What do you get when you cross a Scandinavian cabin, an upmarket bistro, a working farm, and a little bit of pixie dust? Probably something a bit like The Hut at Bride Farm. This quirky, cosy, six-person abode offers a thoroughly unique glamping experience. There's an almost restaurant-like dining space, a cubby-hole sleeping area, a central fire, and, outside, a wood-fired hot tub. And it's all just two miles from the Kent coast.
At a glance, on its raised deck, the hut looks octagonal. Inside, though, it feels like a circle around the great central fireplace. And there's a small off-shoot area that houses the double bed. Other single beds can be converted from the benches around the fire, or you can just book it as a cosy bolthole for two. On the deck, meanwhile, there's the hot tub, yes, but also a well-equipped shower cabin and an outdoor washing-up station with all the essentials.
The hut occupies three acres of pasture and woodland. It's all yours to explore. Head down the quiet road and you can join the Stour Valley walkway or stroll to English Hertiage-owned Richborough Roman Fort in around 15 minutes. A large, grassy clearing just beyond the hut's doorstep provides a perfect place for kids to play and, of course, nearby beaches offer good places to let off steam. Friendly and helpful hosts, Helen and Paul, are the ones to ask for recommendations. They can also help you acquire fresh meat and local food for the BBQ – cooking over the central grill is a must!
Beautiful Scandinavian grill hut set within 3 acres of private paddock and woodland. Plenty of room for some outdoor games or perhaps just relaxing with a spot of lunch cooked on our gas fired BBQ. You can visit the Roman forts in Historical Sandwich or take a trip to the Canterbury Cathedral. Not to mention the delights of the Kent coastline, just short drive away.
The hut itself has a double bed made up, with an additional 2 double sofa beds all set round a roaring fire pit. It is lit, has electricity, fresh drinkable water on tap, tea and coffee making facilities (milk provided), fridge and microwave. All linen and towels are provided, as well as shampoo, conditioner and shower gel. Adjacent to the hut is the heated bathroom, complete with shower cubicle, toilet and sink. There is a newly built covered, outdoor kitchen with a large gas BBQ, a hob ring, washing up facilities and workbench for preparing food. All crockery, cutlery, pots and pans and salt and pepper are provided.
