ELMLEY NATURE RESERVE Glamping Kent

Glamping Kent

Elmley in Kent is a national nature reserve with Glamping on a family farm. The 3,300 acre estate based on an island in the Thames is situated away from the bustle of North Kent, just an hour from London. A vast wilderness with a spectacular landscape, soul stirring skies and breath-taking wildlife provide a truly inspirational escape. It is a very special place, and provides an extraordinary setting for a special event, weekend escape or simply to immerse yourself in nature for the day.

The huts are designed to make the most of the views and to be as comfortable as possible. The friendly owners aim to make sure stays are just what you need, whether it be quiet and relaxed or fun and adventurous and they have thought of most things, but if there is anything else you’d like, just ask.

The owners have two young children and live on the farm along with Max, the farm terrier, a number of chickens and hopefully soon some pigs. You’ll see Gareth out on the quad bike most days, working with the livestock and surveying the wildlife, so do ask if you’d like a tour or have any questions about the farm.

THE SALTBOX – Room for a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children)
With windows for walls, wake up to sunrise and wilderness views. Lie in bed looking out of the fully glazed end, and keep warm with thick woollen Romney Marsh wool throws, hot water bottles and a vintage cast iron radiator. You will also have a kitchenette, with dining/lounge area and an outside shower?!

The Saltbox includes

• A very comfortable kingsize bed with a gorgeous reclaimed wood headboard, and views over miles of unspoilt wilderness from your cosy toes
• Two children can be accommodated on a pull out bed or a hammock swinging over head
• For stargazing and sunrises from bed. This wonderful window looks out across miles of unspoilt landscapes and breath-taking skies
• The bathroom features a wonderful shower, proper loo, gorgeous products by Bramley and bathrobes
• Outside shower – enjoy the unique and exhilarating experience of an open air shower with a view! (There is one inside too!)
• Fire pit

LITTLE OWL – Room for 2
Little Owl is a wildlife watching paradise. The perfect hideout for nature lovers. The large picture window from the foot of the bed looks out onto oak trees, home to barn owls and little owls. Beyond are unspoilt views across Elmley Island. The hut is designed in a traditional style, reflecting the heritage of shepherding across the marsh, but has modern touches to ensure an extremely comfortable adventure. No need for chilly toes in your personal birdwatching hide. The wood burner will keep things toasty and is perfect for cups of tea and simple meals.
It is beautifully decorated in a rustic, vintage style.

Little Owl includes

• A full sized comfy double bed Fall asleep to the sounds of the marsh in the very comfortable
• Wood burning stove
• Ensuite bathroom. The hut has a lovely little ensuite with hot shower, flushing loo, fluffy towels and gorgeous products by Bramley
• A pair of vintage binoculars but to really get close to the wildlife we have a Swarovski telescope for your use
• Fire pit

THE FERRYMAN’S – Room for a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children)
Named after the Ferryman’s Hut that used to sit in the same spot and watch over the Elmley Ferry crossing. This hut has wonderful water views, and guests can watch hares and owls through the fully glassed end. Keep cosy with thick woollen Romney Marsh wool throws, hot water bottles and a vintage cast iron radiator. You will also have a kitchenette, with dining/lounge area and an outside shower?!

The Ferryman’s includes

• A very comfortable kingsize bed and views over miles of unspoilt wilderness
• Two children can be accommodated on a pull out bed or a hammock swinging over head
• For stargazing and sunrises from bed. This wonderful window looks out across miles of unspoilt landscapes and breath-taking skies
• The bathroom features a wonderful shower, proper loo, gorgeous products by Bramley and bathrobes
• Outside shower – enjoy the unique and exhilarating experience of an open air shower with a view! (There is one inside too!)
• Wrap up in the chunky woollen throws and toast marshmallows over the cast iron fire pit, and watch the moonlight on the water in this wilderness hideout

THE DAMSON – Room for a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children)
Tucked into the old orchard, resplendent with fruit trees, The Damson is a cosy escape where guests are surrounded by nature, and you can enjoy it all from the comfort of the kingsized bed, through the fully glazed end. The woollen Romney Marsh wool throws, hot water bottles and a vintage cast iron radiator will keep you nice and warm. You will also have a kitchenette, with dining/lounge area and from the outdoors vintage bath tub, guests can enjoy the epic marsh views and sunrises Elmley is all about!

The Damson includes

• Outside bath – soak up the outdoors with an alfresco soak in The Damson’s beautiful bath (there is a shower inside!)
• A very comfortable kingsize bed with views over miles of unspoilt wilderness
• Two children can be accommodated on a pull out bed or a hammock swinging over head
• For stargazing and sunrises from bed. This wonderful window looks out across miles of unspoilt landscapes and breath-taking skies
• The bathroom features a wonderful shower, proper loo, gorgeous products by Bramley and bathrobes
• Toast marshmallows over the cast iron fire pit… marshmallows included!

VANELLUS – Room for 3
This secluded retreat is designed to let nature in. It features a floor to ceiling window and a luxurious kingsize bed with an ash branch bed frame. It is light and airy with a modern rustic character. Reclaimed wood floors, a dresser created from an old railway wagon with a zinc top, fluffy towels, bathrobes and bath products. Keep warm with thick woollen Romney Marsh wool throws, hot water bottles and an electric radiator. A child or third adult can be accommodated in this hut

Vanellus includes

• A very comfortable kingsize bed, with ash branch posts
• Floor to ceiling window for stargazing and sunrises from bed. This wonderful window looks out across miles of unspoilt landscapes and breath-taking skies
• Full bathroom with a wonderful shower, proper loo, gorgeous products by Bramley and bathrobes
• Listen to the wild sounds of the marsh at night, cosy next to a cast iron firepit

SAMPHIRE – Room for 2
Samphire probably has the best views at Elmley. From the comfortable double bed soak in the sweeping vistas across the marsh, Swale Estuary and the mainland beyond. On a clear day you can see Whitstable. In winter spy rafts of wildfowl sheltering on Swale, and short-eared owls gliding over the ponds. This charming hut has a romantic, nostalgic feel with modern comforts for a very peaceful night’s stay.

Samphire includes

• Full sized double bed
• Wood burning stove
• Lovely little ensuite with hot shower, flushing loo, fluffy towels and gorgeous products by Bramley
• Fire pit, wrap up in the chunky woollen throws and toast marshmallows

HOME COOKED FOOD
If you don’t fancy cooking, just relax and scrumptious home made lunch, supper baskets and breakfast rolls which can be delivered to your hut door. All food is locally sourced.

TREATMENTS
Make your stay even more relaxing with bespoke rejuvenating massages and reiki treatments

ECO CREDENTIALS
The design and development of these traditionally crafted shepherd’s hut are fully sustainable and complements an eco-friendly approach.

EXPLORE THE LOCAL AREA including
Sheppey
Whitstable
Beaches including Botany Bay and Joss Bay
Kent Downs
Leeds Castle
Faversham
Margate
Canterbury

KINGSHILL COTTAGE and KINGSHILL FARMHOUSE also available, self catering 4 bedroom cottage and self-catering 6 bedroom farmhouse

PRICES from

SALT BOX
Standard rate ￡135 per night
3 nights or more ￡120 per night
5 nights or more ￡115 per night

FERRYMANS
Standard rate ￡135 per night
3 nights or more ￡120 per night
5 nights or more ￡115 per night

DAMSON
Standard rate ￡135 per night
3 nights or more ￡120 per night
5 nights or more ￡115 per night

LITTLE OWL
Standard rate ￡105 per night
3 nights or more ￡90 per night
5 nights or more ￡85 per night

VANELLUS
Standard Rate ￡115 per night
3 Nights or more ￡110 per night
5 Nights or more ￡100 per night

SAMPHIRE
Standard rate ￡105 per night
3 nights or more ￡90 per night
5 nights or more ￡85 per night

Please note: These are the average off-peak rates, please enquire for your dates for an exact quote.
Two night minimum stay on weekends

Unfortunately, we do not allow pets due to the disturbance to the wildlife