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Jemima Hut at the Farm

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Doors open in the door mouse and birds nest facilities

Gates to let you into the field where the hut sits

The door mouse and birds nest facilities

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

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

Pitch types & availability

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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

No availability on our site

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Perfect stay 10/10

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

Andrius A. Aug 2024

Jemima shepherd's hut

Liked: Hosts were really nice and helpfull🥰Facilities clean and you have everything you might need, wood for fire was provided same as coal for bbq..The nature was amazing and peaceful as we wanted as camping parks can be very crowded and loud, so we enjoyed every second of our stay. Really recommend Jemima Hut for your stay if you like peace and quiet , Thank you❤️❤️❤️

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything, this is one of our favourite places. Accomodation, location and facilities…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

TERRY L. Aug 2024

Jemima shepherd's hut

Liked: Everything, this is one of our favourite places. Accomodation, location and facilities are amazing.

Disliked: Going home.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent little getaway with everything you could want. Spotless

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
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

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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
Wifi	No rating

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

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 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 BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.17097°N
1.01154°W

Nearest transport

Coach

4.7 mi Swan Lane

4.8 mi Tesco Crooksfoot

Rail

3.7 mi Wye Rail Station

5.3 mi Chilham Rail Station

5.4 mi Westenhanger Rail Station

Ferry

6.9 mi Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal

13.7 mi Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal

14.1 mi Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal

Airport

15.3 mi Lydd London Ashford Airport

19.3 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

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	7.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Sandgate	8.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Folkestone	9.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Dymchurch	10.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
St Mary'S Bay (Kent)	11.2 mi	Sea	Good	N/A	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ashford Designer Outlet 5.8 mi

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park 6.5 mi

Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway 7.4 mi

Canterbury Tales 7.9 mi

Canterbury Heritage Museum 8 mi

National Trust

The White Cliffs of Dover 14.4 mi

South Foreland Lighthouse 15.7 mi

Smallhythe Place 16.4 mi

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 19.4 mi

Lamb House 19.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

OLANTIGH TOWERS 3.1 mi

Wye - Crundale - Eggarton Manor - Crundale Downs 3.3 mi

HATCH PARK 4.1 mi

GODMERSHAM PARK 4.5 mi

CHILHAM CASTLE 5.1 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

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

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
There is no reception at this site. Please check in at the farmhouse instead.

Changes to your holiday

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

Extras

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

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
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.
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.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Occupancy

Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
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.
Open fires are prohibited.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Vehicles

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

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

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