Giraffe Cottage provides the ultimate safari stay in the heart of the Kent countryside
An historic private lodge positioned at the top of the African experience with views sweeping across the Reserve to the coastline. Wake up as the sun begins to rise over the picturesque landscape and relax as the sun sets over the Port Lympne plains.
What's included?
Full English Breakfast and Dinner (set menu) prepared by your private chef
Entrance to Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve
Entrance to Howletts Wild Animal Park
Private safari experience
Free Wi-Fi
Free on-site parking
A CLASSIC COUNTRY RETREAT
Giraffe Cottage is open all year round so you can experience the African savannah in all its glory, whatever the season. Whether you prefer the new life and misty sunrises of a spring morning or the clacking of antlers and moody skies of the autumn, you'll be enchanted by your African staycation - right here in Kent!
THE EXPERIENCE
With captivating views over the African experience, the grand Giraffe Cottage is an unmissable opportunity to share with family and friends.
The cottage is a must for relaxation and comfort. Enjoy a four-course meal prepared by your own private chef, in the country kitchen or outside with your animal neighbours. Set off on a private safari with your personal ranger and discover the animals living at Port Lympne.
THE ACCOMMODATION
This spacious lodge can cater for a groups of up to eight guests with two double ensuite bedrooms and two twin rooms with a shared bathroom.
Overlooking the African experience, guests will wake up to a full English breakfast prepared by your private chef, before beginning your second day of exploring the award-winning reserve.
Exclusive Access
GIRAFFE COTTAGE
Safari Experience
GIRAFFE COTTAGE
Eat & Drink
GIRAFFE COTTAGE
Exclusive Access
EXCLUSIVE ACCESS
Admission to Howletts Wild Animal Park, nr Canterbury, is also included in your stay - from 9.30am to closure.
The check-in time for your stay is at 2.15pm and the check-out time is at 10am.
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
Giraffe cottage has a prime location looking out over the African experience at Port Lympne. Guests can lounge in their private garden and gaze over the park to views sweeping all the way to the coastline. A personal chef will create a tempting dinner (set menu) and a full English breakfast allowing everyone to have a stress-free break. Guests have access to both Port Lympne and nearby Howletts included in their stay.
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Frequently
asked questions
When staying at Giraffe Cottage, guests have a privat safari to the cottage and the following morning a safari back to the reserve.
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 GIRAFFE COTTAGE
PORT LYMPNE RESERVE
Port Lympne Reserve is home to over 800 animals and 73 species. See these magnificent animals during your stay. With African animals right on your doorstep there's plenty to keep you occupied but you can also see wolves, bears, tigers, gorillas, tapirs 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.