Gravel Pit Farm Safari Tents Marden Kent
Gravel Pit Farm in the Kent countryside is a quiet, secluded world of huge green spaces, BBQ’s and campfires, an abundance of wildlife and late-night star gazing. We have two Safari Tents sleeping up to 6 adults offering 5-star luxury with over 700 sq ft of space. They are at the top end of the glamping experience.
Here in Darling Buds Of May country we appreciate the great outdoors; big, wide skies burning into spectacular sunsets that in turn bring some of the most spellbinding nights of dramatic skies full of stars. At Gravel Pit Farm Glamping we want you to be able to share this, you can opt to turn of all the lights and quietly enjoy the night darkness with just a crackling campfire, absolute bliss! On those chillier evenings the odd light and a wood burning stove can make all the difference.
In the lodges you’ll find a proper, comfortable king size and large single beds with warm duvets and crisp white sheets, mean you get a dreamy night’s sleep. The well-appointed bathrooms within each tent include large shower enclosures, a proper basin and flushing WC, with extra loos housed in a separate purpose built oak cabin. The kitchen is well stocked with utensils, a full-size gas hob, sink and fridge.
Enjoy evening sunset on the covered veranda with a chilled glass of Prosecco or two. At the far end of the paddock is our campfire for long evenings of storytelling or setting the world to rights, or simply gazing into the flickering flames while toasting marshmallows.
HARE & STAG SAFARI LODGES
Styled like a traditional safari lodge and with with plenty of extras with every creature comfort
has been thought of the lodges include
- Double room with king-size bed
- Twin room with two 3ft beds
- Hanging space for clothes
- Elevated cabin space with king-size double bed (perfect for kids or cozy couples)
- Bathroom with large shower, basin and WC
- Separate WC in nearby purpose-built cabin
- Fully equipped kitchen with gas hob and fridge
- 6-seater indoor dining table
- Living area with plenty of sofa space
- Wood-burning stove
- Plenty of electric sockets plus USB charging points
- Wi-Fi
OUTSIDE you will find
- Covered veranda with table and chairs
- External two-tier barbecue grill (one for each tent)
- Collect Fresh Eggs from our chicken nesting boxes
LOCAL AREA
Whether you are looking for a relaxing, quiet time, at one with nature, away from it all, or you want a full-on break with lots of outdoor experiences such as sailing, cycling, clay pigeon shooting, fishing, walking, exploring and campfires, but with a comfortable bed and a warm shower at the end of it all, we can offer either or maybe a mixture of the two!
Explore….
- Numerous footpath routes
- Cycling with much of the Weald of Kent being flat(ish) and power assisted bikes can be hired nearby
- Bewl Water for sailing, canoeing, paddle boarding, fishing, cycling, rowing, Aqua Park, boat rides and cafe
- Bedgebury National Pinetum for walking, cycling, mountain biking, Go Ape, live concert programme and many other events
- Leeds Castle, Scotney Castle and Sissinghurst Castle
- Museum of Kent Life
- West Kent Shooting School offers clay pigeon shooting
- Anno Gin Distillery with tasting and tours (3/4 mile – 10 minute walk)
- Hush Heath Winery – tours and tasting – (3 miles – under an hour’s walk)
- Herbert Hall Vineyards – private tour/tasting (1 mile – 15 mins walk)
- The Hop Farm Village, Paddock Wood (7 mile – 20 minute drive)
- Monks Lakes, Claygate Lake and Mouse Hole lakes for course fishing
- Blooming Green Flowers Organic Flower Garden with floristry events
- Historic towns of Royal Tunbridge Wells and Cranbrook are 20 mins away and the ancient city of Canterbury is an hour away
- Beaches of Camber Sand, Rye, Greatstone, Winchelsea, Hastings (approx. 45 – 60 mins away) and Whitstable on the North Kent coast is just over an hour away
- London – Marden mainline station to London is one mile from the site (50 minutes to Charing Cross twice an hour)
- The Channel Tunnel is 45 minutes away making day trips to the northern French coast as easy as visiting London. If you time it right you can leave Marden and be in France in well under 2 hours!
EXPERIENCES
We are happy to help organise experiences: for example: bootcamps/yoga/ flower arranging/crafting/reiki/massage/ (there is a luxury mini spa in the village), etc.
We can also help arrange small parties for weddings, wedding anniversaries and other celebrations.
PRICES
From £200 per night for up to 6 people
Dogs are welcome (but must be kept on a lead on the site)