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Horton View Farm

Camping and Bell Tents in the Beautiful Kent Downs

Open 23rd May - 7th Sept 2025

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About Us

Welcome to our small, pop-up campsite on our three acre meadows just outside the village of Stowting, Kent, open from 23rd May to early September.

We are a peaceful, adults only, family-run site with furnished bell tents and tent pitches.

Situated on a quiet lane with views across to the rolling hills of the Kent Downs, you'll find scenic walks from the gate, excellent local pubs, stunning sunrises and sunsets, and dark skies.

 

This is a place where you can disconnect from everyday life and reconnect with nature.  

Stay with us

Stay in a fully furnished bell tent...

Stay in our super-comfy, fully furnished bell tent with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Maximum 2 adults, minimum 2 nights, £120 per night. Stay a 3rd night for £95

...or bring your own tent

Book a pitch and bring your own tent £36 per night, maximum 2 adults per pitch.  

A misty sunrise over a sheep field

Our location

Le Shuttle 12 minutes

M20 J10A 12 minutes

Ashford International train station 20 minutes​​​​​

Although we're in a rural spot, access from London and the M25 is easy, as we're only 12 minutes from junction 10A of the M20. ​

We're a 20 minute drive from Ashford International station which can be reached in under 40 minutes from London St. Pancras on the high speed line.

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If you're arriving by bike we're roughly a 40 minute scenic cycle from Wye Station, also on the high speed line.

We're only a 12 minute drive from the Channel Tunnel Le Shuttle terminal and 23 minute drive from Port of Dover.

A slower pace of life...

Communal social area in our open-sided barn

Three great local pubs within walking distance 

Toast marshmallows on the campfire

Great cycling and walking from the gate

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Our bell tents

​If you love being immersed in nature but don't have all the camping gear, then our bell tents are perfect for you. They include everything you need for a comfy stay; proper beds, outdoor furniture, cooking equipment and more.

The bell tents sleep a maximum of two adults for a minimum of two nights at £120 per night. Stay a third night for £95.

Our tent pitches

Our tent pitches are situated in our meadows which have far-reaching views across fields to the Kent Downs.

 

Pitches are charged at £36 per night with a maximum of two people per pitch.

Fire pits are available, and logs are available to buy from us at £8 per bag.

 

There's hot showers and flushing toilets, and campers have use of a fridge and freezer in the open barn communal area.

A tent in a filed with paths mown in the long grass

Good to know

Our site is a peaceful retreat and we want to keep it that way, therefore we only allow over 18s, up to two people per pitch and no more than two pitches per group. To maintain the tranquility there's no amplified music.

To add to the away-from-it-all ambiance, the meadows are car free. Cars are left nearby in a dedicated parking spot, where you will find wheelbarrows to transport your belongings to your pitch. 

We have flushing toilets and hot showers, and a communal area in the barn with a fridge and freezer, but we're nothing like a hotel. You'll be immersed in nature, so come prepared for the great British weather!

Explore the local area

We are in the heart of a thriving rural community with a vineyard and award-winning pubs that can be reached on foot or bike via quiet lanes and footpaths, so you have the option to leave the car behind.

Food & drink

Stroll to the fabulous Tiger Inn, Stowting for good food and drink

The Tiger Inn

A 17 minute walk down quiet lanes, this contemporary country pub has locally sourced food and a good selection of drinks. There'a an outside terrace and cosy bar.

The Black Horse pub just 5 minute walk away

The Black Horse

Just a six minute walk down a quiet lane, this friendly pub serves Italian food, and hosts a wonderful monthly artisan cheese deli. Dogs allowed in the garden.

16th Century English pub The Five Bells Inn, Brabourne

The Five Bells Inn

A 30 minute scenic walk or a five minute drive takes you to this 16th century inn with good food and a lovely garden.

Brabourne Vineyard

This family run vineyard, situated in the centre of the East Brabourne conservation area, offers tours and tastings. It's a 25 minute walk across fields or a 5 minute drive.

Sample real ales at The Bowl Inn, Hastingleigh

The Bowl Inn

Situated in Hastinleigh in the Wye Downs, this family run pub serves local real ales and local wines. It's an hour and a half scenic walk, 30 minute cycle.

Locally roasted coffee served at Notion Coffee Lounge

Notion Coffee

This small coffee shop in Sellindge (8 minute drive) serves locally roasted coffee, toasties and pastries.

Things to do nearby

The landscape at Devil's Mixing Bowl at Wye, on the North Downs Way

North Downs Way

Access to the North Downs Way, Etchinghill to Wye section is just a 12 minute walk from our gate. You can walk to the top of the downs with spectacular views in about 25 mins.

The beautiful Stowting Trout Lake

Stowting Trout Lake

A clear spring-fed two acre lake  at the foot of the downs. 23 minute walk or 3 minute drive. Booking essential.

One of the many footpaths nearby

Local walks and hikes

We are surrounded by footpaths and scenic lanes, whether you want to walk for an hour or all day. 

Local attractions

The beach at the nearby town of Hythe

Hythe

Just a 15 minute drive away, Hythe has a lovely high street full of cafes and shops, plenty of pubs, the military canal and a superb beach

Beach huts at nearby Folkestone

Folkestone

There's so much to do in Folkestone. Public art, galleries, cafes, restaurants and the buzzing harbour arm.

20 minute drive

The river at nearby historic Canterbury

Canterbury

UNESCO World Heritage Site full of history and charm, with cobbled streets and timber-frames houses and a world-renowned cathedral. 

Nearby Port Lympne Animal Park

Port Lympne Safari Park

Port Lympne is just a 15 minute drive 

Le Shuttle is just 15 minutes drive

Channel Tunnel

12 minutes to Le Shuttle at Cheriton

Ashford Shopping Outlet

Ashford Outlet

Large shopping mall with designer brands at discounted prices

Farm shops & markets

We love buying local, and we're surrounded by some great bakeries, farmer's markets and independent shops. See our blog about local farmers markets here. 

Make a booking enquiry

Many thanks for your interest in our site. This year we are open on weekends and selected midweek dates from 23rd May to early September.

We usually reply to messages on the same day, but at busy times it could take up to 24 hours. We deal with enquiries in the order that they are received. Please note that you are not booked in until you receive confirmation from us. If your enquiry is regarding a booking within the next 5 days it may be advisable to call us on 07848 058257.

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Call us on +44 (0)7848 058257

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We look forward to hearing from you

Get away from it all

A misty sunrise at Horton View Farm

Sunrise at Horton View Farm
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