Lake Camping in South East England

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to destination for camping in South East England with a lake theme. With over 130 options available, you're sure to find the perfect spot to pitch your tent or park your caravan. Looking for a campsite with rave reviews? Check out Radcot Leisure on Thames (32 reviews), Otters Camping at Beale Park (16 reviews), or The Nut Plat Retreat (5 reviews). Whether you're into paddling, climbing, or exploring historic sites, there's something for everyone. And with prices starting as low as £17 per night and popular facilities like cooking equipment, toilets, and campfires, you'll have everything you need for an amazing camping experience. Happy camping!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to destination for camping in South East England with a lake theme. With over 130 options available, you're sure to find the perfect spot to pitch your tent or park your caravan. Looking for a campsite with rave reviews? Check out Radcot Leisure on Thames (32 reviews), Otters Camping at Beale Park (16 reviews), or The Nut Plat Retreat (5 reviews). Whether you're into paddling, climbing, or exploring historic sites, there's something for everyone. And with prices starting as low as £17 per night and popular facilities like cooking equipment, toilets, and campfires, you'll have everything you need for an amazing camping experience. Happy camping!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. The Nut Plat Retreat

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3 units · Glamping · Kent, South East England

Antique living wagons on the banks of the River Bourne, with a charming orchard setting, a pub down the lane and a history unlike anywhere else

2. Radcot Leisure on Thames

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50 units · Tents, Glamping · Oxfordshire, South East England

A Thames’ island campsite in the Oxfordshire countryside – with a lovely pub just over the bridge

3. Wonderland Festival Retreat

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2 units · Glamping · Henfield, England

Glamping by the lake with an optional sauna and hot tub

4. The Deer Park Glamping,

1 unit · Glamping · Tenterden, England

How does Glamping with a herd of privately owned deer sound to you? Deer Park Glamping is on our private 15-acre deer park, nestled within an "area of outstanding beauty", located in a village called Benenden, Kent You will be camping amongst our own herd of Fallow Deer 🦌 *** Before we go any further, I need to let you know that, unfortunately, we do not allow children, groups aged under 21 and pets, due to the deer and lake *** Although just a 90-minute drive from South East London or a 45-minute drive to the Eurotunnel terminal, it's a wonderful natural space to unwind and watch the shy herd of deer pass by your Bell Tent! If you want to explore the area, there is plenty to do; 🛍 The thriving town of Tenterden is a 7-minute drive, with small boutiques, pubs and a supermarket. 🏖 Camber Sands our local beach is just a 25-minute drive ⚓️ The beautiful harbour town of Rye and all its beautiful antique shops and boutiques is a 25-minute drive 🏰 Leeds Castle, Bodiam Castle and Scotney Castle are all within a 20-minute drive 🍾 We are surrounded by an abundance of incredible wineries including Chapel Down, Gusbourne and Tillingham What you will find at "Deerpark Glamping"; 🦌 Fully Set Up Bell Tents 🦌 15 Acres of land 🦌 3 acres of woodland 🦌 1 Acre lake 🦌 A privately owned herd of Fallow Deer 🦌 6 Sassy Geece 🦌 2 Compost Toilets 🦌 2 Cubicle Showers 🦌 3 Fire Pits for cooking (shared between tents) 🦌 Parking is within the deer park (we don't recommend bringing your Ferrari or Porches 🤪) 🦌 Deck Chairs As we want to keep the tranquil and calm feel to the space, therefore, we have limited the total occupancy to 10 Bell Tents (20 guests in total), if you are looking for an exclusive hire option, please let us know in advance and we can potentially increase the numbers. Accommodation comprises 5m Bell Tents, you can choose between double or single beds, occupancy is set at 2, however, we can go to 3 on request. There is a minimum 2-night booking. The inside interior has a "Boho" feel to it, with sheepskin rugs, throws and Moroccan neutral pouffes, chandelier lighting and outside festoons and bunting. All comes fully set up, equipped with Beds, Linen, Lighting, Soft Furnishing. The lake is fresh water and is stocked with trout, if cold water lake swimming is your thing, head in or why not bring your own paddle board? We supply 3 Firepits to be shared with 3-4 other tents, where you can cook your food or keep warm. This is completely off grid.. and your time to get closer to nature.

5. Hastingford Fishery Glamping

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4 units · Glamping · Uckfield, England

Searching for a peaceful holiday/short break without kids underfoot? Ramble along to Hastingford Fishery, an adults-only shepherd's hut and fishing site set in a scenic lakeside setting less than five minutes’ drive from the East Sussex village of Hadlow Down and 20 minutes from Royal Tunbridge Wells. This site should suit couples or singles wanting to 'get away from it all' and also fishing fans down to the ground. It’s got several fishing lakes to choose from with lots of different species, so settle down on the banks with rod in hand and while away a few hours (or days) in quiet contemplation, waiting for something to bite. But please note, the site is not for 'competition anglers' although there are plenty of good sized carp around. and asks anyone fishing to only use barbless hooks, and for fish to be returned to the lake quickly after being caught.Not the fishing type? Chill out in and around your secluded hut, or there’s plenty to entertain in a leisurely fashion: paths wind around the lakes and through copses/shaws (as this is the High Weald) plus through the local countryside. There are spectacular views towards the South Downs National Park from the top lakes. A spring-fed lake is also on site to cool off in with some wild swimming. Lots of bird life around, with feeders outside each hut and waterfowl visitors to the lakes.When it comes to eats, pick up or have supplies delivered from supermarkets or takeaways in Uckfield, Heathfield or Crowborough or take a drive to Buxted Park for some posh food or pubs in Blackboys, Crowborough, Ringles Cross, 5 Ash Down, Rotherfield, or Buxted (it'll take about 10 minutes to drive to any of these). Lots of sample menus in huts.

6. Woolton Farm

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24 units · Tents, Glamping · Canterbury, Kent, South East England

Camping pitches and bell tents on an apple farm in Kent

Stories from the community

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David

3 weeks ago

3 nights at The Nut Plat Retreat

Such a beautiful spot, we took Ransoms for 3 nights. Everything we needed was ready for us, nice kitchen and a lovely hot tub. The host is very friendly and helpful. Don’t miss out on The Kentish Rifleman’s Pie and a Pint on Tuesdays and walks through Plaxtol, Igtham moat, and the green fields.

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daniel

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Hastingford Fishery Glamping

A wonderful host, a stunning view, birds everywhere, my first view of a kingfisher in my 56 years of life, every comfort and a lovely lake just in front with a whole assortment of ducks. Just wonderful.

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Matt

August 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Nut Plat Retreat

Excellent weekend stay. Fantastic location for stunning walks around the area. Vineyards, pubs etc all within walking distance.

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Alicja

August 2025

2 nights at The Nut Plat Retreat

The Nut Plat retreat is great. We had a lovely time at the Bomford. Perfect relaxing break. Duncan is very nice and helpful. Bed is comfortable, shower is hot, there is everything you need. The Rifleman pub is a stones throw from the nuthatch, but unfortunately it was fully booked on Thursday, so it is worth to book a table in advance . Wood fired hot tub is a nice touch. Just have to be patient with it. Follow Duncan's instructions and you will get it very hot in less than two hours. Fire pit and all the trees around are lush. Even though you have neighbours around 100 meters away, it feels very private. Would definitely go back.

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Marie-clare

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Radcot Leisure on Thames

Great spot with great walks next to the river! We had a great time and would definitely go back! The pub was also great and allowed us to meet more of the other campers! They also rent out paddle boards and kayaks for trips up the river. However some improvements could be done to the facilities on the camp site. The sink for washing dishes is very low and only has cold water, the sink could also do with a clean. The showers also are quite tight, only have one temperature and make it impossible to not get your hair wet.

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Anna

August 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Hastingford Fishery Glamping

Stunning location! The view was fantastic and there was some lovely walking routes around to local landmarks and pubs. The hut was great, plenty of storage and well equipped with everything you need.

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Lore

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Hastingford Fishery Glamping

Amazing shepherds hut with outstanding views of the surrounding area and lake. The hut itself was immaculately clean and has all you need within. Mark and Geraldine are really lovely! So helpful and kind. We will definitely be returning!

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Penny

August 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Radcot Leisure on Thames

We had a wonderful time, excellent location by the river, pub and town. It was very quiet and we had enough space for our three families to run around and enjoy all the nature available! We hired the canoe and paddle boards which were fab. The beds were very comfortable and warm, toilets and showers were decent enough but did get messy quickly with all the usage. The wash up station was very basic and some of the outside benches were a bit tatty so because of that, probably an 8/10 BUT great for families.

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Ruaidhri

August 2025

3 nights at The Nut Plat Retreat

We had a lovely time at the Bomford. Perfect for anyone who wants a relaxing break.

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Laura

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Radcot Leisure on Thames

I loved our time camping here. It's really relaxed and because of the tracks are really nice campers who make wonderful neighbours. It's right next to a pub as well which made easy to get food and bevs. We'll definitely be back, this is one of my favourite campsites.

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Catherine

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Radcot Leisure on Thames

Very chilled campsite with basic but functional facilities. Location is beautiful set in the Oxfordshire countryside with plenty of walks to enjoy. I would have like to have been able to hire a paddle board nearby but either way I enjoyed a circular walk and a pint at the pub.

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Daizy

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Radcot Leisure on Thames

We had a great stay - overall a very relaxed and easygoing atmosphere. Check-in was smooth and hassle-free, and the site was pleasantly quiet throughout our visit. The on-site reception/shop was well stocked with essentials, including fire pits for hire, marshmallows and sticks for toasting, cold drinks, and ice cream - nice little touches that added to the experience. Just across the road is a charming pub with outdoor seating. While the menu was a bit limited and on the pricier side, it was a lovely spot for a casual drink or light meal. There’s a town about a 7-minute drive away (not walkable) with several supermarkets and other amenities if you need to stock up on anything. Water activities like paddleboarding and kayaking are also available to rent on the nearby river, which is a great bonus for those looking for some outdoor fun. Facilities were a bit of a mixed bag - while the toilets and bins were kept clean, the showers could use some improvement. The water didn’t drain well, so you often ended up standing in leftover water, which wasn’t ideal. One downside was the number of wasps around the site, which became a bit of a nuisance at times. All in all, a peaceful spot with a few quirks - great for a short getaway if you’re after simplicity and nature with a few convenient extras.

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Silka

July 2025

Weekend Trip to The Nut Plat Retreat

We loved our stay at Nut Plat Retreat. Duncan was a lovely, welcoming host. We enjoyed watching the bats and listening to the owls from the hot tub in the evenings. Variety of walks nearby, and the river to dip your feet in.

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Chris

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Radcot Leisure on Thames

For my first Experience with hipcampers. Very pleased. Arrived late so checked in at the pub. Very relaxed. Only a quick stay as I was going to Fairford airshow. The Ye Olde Swan pub just across the river look nice did not eat there bus had a great array of beers. I would stay agin if I was in the area.

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Sarah

July 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Radcot Leisure on Thames

Beautiful location great to have the pub next door. Toilet could do with a clean not the owners fault some people are just lazy and filthy. Could do with modernising though, but were ok. Very lovely location check in was helpful and easy, Would book here again 😀

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Andrea

July 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Radcot Leisure on Thames

A beautiful setting, relaxed camping ground and a short walk to the pub, what more could you ask for.

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alexandra

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Radcot Leisure on Thames

We had a lovely stay at this campsite! It’s in a fab location right be the Thames river and next to a lovely pub on the waterfront. We would definitely come back :)

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Alexandra

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Hastingford Fishery Glamping

Carp's hut is absolutely stunning , located in a beautiful and hidden area, offering you the privacy you need to disconnect from the city and connect to the nature. We loved watching the birds , and feeding the ducks and geese . The stunning fishing lake has been a plus and we have enjoyed every moment on the balcony. The host have offered us a welcome pack and have made us feel very welcomed. Thank you Mark and Geraldine for having us , will definitely return at some point.

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Amanda

June 2025

Weekend Trip to Radcot Leisure on Thames

Great location by the river, the bell tents were well spaced out and spacious inside.

Emma

June 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Radcot Leisure on Thames

Lovely site for a group of friends with walks and water activities to enjoy. Facilities are basic and not the cleanest but still fine for a small site. People were so friendly on site, very happy and welcoming place. Will definitely be back!