When can I check in and check out of Jemima Hut at the Farm?

On-site accommodation Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Jemima Hut at the Farm?

From R2 156,60 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Jemima Hut at the Farm

From £90 For 1 night, 2 adults 10 12 reviews

Jemima hut with seating, bbq & firepit (added by visitor 06 Jun 2022)

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Sit down and enjoy your lunch (added by manager 31 may 2021)

Hut with farmhouse in the background (added by manager 31 may 2021)

Bench and table by the hut (added by manager 31 may 2021)

Cosy shepherd's hut on a family farm in the Kent Downs
A 25-minute drive to Canterbury; 35 minutes to Dover and the coast
Private garden, toilet and kitchenette; pub 10 minutes' walk

You’re bound to get a friendly welcome when you turn up at Jemima Hut at the Farm – although the hut herself sits in a peaceful private garden area, she’s got plenty of company all around from the chickens, sheep and donkey that also reside at this family-run farm in the Kent countryside, 25 minutes’ drive from Ashford. There’s just the one cosy hut at this site so you’ll have plenty of peace and privacy while you’re here. A picnic table and bench have been provided to help you make the most of the fresh air and views, and there’s space to spread out a sunbathing towel too. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife while you relax here – you’ll often see deer trotting about in the field, or spot rabbits, badgers and pheasants scurrying about in the undergrowth. This isn’t a place where the owners have tried to cram everything into one space – instead, Jemima has been kept as a cosy sleeping area (with log burner and kingsize double or two single beds) while the amenities sit in two separate huts. The Door Mouse houses the kitchenette (with a small fridge/freezer, kettle and cutlery/crockery), and next door the Birds Nest has the sink and toilet. A couple of torches and a disposable barbecue are also provided. A location within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty means this is a great area for a walk – you can stroll around the farm to the pond and woodlands, head out to local villages or get to the local pub (10 minutes’ walk away). And it also means some great stargazing by night too, so make sure you bring warm clothes along for evenings out under clear skies.

Site type

Opens 1 June

Please note

This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Spanish

Open from Sat, 01 Jun to Mon, 02 Sept 2024

Pitch types & availability

Jemima shepherd's hut

2 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch

Dimensions: 1.9m width x 3.3m length (6.1ft width x 10.8ft length) Calculated area: 6.1m² (65.7ft²)

2 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch

Please bring your own cooking equipment.

Dimensions

1.9m width x 3.3m length (6.1ft width x 10.8ft length) Calculated area: 6.1m² (65.7ft²)

Year of manufacture: 2018

2 rooms

Toilet 1 x Toilet
Open space 1 x King sized bed

No showers on site.

Features

Bed linen 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 1 max.
Duvets and pillows 2 included, 2 max.
Fridge 1 included, 1 max.

Beds made up
Firewood provided
Freezer
Gas and electricity included
Kettle
Kitchen corner or kitchenette
Lanterns/fairy lights
Outdoor furniture
Picnic table
Power socket(s)
Towels
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Wood-burning stove

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed

Arrival days

From £90 (£90) 1 night, 2 adults

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Excellent little getaway with everything you could want. Spotless

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Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Lisa J. Aug 2023

Jemima shepherd's hut

Liked: Everything. It was so peaceful and perfect for want I wanted. Vanessa was very friendly and welcoming, as we're the gorgeous dogs. The fire put was perfect for sitting out in the evening, and as it was a little chilling I lit the stove in the hut and was toasty in no time.

Disliked: Bed was a little on the hard side.

Recommend to friends Visit again

This is a must stay location

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Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Dale H. Aug 2023

Jemima shepherd's hut

Liked: Just perfect From the start it was fantastic, got the most friendly welcome The most peaceful location with amazing views. The hut was lovely really comfortable and clean, the wood burning in the evening topped it off. Nice clean kitchen and toilet, well stocked with the must haves. The icing on the cake was meeting and feeding donk the donkey.

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Cozy hut with a comfortable bed. The wood burner came in very…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
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Damian S. Jul 2023

Jemima shepherd's hut

Liked: Cozy hut with a comfortable bed. The wood burner came in very handy on a cold and damp July evening.

Disliked: The rain.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely place to stay to get away from it all.

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Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Anonymous Sept 2022

Jemima shepherd's hut

Liked: The tranquility of the shepherds hut and great views

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely hut, very peaceful and off the beaten track.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Aeryn P. Aug 2022

Jemima shepherd's hut

Liked: Welcoming host, beautiful location, we had fun feeding the donkey and loved the fire pit after dark. Hut very cosy with thoughtful touches to help us enjoy our stay.

Disliked: (I'm nit picking here) some cushions for the outdoor bench by the hut would make it even more perfect.

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everything was so well thought out and it was a fab stay away..thanks

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Helen H. Aug 2022

Jemima shepherd's hut

Liked: quiet, warm and friendly host..absolutely lovely

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Jemima Hut at the Farm is absolutely lovely! We enjoyed every minute…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Eka Z. Aug 2022

Jemima shepherd's hut

Liked: Jemima Hut at the Farm is absolutely lovely! We enjoyed every minute of our stay. Vanessa welcomed us and showed us around the property and provided us with everything we required to make our stay as pleasant as possible! The hut feels very private and is right in front of a big and beautiful field and the farm is also charming. We loved all the animals, especially Badger and Donkey. It was the perfect little escape from the city. We cannot wait to come back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Superb accommodation, hosts and location.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Jul 2022

Jemima shepherd's hut

Liked: Loved everything about it.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect getaway

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Chloe B. Jul 2022

Jemima shepherd's hut

Liked: Perfect little getaway for the night, Vanessa and her husband are more than accommodating with everything, very quiet space for those who just want to get away from it all, few animals around (the donkey is lovely!)

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Wonderful peaceful experience, great facilities and wonderful hosts

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Beth J. Jun 2022

Jemima shepherd's hut

Liked: Great location for peace & quiet. Vanessa was a wonderful host; friendly and thought of everything to make the stay great. Nice touches from fresh flowers in the hut to milk in the fridge for a cuppa. I needed some down time to recharge & it was perfect. Donkey was a firm favourite too and my son enjoyed helping collect eggs from the chickens. Will definitely stay again.

Disliked: Nothing!

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Features

No dogs 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 pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

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

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Forest

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

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 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Jemima Hut at the Farm

Mill Farm

Bodsham

Kent

England

TN25 5JQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.17097°N
1.01154°W

Nearest transport

Coach

7.6 km Swan Lane

7.7 km Tesco Crooksfoot

Rail

6 km Wye Rail Station

8.6 km Chilham Rail Station

8.7 km Westenhanger Rail Station

Ferry

11.2 km Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal

22.1 km Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal

22.6 km Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal

Airport

24.7 km Lydd London Ashford Airport

31.1 km 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

This is a top spot for a walk – footpaths run around the local villages of Bodsham, Hastingleigh and Elmsted, the North Downs Way is close by, and there’s a bus stop in Bodsham for jaunts further afield by public transport. The Wye Downs (10 minutes’ drive) is a good area for a stroll too, followed by a pub stop in the historic village of Wye. Elsewhere, you might like to plan wanders around Canterbury (25 minutes), the famed cliffs of Dover (35 minutes) or the desert landscape of Dungeness National Nature Reserve (40 minutes). Folkestone, Camber Sands and Whitstable are all within a 45-minute drive if you’d prefer a day at the beach. Other good things to put on your to-do list include lovely Leeds Castle (35 minutes) and animal encounters at Port Lympne Safari Park (25 minutes). The owners also suggest picking up fresh seafood at Greatstone beach (45 minutes) for a tasty barbecue back in Jemima’s garden.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Hythe	12.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Sandgate	13.5 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Folkestone	16 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Dymchurch	16.3 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
St Mary'S Bay (Kent)	17.9 km	Sea	Good	N/A	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ashford Designer Outlet 9.3 km

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park 10.4 km

Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway 11.9 km

Canterbury Tales 12.8 km

Canterbury Heritage Museum 12.8 km

National Trust

The White Cliffs of Dover 23.3 km

South Foreland Lighthouse 25.3 km

Smallhythe Place 26.4 km

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 31.3 km

Lamb House 31.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

OLANTIGH TOWERS 4.9 km

Wye - Crundale - Eggarton Manor - Crundale Downs 5.4 km

HATCH PARK 6.7 km

GODMERSHAM PARK 7.3 km

CHILHAM CASTLE 8.3 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Occupancy

Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

General

Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.

Safety

Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Arrivals and departures

There is no reception at this site. Please check in at the farmhouse instead.

Occupancy

The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

General

The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

General

This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Does Jemima Hut at the Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Jemima Hut at the Farm dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Jemima Hut at the Farm? This is a top spot for a walk – footpaths run around the local villages of Bodsham, Hastingleigh and Elmsted, the North Downs Way is close by, and there’s a bus stop … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Jemima Hut at the Farm?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 10:30 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Jemima Hut at the Farm? From R2 156,60 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.