Campsite · Lenham · Kent

Welsummer Camping

Small, car-free Kent campsite on a hill with woodland and meadow tent pitches, bell tents and off-grid cabins, all with their own fire bowls.

Dogs welcome
Campfires
Glamping

Welsummer is a family-run site in the Kent countryside near Lenham, tucked into woods and meadows on top of a hill. Tent campers choose between three acres of woodland with room for only four or five small tents, a small meadow, or a large family meadow, and every pitch has its own fire. Cars are left at the parking field.

If you would rather not pitch a tent there are fitted bell tents with beds and a kitchen cupboard of cooking gear, and five off-grid wooden cabins, the Ivy, Hive, Whisky Library, Wendy's House and Alice's Palace, most with wood burners. The cabins stay open all year. Hot water comes from solar panels topped up by a wood stove, and there is a small shop at reception selling eggs, coffee and firewood.

Woodland camping for only four or five small tents
Own fire bowl on every pitch
Off-grid cabins open all year
Solar-heated showers and a kitchen cupboard of cooking gear

OpenAll year

Arrive / leave– / –

DogsYes

CampfiresIn fire pits only

PoolNone

ElectricNo

Prices

Prices shown are 'from' prices per night; the booking page gives the exact price for your dates. Cabins and tents have a 2 night minimum.

When is it cheapest?

One night for two adults in the woodland camping pitch, every night of the next year. Tap a day to price it.

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October 2026 from £40

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November 2026 from £40

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December 2026 from £40

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January 2027 from £40

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February 2027 from £40

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March 2027 from £40

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April 2027 from £40

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May 2027 from £40

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June 2027 from £40

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July 2027 from £40

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August 2027 from £40

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September 2027 from £40

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The full price list we hold (2026)

Rates

For	Season	Nights	Price
woodland-pitch	Any	Any	£40 pitch_night
small-meadow	Any	Any	£40 pitch_night
large-meadow	Any	Any	£50 pitch_night
bell-tent	Any	Any	£70 unit_night
the-ivy	Any	Any	£100 unit_night
the-hive	Any	Any	£100 unit_night
whisky-library	Any	Any	£80 unit_night
wendys-house	Any	Any	£90 unit_night
alices-palace	Any	Any	£100 unit_night

Minimum stays

2 nights: All accommodation and woodland camping

Deposit: Deposit may be requested at booking; balance due 7 days before arrival

Source: welsummercamping.com, checked 2026-10-20. Always confirm the price when you book.

Places to stay

Woodland camping pitch

Pitch · 5 of them · sleeps 3

Grass
No electric
For tent

Small to medium tent for up to 3 people, 150m from facilities. Car free. 2 nights minimum.

Small meadow pitch

Pitch · sleeps 3

Grass
No electric
For tent

Close to facilities and the water tap.

Large meadow pitch

Pitch · sleeps 6

Grass
No electric
For tent

Family-size tent or two small tents on its own lawn with a firebowl. One family per pitch.

Bell tent

Pre-pitched tent · 6 of them · sleeps 5

Camp kitchen
Fire pit

Fitted with beds, firebowl, picnic table and access to the Kitchen Cupboard. Bedding packs can be ordered. Some tents are pet free.

The Ivy

Cabin · sleeps 2

Woodburner
Fire pit
Dogs OK

Off-grid boutique cabin with skylights, deck, log burner and firepit.

The Hive

Cabin · sleeps 5

Camp kitchen
Woodburner
Fire pit
Dogs OK

Hexagonal cabin around an oak trunk: double bed plus triple bunk, woodburner, covered porch.

The Whisky Library

Cabin · sleeps 2

Bedding included
Woodburner
Fire pit
Dogs OK

Small off-grid woodland cabin with double bed and log burner.

Wendy's House

Cabin · sleeps 3

Bedding included
Woodburner
Fire pit
Dogs OK

Woodland cabin with antique double bed, single bed and wood burner.

Alice's Palace

Cabin · sleeps 3

Bedding included
Woodburner
Fire pit
Dogs OK

Cabin on a trailer in the woods with a double bed, single bed and woodburner.

Rules

Dogs: Yes · on leads
Dogs are allowed on all camping pitches and in some cabins and tents; some units are pet free, so ask when booking. Always on a lead.
Fires: In fire pits only · logs sold
BBQs: Yes
Each pitch or unit has its own firebowl or fireplace. Firewood, kindling and firelighters are on sale; do not take wood from the woods.
Pool: None
Quiet hours: 22:30
Vehicles: Cars in the car park
Music: Acoustic instruments welcome; no stereos or electrical equipment
Cancellation: Deposits are non-refundable; balance or 50% of payments may be refunded up to 7 days before arrival.
Also: Unaccompanied minors are not permitted
Also: Register at the office on arrival

Facilities

Washing and toilets

Toilets
Showers
Hot water
Baby changing
Washing-up area

Pitches and power

Electric hook-up (no)
Drinking water
Phone charging

Food and drink

Shop
Fire pits

Things to do

Around the site

Woodland
Dark skies
Recycling

Only facilities we've confirmed are shown. Crossed out means confirmed not available.

Location

Lenham Road, near Platts Heath, Lenham, ME17 1NQ

Nearest beachThe Beach2.4 miles
Nearest pubThe Pepper Box Inn15 min walk
Nearest stationHarrietsham1.5 miles

Directions in Google Maps

Questions people ask

Are dogs allowed at Welsummer Camping?

Yes, dogs are welcome.

Can you have a campfire at Welsummer Camping?

Yes, in fire pits. Logs are sold on site. BBQs: yes.

When is Welsummer Camping open?

All year.

How much does it cost to stay at Welsummer Camping?

From £40 a night for two adults, the lowest price we can find over the next year. Prices shown are 'from' prices per night; the booking page gives the exact price for your dates. Cabins and tents have a 2 night minimum.

Does Welsummer Camping have a swimming pool?

No.

Does Welsummer Camping have electric hook-ups?

No.

How far is Welsummer Camping from the beach?

The Beach is 2.4 miles away (as the crow flies).