If you wish to book an isolated stay at Gravel Pit Farm Glamping, we would love to accommodate you.
However, due to the current Coronavirus situation, we have some strict, but simple and safe protocols, which we have to adhere to.
Please call or email us so that we can discuss these protocols in more detail.
Stay safe and well,
Simon and Annabel
T: Annabel 07790 512626 T: Simon 07710 179337
LUXURY GLAMPING
PURE ESCAPISM
Crisp white sheets and a comfortable bed. Sweet dreams await you in a world away from everyday life.
A large two-tier BBQ is supplied for each tent. BBQ food packs and charcoal are available by special order.
Gravel Pit Farm is a quiet, secluded world of huge green spaces, BBQ’s and campfires, an abundance of wildlife and late-night star gazing. Our two 5-star safari tents are fully equipped with kitchens, en suite bathrooms and each sleep six adults comfortably. A world away from everyday life, Gravel Pit Farm is at the top-end of the glamping experience.
Each safari tent is a large and spacious 66 square metres (over 700 sq ft). 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 fabulous wood-burning stoves are the focal point of the cosy living areas, which quickly warm the tents on cooler days and nights.
The kitchen is well stocked with utensils, a full-size gas hob, sink and fridge. Outside is a fantastic huge 30-inch two-tier charcoal BBQ.
The evening sunset can be enjoyed 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.
To top it all off, a clear night gives you a canopy of stars to explore the cosmos at the end of the day.
facilities
The safari tents
We have two Safari Tents and they both offer 5-star luxury with over 700 sq ft of space -
they are at the top end of the glamping experience.
Styled like a traditional safari lodge and with with plenty of extras - every creature comfort
has been thought of!
Double room with king-size bed
Twin room with two 3ft beds
Hanging space for clothes
Elevated cabin space with king-size double bed
(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
Living area with plenty of sofa space
Wood-burning stove
Wi-Fi in each tent
Plenty of electric sockets plus USB charging points
6-seater indoor dining table
Covered veranda with table and chairs
External two-tier barbecue grill (one for each tent)
Fresh eggs to collect from our chicken nesting boxes
Dogs welcome (dogs must be kept on a lead on the site)
exploring The 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!
There are numerous footpath routes to be explored. Cycling is very popular around Marden as much of the Weald of Kent is flat(ish) - power assisted bikes can be hired nearby.
The following are 5 - 20 minutes away:
Bewl Water - sailing, canoeing, paddle boarding, fishing, cycling, rowing, Aqua Park, boat rides and cafe
Bedgebury National Pinetum - walking, cycling, mountain biking, Go Ape, live concert programme and many other events
Castles: Leeds Castle, Scotney Castle and Sissinghurst Castle
Museum of Kent Life.
Shooting: West Kent Shooting School offers clay pigeon shooting
Wine: Hush Heath Winery - tours and tasting - (3 miles - under an hour’s walk)
Herbert Hall Vineyards - private tour/tasting (1 mile - 15 mins walk)
Family Fun: The Hop Farm Village, Paddock Wood (7 mile - 20 minute drive)
Fishing: Monks Lakes, Claygate Lake and Mouse Hole lakes - all offer course fishing
Flowers: Blooming Green Flowers Organic Flower Garden - floristry events
Beaches: Camber Sand, Rye, Greatstone, Winchelsea, Hastings (approx. 45 - 60 mins away) and Whitstable on the North Kent coast is just over an hour away
Gin: Anno Gin distillery - tasting and tours (3/4 mile - 10 minute walk)
The historic towns of Royal Tunbridge Wells and Cranbrook are 20 mins away and the ancient city of Canterbury is an hour away.
Marden mainline station to London is one mile from the site (50 minutes to Charing Cross twice an hour).
The Channel Tunnel is 3/4 hour 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).
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.
faq’s
how many people can you host?
Groups of up to 12 people are welcome (6 people per tent).
Each tent can be booked separately for up to 6 people.
is the site child-friendly?
Gravel Pit Farm Glamping welcomes groups or families. Please be aware young children need to be supervised as there is unmodified, exciting nature all around. For instance, unfenced ponds with ducklings and moorhens in summer, uneven ground with rabbit holes, ditches and paths to be explored.
can I pitch other tents on the site?
We don’t allow other tents or caravans - unless the whole site is booked by one group and special arrangements are made.
what’s included?
We supply a welcome pack with a few essentials such as coffee, tea, sugar, milk, butter, bread, cereal, jam, biscuits, and marshmallows with sticks for toasting them on the campfire. (BBQ packs and more are available by special order).
Hot & Cold water, electricity (from renewable sources) and Wi-Fi are all included.
The tents are self-catering, but delivery of meals from Life Fork and Spoon (www.lifeforkandspoon.com) can be arranged. Good pub grub is available in the village pubs - The Unicorn and The Westend Tavern.
Our chickens generously lay eggs, which are available for you to collect from nesting boxes and buy for your breakfast.
There are four takeaways in the village - Marden boasts two of the best curry houses in Kent… The Taj of Kent and The Marden Tandoori… plus Fish U Knight kebabs and fish & chips, and a Chinese.
Other eateries just outside the village include: The Stilebridge Inn, The Mulbury Tree, The Goudhurst Inn, The Curious Eatery, The Lord Raglan, The Green Cross Inn, The Boat House Bistro, The Bull at Linton, The Great House, The Poet at Matfield, The Bell & Jorrocks.
There are three mini supermarkets in the village. Marden Farmshop has interesting locally grown farm produce, Taywell Farmshop has a wide selection of local produce and game, including pre-ordered boxes for BBQ’s, etc.
Larger supermarkets are 20 minutes drive away.
what are the
food & drink options?
are there restaurants nearby?
Dogs are welcome but limited to 2 and our “Dog Pack” must be booked (includes a freshly laundered dog bed, bowls, crate and an 8-metre-long line).
ARE DOGS ALLOWED?
The whole site can sleep up to 12 people and we welcome groups such as hen and stag parties, birthday parties and other celebrations can also be catered for. We can offer a full 'organised party' service if required.
We are happy to help you organise some adventures out and about or maybe just some fun on the farm. A little help with celebrating special occasions is also available.
We encourage you to contact us to discuss your requirements and help make your stay as perfect as possible.
