We visit the area twice each year for fishing competitions and until last year stayed in hotels. Buying a caravan has given us an opportunity to look differently at the area and this site has definitely been a real bonus ! During both our visits the Wardens, especially Al, have been wonderfully helpful, and friendly, and it is clear they are dedicated to making the site a great experience for everyone. They are also knowledgeable about other club sites around the country and happy to share this, which has been great for us as we begin to explore. Facilities are well looked after and the site is immaculate. Two visits, a month apart in July, gave us experience of the site when it is quiet and when it is full. On both occasions we had a great long weekend and really didn't want to leave ! There are loads of places to eat and drink in the area. Head towards Hollingbourne and you will find the Windmill and the Dirty Habit pubs, both worth a visit. Alternatively Bearsted Green also has a number of places to try. There is also a great fish and chip shop just 10mins further down the Ashford Road. The Ashford Designer shopping mall is only a short drive as is Chatham with shops and the docks. There is also an M&S with a big food hall just five minutes drive away. With a journey time for us of nearly 4 hours it is too far to visit as regularly as we would like but we will definably be back next year! (Please take care as you approach and leave the site. The road outside is very busy and it can be difficult to be sure speeding vehicles will not be flying at you around the bend as you pull out. Hopefully what ever is being built next door will result in some modifications to the road to slow the traffic and make it safer.)