KENTSTAYCATION
GLAMPING IN KENT CONT .
BEST FOR … GLAMPING WITH FRIENDS
Brenchley Glamping , Tonbridge www . brenchleyglamping . co . uk
Deep in the heart of the iconic Kentish Weald , an area renowned for its natural beauty , idyllic villages and rural way of life , you will find Brenchley Glamping . Unique to any other glamping experience , this countryside hideaway offers a beautifully fitted out Mongolian yurt with enough space to sleep six comfortably . Group glamping at its very best , the yurt is tastefully furnished , equipped with a central log burner , a large fridge for all your snacks and meals to prepare in the well equipped kitchen , a TV with complimentary Amazon Prime , strong WiFi and any other creature comforts you could possibly need . Make the most of British summertime with friends and enjoy full use of the brilliant barbeque with five gas burners and logs for a cosy campfire . Enjoy the quiet of the evening twilight as you sit back talking with friends around the warm crackle of the glowing fire .
Enjoy morning sunrises and the dawn chorus from the birds , knowing that just a short walk away is the double shower and loos . Guests also have exclusive use of the three-acre site , which provides a great space for strolls , gatherings and games with absolutely no interruptions . The Royal spa town of Tunbridge Wells is only a short drive away , so guests can designate a driver and stop by for cocktails and tapas at The Townhouse ( www . townhousetwells . com ), or stock up on artisan goodies perfect for divine alfresco dining , Italian style , from familyrun ArteBianca ( artebianca . co . uk ) in Chapel Place .
BRENCHLEY GLAMPING
STAR FIELD
Star Field , Cranbrook www . starfieldcamping . co . uk
Whether you ’ re wanting a simple , off-grid country retreat at which you can switch off and get back to nature , or more of a glamorous getaway with a clear view of the starry night sky , Star Field will have the perfect glamping setup for you . Whether you take the Tiny House , a safari tent , a dressed bell tent or a naked bell tent , you are sure to experience a true rural sanctuary . Based at family run Charity Farm , expect warm hospitality from your lovely hosts the Clarkes and experience some of the great eateries that picturesque Cranbrook is home to . Dog-friendly café , Arthurs ( www . facebook . com / arthurscranbrook ) comes recommended by the hosts and specialises in scrumptious homemade cakes and savoury snacks . Food for Thought ( www . facebook . com / foodforthoughtcafeandcoffeeshop ) is another Cranbrook treasure that comes highly recommended ; tucked away yet perfect for watching the slow pace of Cranbrook life go by , Food For Thought pride themselves on their fair-trade coffees and teas and proudly use fresh locally sourced ingredients . Bask in the summer sunshine , cappuccino or juice in hand , from their pretty , secluded garden .
Woolton Farm , Bekesbourne near Canterbury www . wooltonfarm . co . uk
Famous for its glorious vineyards and orchards , visitors to Kent can now indulge in the county ’ s finest Garden of England attributes while glamping the night away at boutique vineyard , farm shop and fruit farm Woolton Farm . Home of Woolton Wine and Kentish Pip Cider ( www . kentishpip . co . uk ), guests can now glamp in one of Woolton Farm ’ s bell tents that sit in the pretty Kentish garden adjacent to the farm shop and magnificent thatched barn . Traditional Kent at its farming best , enjoy a refreshing glass of apple juice , cider or awardwinning wine from the easygoing surroundings of The Barn . If you ’ re feeling peckish , Woolton Farm now hosts pop-up style food truck Saffa Bru ( www . facebook . com / thesaffabru ), which serves South Africaninspired dishes including ribeye steak and fries , and their famous ‘ Farmer ’ burgers and hotdogs . Historic Canterbury is only a 10- minute drive away for those wanting to explore the city , its many ancient attractions and fabulous eateries . Howletts Wild Animal Park ( www . aspinallfoundation . org / howletts ) is quite literally next door , so close in fact that you can hear the gorillas at feeding time and the wolves howling at the moon !
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