Built by local craftsman, Julian, from Elham Valley Shepherds Huts using original 1900’s plans, families staying in the self-catering rental near Aldington can enjoy a rural retreat that incorporates a touch of luxury with an idyllic place to relax, recharge and get back to nature amidst vast open skies and miles of Kent countryside. The hut is located in an area that’s a paradise for walking, cycling, and exploring historic towns, quaint villages, ancient churches, and wildlife. The hut comes fully equipped with a double bed and bunk bed above, a kitchen including hob and outdoor fire pit, a built-in toilet and shower room and woollen goods and toiletries from the family’s sister business, Romney Marsh Wools (which won the 2021 award for the ‘Best National Artisan Brand’ at The Rural Business Awards).

• Alpaca Trekking with Alpaca Annie from £25pp
• Bike hire with Channel Bike Hire from £25pp
• Photography classes from £25pp for a 2.5 hour lesson from the comfort of the hut or spend the day learning analogue and camera less techniques such as cyanotypes and Lumen printing at a studio in nearby Evegate. Priced at £60 pp, including all equipment and lunch
• Needle-felting tutorial sessions that take place in your hut and use wool sourced from sheep on the farm from £60pp for a three hour session 
• A half day Marsh Jeep Safari from £70pp with Channel Bike Hire (picking up from the farm)