Wild Woodland Retreat

Treat yourself to a countryside escape at Wild Woodland Retreat, set on a family run arable farm within the Kent Downs AONB. The site features five, private-style camping grass pitches for tents and campervans, or upgrade and stay in the handcrafted ensuite shepherd's huts, equipped with a kitchenette and private facilities, enjoying incredible hillside views. Dogs are very welcome here too.

Why choose Wild Woodland Retreat

About the site

This idyllic and family run arable farm is home to a selection of grass camping pitches and a shepherd's hut, handcrafted by the Shepherds Hut Company, set on the edge of Elham village within the Kent Downs AONB. There are five camping pitches available, three in the wild valley and two in the woodland. All are non electric and accept tents and campervans. One is exclusively for tents, and another is for campervans. The Valley Shepherds' Huts benefit from panoramic views with flora and fauna on their doorstep. Inside the first hut are solar-powered LED lights, a fully equipped kitchenette, a toasty wood-burner, a king bed and an ensuite compost toilet and shower. The second hut features a lounge area with a double sofa bed, a bunk bed and a wood burner. Outside is a fire pit with a grill for cooking and seating with views over the valley. Fire pits with BBQ grills are available to hire for camping (included with the hut), and logs for the fire pit are available to purchase onsite with cash only. The site offers Yoga, Qigong and Chakradance, along with Yoga with goats and a goat walking experience. The site is dog friendly, and there are several walks nearby to stretch their paws.

Pitches are open between April and November. The Valley View shepherd's huts are available all year. Pitches from £42/night for 2 people.

There are 7 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

2 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Woodland Sunny Glade)

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2 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Woodland Sunny Glade)

Max 10 people

Large sunny glade area all to yourself in ancient woodland. Close to showers and toilet. Access via well maintained byway.

Non Electric Grass Pitch (Woodland Oaks)

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Non Electric Grass Pitch (Woodland Oaks)

Max 10 people

Nestled at the end of its own track of old oaks this is a private area. There is part sun here during the day. Showers and toilet close by. For tents and campervans.

2 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches (Valley)

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2 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches (Valley)

Max 10 people

Nestled amongst the young trees of the rewilded valley your pitch sits at the top of the hillside for tents and trailer tents.

Non Electric Grass Touring Pitches (Valley)

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Non Electric Grass Touring Pitches (Valley)

Max 10 people

Nestled amongst the young trees of the rewilded valley your pitch sits in the dip of the valley. Suitable for campervans and motorhomes.

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Other accommodation

Valley Ensuite Shepherd's Huts

Valley Ensuite Shepherd's Huts

Max 6 people

Two huts together with a king bed, kitchenette with hob, oven and fridge, 12v solar power, wood burner and ensuite compost toilet and shower. The second hut has a double sofa bed, bunk beds, seating and wood burner. Dog friendly, bring your own bedding.

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Pitches (Woodland Sunny Glade)May 2026

We pitched up in the sunny glade in the woodland and were surprised with how much space you get to yourself. There are a couple other separate pitch sites nearby, but you feel like you have the place to yourself. Showers in a converted horse box are brilliant and kept so clean and the water is nice and hot. Excellent standard composting loos all close by but not too close to any pitching spots. Low/small vehicles may find the track a bit tricky in spots to access but was no problem for us in a Skoda Fabia.

Cozy November stay

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Owen S

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Shepherd's Hut - Valley Ensuite Shepherd's HutsNov 2025

A beautiful shepherd's hut, with everything you'd need for a comfortable stay, we easily could have stayed longer. The kitchen was well equipped and spacious enough to cook from scratch for two. The composting loos were very clean and didn't smell. The outside swing seat was a calming touch to have our morning cuppas. The bed was super comfortable and the hut itself is set in a very peaceful and private part of the site, there is a short walk from where we could park the car up to the hut. Hannah and Mark were incredibly welcoming, we received plenty of helpful emails prior to our arrival. They had pre-lit the log burner so the hut was warm when we got there and we requested to buy some of their eggs in advance, which they kindly placed ready inside. Great location with plenty of pubs and tearooms to choose from within an hour's walk of the site.

Wonderful campsite

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Maaike V

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Sprinter-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass Touring Pitches (Valley)Aug 2025

We had an amazing spot at Wild Woodland Retreat, right in the heart of nature. Two nights really weren't enough. Although it took a bit of getting used to the compost toilet, it didn't take away from the overall experience at all. We spent our evenings barbecuing over our own fire and waking up to the sounds of birds. The kids especially loved the sheep and goats. This place is definitely a must-visit!

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