Title: If you go into the woods today... Off-grid yet comfy, warm and luxurious Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # If you go into the woods today... Off-grid yet comfy, warm and luxurious ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110820000/110815000/110814922/78b3874f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110820000/110815000/110814922/07204ba2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110820000/110815000/110814922/9855ab22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110820000/110815000/110814922/31d85d94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110820000/110815000/110814922/0d3953bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location If you go into the woods today... Off-grid yet comfy, warm and luxurious provides a hot tub and more. ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### If you go into the woods today... Off-grid yet comfy, warm and luxurious Immerse yourself in nature with all the luxuries! Our shepherd's hut is set in ancient bluebell woods with a resident owl, badger set, and visiting wildlife. It's off-grid yet guests will benefit from an outdoor bath / hot tub with instant hot water, indoors a hot shower, composting toilet, kitchen, super cosy wood burner stove indoors (training will be provided). There is one principal double bed (converts into a dining area for 4) and a smaller bunk above (suitable for 2 very excited smaller kids).You have private use of the shepherd's hut and facilities attached to it ie the hot tub and fire pit. The nearest pub the Rose and Crown in Stelling Minnis is a 30 min (2 mile) walk along country paths (although please be careful not to get lost on the way back if it is dark - use GPS on your phone - or - speak nicely to the landlady (Jackie) and she may arrange for someone to drive you back! Staying in the shepherd's hut will immerse you in nature as you will be off-grid and in the middle of an ancient bluebell woods. The space accommodates 2 adults easily and a bunk above can sleep an additional relatively small 2 children. The place is not suitable for 4 adults. We are 12 miles from Folkestone and 6 miles from Canterbury. Facilities provided include: Personal greeting and handover, with all training provided! Our housekeeping staff will be on hand during your stay should you need them. Double bed which converts into a 4 person dining area Small double bed as a bunk above (ladder provided) Bedding / pillows /duvets and blankets 2 Bath robes Towels Power (electrical sockets) Gas (for the hob and hot water) Wood-burning stove (it is v cosy inside!) Wood/kindling/firelighters will be provided Composting toilet (this does not flush) - think festival but without the odour or queues! Overhead hot shower Oven and hob Fridge Storage cupboards Welcome pack Dimmed atmospheric lighting Outdoor lighting Outdoor dining Outdoor wood-burning hot tub (takes about 2 hours for the water to heat up) Outdoor fire pit and BBQ (utensils provided) There is no WIFI in the woods but using 02 and Vodafone I can download movies - I haven't tried other networks! As the above cannot be guaranteed perhaps download movies to your device before you come! This will be a real adventure! The place would also make a great Writers or Artists retreat. It also offers a lovely romantic weekend setting. This is an adventure in the woods and you must come prepared. Below is not an exhaustive list of things you will need for your trip but do please stock up: At least 2 battery powered (or rechargeable) torches GPS eg on your phone (in case you want to navigate through the countryside tot he local pub and especially, in the dark, navigate back home!) Towels and bath robes will be provided but bring slippers/flip flops for getting in and out of the hot tub. Wellington boots Warm clothes Waterproof clothes (Downloaded movies to your device) For your safety and reassurance, our housekeeping staff will tell you all you know which will include the following: How to safely use the wood burner How to safely use the wood-burning hot tub/heater How to convert between dining table and bed How to use the composting toilet facility / shower / oven and kitchen in general ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 10 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules Between 10pm-7am we ask you to keep noise to a minimum. This is in respect of our neighbours, other guests and esp. wildlife and livestock. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 10 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.202293,1.056516&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:mipwHgjmE%3FW%3FY%40W%3FY%40W%40Y%3FWBW%40Y%40W%40WBYBWBWBWBWBWBWDWBWDWDUDWDUDWFUDUFUDUFUFUHUFSFUHSFSHSFSHSHSJQHSHQHQJQHQJOJQJOJOJOJOJOJMLMJMLMLMJMLKLKLKLKJINKLILILINGLILGNGLGNELGNENELCNENCNCLCNCNALANANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40N%40LBNBNBNBLDNBLDNDNFLDNFLFLFNHLFLHLHNHLJLHLJLJJJLJLLLLJLLLJLJLLNJNHNLNJNHPJNHPJPJPHPHRHPHRHRHRFRHRFRHTFRFTFTFTDTFTFTDTFVDTDVBTDVDVBVDVBVBVBVBVBV%40X%40VBV%40X%40V%40V%40X%3FV%40X%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FXAV%3FXAVAXAVAXCVAVAXCVCVCVCVCVEVCVEVETCVEVETGVETGTGTETGTGTGTGRITGRIRGRIRIRIRIPIPIRKPKPINKPIPKNMNINKNMLKNKLMLKLMLMJMLKJMJMJMHMJOHMHMHMFOHMFMFODMFODODMDODMDOBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAOAMAOCOAMCOCOCOEMEOCOGMEOGMEOGMGMIOGMIMIMIOKKIMKMKMKMMKKMMMMKMMMKOKMKOKOKOKOKQKOIQKQIQISIQKQISISGSISGSISGUGSIUGUGUEUGUEUGUEWEUEWEUEWCWEWCWCWCWCWCWCWCYAWAWAYCW%3FYAWAY%3FWAY%3FW%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KhUygaJw31lRtspwBDPb0WT_CBk=) Canterbury, England #### What's nearby - Westgate Gardens - 9 min drive - 6.4 miles - Marlowe Theatre - 10 min drive - 6.6 miles - Canterbury Cathedral - 10 min drive - 7.0 miles - Howletts Wild Animal Park - 10 min drive - 8.8 miles - University of Kent - 11 min drive - 7.3 miles #### Getting around - Canterbury Chartham Station - 7 min drive - London (SEN-Southend) - 111 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Kings Head - ‬6 min drive - ‪Floc Brewing Project - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Kings Arms - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Bridge Arms - ‬7 min drive - ‪Artichoke - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is If you go into the woods today... Off-grid yet comfy, warm and luxurious pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at If you go into the woods today... Off-grid yet comfy, warm and luxurious ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at If you go into the woods today... Off-grid yet comfy, warm and luxurious ? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is If you go into the woods today... Off-grid yet comfy, warm and luxurious located? > Situated in Canterbury, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of St. Lawrence Ground, Chilham Village and Howletts Zoo. Dane John Gardens and Kent Downs are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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