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The Herdsman's Hut at Broxhall Farm

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Glamping in a hand-built herdsman's hut on a 100-acre working farm
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, close to Canterbury
Double bed, woodburner, kitchen, bathroom, firepit and decking

Now this really is one of a kind. East Kent site The Herdsman's Hut at Broxhall Farm is home to a swishly modern herdsman’s hut hand-built by the site owners: this is most certainly comfortable glamping… Herdsman’s Hut is set on a 100-acre working cattle farm, in a peaceful part of countryside in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It’s surrounded by a vast network of footpaths for gentle rural ambles – set off under your own steam or ask on site for recommendations – and is on the National Cycle Networks routes 16 and 17. The hut has exposed oak beams; a double bed with linen provided; a kitchenette with kettle and hob; a woodburning stove with logs, and an ensuite bathroom with shower and flushing toilet. Decking is outside, along with a private barbecue area and a firepit for easy evenings sizzling supper or sitting by the flames. And if you don’t fancy even looking at the barbecue tongs? Food is easily foraged from here: if you don’t fancy making a snack in the hut kitchenette, the farm’s local pub is a short toddle over the fields (bookings recommended for meals; thi place is rightly popular). You can start your day fully fuelled up too, as breakfast baskets with homemade granola are available to order. Although the farm has been set up as a secluded retreat, it’s easily accessible for quick escapes, as Canterbury is 15 minutes’ drive away and London under a couple of hours.

Site type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

Campfires allowed

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

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Luxury

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

The Herdsman's Hut at Broxhall Farm

Broxhall Farm

Pett Bottom

Canterbury

Kent

England

CT4 5PE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.22065°N
1.08906°W

Nearest transport

Coach

4.7 km New Dover Road Park and Ride Terminal

6.2 km Bus Station

14.3 km Swan Lane

Rail

5.6 km Bekesbourne Rail Station

6 km Canterbury East Rail Station

6.4 km Chartham Rail Station

Ferry

14 km Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal

19.6 km Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal

19.7 km Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal

Airport

23.4 km Kent International Airport

31.5 km Lydd London Ashford Airport

47.2 km 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

The farm is well placed for Kent activities and attractions, whether you’re up for countrysidie or city days, getting active or staying serene. The excellent old city of Canterbury is six and a half miles from the farm and well worth at least a day. Stuff to see (all musts) includes the UNESCO-listed cathedral, the Roman walls and the Roman Museum; also add to the itinerary a punt along the River Stour, a look at the Marlowe Theatre and a potter about the city’s medieval centre and cobbled streets. More history is nearby at 11th-century Dover Castle (25 minutes), hailed as ‘the key to England’ because of its illustrious history and strategic defensive position. Roman fans who liked the walls and museum in Canterbury can roam along to the castle to see one of Dover’s two Roman lighthouses: there are only three preserved in the world. An absolute no from the kids? Cart them along to one of the regular family-friendly events at the castle instead. Towards the coast, take a stroll on the sand and shingle beaches of Whitstable (30 minutes), or have an arty day at the Turner Contemporary in Margate, 45 minutes away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
West Beach, Whitstable	15.8 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Tankerton	16.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Sandgate	16.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Herne Bay Central	17 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Folkestone	17 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

St Augustine's Abbey 6.3 km

Canterbury Tales 6.4 km

Canterbury Cathedral 6.5 km

Canterbury Roman Museum 6.5 km

Canterbury Heritage Museum 6.5 km

National Trust

The White Cliffs of Dover 20.1 km

South Foreland Lighthouse 21.6 km

Smallhythe Place 34 km

Stoneacre 35.8 km

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 38 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

DANE JOHN GARDENS 6.1 km

Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church Buffer Zone 6.4 km

Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church 6.5 km

BROOME PARK 6.6 km

CHILHAM CASTLE 9.4 km

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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What attractions are near The Herdsman's Hut at Broxhall Farm? The farm is well placed for Kent activities and attractions, whether you’re up for countrysidie or city days, getting active or staying serene. The excellent old city of Canterbury is six and … Read more
When can I check in and check out of The Herdsman's Hut at Broxhall Farm?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime

Depart by: 11 a.m.

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