Hidden away at the top of the hill, under the trees, these home from home hideaways offer privacy and tranquillity.
Stay in a cosy, rustic den under the stars and be awoken by the nearby sounds of the big cats.
What's included?
Entrance to Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve
Entrance to Howletts Wild Animal Park
Short Break Safari experience
Use of a golf buggy from check in to check out (drivers license to be shown upon arrival)
Free Wi-Fi
Free on-site parking
UNDER THE TREES
Set amongst towering pine trees, close to our lion habitat, you’ll be surrounded by nature. With a double bed and a pull-out sofa bed, your Forest Hideaway is a cosy wooded den ideal for families with children under eight years old with a double sofa bed.
THE EXPERIENCE
The Forest Hideaway is ideal for a cosy couple’s retreat under the towering pine trees.
Take in the natural surroundings and wake up to the roars of the nearby lions who are a short walk from your den. Explore the reserve during and after visiting hours on your personal buggy and get to know our animals.
THE ACCOMMODATION
Reconnect with nature in the Forest Hideaway with your closest neighbours being the resident lions.
The dens are beautifully decorated to reflect the natural backdrop and include a cosy log burner as well as heating. Unwind with a monsoon shower and complimentary Molton Brown toiletries before lighting the fire and listening to the sounds of the wild.
Exclusive Access
FOREST HIDEAWAY
Safari Experience
FOREST HIDEAWAY
Eat & Drink
FOREST HIDEAWAY
Exclusive Access
EXCLUSIVE ACCESS
Admission to Howletts Wild Animal Park, nr Canterbury, is also included in your stay - from 9.30am to closure. Guests have access to a golf buggy for the duration of their stay to explore Port Lympne Reserve (with a valid driving license).
The check-in time for your stay is at 2pm and the check-out time is at 12pm.
Safari Experience
SAFARI EXPERIENCE
All of our short breaks guests have a safari included in the cost of their stay. What’s more, guests can enjoy their stay knowing that they are directly helping conservation, in collaboration with our partner charity, The Aspinall Foundation.
Eat & Drink
EAT & DRINK
Whether you're in the mood for family favourites, authentic Italian cuisine or something a little more fancy for a special occasion, Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve is a culinary adventure in the heart of the Kent countryside. All our restaurants take great pride in sourcing the finest quality local ingredients. Seasonal vegetables are picked fresh from our market garden near Howletts, while Kent artisans deliver delicious dairy, meats and fish. Being in the heart of English wine country, local wines and Kentish brews wonderfully compliment our tasty dishes.
Location
Set amongst towering pine trees, close to our lion habitat, you’ll be surrounded by nature. After a day of adventures exploring the Reserve with your complimentary golf buggy and discovering amazing animals, snuggle up for the night, listening to the roars of the lions.
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Frequently
asked questions
All short breaks at Port Lympne include our iconic truck safari. Enhanced safari experiences are available to book with the concierge.
No, the animals are in large enclosures designed to resemble their natural habitat as closely as possible.
Gift shops, play areas, experience days & enrichment workshops, keeper talks, and other seasonal activities are available. Make sure to visit Dinosaur Forest at Port Lympne.
STAY AT FOREST HIDEAWAY
PORT LYMPNE RESERVE
Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve is home to amazing wildlife and incredible views. See over 800 animals and 73 species at this award winning park. See tigers and lions who live in close proximity to Forest Hideaway, then explore the rest of the Reserve and see gorillas, bears, cheetahs, giraffes and many more!
PORT LYMPNE RESERVE
Journey through the African and Asian experiences, all included free in your short break, to see rhinos, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras and many more. There are plenty of attractions to keep the kids occupied and for that quiet time, enjoy our walks and views, then visit the 4* Port Lympne Hotel bar to unwind.
Port Lympne supports The Aspinall Foundation and together we fund the protection, breeding, and rewilding of rare & endangered species. Since 1984 over 320 animals have successfully been returned to the wild including 70 gorillas, 8 rhino and hundreds of Javan primates.