Wild Woodland Retreat
Treat yourself to a luxury glamping break at Wild Woodland Retreat, set on a family run arable farm within the Kent Downs AONB. The site features six camping grass pitches for tents and campervans, or upgrade and stay in the handcrafted ensuite shepherd's huts, equipped with a kitchenette and enjoying incredible hillside views. Dogs are very welcome here too.
Why you'll love it at Wild Woodland Retreat
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 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 six camping pitches available, four 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 only. The Valley Shepherds Hut benefits from panoramic views, with flora and fauna on the doorstep. Inside, it features solar-powered LED lights, a fully equipped kitchenette, a toasty wood-burner and an ensuite with a compost loo and shower. The hut sleeps two adults in a double bed, but you are welcome to bring a tent for children. Outside is a fire pit with a grill for cooking. Fire pits are available to hire 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 a number of walks nearby to stretch their paws.
"Absolute heaven, the British countryside at its best!"
Lynn D
Pitches are open between 14th April and 31st October. Shepherd's huts are available all year.
There are 6 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
Non Electric Grass Pitch (Woodland Sunny Glade)
Max 7 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)
Max 7 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)
Max 7 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.
Non Electric Grass Touring Pitches (Valley)
Max 7 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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A fabulous stay in the countryside
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Kirsten S
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A wonderful retreat of a campsite, it was so peaceful and the setting was beautiful. The facilities are really well maintained, it was a super comfortable stay.
what an excellent experience. Hannah and her team are fantastic. Very friendly and welcoming. The valley shepherd's hut we had was so clean and comfortable he'd everything we needed. We done the goat walk and it was so much fun.
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Karen C
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well what can we say . It was fantastic. Hannah and her team were so friendly and welcoming from the moment we got there till the moment we left. We had the valley shepherd's hut for 3 nights. It certainly is a room with a view. The hut was spotless and he'd everything we needed. We done the goat walk and it was great. The lady and her daughter were very knowledgeable in answering a question although the goats were a little naughty 😆 Can't wait to get back a try the goat yoga next time.
Excellent!
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Emma S
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A truly excellent and relaxed retreat. I couldn't have wished for better! To get out of the rat race and into the countryside this is definitely the place to visit! Wildlife and birdsong a plenty, some beautiful country walks. Host was wonderful. Thanks Hannah, we'll be back!
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