Rustic Retreats
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- Peaceful, adults-only farm site on the outskirts of Marden in Kent
- Leeds Castle 20 minutes’ drive; Royal Tunbridge Wells half an hour
- Well-designed wooden pods with gardens; pubs five minutes’ drive
If you’re looking for a slice of luxury along with a peaceful spot to lay your head in Kent countryside, the nattily decked-out pods at Rustic Retreats should be on your radar. Tucked into a quiet corner of a family-run farm just outside the village of Marden, they’re designed for adults only and are surrounded by fields where you can watch horses grazing.
Each smartly designed pod is suitable for up to two adults and has a kingsize bed (linens supplied), an ensuite with hot shower and a well-laid out kitchen corner with a Belfast sink and all the essentials. There’s a comfy sofa and dining area too. Moving outside, you have a private deck, outdoor seating and countryside views as well as parking a short walk away.
Friendly dogs and cats live on the farm and will most likely come by to say hello during your stay. For this reason, no pets are allowed in the pods. There are a couple of essentials stores and pubs in Marden (five minutes’ drive) as well as takeaways.
Site type
2Open all year
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Adults only
Wifi at the unit/pitch
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Features
No dogs allowed
Adults only
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Golf nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Rustic Retreats
Mount Pleasant Farm
Maidstone Road
Marden
Kent
England
TN12 9AG
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.18467°N
0.50744°E
Nearest transport
Coach6.2 mi King Street
6.2 mi King Street
7.7 mi The Chequers
Rail0.9 mi Marden Rail Station
2.1 mi Staplehurst Rail Station
4.7 mi Beltring Rail Station
Ferry19 mi Gravesend Pier
19.4 mi Tilbury Ferry Terminal
27.3 mi Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
Airport23 mi Biggin Hill Airport
24.5 mi Lydd London Ashford Airport
27.9 mi London Southend Airport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Feeling cultural? Time to head for Sissinghurst Castle Garden (20 minutes’ drive), where you can wander the formal gardens, explore the estate and put your feet up in the café; you can easily spend a day at Leeds Castle (also 20 minutes), with its tours of opulent interiors and falconry displays. Also worth visiting is Ightham Mote (35 minutes), a moated medieval manor house with a Tudor facade and gorgeous gardens.
Lively towns include Royal Tunbridge Wells (half an hour), where you can take the therapeutic waters and browse The Pantiles for open-air cafés and indie shops. Stroll alongside the River Medway in Tonbridge (25 minutes) and discover the 13th-century castle, or head to pretty Tenterden (half an hour) for the bookshops and restaurants along its tree-lined high street.
If you fancy some fresh air, Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest (20 minutes) has lots of walking and cycling paths, and you can hire boats for a jaunt out onto Bewl Water (25 minutes). Combine your stroll with a tasting session at Chapel Down Vineyard (35 minutes), where quality sparkling wines are produced.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheerness | 20.9 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Winchelsea | 21.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Camber | 21.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Minster Leas | 21.4 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Hastings Pelham Beach | 23.1 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Sissinghurst Castle Garden 5.7 mi
Leeds Castle 7 mi
Scotney Castle 7.7 mi
Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest 8.3 mi
Kent & East Sussex Railway 11.1 mi
National Trust
Sprivers Garden 5.3 mi
Stoneacre 5.5 mi
Sissinghurst Castle Garden 6 mi
Scotney Castle 7.7 mi
Old Soar Manor 9.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
LINTON PARK 2.5 mi
Linton - Boughton Monchelsea - Linton 2.7 mi
BOUGHTON MONCHELSEA PLACE 2.9 mi
HARTRIDGE HOUSE 4.5 mi
Paddock Wood - River Medway - Whetsted - Paddock Wood 5.2 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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- Does Rustic Retreats have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Rustic Retreats dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Rustic Retreats? Feeling cultural? Time to head for Sissinghurst Castle Garden (20 minutes’ drive), where you can wander the formal gardens, explore the estate and put your feet up in the café; you can … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Rustic Retreats?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Rustic Retreats? From £130 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.