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Sunninglye Farm

Kent, Tunbridge Wells

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Rated with 9.6

(380 Reviews)

Escape to a simpler life with Gill and Jo

Sunninglye is tucked away amongst the rolling hills of the High Weald, an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the border of Kent and Sussex. It is here that the Miles family have farmed for over 50 years, caring for varied farm animals that you will get to know during your stay. Their five canvas hideaways that make us this incredible farm stay holiday location in Kent are sheltered within a shady hilltop copse, each one enjoying an extensive view across surrounding fields and woodland. Chickens will peck happily around your new home while the flock of sheep graze the adjoining fields, where wild fallow deer are frequently seen. There are also dogs, cats, pigs, goats, a horse, and a donkey who live at Sunninglye and will become part of your stay. They were all a big hit with Sainsbury's, the supermarket Giant who gave Sunninglye a glowing review in their magazine in 2021 as the ideal spot for a family holiday in Kent.

Kent at its most active

Sunninglye is a wonderful base for a family holiday in Kent should you choose to leave the farm, with the spa town of Tunbridge Wells, only a few miles away. There are also historic houses and gardens like Penshurst and Sissinghurst or popular National Trust properties such as Scotney or Bodium Castle, as well as Hever or Leeds Castle all within a short drive away. For the most active adventurers, there is Go Ape at Bedgebury Pinetum just ten miles away, as well as Bewl Water aqua park for water-based activities. Sandy beaches at Camber or the more traditional seaside town Hastings are only forty minutes drive away.

What to do at Sunninglye Farm

Sunninglye is a perfect place for a family walk for both the young and old to discover. Enjoy a walk through the woods, build a camp and collect campfire wood, or spend a few hours playing on the pond in a boat, kayak, or coracle. There is also a raft building activity and brunch adventure, or pony pampering. Each tented cottage has a well-equipped kitchen and wood burning stove, as well as its own individual campfire site with an outdoor cooker, come BBQ where you can cook and relax after a day in the fresh air enjoying the farm's fields and woodland. You also won't go hungry here as the farm has a well-stocked honesty shop with both necessities and local produce. How does s'mores over the campfire sound before you retire to your cosy Feather Down bed?


What can you expect?

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    Dog-friendly

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    Honesty shop

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    Pizza oven

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    Outdoor playground

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    Farm tour

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    Close to water

What animals will you find on this farm?

Sheep

Chickens

Goats

Donkeys

Lambs

Pigs

Horses and/or ponies

Dogs

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What our guests like

  • ✓ 5 canvas hideaways
  • ✓ No electricity
  • ✓ Surrounded by forest
  • ✓ Raft building
  • ✓ Meet and groom horses
  • ✓ Animal menagerie

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    Including wood for the wood-burning stove (1 pack per day)

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    Including welcome package with bed-linen, towels, candles, matches, washing-up liquid and other basic items

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    Private showers

What do our guests think?

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9.6

Meet your hosts

Jo, Gill and Rob

We are the Miles family and we share this peaceful spot with sheep, pigs, cats and dogs, including Margo and Cyril, our pet kunekune pigs and Norman the donkey. Jo and Gill will look after you during your stay.

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Looking forward to having you try all of our challenges and having a wonderful time at our farm.
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Pizza Night

The farmer will usually fire up the pizza oven during your stay. Everyone gathers round to tell their stories of the day’s adventures and invent pizza toppings you’ll never find on the high street

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Ask the farmer

The farm tour is a must if it’s on offer during your stay, but you don’t have to wait until then. The farmer will be delighted to tell you more about farm life at any time.

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The farm shop

It’s great for the basics and usually even better for local produce and low food miles. And every Feather Down farm shop operates on an honesty basis.

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Options during your stay

Farmers Soup
Farmers Soup
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Receive ingredients, firewood, the recipe, and cooking utensils to prepare a delicious farmer's soup at your tent, enough for 4 - 6 people.

Farmers Stew
Farmers Stew
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You will receive the recipe, ingredients and cooking utensils to prepare a delicious Farmers Stew at your tent, enough for 4-6 people.

English Breakfast Hamper
English Breakfast Hamper
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Comes with free-range eggs, bacon, sausages/chipolatas, bread, butter, jam /honey/marmalade, tea, coffee, milk, sugar, fruit juice. Exact content may differ slightly per farm.

 
Pets
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Bring your dog along. The price is per dog, per stay.

Please note: You are required to keep your dog on a leash while on the campsite.

Campfire Pack
Campfire Pack
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Includes all the essentials for a memorable night around the campfire! Pack can include firewood, matches, lighters, marshmallows, outdoor sparklers, popcorn, and hot chocolate ingredients. These packages vary per location. 

Build your own Raft
Build your own Raft
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2 hours of fun near the pond for the family. 

Barrels, rope, straps, poles, life jackets and paddles all included for you to build your own raft! (Children must be able to swim.)

Combined Brunch and Raft Building
Combined Brunch and Raft Building
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Brunch outdoors by our pond. Includes sausages, bacon, eggs, mushrooms, tomatoes, baked beans, fresh rolls, butter, marmalade, orange juice, tea, coffee and the equipment and wood. When you've finished, leave everything in the container and we will collect it! The raft building will include enough materials to build a raft as well as paddles and lifejackets - price is per family.

Nearby the farm

Royal Tunbridge Wells

Penshurst Place

Sissinghurst

Go Ape

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