Wildwoodland Retreat
Wildwoodland Retreat
4.8 /5
Treat yourself to a luxury glamping break at Wildwoodland Retreat, set on a family run arable farm within the Kent Downs AONB. Featuring two beautifully handcrafted shepherd's huts, both enjoying their own unique location - from private woodland to spectacular views from the hillside. Dogs are very welcome here too.
Luxurious shepherd hut glamping with a private onsite woodland
Set in a beautiful rewilded valley, ten minutes from Park Gate Nature Reserve
Easy access to Sunny Sands beach at Folkestone and beautiful wild Warren 20 minutes away
About Wildwoodland Retreat
This idyllic and family run arable farm is home to two shepherd's huts, handcrafted by the Shepherds Hut Company, set on the edge of Elham village within the Kent Downs AONB. Both shepherd's huts enjoy their own special location within the site. The woodland hut is nestled at the site's private ten acre woodland surrounded by lush greenery in its own sunny glade, while the valley hut benefits from panoramic views along with an abundance of flora and fauna on the doorstep. Each one features a fully equipped kitchenette and ensuite including compost loo and shower. The solar powered LED lights and fridge provide eco friendly amenities, and keep yourself toasty with the wood-burner inside too. The Woodland hut has space for up to two adults and two young children while the valley hut is ideal for small families, sleeping up to two adults and infant (travel cot required). The site can supply booster seats. Each space has its own private loo and showers are located within a vintage horsebox. Bedding supplied for the double beds just bring bedding for children and extra adults. Logs for the fire pit are available to purchase onsite. BBQ packs and breakfast hampers are optional luxuries you can add during your stay too. A goat walking experience is available. See info below in activities. Dog friendly and there are a number of walks nearby to stretch their paws.
Pitches are open between May and October. Shepherd's huts are available all year.
There is a composting loo in the Woodland and the Valley and a set of showers shared by the pitches.
Both shepherd's huts have a compost toilet and well sized shower facilities, plus a kitchenette.
Breakfast hampers are available to order on site including local and free range sausages, bacon, eggs, mushrooms, tomatoes and more (vegetarian option also available). Homemade muffins, granola and more also available.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 5 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
Non Electric Grass Pitches (Woodland)
Max 6 people
Large sunny glade area all to yourself in ancient woodland. Close to showers and toilet. Access via well maintained byway.
2 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Valley)
Max 6 people
Nestled amongst the young trees of the rewilded valley your pitch sits at the top of the hillside. There is sun here all day. If you are in a motorhome or campervan you will be in the dip of the valley.
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Vickie S
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We have stayed here twice now and it has been perfect both times. They are welcoming and provide a high quality shepherds hut but also you are left alone to enjoy your stay. I have a stressful job and coming here helps me de-stress and feel calm, relaxed and recharged.
Idyllic hideaway
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Sally A
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Had the most amazing stay in our camper van in this isolated valley, sharing our field with the ponies. A peaceful, tranquil place to recharge but also convenient for Canterbury, Rye, Hythe, Deal and Folkestone, all great places to visit. Thank you Hannah for creating such a fantastic location to stay.
Perfect place to recharge
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Vickie S
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Peace and quiet, cozy and well designed. Best shepherds hut we've stayed in.
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I'm so happy you enjoyed your stay in our woodland hut Vickie and Matt. I want to say thank you both for looking after the hut so well and thank you for taking the time to review. We hope to have you back sometime Hannah and Mark :-)
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Things to do on site and in the Canterbury area
There are numerous walks on your doorstep, with scenic footpaths taking you through the valley and into the dense forest. Go wildlife spotting at Park Gate Nature Reserve or stroll towards the Lord Whiskey Animal Sanctuary and sit back with a cuppa in the tea room.
The site offers a goat walking experience with Wildwoodland Retreats very own Golden Guernsey goats Custard and Mustard for an additional price. Take them for a walk through the valley and get to experience their funny characters. Upon return to their field you will have plenty of time for cuddles, grooming and feeding them some of their favourite nibbles.
Looking for a longer trek? Plan a route along the Pilgrim's Way further afield or head to Canterbury from Elham village nearby.
Pay a visit to Sandgate and bring the little ones to the adventure play area at the park lining the coast or wander along the sands at Margate in time to watch the sunset.
East Kent is also home to a variety of beaches including:
- Hythe
- Folkestone warren
- Folkestone Sunny Sands
- Dymchurch
- Broadstairs
- Super dog friendly Dumpton Gap
Horse riding is also available at Stable Gate which is a short walk from the site
Other attractions include:
- Wingham Wildlife Park
- Lydden Hill Race Circuit
- Port Lympne Safari Park
- Howletts Wild Animal Park
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