Shingle Hall Farm
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Yes, it's a rural site and all the better for that, but rustic it is not. It is immaculately kept. Great for easy cycling and walking with lots of interesting places readily accessible. The proprietors David and Susan are friendly, informative and helpful, readily available but never intrusive. We rarely consider returning to any site we have visited. This will be an exception. Highly recommended.
Awesome stay with great hosts.
Arriving at Shingle Hall farm was more like visiting old friends than checking in to a certified location.
David and Susan were the perfect hosts and were very friendly with lots of welcome tips regarding places to go in the area.
The farm is within the Romney Marsh area and there are many beaches within a small distance.
There are many takeaway shops and pubs in the area serving traditional food.
Sainsbury's supermarket in is New Romney for groceries.
Dungeness is around 8 miles from the CL along the coast road and is well worth a visit.
I enjoyed it so much here that I have rebooked for October 2021.
Many thanks David and Susan.
A Gem of a CL!
We would like to echo the positivity of the previous reviews. This is a wonderful CL, run extremely well by David and Susan who were excellent hosts when we stayed for seven nights recently, Although it is situated in a very rural location, there are lots of attractions very close by - accessible on foot, by bike and by car. Highly recommended!
Weekend retreat
We booked a 2 night stay and David was extremely efficient and prompt in all communications, even contacting us in the days leading up to say that poor weather was forecast and whilst the site would be open he would happily refund/rebook if we wanted. Being stoic we decided to go anyway as previous reviews had said the site drained well.
On arrival it was clear that the site was beautifully maintained and David greeted us as we arrived and ran through all the features of the site, provided a local map and was very helpful and welcoming. He runs a tight ship and we felt safe and secure especially with the gate into the site remaining locked at all times with a combination lock.
Our pitch was right next to David and Susan’s enclosure for their array of ducks and geese which suited us perfectly, entertainment just outside the window and we also bought some eggs which were delicious.
David and Susan were very friendly and their posse of Yorkshire Terriers quite delightful.
As predicted all the rain and strong winds that heralded our arrival were no problem and the site remained perfectly useable.
Lots of lovely walks from the site, beautiful views and overall the prefect location for us to enjoy a peaceful weekend retreat.
Great Place to Stay
We've just spent four days at this site and it is so great. The weather hasn't been particularly kind, but....
David and Susan are great hosts with a lot if local knowledge and information.
Pitches are level, we did use chocks, but could easily have not.
Walks to village and pub, Dymchurch and St Mary's Bay, and the Romney Marsh Walks. Cycle route 2 is just up the road as well as the Romney Marsh Meanders Cycle Route 5.
We will be back...
Not a wet site even if it is in a marsh.
Stayed here in mixed weather but the site was not wet. Rain seems to drain away The fields at The side of sits have lots of ditches. The site is smallish green field with helpful owner who maintains everything very well. No dog walks from the site. Lots of Wild birds here . The site has ducks etc in big enclosure and you can buy duck and goose eggs from the site. Very nice.
A great find
Spent 3 nights here in late April. Great communication in advance from David and a very friendly welcome on arrival. Easy 10 minute walk to The Star in St Mary in the Marsh which was a very welcoming friendly pub.nice walk in the opposite direction to Dymchurch via footpaths rather than roads. Would definitely recommend.
Welltower
Reviewed on 06/05/2021 18:45
Excellent site
We will return!
Excellent site, very friendly welcome
No need for me to repeat all the reviews below, so to add two other items.
It's a very good base for cyclists. Miles and miles of mostly flat back roads with little traffic, and very easy to create a loop as big as you like. Many good pubs and cafes in the area and for those that like seafront rides, then is 5 miles of sea wall to cycle along.
Also worth noting.
If you want your van cleaned, (Outside including roof £30-40, inside £50-60) contact GD Facilities http://www.gdfacilities.co.uk/ who are 100m up the road on the right.
Peace, tranquility and a warm welcome
We had our first visit in April of this year and will definitely be returning later in the season. The owners were super-well organised, welcomed us very warmly and nothing was too much trouble. The site is immaculate and in beautiful surroundings with everything we could wish for from a tranquil stay.
There is lots to see and do, although we never got bored of the beautiful surroundings and incredible sunsets.
And if you have dogs, as we do, there are footpaths a-plenty within a few minutes walk.
A lovely stay.
SarahGarner
Reviewed on 29/04/2021 20:42
Excellent CL
This was our first caravan trip of 2020 when lockdown was eased a little at the beginning of July.
Shingle Hall Farm is only about 30 miles from our home and provided a welcome change of scenery, some excellent weather, a host of places to visit & warm welcome from hosts David & Susan.
Thoroughly enjoyed our week there and hope to plan a return trip in 2021.