Etherley Farm

From £26 For 1 night, 2 adults 9.5 8 reviews
Caravans on the field
Camp field 2 (added by manager 23 aug 2023)
Campfield 1 (added by manager 04 aug 2023)
Camping field (added by manager 11 aug 2011)

  • Peaceful farm site near the North Downs
  • Less than an hour from London
  • Campfires allowed: buy farm produce to cook
'It’s not proper camping unless there’s a campfire,' as Prometheus said when he nicked Zeus’s fire for a singalong with some tent-dwelling ancient Greeks. The flame-loving trickster would have approved of Etherley Farm, where campers are free to get their embers blazing without reprimand (poor old Prometheus suffered a rather harsh punishment for his fireiness). Caravans, campervans and tents are all welcome, with a free choice of location within the roomy field. The site has basic facilities including water, individual showers and a toilet block, but no electric hook-ups. Although the poultry farm at Etherley isn't open to visitors, it's a different matter for guests, who can bag some of its mouthwatering produce for their barbie: chicken, burgers and sausages are all on sale (just drop the owners a line stating what you’d like when you book). Campers can also purchase wood for their fire on site.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 10
Tent pitches 50
Motorhome pitches 5
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 1 Apr to

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Simplicity, lots of space, walks nearby.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Nichola B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Simplicity, lots of space, walks nearby.

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Toilets clean, best showers I've ever used at a campsite - extremely…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Mandi C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Toilets clean, best showers I've ever used at a campsite - extremely hot, great water pressure.

Disliked: Quite basic, not much in the way of views from the campsite itself. Personally, as a woman, I don't like sharing facilities with men which is why I haven't given 5 stars. The light in the toilet/shower block turns off after a while which leaves you plunged into darkness which can be quite intimidating.

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Great site, clean with hot showers, environmentally friendly

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Fran S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Showers and toilets Working farm Off grid Peacefulness Location Campfire spots

Disliked: Nothing

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A well stocked farm shop, very friendly staff, beautiful nearby walks, campfires…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Gareth P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: A well stocked farm shop, very friendly staff, beautiful nearby walks, campfires

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site with clean facilities.

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Amelia A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Relaxed and tranquil location. Good farm shop with variety of bits. Nice toilets and showers.

Disliked: Nothing.

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Everything, lovely spot, peaceful, well equipped and a lovely little farm shop…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Jules E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Everything, lovely spot, peaceful, well equipped and a lovely little farm shop too!

Disliked: I couldn't stay longer

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Recommended. I will be back.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Carli T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Space. Trees. Facilities. Walks.

Disliked: Nothing.

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De toiletvoorziening en douches. En de ruime plekken…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 6
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: De toiletvoorziening en douches. En de ruime plekken

Disliked: Ik miste een keuken voorziening/overkapping

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

No pets allowed

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Forest

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Etherley Farm

Ockley

Dorking

Surrey

England

RH5 5PA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.16212°N
-0.38392°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9 mi North Terminal Bus Station
9 mi North Terminal Bus Station
9.7 mi South Terminal Bus Station
Rail
2.2 mi Ockley Rail Station
3 mi Holmwood Rail Station
4.7 mi Gomshall Rail Station
Ferry
15.5 mi Weybridge Ferry Landing
15.6 mi Shepperton Ferry Landing
16.1 mi Ditton Island Ferry Landing
Airport
8.9 mi London Gatwick Airport North Terminal
9.6 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
9.6 mi London Gatwick Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

There are some lovely foodie pubs very close to the site, and the area is great for walking: the sweeping views of the North Downs from Box Hill, six miles from the site, are not to be missed. Guests who want to keep things local can visit the nearby National Trust property of Polesden Lacey, or take a tour of the country’s biggest vineyard. Those prepared to venture a little further will find a vast number of attractions and activities across Surrey and in London (a 50 minute train journey from Dorking).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Shoreham Beach 23.7 mi Sea N/A Excellent Good Excellent
Lancing, Beach Green 23.8 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Southwick 23.9 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Worthing 24.5 mi Sea N/A N/A N/A N/A
Hove 25.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Denbies Wine Estate 6.3 mi

Polesden Lacey 6.6 mi

Fishers Adventure Farm Park 10.3 mi

RHS Garden Wisley 11.2 mi

Nymans 11.2 mi

National Trust

Polesden Lacey 6.5 mi

Box Hill 6.7 mi

Hatchlands Park 7.6 mi

Clandon Park 8.3 mi

Winkworth Arboretum 8.7 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Friday Street, Coldharbour, Leith Hill 2.6 mi

WOTTON HOUSE 3.2 mi

Peaslake - Hurt Wood - Pitch Hill - Greensand Way - Peaslake 3.4 mi

Peaslake - Countryside South of Shere - Peaslake 3.5 mi

Farley Green - Winterfold - Shamley Green 5.3 mi

Local events

  • Hampton Court Palace Festival (Tuesday 11 June 2024 – Tuesday 11 June 2024)

    Hampton, Surrey 16.8 mi

  • Farnborough International Airshow (Monday 22 July 2024 – Monday 22 July 2024)

    Farnborough, Hampshire 18.2 mi

  • Arundel Festival (Saturday 17 August 2024 – Saturday 17 August 2024)

    Arundel, West Sussex 22.5 mi

  • Mighty Hoopla (Saturday 1 June 2024 – Saturday 1 June 2024)

    London, Greater London 23 mi

  • Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday 11 July 2024 – Thursday 11 July 2024)

    Chichester, West Sussex 25.3 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Want to know more about camping in Surrey?

  • Does Etherley Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Etherley Farm dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Etherley Farm? There are some lovely foodie pubs very close to the site, and the area is great for walking: the sweeping views of the North Downs from Box Hill, six miles from the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Etherley Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  4 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  4 p.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Etherley Farm? From £26 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.