Great basic site in Kent (Manor Court Farm)

Member Name: richmills

Product:	Manor Court Farm
Date:	01/10/01 (717 review reads)
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Advantages: Campfires and free wood, easy to get to Royal Tunbridge Wells, fun and friendly

Disadvantages: A bit muddy in places, toilet doors didn't close properly

Me and a group of five youngish (mid 20's) friends have just spent the weekend at Manor Court Farm in Kent, just west of Royal Tunbridge Wells.

The entrance to the farm is signposted but somehow we missed it, so we drove on to Ashurst and had to turn around.

Once in the site, the camp is situated in wooded fields with various "pitches", none really designated around the farm, but some are quite secluded. There is probably room for fifteen or so in total, with about four with electric hook ups. During our stay there were three other permanent caravans and a tent.

We chose the furthest away pitch next to the second designated camp fire, the only problem being that there must have been some clay or stone under the earth as putting in tent pegs became difficult in some places.

The site has two designated camp fire areas, but I did see a good few other burn marks on the ground. The owners never visited us during the stay so I guess you could get away with having a fire in other areas. There are plenty of bricks around for safety purposes. The owners also provided free dry wood which was handy for us as the Friday it rained.

Scattered around the campsite there are various wooden tables and chairs for anybody to use, but not as fire wood.

The showers are free, however there is just one for each sex but they are very good quality with plenty of hot water and with quite strong jets. Two toilets each in the same block which were good, clean but the doors in the male section didn't close properly. Within the toilet/shower block there is a place to do washing up, a toaster and even a microwave. Next time we are going to bring a kettle to plug in.

The farm is occupied by a number of animals including a dog, a number of ducks, a roaster, a few geese and a cat which had just given birth to eight adorable little kittens.

The farm owner is very nice and friendly lady, as the farm is als
o a B&B you can also get breakfast for a fiver or B&B for about £20ish. You can also get clothes washed, a single load at £1.50.

The cost is £5 per person for the first night and then £4.50 each night afterwards.

The site is situated just five miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent so for visiting various places of interest, including Tunbridge itself, the site is very well placed.

The site has no other amenities, no pool, no kids play area, but if you want a basic site with camp fires, some wildlife and a friendly atmosphere then have a look at: http://www.manorcourtfarm.co.uk

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