Log Cabins near Ashdown Forest, East Sussex

Cabins in Ashdown Forest put you right in the thick of ancient woodland, winding trails, and open heath. You’ll find over 10 cabin options here—think wood-burners, proper beds, and space to breathe. Top picks include Cattlestone Farm Adult Only (77 reviews), Dernwood Farm Wild Camping (38 reviews), and The Nut Plat Retreat (31 reviews). Most cabins welcome pets and come with showers and toilets sorted. Spend your days swimming in wild ponds, spotting deer at the edge of the clearing, or heading to the coast for a surf session. Prices start at £75 a night, with the average hovering around £135. If you want a cosy base for wildlife-watching and woodland walks, Ashdown’s cabins deliver.

97% (215) • 34 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Ashdown Forest

The Nut Plat Retreat

1. The Nut Plat Retreat

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(73)

27km from Ashdown Forest · 3 units · Glamping

Antique living wagons on the banks of the River Bourne, with a charming orchard setting, a pub down the lane and a history unlike anywhere else

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£88

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Buzzard Holt Hosting

2. Buzzard Holt Hosting

100%

(7)

129km from Ashdown Forest · 13 units · Glamping

Glamping with a mini outdoor spa on the edge of Stowe Park in Buckinghamshire

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£59

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Willow Wood Off-Grid Cabin

3. Willow Wood Off-Grid Cabin

100%

(1)

19km from Ashdown Forest · 1 unit · Glamping

Escape the noise. Reconnect with nature. Our cosy off-grid cabin is set in an open meadow with sweeping countryside views and zero light pollution (perect for stargazing!) Fully off-grid, but with all the comforts: hot shower, king-size bed, full kitchen, and a wood-burning stove. - Panoramic views from bed - Dog-friendly with outdoor space to roam - 1km walk to the Six Bells pub (proper pub) - 3km from Gun Tap Room & Brewery - 30 mins to the Beachy Head to Seven Sisters coastal hike

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£102

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Furnace Brook Cabins & Camping

4. Furnace Brook Cabins & Camping

24km from Ashdown Forest · 16 units · Tents, Glamping

Welcome to Furnace Brook, a tranquil 60-acre Ecosystem Restoration Community tucked away in the rolling countryside of East Sussex. Here, peace, wildlife, and connection to nature come first. Whether you’re waking up in a handcrafted lakeside cabin or camping beneath the stars, this is a place to slow down, breathe deeply, and rediscover calm. At the heart of the land lies our beautiful lake, surrounded by native trees and wildflowers. Herons, dragonflies, and kingfishers visit often, and misty mornings give way to glowing sunsets reflected on the water. Our cabins blend simple comfort with rustic charm — natural materials and wide windows that open to birdsong. For campers, we have rural private pitches or spacious and communal spaces. It’s quiet here — no loud music, no generators, just the crackle of a fire and the sounds of nature at night. Furnace Brook is part of a working Ecosystem Restoration Community. Every stay supports rewilding and soil regeneration, helping wildlife and woodland return to the landscape. Guests are welcome to wander our trails, learn about the restoration work, or simply enjoy being surrounded by thriving nature. We also brew our own small-batch Furnace Brook Beer, made with local ingredients — the perfect companion for a lakeside sunset or a cosy evening by the fire. If you’re looking for stillness, beauty, and a genuine connection to the natural world, Furnace Brook offers it in abundance. Come to rest, reflect, and experience life at nature’s pace. January Booking Special: Save 10% on all stays booked in January for any dates later this year with CODE: TSWVL3G2

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Cattlestone Farm Adult Only

5. Cattlestone Farm Adult Only

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36km from Ashdown Forest · 36 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Friendly camping and glamping on a Sussex farm, with animals to meet, a pond to swim in, and the South Downs nearby.

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£35

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Dernwood Farm Wild Camping

6. Dernwood Farm Wild Camping

95%

(65)

17km from Ashdown Forest · 17 units · Tents, Glamping

Camping and glamping in Sussex meadows and woodlands

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£12

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Dogwood Glamping

7. Dogwood Glamping

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39km from Ashdown Forest · 4 units · Glamping

The luxury option to one of the Sussex High Weald's loveliest rural retreats

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£95

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Wonderland Festival Retreat

8. Wonderland Festival Retreat

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(6)

29km from Ashdown Forest · 2 units · Glamping

Glamping by the lake with an optional sauna and hot tub

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£170

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Elham Treehouse

9. Elham Treehouse

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(26)

73km from Ashdown Forest · 2 units · Glamping

Rustic glamping in the Kent countryside between Folkestone and Canterbury

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£110

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Allington Lock Campsite

10. Allington Lock Campsite

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(3)

40km from Ashdown Forest · 10 units · Tents, Glamping

Set beside a peaceful river, this family-friendly campsite offers a simple, nature-filled getaway. Pitch your own tent on one of our 8 non-electric grass pitches, or make yourself at home in one of our two cosy Scandinavian-style softwood cabins, each sleeping up to 4. Please note: guests staying in cabins will need to bring their own bed linen. Onsite facilities include: Riverside setting for a tranquil stay Hot showers and toilets Covered eating area with BBQs Cabins with electricity (for charging devices only) Parking for 1 car per booking (£5 per night) Dogs welcome Onsite CCTV and security barriers

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£34

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Constable Park

11. Constable Park

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(20)

121km from Ashdown Forest · 17 units · Tents, Glamping

A holiday and leisure park ideal for kayaking and paddleboarding, with premium glamping options

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£50

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Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge

12. Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge

90%

(20)

121km from Ashdown Forest · 3 units · Glamping

Quirky accommodation on a 2,500-acre nature-filled estate, just 15 minutes from Stonehenge

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£128

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Brightwell Country Park

13. Brightwell Country Park

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(14)

138km from Ashdown Forest · 1 unit · Glamping

Bell tents and an accessible cabin, with activities right from your door

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£115

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Remote Cabin w/ Unspoiled Views

14. Remote Cabin w/ Unspoiled Views

86%

(7)

74km from Ashdown Forest · 1 unit · Glamping

Escape to a truly ROMANTIC off-grid getaway, offering an awe-inspiring SUNSET view that will leave you breathless. Experience absolute serenity as the twinkling stars illuminate the night sky, creating a mesmerizing ambiance with the warmth of a crackling wood fireplace. Nestled within the Kent Downs Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just 6 miles from Canterbury, our secluded retreat provides pure tranquility. In The Guardian's list of the Top 10 Best UK Off-Grid Retreats (Dog Friendly)

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£104

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Gemini Camp

15. Gemini Camp

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(11)

96km from Ashdown Forest · 1 unit · Glamping

Glamping stays in a cabin on a private six-acre nature reserve in Essex

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£56

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Stud Farm

16. Stud Farm

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(4)

122km from Ashdown Forest · 1 unit · Glamping

A shepherd’s hut on a traditional New Forest farm

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£125

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Lee Wick Farm Cottages & Glamping

17. Lee Wick Farm Cottages & Glamping

106km from Ashdown Forest · 8 units · Glamping

We have a total of 20 cabins, 3 tent pitches and 3 pitches for touring caravans or motorhome. Lee Wick Lane is a beautiful secluded location near the historic village of St. Osyth, with our nearest city being Colchester, a similarly historic roman city. We are surrounded by fields and are really near the sea with the Colne Point Nature reserve on our doorstep.

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£165

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The Baker's Hut

18. The Baker's Hut

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(1)

31km from Ashdown Forest · 1 unit · Glamping

A shepherd’s hut hideaway for two in rural Sussex

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£163

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The Vacationist

19. The Vacationist

88%

(4)

14km from Ashdown Forest · 1 unit · Glamping

The Vacationist offers the chance to sleep in a beautifully designed bespoke eco-cabin in your own peaceful meadow. Fully off-grid, available all year-round and with 4 comfortable berths, this is your chance to escape it all without compromising on comfort, location or eco credentials. The Vacationist has been carefully designed to balance luxury, freedom and environmental impact. We wanted to help people reduce the carbon impact of their holiday by offering them a luxurious, comfortable and relaxing alternative in the UK. This is as close to net zero travel as you can get! We also wanted our guests to experience the joy of a outdoors, off-grid escape, where the kids can run around fields and climb trees and the adults can sit around the fire drinking wine and watching the stars. This is what memories are made of. The cabin is full of eco-technology and features solar panels, infrared heating, a bio-ethanol burner, double-glazed windows, water saving technology and sheep's wool insulation. We've repurposed where we can and also worked with partners chosen for their dedication to sustainable design - you will marvel at the story of our sofas and our painstakingly-assembled (with the help of our local school) ‘coloured-pencil’ epoxy kitchen counter. And your kids will love the hidden bookcase room - it was designed by our kids for your kids, so we're confident it will go down well! The Vacationist invites you to East Sussex to holiday without damaging the planet.

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Pod Hollow

20. Pod Hollow

145km from Ashdown Forest · 1 unit · Glamping

An adventure awaits at Pod Hollow, experience the Suffolk countryside in comfort, nestled in an idyllic woodland setting. From its rolling hills and fields to its ancient forests and wild brambles, the area is full of wonder. And what better way to experience its magic than by staying at Pod Hollow, a charming, and subterranean dwelling built into the side of a grassy knoll. With two double bedrooms and separate family bathroom Pod Hollow can accommodate up to four guests. Enjoy a spacious lounge and cosy evenings with TV and Wi-Fi included during your stay. The fireplace is ornamental and houses an electric coal effect fire. Pod Hollow brings together old-world charm and modern comforts in a restful and idyllic environment. With family dining area and fully fitted kitchen with all modern amenities. Pod Hollow is dog-friendly, and parking is included within the main carpark on site. For more information and bookings please contact Finest Retreats!

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18. The Baker's Hut

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31km from Ashdown Forest · 1 unit · Glamping

A shepherd’s hut hideaway for two in rural Sussex

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£163

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The Vacationist

19. The Vacationist

88%

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14km from Ashdown Forest · 1 unit · Glamping

The Vacationist offers the chance to sleep in a beautifully designed bespoke eco-cabin in your own peaceful meadow. Fully off-grid, available all year-round and with 4 comfortable berths, this is your chance to escape it all without compromising on comfort, location or eco credentials. The Vacationist has been carefully designed to balance luxury, freedom and environmental impact. We wanted to help people reduce the carbon impact of their holiday by offering them a luxurious, comfortable and relaxing alternative in the UK. This is as close to net zero travel as you can get! We also wanted our guests to experience the joy of a outdoors, off-grid escape, where the kids can run around fields and climb trees and the adults can sit around the fire drinking wine and watching the stars. This is what memories are made of. The cabin is full of eco-technology and features solar panels, infrared heating, a bio-ethanol burner, double-glazed windows, water saving technology and sheep's wool insulation. We've repurposed where we can and also worked with partners chosen for their dedication to sustainable design - you will marvel at the story of our sofas and our painstakingly-assembled (with the help of our local school) ‘coloured-pencil’ epoxy kitchen counter. And your kids will love the hidden bookcase room - it was designed by our kids for your kids, so we're confident it will go down well! The Vacationist invites you to East Sussex to holiday without damaging the planet.

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Pod Hollow

20. Pod Hollow

145km from Ashdown Forest · 1 unit · Glamping

An adventure awaits at Pod Hollow, experience the Suffolk countryside in comfort, nestled in an idyllic woodland setting. From its rolling hills and fields to its ancient forests and wild brambles, the area is full of wonder. And what better way to experience its magic than by staying at Pod Hollow, a charming, and subterranean dwelling built into the side of a grassy knoll. With two double bedrooms and separate family bathroom Pod Hollow can accommodate up to four guests. Enjoy a spacious lounge and cosy evenings with TV and Wi-Fi included during your stay. The fireplace is ornamental and houses an electric coal effect fire. Pod Hollow brings together old-world charm and modern comforts in a restful and idyllic environment. With family dining area and fully fitted kitchen with all modern amenities. Pod Hollow is dog-friendly, and parking is included within the main carpark on site. For more information and bookings please contact Finest Retreats!

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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Matt

2 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to The Nut Plat Retreat

The cabin was homely, warm and comfy. Plenty of logs provided for the burner. The hot tub is surrounded by trees and when the stars come out a lovely place to wallow. Nice country pub on doorstep. Would recommend.

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erin

November 2025

Weekend Trip to The Nut Plat Retreat

Highly recommend, my partner and I had a great time at Finlay’s cabin. It was exactly what we were looking for in terms of: how remote & private it was, outdoor and indoor fire & the hot tub! We also loved the unique structure and authentic feel… however a few things to note, for the cost per night(£180) I would expect: body wash & shampoo / hairdryer, better kitchen essentials, the coffee left was almost empty for example and old stuff was left in the fridge& top shelf was left completely wet.. I know it’s ‘small’ things but for the price you’d expect these things to be attended to.. for us we didn’t mind too much, but would have made the experience a lot nicer to have these things to improve the overall feel and experience. Also I felt that in terms of cleanliness, it could have been cleaner, many cobwebs & spiders, hair and dirt in the bath tub, messy outdoor porch area; we wanted to use the outdoor bbq and had to clean it very well ourselves.. for the price you would expect it to be clean and ready to use with coals etc however we had to make do with the indoor logs with no fire starter as only option was the chemical indoor one which we didn’t want to use to cook food on.. making it difficult. The hotub area is lovely, however we wanted to use it at night which proved difficult as no outdoor lightning, and indoor torch didn’t work.. some lanterns outside would be a great addition. Duncan was a kind host and has a very special plot!

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Andy

October 2025

With kids

2 nights at Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge

Really nice unit, cosy, but with all mod cons for a couple of nights. Get the hot tub option, you will regret it otherwise!

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Abigail

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Allington Lock Campsite

While the facilities are basic they are perfect as a base for exploring a truly picturesque part of Kent. We had an amazing time and really loved being able to bring our puppy along for the holiday!

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Chat

October 2025

2 nights at Willow Wood Off-Grid Cabin

Went as a solo traveller, the location was quiet enough to feel secluded enough, the cabin was clean warm with modern comforts, nice local pubs and excellent walks would recommend

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Crystal

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge

We had a really lovely stay in the Bustard Hut. It was peaceful, quaint, and beautifully designed. The interior was unique and thoughtfully put together, and the hut had great facilities considering its limited kitchen space. The little touches like the marshmallows, bread, and condiments were very much appreciated. The only downsides were that the hut wasn’t quite as private as it appeared in the pictures, as we could see and be seen by the neighbouring hut from the hot tub, which wasn’t quite what we imagined. Also, there weren’t any trolleys available on arrival, so there was a lot of back and forth with bags since you can’t park next to the hut. A few things that would be useful to have are some barbecue tools and maybe a fire mitt, as we had to use kitchen utensils to manage the fire. Overall, we had a lovely stay and really enjoyed the thoughtful touches throughout.

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Liam

October 2025

With pets

1 night at Allington Lock Campsite

Easy check-in, lovely area, nice guy, comfy cabin.

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Teddy

August 2025

With kids

1 night at Brightwell Country Park

Great place to glamp, would love to go back and would certainly recommend.

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Louise

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Elham Treehouse

We had a truly wonderful stay in the Granary! Mark is the loveliest host we have ever met. Everything felt so genuine and welcoming. The cabin had everything we could possibly need, and the bed was extremely comfortable. Even though I am heavily pregnant, climbing up was no problem at all as the ladder is very sturdy 🌝 We loved our cosy evenings by the fire and sunny breakfasts in the little garden, enjoying Mark’s delicious homemade bread and jam. The setting is green, peaceful, and full of good vibes with friendly little robins, cats and dogs keeping us company. We also enjoyed lovely walks in the area, a visit to the nearby village, and a tasty meal at the local pub. It was exactly the perfect getaway we were hoping for. Thank you so much, Mark, for your generosity and warm hospitality!

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Geoffroy

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Elham Treehouse

We stayed for a couple of nights and had an amazing time, the cabin was really nice and comfy, Mark was very welcoming, and we felt at home straight away. Fully recommend!

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Ellie-Jane

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Cattlestone Farm Adult Only

Absolutely amazing ! Welcoming and had everything and more! Been multiple times and plan on going back next summer!

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Anita

August 2025

With kids

2 nights at The Nut Plat Retreat

Absolutely amazing retreat! We stayed at Finlays cabin, sadly for only couple of nights. Really lovely, peaceful, private wooden cabin. The owner just let us be! Reccomend to anybody who wants to get escape from daily life.

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Jasmine

July 2025

2 nights at Buzzard Holt Hosting

I stayed in Otter’s Holt which was a cute Shepard’s Hut in the country side. Really cosy, had a fridge, mini oven, utensils, outdoor toilets and showers and also booked a slot at the communal spa. Would definitely recommend, great value for money and in a good location close to the local town as well as countryside!

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Alexander

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Gemini Camp

The location in the nature reserve was lovely and the place felt really secluded despite being easy to find. As the listing says, it is close to the airport so there is fairly steady noise but it didn’t bother us too much. Overall excellent value.

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James

June 2025

Weekend Trip to Buzzard Holt Hosting

Quiet, back to nature location which will only get better as the site matures. Lots of private space for the Shepherds Retreat with a BBQ and firepit.

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Charley

May 2025

3 nights at The Nut Plat Retreat

Had a brilliant time! Would highly recommend to a couple wanting to get away from it all. We loved our stay and will definitely go back

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Seth

May 2025

Weekend Trip to Remote Cabin w/ Unspoiled Views

Great place to stay, easy to get to from London, very quiet and private feeling. Lovely accomodation, comfortable bed. Had a fantastic weekend.

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Sarah

May 2025

Weekend Trip to Dogwood Glamping

Stayed in the cabin for one night. Beautiful location; cabin tucked away in the corner of the site. Owners extremely friendly and responsive. Shared amenities excellent. Would highly recommend

Valerie

April 2025

Weekend Trip to Elham Treehouse

We had a wonderful stay at the cabin over the Easter holiday. It was warm, cosy, and tastefully decorated,.There’s a BBQ area outside so we had a lovely BBQ. Mark was incredibly nice. he brought us fresh bread every morning, which was absolutely delicious! When it was time to leave, he even gave us a lift to Canterbury. Such a thoughtful gesture. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and I’d highly recommend it to everyone!

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Ryan

February 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Nut Plat Retreat

Super space Fabulous hot tub Quiet Great pub a stones throw away means you don’t have to cook if you don’t want to All very organised by Duncan, the flexible owner who really let us be