# Cottington Lakes Cafe, Deal — Reviews & Opening Hours > Cottington Lakes Cafe — Fishing Pond in Deal with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.5/5 from 216 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/kent/restaurants/cottington-lakes-cafe (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Fishing Pond # Cottington Lakes Cafe Sholden, Kent [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8865960899825873387&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Andy Collins](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/112144477028419227599) **In short:** Cottington Lakes Cafe is a fishing pond in Kent, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 216 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 5 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Cottington Lakes Cafe Cottington Lakes Cafe sits on a fishing pond site near Sandwich Road in Sholden. The cafe serves reasonably priced food to visitors, with a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. Staff are noted for their helpful and professional manner. The wider site is well maintained, with clean facilities including restrooms and showers. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Cottington Lakes Cafe's own website](http://www.cottingtonlakes.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM ## What's nearby - Anglers Kabin next door - South Coast Custom Trimming 450m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google People say this campsite is very well maintained, with immaculate grass and clean, tidy lakes for fishing. They also highlight the helpful, professional, and friendly staff, who provide excellent guidance and advice. Guests mention the cafe offers tasty and reasonably priced food, and the restrooms and showers are spotless. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.5 / 5 (216 reviews) **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Kent Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1875310). [More restaurants in Kent](https://staycation.co.uk/kent/restaurants) ★ 4.5 (216 reviews) [Visit official website](http://www.cottingtonlakes.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01304 371898](tel:01304371898) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Kent **Plus Code** 9F3369HF+59 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Kent Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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