Title: Bear Lodge - At Port Lympne Reserve 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) # Bear Lodge - At Port Lympne Reserve Campsite with 4 restaurants, near Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens ![4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40110000/40101500/40101484/604aef90.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40110000/40101500/40101484/c94e365a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Tent | 4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40110000/40101500/40101484/336d21c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40110000/40101500/40101484/17e8cdd5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40110000/40101500/40101484/7401a82d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Prices - Location - Amenities - Policies Located close to Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens, Bear Lodge - At Port Lympne Reserve provides a terrace, a firepit and a coffee shop/cafe. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and international cuisine. 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Ashford, Hythe, England, CT21 4PD #### What's nearby - Port Lympne Wild Animal Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Lympne Castle - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles - Hythe Beach - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles - Mercure Hythe Imperial Spa Naturel - 8 min drive - 5.5 miles #### Getting around - Hythe Station - 5 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Ship Inn - ‬8 min drive - ‪Hide And Fox - ‬6 min drive - ‪Shepherd & Crook - ‬6 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive - ‪Unit 1 - ‬3 min drive ## About this property ### Bear Lodge - At Port Lympne Reserve Campsite with 4 restaurants, near Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens Along with 4 restaurants, this campsite has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. Self parking is free. Additionally, wedding services, a picnic area and a TV in a common area are on-site. All 16 shared accommodations have 4 bedrooms and feature free WiFi and furnished patios. Guests can enjoy fireplaces, and other standard amenities include kitchenettes, dining areas and sitting areas. Bear Lodge - At Port Lympne Reserve offers 16 shared accommodations with fireplaces. Rooms open to furnished patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Kitchenettes offer fridges and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested. 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consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 16 units - Shared accommodation ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Free cots are available on request at the property ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 6 to 15 for adults and GBP 3 to 8 for children The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Bear Lodge Bear At Lympne Reserve Hythe Bear Lodge Aspinall Foundation Bear Lodge - At Port Lympne Reserve Hythe Bear Lodge - At Port Lympne Reserve Campsite Bear Lodge - At Port Lympne Reserve Campsite Hythe ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bear Lodge - At Port Lympne Reserve pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Bear Lodge - At Port Lympne Reserve? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Bear Lodge - At Port Lympne Reserve? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Bear Lodge - At Port Lympne Reserve? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Bear Lodge - At Port Lympne Reserve located? > Situated in Hythe, this campsite is within a 15-minute walk of Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens. Lympne Castle and Folkestone Racecourse are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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