Get away
from it all…
Escape to beautiful shepherds huts in Kent hidden on a family farm in an AONB.
…without going out of your way
Conveniently located:
15 minutes from Eurotunnel
30 minutes from Dover
45 minutes from the M25
15 minutes from Canterbury
What to do while you’re here
Walking
Excellent routes straight from the door of your shepherds huts in Kent. What to do
Exploring
Elham, Canterbury, Dover Castle and white cliffs. Places to visit
Glamping
Our shepherds huts have been beautifully built by The Shepherds Hut Company. Glamping in Kent.
Absolutely nothing
Just stay put and relax.
Children and dogs welcome
Families should be able to holiday in school holidays at no extra cost so our prices are simply in two seasons: winter/summer.
Having two dogs of our own, dogs are welcome. Dog fees £20 for one dog, £25 for two and a £50 refundable bond for the valley hut or alternatively BYO bed linen and £10 dog fee. At the end of the tax year doggies who have looked after the hut donate half of their fee to AA Dog Rescue.
Rules:
No dogs on the beds, bring dog towels and bio poo bags.
Prices
Shepherds
Huts Summer
Apr-Sep
Weekend:
Fri & Sat night: £210
Bank hols: £300
(min 3 nights)
Short breaks: Apr-Jun
1 night: £140
(see notes below)
2 nights: £210
3 nights: £270
4 nights: £340
Extra nights: £70
Short breaks: Jul-Sep
1 night £140
2 nights: £210
3 nights: £280
4 nights: £355
Extra nights: £75
Summer week stay:
7 nights: £500
Harvest: 20 Jul-Aug
Fri-Mon or Tue-Fri: £280
Bank hols: £300
(min 3 nights)
DOGS £20 or £25 for two. If booking Valley Hut there is an additional fully refundable bond of £50 or bring your own bed covers. Please see notes below.
Shepherds
Huts Winter
Oct-Mar
Weekend:
Fri & Sat night: £200
Bank hols: £280
(min 3 nights)
Short breaks:
1 night: £120 or 25 hours stay £140
(weekday only)
or: £105/£125
(with own bedding/towels)
2 nights: £200
3 nights: £250
4 nights: £310
Extra nights: £60
Week stay:
7 nights: £420
Christmas:
Christmas Day: £250
(2 nights)
New Year:
New Year: £220
(2 nights)
About our shepherds huts
Both huts are heated by a wood burner, have hot running water and an ensuite with shower and composting toilet. For cooking there is the gas hob and cooker with grill. There is also a fridge. The huts run from 12v solar power. There are 12v sockets for charges.
Our 2 shepherds huts have been beautifully built by The Shepherds Hut Company in Devon. They have hand built bespoke kitchenettes, composting toilet and good size shower. Hot water, hob and oven run by gas. LED lights and fridge run by solar power. There is a cosy wood burner to keep you warm. All wood supplied. The shepherds huts are set in stunning locations. One in a 10 acre private woodland and the other on the valley hillside with beautiful views. Our huts are aimed at people who want a wild tranquil escape. They are 1/2km away from the nearest road and dwelling.
The woodland shepherds hut
The woodland shepherds hut is set in a sunny glade with mature oak trees. During the spring, anemones, orchids, primroses, bluebells carpet the woodland floor. The woodland hut sleeps 2 adults and 2 young children.
The valley shepherds hut
The valley shepherds hut is set in calcareous grassland which hosts wild flowers such as egg and bacon, orchids, bluebells and cowslips. Also during May the wild broom flowers a beautiful yellow. The valley hut sleeps only a couple and baby or toddler in your own travel cot. You can relax take in the views and listen to the skylarks and buzzards above. Doggies are very welcome and will enjoy the fabulous walkies here.
Kent Wildlife Trust
The Huts will be funding an Enhancement Scheme set up by the Kent Wildlife Trust so that we can improve biodiversity. 
We provide:
- Duvet and pillows (not for children)
- Bed linen
- Towels
- Loo roll
- Faith in Nature shampoo and soap (please no chemical, perfumed products)
- Washing up liquid, gloves, sponges, tea towels
- Salt, pepper and cooking oil
- All cooking equipment and utensils
- Cutlery and crockery
- Kettle
- Logs
- All gas included
- Ordinance survey map
- High chairs
- Children’s cutlery
Huts Facilites:
- Woodburner
- Fridge
- Gas hob
- Gas cooker with grill
- Good size shower with long hose for children and babies
And…
We will supply half a litre of milk from local dairy or the option of an alternative milk. Various teas and filter coffee, muesli, cornflakes and packets of porridge also included. You have the option to order various breakfast hampers. Please see tab “About” for details. We can also supply a choice of BBQ meat packs. All meat sourced is local and free range.
Breakfast
Hannah’s Homemade Brekkie Basket
Homemade and local contents
£15 for 2 people
- Homemade granola (sweetened without cane sugar)
- Homemade fruit and seed muffin (without cane sugar)
- Plain yoghurt from the local dairy or dairy free coconut alternative
- Bananas and blueberries
Large filling Vegan smoothie with banana, raw cacao, oat milk, hemp powder and chia seed
£6 for 2 people
Bacon or sausage and egg sandwich
(to cook yourself)
£8 for 2 people
- Local homemade bread
- Local free range bacon or sausage
- Butter
- 2 Real free range happy chicken eggs
Basic Jam on toast
£3
- Local homemade bread
- Local homemade jam
- Butter
Location
Clavertye Shepherds Huts are situated on a family run arable farm on the outskirts of the historic village of Elham, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Find peace and quiet just 45 minutes from the M25, 15 minutes from the Eurotunnel terminal and less than half an hour from Dover ferry terminal at our shepherds huts in Kent.