Buckhurst Shepherd's Hut
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Add your business details- Rural 10-acre Kent retreat with a luxury shepherd’s hut
- A 10-minute drive to the Port Lympne Reserve and 15 minutes to Hythe
- Firepit area and public footpath on site; pubs and shops nearby
With meadows, woodlands, fields, orchards, streams and brooks to yourself, it’s a breezy type of stay at the luxury Buckhurst Shepherd’s Hut in the Kent countryside. With 10 acres, there’s a public footpath to navigate your away around this wildlife-packed rural place (with all sorts of animals and birds about, from snipe to rabbits and kingfishers)… and with some exploring already under your belt, next up could be the Port Lympne Reserve safari (10 minutes’ drive) or the historic cinque port town of Hythe (15 minutes).
The footpath leads onto more horizons – just look out for the signposts, gates and stiles (including a public bridge over the stream) to the north and south. When you arrive at this site four miles from the M20, you’ll be armed with a welcome pack containing a map of local walks and bus stops (there’s one 200 yards away with links to Ashford, Hythe and Folkestone) and a breakfast hamper (bread, milk, granola, croissants and other tasty bits are included).
For more culinary treats, there are country pubs within a couple of miles of the site. The people that run this place recommend fab restaurants and pubs in both of the local villages (within a mile or so of the hut) or the towns.
Of course, you’ll be free to let your creativity run wild too, as there’s a full and comprehensive kitchen inside the hut (and plenty of shops a mile or so away). Handily, the hut also has its own bathroom and a firepit outside to see off the day properly.
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1Languages spoken
English
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Features
No dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Buckhurst Shepherd's Hut
Washington
Plain Road
Smeeth
Ashford
Kent
England
TN25 6RD
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.11455°N
0.98343°W
Nearest transport
Bus1.2 mi Swan Lane
1.3 mi Swan Lane
3 mi Holiday Extras
Rail2.7 mi Westenhanger Rail Station
4 mi Sandling Rail Station
5.1 mi Ashford International Rail Station
Ferry6 mi Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
14.4 mi Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal
15 mi Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
Airport11.3 mi Lydd London Ashford Airport
22.8 mi Kent International 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
Hunt down the historical… there’s plenty to go around, whether it’s the Royal Military Canal, medieval high street and steam train railway in Hythe (15 minutes’ drive) or the citadel, the Grade II-listed Mermaid Inn, Ypres Tower and 900-year-old St Mary’s Church in Rye (35 minutes, for particularly fab views from the latter).
While it’s easy to spend a while exploring all the historic places, Canterbury’s cathedral and Canterbury Tales museum included (35 minutes), there’s a lot to root you in the present too. Wildlife’s great at this, so map out the way to Wingham Wildlife Park (35 minutes), Howletts Wild Animal Park ltd (half an hour) and South of England Rare Breeds Centre (25 minutes).
In Tenterden (35 minutes), there are breweries, vineyards and arts, crafts and antique shops. There are plenty more of these types of places about, but for a drink by the sea or a beach day, options include Dymchurch beach (20 minutes), Dungeness (40 minutes) or Folkestone’s Sunny Sands (25 minutes)… and for more of that coastal wishlist, the White Cliffs of Dover (half an hour) or The Historic Dockyard in Chatham (50 minutes).
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hythe | 5.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dymchurch | 6.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Sandgate | 6.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| St Mary'S Bay (Kent) | 7.2 mi | Sea | Good | N/A | Good | Good |
| Folkestone | 9.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Port Lympne Wild Animal Park 2.7 mi
Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway 4.9 mi
Ashford Designer Outlet 5.3 mi
Canterbury Tales 12 mi
Canterbury Heritage Museum 12.1 mi
National Trust
Smallhythe Place 13.5 mi
The White Cliffs of Dover 15.5 mi
Lamb House 15.8 mi
South Foreland Lighthouse 16.9 mi
Sissinghurst Castle Garden 17.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
HATCH PARK 1.8 mi
PORT LYMPNE 2.9 mi
SANDLING PARK 3.7 mi
Hythe - Lympne - Royal Military Canal - Hythe 4.9 mi
Wye - Crundale - Eggarton Manor - Crundale Downs 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 Buckhurst Shepherd's Hut have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Buckhurst Shepherd's Hut dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Buckhurst Shepherd's Hut? Hunt down the historical… there’s plenty to go around, whether it’s the Royal Military Canal, medieval high street and steam train railway in Hythe (15 minutes’ drive) or the citadel, the Grade … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Buckhurst Shepherd's Hut?
Read moreOn-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m.