Daisy's Meadow Retreat
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- Adults-only bell tents set in their own five-acre meadow
- A 10-minute walk from Smarden village's pubs and art gallery
- Private hot tub and firepit at each tent; wild swimming on the farm
Daisy's Meadow Retreat might have you asking, 'What doesn’t it have?' Each adults-only bell tent is set in its own five-acre meadow in the peaceful Kent countryside, with its own five-acre meadow, hot tub and firepit. Not only that, but there’s a wild swimming pond and a woodland walk on the farm, and just in case you’re missing your pilates routine, a qualified pilates instructor is available to run sessions for an additional fee.
The basics first: the bell tents are completely off-grid, accessible through two fields (or by car if the conditions allow). Views over the countryside are a given; the site is about halfway between the High Weald and the Kent Downs, on a farm of about 100 acres (including 30 acres of ancient woodland and the wild water swimming pond where you’ll most likely spend some time).
It’s a comfortable stay at each bell tent, with a woodburning stove, cosy bedding, bean bags and basic camping supplies including a gas stove, kettle and kitchen equipment. Outside is a Scandinavian-style woodfired hot tub (surely your go-to stargazing spot), firepit, reclining sunloungers and a separate tent with an eco toilet and standing water pipes. All logs are complimentary.
From Daisy's Meadow Retreat, it’s a 10-minute walk across the fields to the local village of Smarden, where there are two pubs, a community shop and an art gallery. If you don’t fancy prepping every single meal or walking over there, breakfast or barbecue packs can be ordered from the site for an additional fee.
Site type
2 Open now
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sat 23 May to
Pitch types & availability
28 
Adults only
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Portable toilet
Dogs allowed
Adults only
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimmingAmenities 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 Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Location
Daisy's Meadow Retreat
Romden Farm
Romden Road
Smarden
Kent
England
TN27 8RA
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.14604°N
0.70787°E
Nearest transport
Coach7.3 mi Park Street
9.1 mi Tesco Crooksfoot
9.1 mi Tesco Crooksfoot
Rail1.9 mi Pluckley Rail Station
3.7 mi Headcorn Rail Station
5.6 mi Charing (Kent) Rail Station
Ferry18.2 mi Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
25.4 mi Gravesend Pier
25.7 mi Tilbury Ferry Terminal
Airport16.5 mi Lydd London Ashford Airport
29.2 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
Local attractions and activities include:
- Kent vineyards: from 10 minutes’ drive
- Sissinghurst Castle Garden (home of poet and writer Vita Sackville-West): 15 minutes
- Tenterden (town on the edge of the High Weald National Landscape; stop on the Kent & East Sussex Railway): 20 minutes
- Leeds Castle (attractions including a bird of prey centre and Go Ape): 25 minutes
- Designer Outlet Ashford: 25 minutes
- Port Lympne (safari park): half an hour
- Rye (half-timbered houses and castle museum): 35 minutes
- Bodiam Castle (14th-century moated castle): 35 minutes
- Canterbury (historic city home to the Canterbury Cathedral): 40 minutes
- Camber Sands (sandy beach with dunes): 45 minutes
- Whitstable (seaside town famed for its oysters): 45 minutes
- Howletts Wild Animal Park: 45 minutes.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dymchurch | 15.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| St Mary'S Bay (Kent) | 15.1 mi | Sea | Good | N/A | Good | Good |
| Camber | 15.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Littlestone | 16.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Winchelsea | 16.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Kent & East Sussex Railway 5.4 mi
Sissinghurst Castle Garden 5.9 mi
Ashford Designer Outlet 7.5 mi
Leeds Castle 7.9 mi
Great Dixter House and Gardens 11.4 mi
National Trust
Sissinghurst Castle Garden 6.3 mi
Smallhythe Place 7.4 mi
Stoneacre 9.2 mi
Bodiam Castle 12.3 mi
Sprivers Garden 12.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
CHILSTON PARK 5.1 mi
Tenterden - Stiles and Steam Trains 5.5 mi
GODINTON PARK 5.7 mi
SISSINGHURST CASTLE 5.9 mi
SISSINGHURST COURT 7.1 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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Frequently asked questions
- Does Daisy's Meadow Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Daisy's Meadow Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Daisy's Meadow Retreat? Local attractions and activities include: - Kent vineyards: from 10 minutes’ drive - Sissinghurst Castle Garden (home of poet and writer Vita Sackville-West): 15 minutes - Tenterden (town on the edge of … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Daisy's Meadow Retreat?
On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. The owners will greet you to check in.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Daisy's Meadow Retreat? From £300 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.