Campsite is ideal for...

Couples
Older children (13+)
Young children

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)

The listing for Solley's Ice Cream Campsite was last updated on January 8th, 2026 at 9:56 AM

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