- Camping with pets allowed
Dog-friendly camping near Manston
95% (528) • 345 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Manston
The Nut Plat Retreat
1. The Nut Plat Retreat
93%
(73)
74km from Manston · 3 units
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
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£88
/ night
Battle Pods & Bells
2. Battle Pods & Bells
100%
(13)
77km from Manston · 10 units
Off grid bell tents and pods in a woodland just outside Battle
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£80
/ night
Downsview Vineyard
3. Downsview Vineyard
100%
(55)
91km from Manston · 5 units
Simple but sophisticated, adults-only bell tent camping on a tiny vineyard with distant views of the South Downs
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£125
/ night
Gemini Camp
4. Gemini Camp
100%
(11)
100km from Manston · 1 unit
Glamping stays in a cabin on a private six-acre nature reserve in Essex
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from
£56
/ night
Hook Farm Campsite
5. Hook Farm Campsite
98%
(203)
104km from Manston · 18 units
Blissfully back-to-basics camping in the heart of the West Sussex High Weald
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£12
/ night
95% (528) • 345 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Manston
The Nut Plat Retreat
1. The Nut Plat Retreat
93%
(73)
74km from Manston · 3 units
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
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£88
/ night
Battle Pods & Bells
2. Battle Pods & Bells
100%
(13)
77km from Manston · 10 units
Off grid bell tents and pods in a woodland just outside Battle
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£80
/ night
Downsview Vineyard
3. Downsview Vineyard
100%
(55)
91km from Manston · 5 units
Simple but sophisticated, adults-only bell tent camping on a tiny vineyard with distant views of the South Downs
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£125
/ night
Gemini Camp
4. Gemini Camp
100%
(11)
100km from Manston · 1 unit
Glamping stays in a cabin on a private six-acre nature reserve in Essex
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from
£56
/ night
Hook Farm Campsite
5. Hook Farm Campsite
98%
(203)
104km from Manston · 18 units
Blissfully back-to-basics camping in the heart of the West Sussex High Weald
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£12
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Matt
December 2025
Weekend Trip to The Nut Plat Retreat
The cabin was homely, warm and comfy. Plenty of logs provided for the burner. The hot tub is surrounded by trees and when the stars come out a lovely place to wallow. Nice country pub on doorstep. Would recommend.
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erin
November 2025
Weekend Trip to The Nut Plat Retreat
Highly recommend, my partner and I had a great time at Finlay’s cabin. It was exactly what we were looking for in terms of: how remote & private it was, outdoor and indoor fire & the hot tub! We also loved the unique structure and authentic feel… however a few things to note, for the cost per night(£180) I would expect: body wash & shampoo / hairdryer, better kitchen essentials, the coffee left was almost empty for example and old stuff was left in the fridge& top shelf was left completely wet.. I know it’s ‘small’ things but for the price you’d expect these things to be attended to.. for us we didn’t mind too much, but would have made the experience a lot nicer to have these things to improve the overall feel and experience. Also I felt that in terms of cleanliness, it could have been cleaner, many cobwebs & spiders, hair and dirt in the bath tub, messy outdoor porch area; we wanted to use the outdoor bbq and had to clean it very well ourselves.. for the price you would expect it to be clean and ready to use with coals etc however we had to make do with the indoor logs with no fire starter as only option was the chemical indoor one which we didn’t want to use to cook food on.. making it difficult. The hotub area is lovely, however we wanted to use it at night which proved difficult as no outdoor lightning, and indoor torch didn’t work.. some lanterns outside would be a great addition. Duncan was a kind host and has a very special plot!
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David
November 2025
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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Alan
September 2025
Tent
Really quiet, toilets and showers clean and tidy. Definitely be going back!
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István Ferenc
September 2025
Tent
Perfect place. I loved the small woods. Highly recommend
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Alan
September 2025
Tent
With kids
Lovely time once again at Hook Farm. Can't recommend this site enough
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Alexander
September 2025
With kids
It was great for my first trip with my son 11. Everything was exactly as advertised and more. Will definitely be returning next year and will certainly explore more of the 460acres of stunning woodland.
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Elizabeth
August 2025
Tent
The campsite was lovely, huge with nice compost loos and you could camp anywhere. Fires were welcomed and the hot showers were great too.
However, the site wasn’t very flat, so you had to pick a good spot.
It also seems like the site is only weekends which is a lot of effort to get setup for only two nights! If we could camp for longer we’d definitely be back as we loved it!
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Matt
August 2025
With pets
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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Alex
August 2025
Tent
Beautiful location. Great facilities. Really helpful and friendly team. Hope to return soon. Thank you for providing such a lovely location.
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Rachel
August 2025
Tent
Hook Farm was an absolutely beautiful site, surrounded by woodland and lovely walks. All of the staff were extremely helpful and we had such a memorable stay. The facilities are simple, and eco conscious which is what we were looking for. The warm showers were lovely. Thank you for hosting us!
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daniel
August 2025
Tent
A great site
Will definitely be coming back
Very clean facilities
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Jen
August 2025
Tent
This was such a perfect campsite for my friend and I over the bank holiday. We took the train into Hayward’s Heath and grabbed a cab outside the station (cab is about £20 each way). As others have mentioned, it’s not the flattest site but it’s easy enough to find a spot. It was so quiet and peaceful and lovely to have a fire right at our tent. In terms of nearby food, we had a great burger over at the Missing Link brewery, a quick drink at the Cat Inn and a sunny breakfast at the Pericles Cafe (all accessible on foot not that far from the site). We went on a couple big walks walked through loads of local woods and up to the Gravetye Estate and the Weir Wood Reservoir - there’s plenty of public pathways (useful to have the OS app for this) and beautiful countryside. We’ll definitely be back. Didn’t use the showers but the compost toilets were totally fine and not smelly and there was plenty of water points around.
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Andrea
August 2025
Tent
What a wonderful place to escape the rat race! Such friendly and attentive hosts and what a beautiful, peaceful setting. Kids ran free through the woodland - building dens, getting their hands dirty, and making new friends. Yes, the pitches are sloped and compost toilets aren’t for everyone - but we love the back to basics slow living. We also appreciated the “no music” rule and how quiet the campsite got towards 10pm. Despite being the bank holiday weekend, the site was a pleasant level of business - not crowded at all. We will be back!
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Dovile
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Lovely place,very clean,so many toilets sinks for water
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Waisele
August 2025
Tent
With kids
I love the camping the camping site. My son loves it, running around the field, climbing trees. And he’s wanting to come.
I definitely recommend this place.
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Daniel
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Great site. Lovely setup, lots of space and showers were great. Good little hut supplying wood, kindling and, most importantly, marshmallows! Toilets were well spread around and in decent condition. Would definitely recommend and would return. It’s a back to nature site but worked perfectly for a long weekend away with my 10 year old. Nice pubs nearby for dinner/lunch and easily walkable. Thoroughly recommend!
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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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kate
August 2025
With kids
Good location. Short walk or drive into Battle.
Very well organised and clean camp.
Philippa and her husband were welcoming and helpful.
We stayed in one of the bells which were comfortable and large enough for two adults and two children.
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