Eggarton Escapes

Its name says it all — Eggarton Escapes is a retreat for rest and relaxation, with this deeply private setup providing a bolthole for those looking to get away from it all. A campsite limited to just two bell tents in Kent’s picturesque North Downs, on the grounds of the gorgeous Eggarton Manor, this is a simple but well-equipped setup exclusively for couples (and a dog, for a small extra charge). There’s no need for elbow-rubbing with other campers here; hosts Lissa and Stuart understand that visitors want to get away from it all when they visit Eggarton, and that means not being stuck in an overcrowded site replete with noisy neighbours and crying children. If you come here, you’re serious about your stress-free break, and your hosts want to accommodate your need for a countryside getaway.

Eggarton has everything you need for a much-needed escape right on-site. The bell tents are comfortably furnished, the bathroom is indoors, and purchasable breakfast and barbecue boxes provide you with enough food for the duration of a weekend stay. This includes a selection of local jams and seasonal fruit for the morning, complete with traditional brekkie foods such as bacon, sausage, and eggs, while in the evening you can expect either rib-eye or sirloin steaks, potatoes and corn on the cob, and marshmallows for roasting on the provided fire pit. Tucked away within the 12 acres of land owned by its hosts, you will also have access to their swimming pool, situated in the three acres that make up their own garden.

If you wish to venture out, the infamous cathedral city of Canterbury is but a short drive away, a place of historical significance with all the modern bars, pubs, and restaurants required by the modern explorer, while Godmersham Park Heritage Centre is a stone’s throw away from the site, letting visitors explore the grounds of the Austen family’s home. Of course, with Eggarton being a destination so focused on R & R, guests will be given everything they need to not feel compelled to venture too far from their bell tent. Just try not to get too comfortable here, or you might never want to leave.