When can I check in and check out of Gravel Pit Farm?

On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Gravel Pit Farm?

From R9 881,61 (for 2 nights, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Gravel Pit Farm

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Covered pergola for outside eating and celebrations

Luxury glamping site on a rural Kent farm 40 miles from London
Within walking distance of vineyards; a 25-minute drive to Bewl Water
Fresh eggs available, walks on the farm and firepits for stargazing

Step off the train at Marden station in Kent and stroll headfirst into a dog-friendly haven with firepits, vineyards and late-night stargazing. Gravel Pit Farm is the name – and it’s a mere 15 minutes’ stroll from the station. Small, remote and utterly uncrowded, this glamping site has a one-and-a-half-acre field with two firepits and a covered pergola measuring seven by 11 metres for alfresco dining and celebrations (even if that’s just a celebration of your first visit to the gorgeous Kent countryside). Based on the edge of Marden village, a bunch of pubs, cafés and restaurants are within walking distance of your new temp abode. It’s a top spot to kickstart your Kent explorations, with two vineyards being within walking distance too (25 minutes and an hour’s walk respectively). That’s not to mention canoeing on the river Medway (15 minutes’ drive) and paddleboarding and other watersports at Bewl Water (25 minutes). For all of the glamping site’s mod cons, however, Gravel Pit Farm still hasn’t lost touch with the outdoors. You could say it’s wild on the outside and cosy on the inside. There are numerous walks around the farm and neighbouring farms and on a clear night, the big open skies sparkle with stars. Fresh eggs can be collected daily, laid by the free-range hens. It all feels gloriously private. The views of the open paddock are especially splendid when the sunset makes its nightly dash behind the skyline. After dark, light up a firepit and perch on one of the small benches provided. A welcome pack is provided when you arrive, along with essentials like tea, coffee and marshmallows and sticks for toasting.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Dogs are not allowed on the furniture at any time.

Languages spoken

English

German

Open from Fri, 07 Mar to Mon, 10 Nov 2025

Pitch types & availability

The Stag and Hare Lodge 3 bedroom safari tent

6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch 3 bedrooms

Dimensions: 7.0m width x 11.0m length (23.0ft width x 36.1ft length) Calculated area: 77.0m² (828.8ft²)

6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch 3 bedrooms

Dogs are not allowed on the furniture at any time.

Dimensions

7.0m width x 11.0m length (23.0ft width x 36.1ft length) Calculated area: 77.0m² (828.8ft²)

5 rooms

Bedroom 1 x Queen sized bed
Bedroom 1 x Twin beds
Bedroom 1 x Queen sized bed
Bathroom 1 x Shower, 1 x Toilet
Toilet 1 x Toilet

Features

Bed linen 4 included, 4 max.
Car 4 included, 4 max.
Duvets and pillows 6 included, 6 max.
Fridge 1 included, 1 max.
High chair 1 included, 1 max.

Barbecue
Beds made up
Cooker
Cooking equipment
Dining table and chairs
Firepit
Firewood provided
Full kitchen
Gas and electricity included
Kettle
Outdoor furniture
Picnic table
Shower
Shower room with WC
Toaster
Towels
Verandah
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Wood-burning stove

Other restrictions

Extras

Dog (2 max)

£25 (£25) per stay

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £400 (£400) 2 nights, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Loved it!!!

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 2024

The Stag and Hare Lodge 3 bedroom safari tent

Liked: Wonderful hosts, great location for walks, chilling, campfire, BBQ etc. Amazing time!

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Leave the car at home Luxury 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Gravel Pit Farm

Gravel Pit Lane

Marden

Maidstone

Kent

England

TN12 9NP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.17109°N
0.47941°W

Route directions

Please note that there is an entrance from Pattenden Lane through the Wheelbarrow Estate, but this route isn’t recommended because the track is very rough and includes gates that must be opened : it is best to travel via Goudhurst Road.

Nearest transport

Coach

9.9 km The Chequers

10 km The Chequers

11.9 km King Street

Rail

1.1 km Marden Rail Station

5 km Staplehurst Rail Station

6.4 km Paddock Wood Rail Station

Ferry

31.5 km Gravesend Pier

32.1 km Tilbury Ferry Terminal

45.5 km Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal

Airport

36 km Biggin Hill Airport

40 km Lydd London Ashford Airport

44.9 km London Gatwick 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

Into the woods, you go… there are Go Ape obstacles in Bedgebury Forest (half an hour’ drive) and bike rides in Hemsted Forest (half an hour). You might fancy ticking off some Kent castles too – just take your pick from Hever Castle & Gardens (50 minutes), Scotney Castle (20 minutes), Leeds Castle (25 minutes), Dover Castle (an hour and 10 minutes) and Sissinghurst Castle Garden (20 minutes). Those with a taste for the finer things can wet their palate at the Anno Distillers (five minutes), Biddenden Vineyards (25 minutes) or Musket Brewery (15 minutes). There are a handful of north Kent beaches from 55 minutes to an hour and five minutes’ drive for peaceful days by the sea… And what else? Perhaps The Hop Farm (20 minutes) farm park? Clay pigeon shooting at the West Kent Shooting School (15 minutes)? Fishing lakes (from 10 minutes)? Historic Royal Tunbridge Wells (half an hour) or Canterbury (an hour and five minutes)? The Lower Ladysden PYO and Maize Maze. (10 minutes)?

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Winchelsea	33.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Camber	34.5 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Sheerness	36 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
St Leonards	36.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Hastings Pelham Beach	36.1 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 9.4 km

Scotney Castle 10 km

Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest 11.3 km

Leeds Castle 13.7 km

Ightham Mote 17.6 km

National Trust

Sprivers Garden 6.1 km

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 9.6 km

Scotney Castle 10.1 km

Stoneacre 11.2 km

Old Soar Manor 14.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

LINTON PARK 6.2 km

Linton - Boughton Monchelsea - Linton 6.3 km

Paddock Wood - River Medway - Whetsted - Paddock Wood 6.4 km

BOUGHTON MONCHELSEA PLACE 7 km

HARTRIDGE HOUSE 7 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

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

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 42 day(s) of arrival.

General

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

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

Hired accommodation

Hired accommodation: £100,00 (R2 442,61) damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

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.

General

Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.

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 Farm House or at the Glamping site instead.

Reception

There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Dogs

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

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

Admission

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

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Hired accommodation

Your unit must be left clean and tidy, a fine of £50,00 (R1 221,31) will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Additional terms

Dogs are not allowed on the furniture at any time.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Gravel Pit Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Gravel Pit Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Gravel Pit Farm? Into the woods, you go… there are Go Ape obstacles in Bedgebury Forest (half an hour’ drive) and bike rides in Hemsted Forest (half an hour). You might fancy ticking off some … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Gravel Pit Farm?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Gravel Pit Farm? From R9 881,61 (for 2 nights, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.