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Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve

Campsite with 2 restaurants, near Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Outdoor space
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
£188
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4 Sept - 5 Sept

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Port Lympne Reserve, Nr. Ashford, Hythe, England, CT21 4LR
  • Port Lympne Wild Animal Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Lympne Castle
    ‪2 min drive‬

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Standard Cabin, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

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About the area

Hythe

Hythe is home to Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve. Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens and Poulton Wood Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Marsh Maize Maze and Elham Valley Railway Museum. Battlezone and Imagine Play Centre are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Port Lympne Wild Animal Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lympne Castle - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Hythe Beach - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Mercure Hythe Imperial Spa Naturel - 8 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Hythe Station - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Woolpack Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • McDonald’s
  • ‪Airport Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • The Red Lion
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve

Campsite with 2 restaurants, near Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens
2 restaurants, a bar/lounge and 2 coffee shops/cafes are available at this smoke-free campsite. Self parking is free. Additionally, concierge services, wedding services and a garden are on-site. All 13 accommodations provide conveniences such as sitting areas and coffee makers, plus in-room free WiFi and TVs with digital channels. Free tea bags/instant coffee and showers are among the other amenities available to guests.
Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve offers 13 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Digital televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
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Amenities

Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
Bar

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 13.50 to 18.50 for adults and GBP 3 to 9 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include outdoor lighting
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Frequently asked questions

Is Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve located?

Situated in Hythe, this campsite is within a 15-minute walk of Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens. Lympne Castle and Folkestone Racecourse are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

9.4/10

Communication

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are so friendly and helpfull and we all enjoyed out stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a lovely stay here, introducing our little boy to camping for the first time. It was a lovely and cosy pod for the 3 of us and it was amazing being right next to the lions. We loved toasting marshmallows by the fire pits & all the on site restaurants were lovely and delicious food. We had a great time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent stay at Port Lympne and worth a visit for a stay in the wild. Well managed location and great support from Melanie at check in and throughout.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Liked: Cleanliness
The pod was Cody and warm. We loved being so close to the lions and hearing them roar ! My family and I loved the whole adventure !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort, communication
Lovely stay with very friendly and polite staff - very clean and comfortable surroundings. Only caveat is that it’s not the most baby friendly if you are travelling alone with a baby & the Accomadation I had did not have a fridge.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Amazing time at Port Lympne

I took my partner for his birthday and we had the most amazing time. The staff were friendly and helpful and the accommodation was clean with some lovely extra touches.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Razmin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Fantastic experience with kids

Everything was beautiful the staff were amazing. Definitely an amazing experience loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Excellent

Fantastic! The staff were amazing. Clean and tidy. Lovely setting and the children loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Wing Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice experience in the camping pods with two lions outside. Kids can observe the lions in the dusk.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Delia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A fantastic get away from London. So relaxing. Staff so friendly. Everything was so easy and well organised. Walking in the evening was so peaceful. One thing, I forgot a hygiene item but there is no shop for essentials. But of course staff supplied item free of charge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
pillows poor? didn’t tell us where toilets where. would to had option to hire golf cart
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Yazmin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Amenities
The shared bathrooms were very dirty and tired and I didn't expect that for the price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Disliked: Room comfort
The stay is brilliant - waking up with the lions roaring and even going throughout the night (which did scare our 2yo!) was amazing. we would definitely upgrade to a lodge where you get a golf buggy next time as the zoo is difficult to get round on foot as it’s so hilly. Also the sofa bed which is the double bed (alongside 2 singles) is unbelievably uncomfortable - I’m talking the worst nights sleep on a rock hard surface! The pod is also tiny so it is a tight squeeze and the sofa bed once downtotally blocks the front door
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great experience for my 1 and 8 year old
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice, but wouldn’t go again

Lovely place. I didn’t realise when I booked that the room is not en-suite. Which was fine except only two toilets for 12-14 pods. The pods are nice and very well kept, but very small for mote than 2 people. Family with little kids ok, but we were groups of adults and teenagers so not idea. Over all place is very nice, but probably not worth the cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIE

Liked: Room comfort, communication
Good experience, really enjoyed our stay. We had the shared bathroom and toilet, they were ok, could be cleaner. The room was good, good size. The safari was amazing, the food was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Faye

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a Pinewood pod, and while the size and amenities were as expected, we were particularly disappointed by the cleanliness. There were visible signs of damp and black mold on the wood and various areas of the pod. Whether these had been cleaned or not, they were still noticeable and concerning. The real issue, however, came when we were getting ready for bed. After putting our son to sleep, we prepared our own beds and were shocked by what we found. The quilt and pillow for the futon were dirty, with visible mud marks from shoes. While I tried to be open-minded about this, what we discovered next was unacceptable. When pulling back the sheets on the other single bed, we found a pair of little girl’s pajama trousers—clear evidence that the bed had been made up but not cleaned. The safari experience itself is a real treat, but Port Lympne is slipping when it comes to its overnight accommodations. Given the price paid for a single night, the lack of attention to cleanliness was both surprising and disappointing.

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lillie-Ann

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrystal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was the best experience ever I booked this for my husbands birthday he loved it so much he said it was like staying in the jungle hearing the lions roar it’s magical the pinewood lodge was lovely and cosy we loved our stay thank you so much and it the price was well worth it I would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

1 night family stay

Our stay included access to the park for 2 days with the safari excursion. Our pod was ready at the time stated and was clean and tidy. They provided all bedding, towels and a bag of marshmallows for the fire pit. All staff were friendly and very helpful. We ate at Babydoll’s in the evening and food was delicious… only down side is snack food and drinks in the cafes are quite expensive, I don’t think they need to be that pricey. Overall we loved it and would love to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024