The Shepherds Hut at Marley

What a lovely find!

Thank you to the lovely hosts for offering this fantastic accommodation. We were surrounded by lush Kentish farmland and livestock, waking to owls twittwoo-ing, sheep baa-ing, guinea fowl chittering and horses neighing. The added bonus was the cutest piggy softly snoring in their sty right next to the hut. We (and our dog!) loved it.

Had a lovely time staying in the shepherds hut.

It was in a lovely setting. Especially enjoyed seeing the Guineafowl, ponies and the big pig next door. The shepherds hut is really well equipped and was very clean. Most of all it was really cute. Would love to return for another stay to explore more of Kent.

We had the best holiday in years ,what a view from the door very cosy little hut comfy bed and what you would expect i terms of facilites for the size of hut

Very many thanks for a very delightful & memorable stay.

We very much appreciated the high standard of this unique accommodation - very comfortable, clean & cleverly designed throughout, very good shower and efficient flushing toilet, plenty of hot water and heating (only electric used) - wood burner not required. Exterior lighting at night was also appreciated (especially by my wife) as it gave an extra sense of security in such an isolated location. The toaster, fresh bread & milk waiting for us on our arrival was also appreciated. How nice to spend a few days away from all the traffic noise and general chaos of normal life, deep in the country surrounded by a variety of farm animals and open fields. Only worry were the very steep front wooden steps which definitely needed a hand rail for safety - especially when wet after rain or because of early morning dew. Thanks again - will recommend to others and hope to use another of your sites at a future date. Keep up the good work!! Alan Davison.

Ideal location.

Friendly hosts. Thanks.

I really had a lovely time here it was beautiful and all the lovely animals around you is just wonderful.

Sadly we did have to leave early due to no hot water, but this was completely out of the owners control and they were very helpful and couldn’t apologise more. We were refunded which was very lovely of Lucy and I would definitely go back :)

Very beautiful location.

Snug, clean, comfortable property with lots of nice touches. I wanted somewhere quiet so that I could write and I pretty much only heard the animals for four days. The hosts were friendly. I hope to go back soon

We stayed at the hut for a week with our little Jack Russell and we had such an amazing time.

The hut has everything you need and it’s very cosy. The log burn was amazing and kept us warm but it has an electric heater as well. The walks around were amazing and also 3 pubs in walking distance. The red lion one is my favourite. Lucy is so helpful and replies to messages straight away. She was so kind to provide milk, bread, coffee and Christmas goodies ! The place is so relaxing and quiet . You open the window and the only sound you may hear is the pig, horse or sheep’s . I would love to go back! Best Christmas ever !

Lovely stay, in beautiful surroundings.

The Shepherds Hut at Marley is the perfect getaway for a couple with a dog!

The hut and surrounding fields are lovely and peaceful. The garden of the hut is well fenced off so your pup can’t escape. We also visited three pubs, all within walking distance, which were called the Black Robin(closest pub), the Mermaid Inn(my personal favourite) and the Duke of Cumberland. We drank and ate in all three pubs and everything was very good. Thanks Lucy for your great hospitality! -Matt

A brilliant little gem - we loved our stay!

The shepherds hut is cosy and comfortable, and you get to look out and see sheep, guinea fowl and Violet the pig! The owners are so friendly and were very welcoming. The gated area made it so easy with our greyhound, and we enjoyed the outdoor fire cooking option and the little log burner. Will definitely come back :)

What a lovely little gem of a place .

We had a wonderful short break , we would definitely return again . Thank you .

Stunning location on a family farm, the pig , sheep , horses and guinea fowl were a joy.

Such a peaceful relaxing few days we loved every minute. Definitely be back.

Very enjoyable holiday.

Would stay again.

Absolutely lovely place to stay and an ideal location to reach all parts of Kent.

The property was immaculately clean, well maintained and the decor was exquisite. A really warm, welcoming and enjoyable place to relax; with an arrivals pack of essential needs being most welcome. The owners were very friendly and helpful and nothing was of any trouble to them. Then there's Violet.....the utmost neighbourly, friendly pig ever! There to welcome you of a morning and greet you at the end of the day when you return. A genuinely delightful place to holiday, I would highly recommend it to all.

If you like peace and quiet with privacy this is the place to go.

The shepherds hut was perfect and cosy, lots of hot water for our showers. Weather could have been better however it really didn’t matter. Pleased I took a hot water bottle!Violet the pig, the sheep and ponies were a bonus alongside the wildlife. My dog was very chilled, all fenced in so no worries about the animals. Didn’t want to leave, thank you!

We stayed again at the Shepherds Hut as we loved it last year.

Dog friendly enclosed area. Farm animals and lovely nature all around. Great walks in Covet Woods and located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Will book again.

We loved being here with the sheep, the guinea fowl, the ponies and all the wild birds.

It was real relaxation. We didn't get great weather and we were cold at one point but we needn't have worried as, apart from the wood burner, there's an electric heater. Two pubs within walking distance - and lovely walks too.

Lovely peaceful healing.

Wonderful location and very friendly people.

Could not have asked for more. Thank You.

Was a really lovely stay!

Your hosts at this property are so lovely and we will very much be going back for another city escape! Thanks so much for our perfectly little get away

Wonderful stay beautiful view surrounded by animals and glorious views.

Lovely and helpful hosts

The shepherd's hut is located in a secluded area of the farm.

It was very cosy once we lit the log burner. There was everything we needed and a very comfortable bed. The outside area was secure for our escape artist terrier so we didn't worry about letting him out on his own. The surrounding area is great for walking. We walked to The Mermaid pub but they don't do food on Mondays so we walked on to The Black Robin. Our lunch there was excellent. Considering Marley is only 7 miles from Canterbury the roads are very quiet. Thank you Lucy and Steve - we would love to return, perhaps in Spring or Autumn.

We had a great stay at the Shepherds Hut at Marley, with its wonderful surroundings.

There were great local walls that we enjoyed with our dog. The hut was so snug and comfortable with everything we needed.

Lucy was fantastic, she was friendly and obliging over text and helping me get in.

The Hut itself is a beautiful thing. I was able to cook easily and one can make the space quite toasty of a chilly evening if you so wish. Its on a very pretty farm; I enjoyed seeing Velvet the pig in the morning from the bathroom window and loved the horse who would often approach the enclosure out of carefree curiosity. The Hut door faces the sunrise. As I was there to meditate and relax, I was delighted to discover the open to public spiritual gardens and yurt of "The Quiet View" only two minutes up the road (give it a google). I really enjoyed the country lane and woodland walks the surrounding area had to offer. I was surprised how quiet and left to my own devices I could get as its only 7 miles from a city. I popped into Canterbury for the Cathedral (and Tesco) and it was only 20 mins on the bus with a £2 card tap. That said, a breezy walk into next village Barham has quite a nice shop and Bishopsbourne the other way had a nice pub and cafe. About 150m up the road from the Hut was a blue plaque for the Sculptor Henry Moore who lived there in the 30s (for any fellow nosy art nerds out there!). A really gorgeous stay, I shall return.

We were delighted with the location and the peace and quiet.

A great deal of fun for those who also love having the farm animals close by. It’s coming to end of the season so some of the pots maybe need updating/replacing, otherwise everything worked well for us.

We had a wonderful stay at the Shepherds Hut.

Lucy was extremely helpful and friendly and the accommodation was so comfy and had everything we needed. We enjoyed sitting out and just enjoying the peace and countryside. We loved meeting the pig and sheep too. Outdoor space was enclosed meaning we had comfort the dog was safe. Would recommend :)

Loved the Shepherds Hut Clear instructions to get there, amazing rural location in area of outstanding natural beauty but close to Canterbury & Dover The hut is surrounded by farm animals, sheep grazing all day & an impressive pig called Violet The hut is well appointed, v comfortable bed & good shower We loved fact we could cook outside on an open fire Only noise you could hear at night was owls!

Very friendly welcome & easy check in, loved the informality & chance to get away from it all in the peace of the countryside. No TV which is fab but excellent WiFi Great that we could bring our dog called Marley & he enjoyed it, as much as us for sure Amazing experience & we plan to return

Absolutely stunning location.

Beautiful hut set in lovely grounds. I was met on arrival as planned otherwise left to my own devices which was great. Guide to hut available with contact numbers should I need anything. Beautifully decorated hut and very comfortable. Was nice to have bread, eggs and milk left as well as lots of books to read and maps/guides available for local area. Will definitely recommend and will go back. Thanks so much

Beautiful location and the Shepherd's Hut is lovely with great views down the valley.

Ideal for exploring the Downs and Canterbury, Folkestone and Whitstable as well as having some excellent local walks and a fab pub a short walk away. Only comment is that a corkscrew would be handy - I couldn't open my wine!

beautiful location, friendly welcome, farm animals made great neighbours!

Had an excellent week.

Everything we needed was provided and cabin is surprisingly spacious. We loved the surroundings and animals being very close. Dog can be off lead when in the gated enclosed space. BBQ and fire pit a lovely bonus. Kent AONB and local wooded walks add to the natural beauty of the location.

We had a lovely couple of days the surroundings were lovely too and it was great to see all the animals the dog loved it as well and the owners were very nice they just left you to it .

The hut was a perfect place for a relaxing weekend getaway.

It was situated in the countryside with lovely backdrop of rolling hills. The sheep and resident pig in the next patch was lovely company. The hut was clean, and nicely decorated. Comfortable bed and adequate cooking facilities. The host provided bread, eggs and milk which was a nice welcome. It was a little tricky finding the location of the hut but we saw a little sign and the hostess came to meet us and was very friendly and welcoming.

Really enjoyed our stay in The Shepherds Hut.

It was clean, cosy and had the necessary amenities. It’s a close drive to a couple of nice local pubs and 10mins from Canterbury. Lots of lovely countryside surround the area and it’s in an ideal location! We will return at some point!

The only minor point (as the rest of the hut is perfect) was that the shower holder wasn't very good at holding the shower head in place.

Had a 3 night stay in the shepherds hut with our dog, great place to unwind and relax with plenty of outside space which was securely fenced off.

Will definitely be making a return visit

Fabulous location and lovely quirky and comfortable Shepherd's Hut.

Had everything we needed including thoughtful welcome breakfast pack. Our young dog enjoyed the new sights, sounds and smells, even the enormous pig next door to us! Wonderful lunch too at the Jackdaw pub in Denton. Thoroughly recommended.

Great accommodation and a beautiful location

Lovely little hut in a beautiful location.

Very peaceful and loved Violet and the Portland sheep! I would happily return.

Very nice place, lovely views and great place to unwind.

All round a lovely peaceful place to chill. I would recommend a visit to The Haywain, lovely food and great entertainment.

Had a lovely stay was very relaxing and nice to get away from it all.

Lovely fields and animals surrounding the shepherds hut especially miss piggy who liked to come and say hello.The shepherds hut was very comfortable and had everthing we needed. Some bread eggs and milk were left for us which was a nice touch. We would definitely return and stay there again. Also lovely resturaunts the pig and the bridge inn in the next village 10 mins away the food was amazing.

The shepherd’s hut was ideally placed in the corner of a field fenced off from the sheep, pig & horse that were close by - if you love farm animals as I do, this is the place for you.

The hut is nicely fitted out & comfortable - obviously space is at a premium but you have everything you need including a little wood burning stove which makes it very cosy. The cooking facilities are quite adequate for one-pot meals or stir-fries - there are 2 rings which are super-fast. You won’t manage to do a roast as there is no oven but there are nearby pubs that do good meals. There is a toaster & a fridge & a separate bathroom with shower. Canterbury is a very short driving distance & is always a delight to visit. Happily back to its busy, buzzing self after Covid. A lovely place to stay - owners provided bread, milk & eggs - what more could you want for a lovely countryside break?

Everything you would wish for in a relaxing few days away The animals were the best neighbours I've ever had Loved it

We had such a lovely stay in the hut.

It had everything you might need and has been designed in such a beautiful way. We loved watching the lambs out the window and having a cosy fire in the evenings. Lots of places to visit nearby. Would recommend phoning ahead to the local pubs as we struggled to find somewhere that food (it might have just been bad luck). Would definitely return and highly recommend.

Wow.

This was my first ever solo trip away to clear my head and what a place to stay! I felt safe, cosy and very welcome, I cannot recommend enough!!

We had a really lovely stay here in December, the shepherd's hut was immaculate and it was in a great location.

We loved hearing the owls at night and felt fully rested after a few days. The owner has clearly put alot of thought into attention to detail and it was really appreciated so we will absolutely be coming back. Thank you.

A great experience all round thank you very much.

Simple check in, simple check out and everything in between was perfect. The log burner is a lovely touch and my wife loved having horses, pigs and sheep to talk to.

A quiet and cosy home with beautiful scenery to top it all off.

The property was clean, the bathroom and kitchen facilities basic but excellent quality - everything you could need for a little getaway to Kent. Perfect if you want to sightsee Kent, easy and quick drive to Dorset or Canterbury. It is such a charming property with its fireplace indoors and a campfire outside where you can stargaze or just enjoy the peace and quiet. Lucy and her family were great hosts, gifting us a few farming goods for breakfast, very responsive but also respected our space and left us to enjoy our holiday. It was great that the property was dog-friendly as well so we could bring our dog with us.

Wonderful place to stay.

Fabulous views. Very cosy. Nice touch to have some essentials supplied too.

Relaxed, tranquil and chilled experience.

Our first time in a Shepherd's Hut. Quirky but enjoyable. Would definitely recommend.

We had a wonderful stay.

The hut was tastefully kitted out in beautiful surroundings. Will definitely return.

Gorgeous on every level , have booked to come back in September,can’t wait!

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We had a lovely stay in the Shepherds hut.

The facilities were very good and we had a warm welcome. We were able to store enough food in the fridge to prepare simple meals on 2 ring hob. The view was wonderful. The animals and birds around us made us feel very relaxed. We would be very happy to stay again.

The shepherds hut was immaculate and cosy and all the personal touches really made us feel welcomed.

The local produce was delicious. The site of the hut was really private and it was wonderful to be surrounded by wildlife. We had a really friendly welcome from the owners and we’d couldn’t recommend this shepherd’s hut more highly.