Kent and East Sussex Railway
Discover the beautiful Wealden countryside from the comfort of a heritage steam or diesel train
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Why stay here ...
Shamwari is the ideal location to explore the Kent countryside. It is the perfect site in which to relax, unwind and take a leisurely break. There is plenty to keep you occupied at any time of year with many tourist attractions and places of interest nearby. You'll find castles and vineyards, many National Trust properties, shopping outlets, 4 traditional country pubs within a 2 mile radius all serving food food and drink, 3 fisheries within a mile of the site and 4 golf clubs close by. There are many public footpaths and National Network Cycle routes.
We are open from April through to October, weather permitting. The site is located off a quiet country lane and the entrance is via an electric security gate. We also have a petanque court with boules provided for you to use during your stay together with cycle hire.
- Five pitches with electric hook up and water
- Grass pitches only, no hard standing
- Adults only
Local amenities and places of interest include:
- Woodchurch/High Halden for everyday essentials
- Headcorn Airfield - Aero Legens, Spitfire Flight Experience/Parachuting and a fantastic war museum
- Vineyards - Woodchurch, Wayfarer, Biddenden, Chapel Down Tenterden, Gusbourne and Harbourne
- Rarebreeds Centre Woodchurch
- Kent & East Sussex Steam Railway Tenterden
- Supermarkets Tesco and Waitrose in Tenterden, Sainsburys, Aldi, ASDA etc in Ashford
- Designer Outlet Ashford
- Bodiam Castle (NT), Leeds Castle, Hever Castle
- National Trust Properties - Sissinghurst Castle Gardens, Small Hythe Place, Scotney Castle
- Historic Rye with cobbled streets and quiant tea rooms
- Golf Courses - Weald of Kent Headcorn, London Beach St Michaels, Chart Hills Biddenden, Tenterden Golf, Kingsnorth Golf Club
- Howletts and Port Lympne Wildlife Parks nearby
- The Big Cat Sanctuary, Headcorn
- Fisheries - Chequer Tree, Coombewood, Shirkoak
- Leisure Centre Tenterden for swimming and sporting activities
- Beaches - Camber Sands, Hythe, Folkestone and many in between
Prices
Please note
£18.00 without EHU and £22.00 with EHU
| Date | Pitch + 2 Adults |
|---|---|
| 01/04/2024 - | £18.00 |
Pitches
Types of pitch: grass
Electric hook up available
Useful Info
Latest arrival time: 6:00 PM
Latest departure time: 11:00 AM
Minimum stay 2 nights (applies always)
0.5 acres
Electric amperage: 16
Lawned site
Recycling Facilities
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Great savings on days out
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Directions
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Sites key:
- Postcode:
- TN26 3QS
- GPS:
- Lat 51.093072 / Lon 0.753455
- OS field ref:
- TQ928362
- OS map ref:
- 189
Transport links
- Bus stop within 1 mile
- Buses go to: Tenterden, Ashford
- Daily public transport within 1 mile
- Nearest port: Folkestone (Eurotunnel) (16 miles)
- Nearest train station: Pluckley
- Train station within 5 miles
Reviews
Bob and Gill
Reviewed: 25/08/2024 17:07
What more could you want!
We have just spent two weeks at Shamwari - the best CL site we have ever stayed at. Peaceful, tranquil, secure and immaculate with lots of space and lovely views. Brian and Julie are wonderful hosts - nothing is too much trouble - and you couldn’t be made more welcome.... Show more
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Reviewed: 22/07/2024 16:56
Adult only and no dogs. Wonderful stay
My wife and I stayed here for two nights (Fri/Sat). A very warm and informative welcome by Brian on arrival. We were the only ones staying which was surprising. Nice level grass pitch with EHU. Water and Toilet disposal on site. A lovely peaceful stay. Plenty to see and do... Show more
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Reviewed: 09/07/2024 10:57
peacefull weekend
Lovely weekend nice hoasts brian juile, close to local atractions, shop a short drive away, lovely views, pond full of carp, and a pentanque court, lovely weekend shame they want you off by 11am
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Reviewed: 20/08/2023 09:08
Lovely stay
We stayed at Shamwari overnight on route to Dover, Julie & Brian were the perfect hosts. The site is peaceful and very clean and pretty the views are amazing. We will definitely be returning for a longer stay.
Jacko40
Reviewed: 17/08/2023 10:51
Perfect peaceful CL with fantastic hospitality. Will definately be back
We have visited this lovely peaceful CL many times as the hospitality by Julie and Brian is exemplary. Based in rural Kent, this site has a lot to offer especially the quietness and surrounding countryside. The pitches are very large in a massive field away from the owners home. There is always... Show more
mikeandmargaret
Reviewed: 08/08/2023 17:06
Beware of the rules
We have been members since 1975 and have visited numerous CL’s and club sites, but we never have had such an unpleasant experience as we received at Shamwari. On the face of it the site lives up to the other reviews on here. Until that is you break an uninformed... Show more
Solwaybuggier
Reviewed: 05/08/2023 12:36
Price is misleading!
Advertising a price of £18 per night, but charging £30 for a single night stay feels greedy. And this should be advertised on the club site.
Wayside1
Reviewed: 27/07/2023 18:01
The Best CL
We have stayed at a fair number of CLs in the past years and Shamwari is the best. You are met at the gate by Brian who gives you ‘clicker’ for the gate and a folder of useful info about local pubs, restaurants and walks. There is an ‘honesty’ shop... Show more
NigelJo
Reviewed: 16/07/2023 18:45
Peaceful stay in a lovely site
Met by Brian on arrival with welcome pack and all the information you need for the surrounding area, added bonus of honesty shop and bike hire if required. Lovely clean site, well maintained and we were lucky to be the only pitch occupied. Lots of local villages you can walk... Show more
paulsavo
Reviewed: 08/07/2023 17:42
Wonderful Return Visit
Another visit to this wonderfully peaceful site. Site to ourselves and so surprised that other members have not found this hidden gem. As usual, Brian met us on arrival with his warm welcome. Had another lovely long weekend here and shall be returning once again soon. The views are amazing... Show more
Most recent reviews
Bob and Gill
Reviewed: 25/08/2024 17:07
What more could you want!
We have just spent two weeks at Shamwari - the best CL site we have ever stayed at. Peaceful, tranquil, secure and immaculate with lots of space and lovely views. Brian and Julie are wonderful hosts - nothing is too much trouble - and you couldn’t be...
