Valley View is at the top of Elham Valley, resting within Mount Lodge Smallholdings acreage, the drive leads and meanders up a long cobbled drive to a turning/parking area, you will see the luxury shepherds hut from there, a gentle 10 second walk up a woodchip track to your doorstep…Lit by twinkle lights from dusk. The hut overlooks our flock of “Valais blacknose sheep/lambs”(rare breeds)- voted the cutest animal in the world! The elegant hut has brass fixtures & fittings with Farrow & Ball colour schemes inside & out. What’s inside …….? Behind the Oak glazed double doors you’ll step into the Oak Kitchen & Snug area with a cosy wood burning stove (unlimited logs) The Kitchen is fully equipped and consists of a butlers sink, induction hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, toaster, Nespresso coffee machine (unlimited pods), cookware, crockery & Le Creuset Kettle/mugs & coffee cups. We even have champagne coupes & Gin bowls! 🥂 A luxurious double bedroom awaits you with Egyptian Cotton coverings and Duck feather duvet & pillows, (it also has a handy storage area for cases under the bed.) The opulent shower room has a heated towel rail where you can shower or tinkle with a view 😉, We provide white waffle gowns to snuggle into and white fluffy towels & toiletries during your stay. If you would prefer to rustle something up in the kitchen rather than dine out, then you have an eating area with an oak flip down table with two high backed chairs. Alexa echo, torch, ice bucket, marshmallows, blankets, Hot Tub towels & a local welcome hamper with local offerings are here for you to use & enjoy. (Local produce hamper for 3 night plus) What’s outside? ….. There are 2 lantern lights that surrounds the hut if needed, we do live in a “Dark Skies” area so without them and on a clear night, you will truly see a magnificent array of starry filled skies. There’s a table for two, Drum BBQ, an off grid Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Patio heater. Sunsets to live for, & view to die for ❤️

So not only will you be staying in an exceptional unique retreat with everything at your fingertips and being with nature and rare breeds on your doorstep, you will also be staying in the village of Elham, this is a beautiful and historic little area that can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086. We are Nestled between Canterbury and Folkestone, the Elham Valley is situated in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We have two very good pubs (The Abbott’s Fireside & The Kings Arms) The Kings Arms has just been voted “The Best Pub In Kent Award 2024” so be sure to book breakfast/lunch or supper in advance! We are 15 minutes drive to the Folkestone Chunnel Tunnel that connects you to Europe 15 minutes drive to the beach 15 minutes drive to Canterbury/Canterbury Catherdral 20 minutes drive to The Pig at Bridge Restaurant & Spa 52 minutes high speed train from Folkestone to St Pancras. A 3 minutes walk to the award winning best Pub in Kent and 6 minute stagger back up the hill to the hut! What else is there to think about ? Book now before someone else does!